Apple IIGS: Troubleshooting "Out of RAM 04" Message



How much memory does an Apple IIGS need to run System v5.0.2?

I was told 768K, but when I tried to boot a system disk on an Apple IIGS
with an expansion board installed, and with the entire first bank populated
(top line of card full, top jumper not connected, bottom one connected), I
got an "out of RAM" 04 message on the Apple IIGS.

I want to run GS/OS 5.0.2 over the net from a server, but if it can't even
boot standalone, what do I need to run the net? Is 768K enough? Isn't
that what I have? (256 + 512 (logic + add on))

GS/OS should boot on a standalone Apple IIGS with 512K of RAM. If network
services are going to be used, 768K is required.

Check to see if you have a RAM disk created in the Control Panel. Perhaps
the RAM on the logic board or the memory expansion card is faulty; try
running diagnostics. The card could be misidentifying the amount of RAM
(because the jumpers aren't read correctly by the card even though they are
set correctly).


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012