Andrew Bristow decides to update his Amiga 1200 with Amiga OS 3.2, the latest ROMs, and patches to 3.2.3. He starts by testing Amiga OS 3.2 in Amiga Forever. The software runs smoothly with older ROMs in emulation. Encouraged by this, Andrew moves to real hardware, aiming for a true upgrade.
Installing New ROM Chips
He removes the old Kickstart chips and prepares the Amiga OS 3.2 ROMs. He quickly finds that the new ROMs have more pins than the originals. After some effort and a few bent pins, Andrew manages to seat the chips. He keeps Amiga OS 3.2 at the center of his process and shares key differences between virtual and physical installs. Upgrading to 3.2.3 with patches makes sense for users who want the latest features.
PiStorm Changes the Game
With the ROMs installed, Andrew discovers a twist. The PiStorm accelerator loads its own Kickstart from the SD card. It ignores the new physical ROMs unless he removes or reconfigures it. For users who rely on PiStorm, Amiga OS 3.2 and the 3.2.3 patches only take effect when the SD card holds the right files. Andrew wonders if installing new ROMs is worth it for PiStorm users, since software alone can override the upgrade.
Tips for Amiga Owners
This video gives practical advice to anyone planning an upgrade. Installing Amiga OS 3.2 ROMs and patches to 3.2.3 uncovers quirks, hardware surprises, and a few hurdles with Workbench. Andrew’s clear approach shows what works and what to watch out for. If you want a modernized A1200 or just love a good hardware challenge, you’ll enjoy watching Andrew’s next steps with OS 3.2.3.
