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--- x68000:x68000_faq [2014/08/26 12:51] – [1. Main memory] eidis
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-  *This FAQ contains undisclosed number of questions, organized and answered by by Mr.Takuma
+  *This FAQ contains undisclosed number of questions, organized and answered by Mr.Takuma
   *Additional information added by Eidis/GameSX
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+====== !!! WARNING !!! ======
+Every X68000 contains capacitors which are older than 20 years and way past their expected lifetime. They can have no signs of being bulged or leaked but due to age its electrolyte can dry up, its ESR can increase and its capacity can decrease. This happens more faster with systems which generate heat and have more demanding hardware which stresses the capacitor. A super high quality capacitor can last up to 20 years and super cheap ones for up to 5 years. It all depends on how much the hardware is being used, how much heat is near the capacitor and how much current the hardware draws. It is of great importance that all capacitors are replaced or there is a very high probability that something could go wrong and a simple recap could turn into a multi feature repair extravaganza. The best thing to do, when you receive your newly purchased X68000, is to recap the whole system before even attempting to power it on. This includes motherboard, sub-motherboard, floppy drives, I/O slot riser and RGB module. You have been warned !
 ====== 0. Introduction ======
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   *[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:x68000_product_catalog|X68000 Product Catalog]]
   *[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:x68000_models|X68000 Models]]
+You will probably need some software to run on your machine too:
+  *[[https://archive.org/details/Sharp_X68000_TOSEC_2012_04_23|TOSEC: Sharp X68000 (2012-04-23)]]
+  *[[http://nfggames.com/x68000/Games/X68000V4.zip|HDD image V4]]
+  *[[http://nfggames.com/x68000/|NFG Games X68000 File Archive]]
 ====== 1. Main memory ======
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   *SH  - I/O data (newer models)
-) The model number, which should be identical or very similar for both of them.
+) The model number, which most of the times consists of:
+  *6BE - Identifier for RAM expansion board
+  *The amount of RAM
 **Question:** What memory expansions are available for the X68000 ?
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   *[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:writing_floppies|Writing 5.25" Floppies]]
   *[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:writing_3.5_floppies|Writing 3.5" Floppies]]
+**Question:** How can I write image files on X68000 to its floppy drives ?
+**Answer:** The following article will explain how to achieve it.
+  *[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:creating_floppies_from_disk_images_on_x68000|Writing Floppies from Disk Images on X68000]]
 **Question:** How can I use different floppy disk formats ?
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   *[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:hard_drive_on_sasi_machine|Connecting and preparing a hard drive on SASI machine]]
   *[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:internal_scsi_and_cf_card_mod|X68000 Compact XVI internal SCSI and CF card mod]]
+  *[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:x68000_xvi_compact_external_scsi_converter|X68000 Compact XVI external SCSI converter]]
+**Question:** How can I edit contents of a hard disk image and restore it to physical media ?
+**Answer:** The following articles will explain how.
+  *[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:creating_and_restoring_hard_disk_images_to_and_from_physical_media|Creating and restoring hard disk images to and from physical media]]
+  *[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:editing_and_adding_files_to_hard_disk_images|Editing and adding files to hard disk images]]
 ====== 4. Display ======
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 **Answer:**  The most important problem is the capacitors. High quality capacitors usually last up to 20 years however it is way past it so they need to be replaced as soon as possible or a simple recaping can turn into a multi feature repair extravaganza. Recap everything you can, especially PSU, floppy drives, main motherboard and sub-motherboard. This will ensure that your X68000 will work for a long time to come. Here is a list of articles which deal with the most common problems and their solutions:
+  -[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:x68000&#schematics|Schematics]]
   -[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:how_to_open_x68000|How to open X68000]]
   -[[http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:how_to_open_x68000_compact|How to open X68000 Compact]]