Macintosh SE Memory Upgrade Guide: Difference between revisions

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The '''Macintosh SE''' utilizes '''30-pin SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module) chips''' and supports the following configurations:
The '''Macintosh SE''' utilizes '''30-pin SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module) chips''' and supports the following configurations:


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* The '''Macintosh SE''' requires SIMMs with '''150 ns or faster''' access time.
* The '''Macintosh SE''' requires SIMMs with '''150 ns or faster''' access time.
* '''All four SIMM slots must be populated with memory of the same capacity''' unless using a '''2.5 MB mixed configuration'''.
* '''All four SIMM slots must be populated with memory of the same capacity''' unless using a '''2.5 MB mixed configuration'''.
** If using the '''2.5 MB configuration''', install the '''1 MB SIMMs in Bank 1''' and 256 KB SIMMs in Bank 2.
** If using the '''2.5 MB configuration''', install the 1 MB SIMMs in Slots 1/2 and 256 KB SIMMs in Slots 3/4.
* If using '''1 MB SIMMs''', '''you must clip the R35 resistor''' on Rev 1 logic boards, or, move the jumper in the same location on Rev 2 boards.
* If using '''1 MB SIMMs''', '''you must clip the R35 resistor''' on Rev 1 logic boards, or, move the jumper in the same location on Rev 2 boards.
[[File:Mac SE (Soldered) Guide.png|none|thumb|520x520px|Macintosh SE (Soldered) Memory Upgrade Guide]]
[[File:Mac SE (Soldered) Guide.png|none|thumb|520x520px|Macintosh SE (Soldered) Memory Upgrade Guide]]
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* If upgrading to 4 MB using 1 MB SIMMs, clip the leg on the R35 resistor, or move the jumper on the logic board.
* If upgrading to 4 MB using 1 MB SIMMs, clip the leg on the R35 resistor, or move the jumper on the logic board.
* If using a 2.5 MB mixed configuration, install 1 MB SIMMs in Bank 1 and 256 KB SIMMs in Bank 2.
* If using a 2.5 MB mixed configuration, install 1 MB SIMMs in Slots 1/2 and 256 KB SIMMs in Slots 3/4.


'''Step 6: Reassemble the Macintosh SE'''
'''Step 6: Reassemble the Macintosh SE'''
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== ❗ Common Issues and Troubleshooting ==
== ❗ Common Issues and Troubleshooting ==


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* [[Macintosh SE General Maintenance]]
* [[Macintosh SE General Maintenance]]
* [[Sad Mac Error Codes]]
* [[Sad Mac Error Codes]]
* [[Apple Service Manuals]]
* [[:Category:Apple Service Source|Apple Service Source]]


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