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Amiga 500 ACA500+ with Fatter Agnus and RTC Fixed - WHDLoad Demonstrated

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Overview

Explore the intricacies of troubleshooting and upgrading an Amiga 500 computer with the ACA500+ expansion in this detailed 26-minute video. Discover the process of investigating and resolving issues with chip RAM recognition, despite the presence of a Fatter Agnus chip. Learn about the necessary hardware modifications to fully utilize the expanded memory. Observe the replacement of the Real-Time Clock (RTC) battery and understand how corrupt RTC data can affect system detection. Follow along as the presenter restarts a software installation project, detailing the creation of an improved partition schema. Gain insights into the soft reboot challenges faced with the ACA500+ and potential solutions. Watch a step-by-step demonstration of installing WHDLoad and its prerequisite software, including adf2disk, MUI, and the installer. Conclude with a practical showcase of WHDLoad's intended use and its popular applications among Amiga enthusiasts.

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Amiga 500 ACA500+ with Fatter Agnus and RTC fixed - WHDload demonstrated

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