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Expanding from CPC 464 to CPC 6128 Spec

642 bytes added, 15:45, 20 October 2014
3. Connect all the peripherals to "[[Connector:Expansion_port|Expansion]]" port connector (located at the back of the keyboard) in the following order:<BR>
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* [[Dk'tronics_memory_expansion|DK'tronics 64K RAM pack Memory Expansion]] (removable RAM chips) >> upgraded to [[Media:Upgraded64kRAM.JPG|256K]] - [[Upgrading_a_Dk%27tronics_RAM_Expansion#The_Device|instructions]]
* [[Rombo_Rombox|Rombo ROMBOX]] with following ROMS from RAM pack pass-through connector (OPTIONAL!! But it makes computing much easier)<BR>
:* Slot 1: [[Utopia]] - General purpose utilities
:* Slot 5: or [[ParaDOS]] as well - only, if you choose to leave the AMSDOS ROM chip inside the disc interface
* [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|Amstrad DDI-1 External 3" Disc Drive]] with Disc interface (a choice of either replaced with ParaDOS ROM - recommended to do it for upgraded CPC 464+ to 6128+ spec or leave the AMSDOS ROM inside the disc interface - for using DR. LOGO on upgraded CPC 464to 6128 spec, '''NOT''' 464+) from the pass-through connector on the ROMBOX
* 3.5” External disc drive with external power supply, [[Side Select Switch|side switch]], READY signal and a drive lead with 34 way IDC Male connector (34 pins sticking out) to the back of DDI-1 disc interface and place this disc drive on top of DDI-1 external disc drive - if you not sure how to, then follow "[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Adding_3.5%22_drive_to_CPC464 Adding 3.5" Disc Drive 'B' - For CPC 464 Series with DDI-1 only!!]" instructions.<BR>
4. Follow the "READY signal" instructions (if necessary) for 3.5" disc drive Ready signal test.<BR>
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After all that, your computer full expanded Amstrad CPC 464 to CPC 6128 spec set-up should look similar like this as shown below: <BR><BR>[[MediaImage:CPC46426128setup.jpg|thisthumb|600px|centre|Modded Amstrad CPC 464 with available add-ons: CPC 6128 OS/BASIC ROM Chip replaced inside CPC 464 keyboard, Dk'tronics 64K RAM pack (upgraded to 256K), Rombo Rombox containing Utopia, BCPL, Maxam, Protext & ParaDos, Amstrad DDI-1 External 3" Disc Drive with AMSDOS / CP/M bootstrap ROM inside Disc Interface & modified 3.5" second External Disc Drive (NEC FD1036 A) with side switch, READY signal, built in power supply & Inter-connecting Lead with 34 way IDC Male connector.]]. <BR>
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Now you have a choice to play games or save / load programs from tape, either 3” or 3.5” discs! As software is concerned, its the same as CPC 6128 with a few add-ons included. <BR>
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