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Apollo Vampire V4 Instruction Manual

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Basic Information................................................................................................................... 2
Welcome............................................................................................................................ 2
About your Vampire Standalone.........................................................................................3
Basic setup.........................................................................................................................4
Important information about USB....................................................................................... 5
First Boot............................................................................................................................ 6
Have fun!............................................................................................................................ 6
Advanced Information........................................................................................................... 7
Additional Connectivity....................................................................................................... 7
Storage...............................................................................................................................9
Power................................................................................................................................. 9
Performing an FPGA Core Update...................................................................................10
Network............................................................................................................................ 14
Display & Audio................................................................................................................ 14
Apollo Joypad...................................................................................................................15
Games..............................................................................................................................16
Operating Systems...........................................................................................................17
ApolloBoot........................................................................................................................ 17
Apollo Software................................................................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting & Tips....................................................................................................... 19
Boot Error......................................................................................................................... 19
Early Boot Menu...............................................................................................................20
BootMenu......................................................................................................................... 20
Distorted Display.............................................................................................................. 21
General System Instability................................................................................................21
Apollo Joypad not working correctly.................................................................................21
USB peripheral not working correctly............................................................................... 22
A game I want to play isn't working properly.................................................................... 22
Support & Warranty............................................................................................................. 23
Support.............................................................................................................................23
Warranty........................................................................................................................... 23
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    BootMenu......................... 20 Distorted Display......................21 General System Instability....................21 Apollo Joypad not working correctly.................21 USB peripheral not working correctly................22 I changed my palette colours in ApolloOS/AmigaOS and they change back on reset!..22 A game I want to play isn’t working properly..............22 Support &...

  • Page 2: Basic Information

    If you believe you are missing any components, double check the contents of your package in case anything has been left inside amongst the packing materials. If you have confirmed that something is missing, reach out to Apollo Computer where a member of the team can help you.

  • Page 3: About Your Vampire Standalone

    ● Vampire 2 ● Vampire 4 You’ll notice from this list that the Vampire uses an Apollo 68080 FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) processor. Unlike the Motorola processors, this chip is programmable. This means the chip can be ‘updated’ when required, very similar to firmware on other devices.

  • Page 4: Basic Setup

    Basic setup As with older Commodore Amiga hardware, there are dedicated ports designed for use with specific device types. Although your Vampire computer utilises three USB ports, they do not function the same as they would on an x86/x64 PC. Please ensure that you plug your devices into their correct ports or they may fail to function.

  • Page 5: Important Information About Usb

    Amiga architecture inside the Vampire. Because of this, not all USB devices are guaranteed to work, and compatibility can change from core to core. We suggest checking the compatibility sheet (updated by both Apollo staff and community members), and double-checking with others before making any specific purchases: https://tinyurl.com/V4CertifiedDevicesList...

  • Page 6: First Boot

    We hope you enjoy using your new Vampire Standalone computer. If you would like further help, take part in our community, talk with other Vampire users and Apollo staff, then why not join our Discord server? You can find us at http://discord.gg/TsKm6ym...

  • Page 7: Advanced Information

    Advanced Information Additional Connectivity V4 Ultimate Expansion Board with V4 Standalone Giga 3.5mm audio out Turbo button MIDI in/out UART/FTDI cable port RS232 serial port Power port Legacy mouse DB9 port USB Blaster port Legacy joystick DB9 port Ethernet RJ45 port USB keyboard port Compact Flash slot HDMI output...
  • Page 8 Vampire V4 Standalone USB Mini power port MicroSD slot HDMI output Keyboard port Ethernet RJ45 port USB Mouse port USB Joypad port DB9 Mouse port DB9 Joystick port Power port USB cable with in-line switch plugs in here. MicroSD slot MicroSD cards can be inserted here.

  • Page 9: Storage

    Expansion cards must be formatted with the FAT32 file-system. This can be done with tools available on the internet, such as Rufus. Apollo recommend against the use of CF to SD adapters. Additionally, not all Compact Flash and MicroSD cards are compatible with Vampire hardware. It is recommended that you check the compatibility spreadsheet before making any specific purchases: https://tinyurl.com/V4CertifiedDevicesList...

  • Page 10: Performing An Fpga Core Update

    This model comes with an IEC power cable and separate external power supply unit (PSU) which plugs into the Vampire. Please only use this PSU with the device. Vampire V4 Standalone This model comes with a Mini USB cable and PSU with in-line switch rated for this computer.
  • Page 11 Mini USB cable to the Vampire and the other end into a USB port on your computer running Quartus, then move onto step 9. 8B: If you are using a Vampire V4 Standalone, remove the metal case from the machine and carefully connect your USB Blaster to the mainboard, then connect the USB blaster to a USB port on your Windows computer.
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  • Page 13 9: Turn on your Vampire. Within the Quartus software, click the Hardware Setup button and make sure the USB-Blaster is in the hardware list. You may need to click the Add Hardware button. Select USB-Blaster from the “Currently Selected Hardware” drop-down list. 9: Click the Add File button on the left, and locate your update file (it will have the file extension of .jic) 10: You should now see a screen similar to the below.

  • Page 14: Network

    If drivers for the network interface are required, they are included in the ApolloSAGA driver pack which is available for free from the Apollo Computer website. These drivers may be required if you opt to install a different operating system onto your Vampire.

  • Page 15: Apollo Joypad

    Apollo Joypad Apollo recommends the use of the Apollo Joypad. This has been specifically designed to not only be a comfortable controller, but to also allow you to access additional features on the fly - for example, the option to zoom in, turn scanlines on or off, move the picture frame etc.

  • Page 16: Games

    Amiga. You can change this to the same specifications as an Amiga 1200 by holding BACK & B on the Apollo Joypad when your game has launched. Additionally, you can control the screen features for OCS/ECS/AGA games in real time.

  • Page 17: Operating Systems

    Operating Systems Note that although your Vampire will run a number of other operating systems, Apollo cannot provide anything other than ApolloOS and will not take responsibility for any damage caused by using a different operating system. Below are just a few operating systems your Vampire is compatible with.

  • Page 18: Apolloboot

    Vampire. There are a few different versions of ApolloBoot available on the Apollo Computer website, and they each cater for different install types. ApolloBoot and video tutorials on how to use it are provided free via the Apollo Computer website, however free registration is required to download it.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting & Tips

    CF slot on the rear of the computer. Now turn the computer on again. Vampire V4 Standalone There is a possibility that the internal hard disk (Compact Flash card or adapter) has come loose during transport.

  • Page 20: Early Boot Menu

    (Core) and gives you access to tools that can be used for troubleshooting based on instructions given from Apollo Team members available on the Apollo Forum and on Discord. Please note: If your monitor accepts NTSC signals only, then it may have trouble displaying the Early Boot Menu, or may not show it at all.

  • Page 21: Distorted Display

    Future core releases may resolve such compatibility issues in the future. Apollo Joypad not working correctly The most common reason for this is that the Joypad is set to the wrong mode. On the reverse of the joypad, move the switch to the “D”...

  • Page 22: Usb Peripheral Not Working Correctly

    USB peripheral not working correctly Apollo peripherals will always work with your Vampire. Other devices must be connected to their dedicated port and may or may not work as expected. In rare circumstances, some peripherals may work with one core but not another.

  • Page 23: Support & Warranty

    Support & Warranty Support If further help is needed, please don’t hesitate to contact the Apollo Team (and the community!) on our Discord server. You can access the server at https://discord.gg/D9gQpXgE6y Warranty Any information in this document is for reference only. All installation of internal optional devices or equipment including third-party optional devices or equipment, should be performed by an experienced and knowledgeable technician.