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Apple IIGS 8M RAM   User’s Guide © a2heaven.com, 22 Nov 2016      Version 1.00 

      

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Frequently Asked Questions 

 

Q.

 Who makes the IIGS8MRAM? 

A.

 The adapter was designed and built by Plamen Vaysilov from a2heaven.com. 

This includes the software (VHDL design)/firmware, circuit design and the PCB. 

 

Q.

 Can I use IIGS8MRAM on other computers? 

A. 

Almost certainly no. You can use IIGS8MRAM only on Apple IIGS 

(ROM1/ROM3). 

 

Q.

 How much does the IIGS8MRAM adapter cost? 

A.

  At  the  time  of  writing  this  document  (Late  Nov  2016),  the  price  was       

US$89.99  which  includes  IIGS512KROM  add-on  board  and  shipping  to 
anywhere on the planet. 

 

Q.

 I Want to Add more that 8MB RAM is this is possible? 

A.

 No , this card not designed to support more RAM. 

 

 

Where to find further help 

 

Phone:

  +359 888 810 993 

Email:

 info@a2heaven.com 

Facebook:

 https://www.facebook.com/a2heaven/ 

 

About a2heaven.com 

 

A2Heaven is a small company that implements new technology for use on 
vintage computer hardware. 
 

Summary of Contents for IIGS8MRAM

Page 1: ...Apple IIGS 8MB RAM User s Guide Copyright a2heaven com...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...SRAM8M Installation 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshoting 7 IIGSRAM8M Led indicators 8 IIGS512KROM Add on board 9 IIGS512KROM Jumpers and memory map 10 Starting and using GSBUG 1 7 11 About the IIGS8MRAM B...

Page 4: ...t start up This greatly increases their performance because it reduces or eliminates the need to access the relatively slow mechanical floppy drives IIGS8MRAM lets you increase the available system RA...

Page 5: ...ave the computer plugged in but flip the power switch to the OFF position 2 Remove the Apple ILGS cover Locate the two latches on either side of the backplate Push in on the latches while pulling up a...

Page 6: ...t the Control Panel menu and press Return Select the RAM Disk option and press Return The number next to the Largest Selectable listing tells you the amount of memory that the system now has available...

Page 7: ...n order to provide a quick and effective answer to your question they will need to know as much as possible about the hardware and software specifically related to your question Please provide the tec...

Page 8: ...Apple IIGS 8M RAM User s Guide a2heaven com 22 Nov 2016 Version 1 00 P a g e 8 IIGSRAM8M Led indicators Led state Indicate Accessing ROM Card Indicating Write on RAM Card...

Page 9: ...DTPro Communication software Merlin Assembler MemTest Memory test programs VideoTest Test Video modes on IIGS GSBUG 1 7 Debugger software You can Boot from ROM disk and use this tools First turn on th...

Page 10: ...apping When Green jumper is ON ROM Mapping is linear GS MEMORY ROM MEMORY Description 0xF00000 0xF007ff 0x0000 0x007ff Smart Port Driver 0xF00800 0xf7ffff 0x0800 0x7ffff Disk Image When Green jumper i...

Page 11: ...er lithium battery type CR2032 with a life of about 1 2 years You can order these batteries directly from your local computer parts store or camera supplies store Replacing To replace the battery remo...

Page 12: ...MRAM only on Apple IIGS ROM1 ROM3 Q How much does the IIGS8MRAM adapter cost A At the time of writing this document Late Nov 2016 the price was US 89 99 which includes IIGS512KROM add on board and shi...

Page 13: ...ser Guide This User Guide was written by Plamen Vaysilov Version 1 00 22th Nov 2016 1st public release Warranty A2Heaven com warranties the IIGS8MRAM adapter for 6 months or 180 days from the date of...

Page 14: ...the Ramworks III Clone Generates VGA compatible video only for NTSC 60Hz Apple IIe dClock Clock option for Ram Express or Apple IIc Memory Expansion card Senior PROM IIe Add debugging commands to you...

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