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by BrianF
01 Apr 2025 22:00
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: ROM Issue?
Replies: 11
Views: 22319

Re: ROM Issue?

Thank you for the very quick response. I assume that you are referring to one or more of the 4116 chips failing, which is also a common curse on the Spectrum. As mentioned, I'm completely new to the MTX, so I'm therefore intrigued to understand why a VRAM issue might also cause basic BASIC commands...
by BrianF
31 Mar 2025 11:49
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: ROM Issue?
Replies: 11
Views: 22319

Re: ROM Issue?

Thanks. Will follow through on the linked instructions and come back here after completion.
by BrianF
31 Mar 2025 08:50
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: ROM Issue?
Replies: 11
Views: 22319

Re: ROM Issue?

Thank you for the very quick response. I assume that you are referring to one or more of the 4116 chips failing, which is also a common curse on the Spectrum. As mentioned, I'm completely new to the MTX, so I'm therefore intrigued to understand why a VRAM issue might also cause basic BASIC commands ...
by BrianF
30 Mar 2025 21:03
Forum: HARDWARE
Topic: ROM Issue?
Replies: 11
Views: 22319

ROM Issue?

Hi. Just picked up my first MTX 512. I think the case has been over zealously cleaned, so there are no serial number labels or anything that identifies the specific unit. Inside, it is a 4000-04 motherboard. So far, so good. The system boots, but rather than seeing a "Ready" prompt, I'm co...