MPC3000 PART MISSING

Hi everyone,

I got 2 mpc 3000. And I just remark that there is a part missing when I open them.
here the first pic


and the second


somebody can tell me what this part for ?

thanks

The service manual says it is a Wave Memory PCB. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1013522/Akai-Mpc3000.html?page=5#manual

A quick google search seems to show it is an 8MB memory board [url]The Optional EXM3008 8MB Wave Memory Circuit Board (PCB L5110B5010)[/url]

NearTao wrote:The service manual says it is a Wave Memory PCB. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1013522/Akai-Mpc3000.html?page=5#manual

A quick google search seems to show it is an 8MB memory board [url]The Optional EXM3008 8MB Wave Memory Circuit Board (PCB L5110B5010)[/url]

Could you tell the fonction of this part?
Because my MPC doesn't have one but it works perfectly !

I think is just memory... probably necessary to get to 32mb... shrug.

The MPC3000 includes 2 megabytes of sound memory but is expandable using common SIMM 1 megabyte or 4 megabyte memory
modules and an 8 megabyte memory board from Akai, the
EXM3008. Internally, there are two SIMM sockets and one connector for an Akai memory board. When the MPC3000 is shipped from
the factory, its SIMM sockets are empty and the Akai connector
contains an Akai 2 megabyte memory board. You can expand the
memory in either or both of two ways:
1. In the SIMM sockets, install either a pair of 1 megabyte SIMMs
(adding 2 megabytes) or a pair of 4 megabyte SIMMs (adding 8
megabytes). You must fill both sockets and the 2 SIMMs installed
must be identical. The SIMM modules must have a speed of 150
nanoseconds (ns) or faster.
2. Remove the standard 2 megabyte Akai memory board from its
socket and replace it with an Akai 8 megabyte memory board, the
EXM3008.

There are four possible combinations:
• Akai standard 2MB board + a pair of 1MB SIMMs: 4MB total
• Akai standard 2MB board + a pair of 4MB SIMMs: 10MB total
• Akai EXM3008 8MB board + a pair of 1MB SIMMs: 10MB total
• Akai EXM3008 8MB board + a pair of 4MB SIMMs: 16MB total

monogee wrote:The MPC3000 includes 2 megabytes of sound memory but is expandable using common SIMM 1 megabyte or 4 megabyte memory
modules and an 8 megabyte memory board from Akai, the
EXM3008. Internally, there are two SIMM sockets and one connector for an Akai memory board. When the MPC3000 is shipped from
the factory, its SIMM sockets are empty and the Akai connector
contains an Akai 2 megabyte memory board. You can expand the
memory in either or both of two ways:
1. In the SIMM sockets, install either a pair of 1 megabyte SIMMs
(adding 2 megabytes) or a pair of 4 megabyte SIMMs (adding 8
megabytes). You must fill both sockets and the 2 SIMMs installed
must be identical. The SIMM modules must have a speed of 150
nanoseconds (ns) or faster.
2. Remove the standard 2 megabyte Akai memory board from its
socket and replace it with an Akai 8 megabyte memory board, the
EXM3008.

There are four possible combinations:
• Akai standard 2MB board + a pair of 1MB SIMMs: 4MB total
• Akai standard 2MB board + a pair of 4MB SIMMs: 10MB total
• Akai EXM3008 8MB board + a pair of 1MB SIMMs: 10MB total
• Akai EXM3008 8MB board + a pair of 4MB SIMMs: 16MB total

Thanks for xtra info these info.

In other words, you can max the memory of your 3000 out without the need of that additional card.

All you need are 2 16mb sticks of ram and you're good.