i just installed the 32mb, but it doesn't recognize it

aiight, i got one stick of memory (double sided) which i properly fitted into the socket... or did i? do i have to format the mpc or something?

doc loopologist wrote:aiight, i got one stick of memory (double sided) which i properly fitted into the socket... or did i? do i have to format the mpc or something?

Could be a number of things

Make sure you can account for your doings with the instructions provided here

http://www.mpc2000xl.com/memory_install.htm

Check compatibility here:

http://www.mpc2000xl.com/MPC_memory.htm

Then have a read through this:

http://www.mpc2000xl.com/memory.htm

1. Your RAM maybe bad.
2. Your RAM maybe good but not "seated" correctly.

ok, so then the mpc should automatically recognize it?

Yes! If it dont....Somethings wrong.

doc loopologist wrote:aiight, i got one stick of memory (double sided) which i properly fitted into the socket... or did i? do i have to format the mpc or something?

i think you got the wrong memory stick

correct me if im wrong, but for the full 32 mb, dont you need two 16 mb sticks? this is how it is for my MPC2000 classic (but it might be different for the xl).

I have 2x16mb in mine.. Obviously the MPC will not recognize the RAM if it's bad..

word, that's what i thought. fruck guitar center.

I think you have to buy the mpc memory in pairs...ie two 16mb sticks. that's how i did mine and i had no problems.

Nope, but if you look in the manual it clearly advises you to get two 16Mb for such reasons as incompatability. Though some will work not all 32mb chips will.

When I first expanded the memory I tried using one 32 mb stick but it would never recognize it. I returned the 32 mb and exchanged it for another one and the same results. I ended up having to return the 32 mb stick and getting two 16 mb sticks instead. It cost me more this way.


Uno/1

gams

well, my auntie got dee-yocked at guitar center, and paid something like 250. weak. very, very weak.