hi, all I recently went from programming to one 2k page of the PIC 16f877 to all 4 pages, with MPLINK. I think my "de" directives (or whatever) don't work right in this mode to set my onboard EEPROM with default values. Also, my MPLAB verify gives me a "Fail" for the EEPROM. How should I declare some literal strings and have the programmer set them in the EEPROM (with MPLINK & multiple pages)? Thanks! _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu