iZ Technology RADAR I Quick start guide

Contact iZ Support: [phone] Memo Date: November 14, 2000
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Motherboard Memory Upgrade
Applies to: RADAR I
RADAR “Galaxy 3” Motherboard Memory Upgrade
RADAR Memory Usage
The RADAR system with the Galaxy 3 motherboard shipped with 4 MB of memory on the
motherboard. This memory is used to store both the operating system as well as the data for the file
system and data for the playlists of the current project. The operating system takes about 1.5 MB,
and the file system takes about 1.2 MB (about 0.4 MB per disk drive), leaving about 1.3 MB for
playlist data.
Why Install More Memory?
You may need more memory in your RADAR system if you want to use more than 3 drives at a time
or if you are editing a complicated project and receive an "OUT OF MEMORY" message.
What Type Of Memory Can Be Installed?
The “Galaxy 3” RADAR motherboard uses 72-pin non-parity (32 bit) fastpage SIMM (Single Inline
Memory Module) technology. Most memory stores on the web will have these available. Here are the
configuration details:
Pin Count: 72-pin
Access Speed: 60 nanosecond
Memory Size: 4 MB x 32 bit SIMM
8 MB x 32 bit SIMM
16 MB x 32 bit SIMM
What Are The Possible Memory Configurations?
There are 4 slots for the 72 pin SIMMs on the Galaxy 3 motherboard. However, it is only necessary
to use the first 2 slots. Thes are the possible configurations:
Slot-1Slot-2Total Memory
4MB
(standard)
-
(standard) 4MB (standard)
4MB 4MB 8MB
8MB 8MB 16MB
16MB 16MB 32MB

Contact iZ Support: [phone] Memo Date: November 14, 2000
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Motherboard Memory Upgrade
Applies to: RADAR I
To install extra memory, follow these steps:
1. Power off RADAR.
2. Remove the case lid.
3. Locate the memory slots (Slots 1 through 4) on the motherboard. They are on the outer
edge of the motherboard.
4. Remove any cables in the way. You probably will only need to disconnect the cable connecting
the SCSI drives to the CM24.
5. Install the extra SIMMs. The new SIMMs should face the same direction as that currently
installed. Keep in mind that Slot 1 and 2 are the only slots necessary. Insert each SIMM into its
socket by a) sliding the bottom SIMM edge into the slot at an angle, so that the top edge can
pivot freely and b) rotate the SIMM until it is completely vertical and the top edge snaps into the
holes and the metal clasps lock the SIMM in place.
6. Reattach any cables removed in step 4.
7. Install a VGA card (if not already present), VGA monitor, and a PC keyboard. Any VGA card
will do, and it can be installed in the empty motherboard slot next to the MF3. The PC keyboard
attaches on the back panel of RADAR.
8. Power On RADAR. The VGA monitor will display the normal PC boot sequence. It should show
that the new RAM was installed correctly as it tests all available memory. It will stop with a
"Memory Mismatch" or "Bad memory size" message. This message is expected and does not
indicate an error. (The message is stupid, misleading, and unnecessary, but unfortunately it will
appear. ARGH!)
9. After the "mismatch" message press F1 to enter the BIOS setup screen.
10. From the main BIOS setup menu, select "Standard CMOS setup" and press ENTER.
11. Don't change anything here. Just press ESC to get back to the main menu.
12. From the main BIOS setup menu, press F10 to Save & Exit. Press Y to confirm the save
operation. This operation will record the new memory size into the battery-backed configuration
memory.
13. The RADAR system will now reboot. This time, no "mismatch" message will occur and the
RADAR system should now boot off the SCSI drives.
14. From the RADAR "DIAGNOSTICS MENU" select "SHOW FREE RAM". Verify that the new
RAM has been recognized by the RADAR operating system. If you upgraded from 4 MB to 8
MB, the system should now be reporting more the 4MB of free ram (it will probably report around
5000 KB free).
15. Power off RADAR.

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Motherboard Memory Upgrade
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16. Remove the VGA card (only if it wasn’t previously installed) and keyboard.
17. Close the case lid, power on RADAR and get back to that Platinum record you’re working
on.