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- Page 2 If it is not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with these instructions, it may cause interference to radio or television reception. I.D. Number: EY5QGRAMKEEPER This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 3 Apple and Apple IIGS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. AppleWorks, Apple IIGS Memory Expansion Card, DOS 3.3, and ProDOS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Applied Engineering and RamWorks are registered trademarks of Applied Engineering.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Introduction Welcome to the Memory Chapter One Getting Started Required Recommended Possible Combinations One Memory Card on RamKeeper Two Memory Cards on RamKeeper Installation Connecting GS-RAMs to the RamKeeper’s Front Attaching the Optional SlotMover Connecting Cards to the Back of RamKeeper The “Double Boot’... - Page 5 Chapter Three Copying Files to the ROM Disk Location of the ROM Disk Slot 2 Consideration Drive Access Chart ROM Drive as the Boot Device Chapter Four The Lights Battery Transformer Chapter Five ROM is... RAM is... Chapter Six Memory Allocation Why not use all memory as a ROM Disk? Is a RAM Disk now obsolete? RAM and the GS Control Panel...
- Page 6 Chapter Eight AW 2 Expander Before You Even Think of Modifying AppleWorks... AppleWorks Modification Instructions Setting the AppleWorks Enhancement Options About the New Features More Word-Processor Lines and Database Records Clipboard Expansion Printer Buffer Option Buffer Size Option Time Display/Database Time-Stamp Option Multiple-Disk Save Saving Multiple Files to Disk Adding Multiple Disk Files to the Desktop...
- Page 7 RamKeeper...
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Page 8: Welcome To The Memory
The Expander disk also includes the Æ program which greatly increases disk access Cache™ speed for your Apple 3.5 Drives. With these great enhancement features, your RamKeeper rises from the ranks of the incredible to the level of the invaluable. Welcome... - Page 9 OLVE most minor problems with the Trouble Shooting guide located toward the back of the manual ERE’S your chance to put more juice in your Apple. So turn the page and get started. You’ve got a lot of memory waiting.
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Page 10: Chapter One Getting Started
CHAPTER ONE Getting Started Required To use RamKeeper, you must have the following: An Apple II Due to physical constraints, a Note: to a II will not support a RamKeeper. At least one memory card. This memory card can be any one of the following: GS-RAM™... -
Page 11: One Memory Card On Ramkeeper
Back Pocket for your card or, if not, which connector you'll need to connect it to the front side of the RamKeeper. Slot Mover All GS-RAM cards (including 2 Meg Expander) Apple IIGS Memory Expansion Card RamPak 4GS Card RamStackPlus OnBoard Front Connector... -
Page 12: Two Memory Cards On Ramkeeper
(including 2 Meg Expander) Front Connector All GS-RAM cards (except 2 Meg Expander) Slot Mover Apple 256K - I Meg RamStackPlus 256K - 1 Meg OnBoard 1 - 4 Meg OctoRam 256K - 1 Meg (256K chips) Slot Mover RamPak 4GS 512K - 1 Meg... -
Page 13: Installation
Installation Use the pictures below to locate the parts referred to in the installation section. Transformer Light (Red and Green) Battery Light (Green only) Transformer Connector RamKeeper Front Memory Card Connector Cables and Connectors DMA Card Connector Back Memory Card Connector (Back Pocket) - Page 14 2.) Remove the cover from the Apple. Press in the two latches in the rear of the case with your forefingers while using the heel of your hand to pull the lid up and towards you.
- Page 15 5.) If the plastic plate is still covering the far right opening in the backplane, remove it. This cover must be removed whether or not you. plan to connect the Transformer or battery. 6.) Gently bend down the ferrite beads located toward the back right corner of the motherboard.
- Page 16 9.) Connect your card or cards according to the instructions below. Refer to the illustration below for the proper connector and placement of your card(s). Slot Mover -RAM cards (including 2 Meg Expander) Apple II Memory Expansion Card RamPak 4 RamStackPlus OnBoard OctoRam Front Connector -RAM cards...
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Page 17: Connecting Gs-Rams To The Ramkeeper's Front
Note: If you’re connecting only one card and it will work in the back pocket, you should install it there as this is the easiest connection to make. (Skip to step 10.) Connecting GS-RAM Cards to the RamKeeper’s Front Note: If you have a SlotMover, skip to the next section. - Page 18 The male to male adaptor will fit in the holes between these two pegs. Don’t force the adaptor into the holes; simply set the long pins into the holes, as shown. Set adaptor in holes Align the connector on the back of the GS-RAM card with the exposed smaller pins of the male to male connector.
- Page 19 Note: Take your time in aligning the pins and connecting the cards. If they are not aligned properly, you may bend the pins. D) Holding the card as shown above, alternate between pressing down firmly on the connectors and the tops of the cards in a slow, rocking motion.
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Page 20: Attaching The Optional Slotmover
Attaching the Optional SlotMover The SlotMover is an extension board that shifts the expansion board on the front side of the RamKeeper so that it wont block slot 7. (Slot 7 is commonly used for hard drive controller cards.) Its new position is between slots 4 and 5. Because 4 is the mouse port and 5 is the disk drive port, you’ll probably never want to put a card in either. -
Page 21: Connecting Cards To The Back Of Ramkeeper
Connecting Cards to the Back of RamKeeper To connect a card to the back of RamKeeper, you’ll simply insert the cards edge connector into the Back Pocket’s slot after you have inserted the RamKeeper into the Memory Expansion Slot. Warning! continuing. - Page 22 11.) Install the connector plate using the screws provided. Line up the holes of the connector plate with the notches at the top and bottom of the opening in the backplane. Insert and tighten the screws using the hex wrench provided. Attach connector plate to backplane 12.) If you’re installing a card into the Back Pocket, do so now by lining up the fingers of the memory...
- Page 23 Warning! must have the insulator installed. 14.) Plug the Transformer’s connector into the bottom socket of the connector plate you have installed in the backplane (see picture below). 15.) Plug the Gel/Cell’s connector into the top socket. Plug the transformer and battery into the sockets RamKeeper Insert insulator Before connecting the power, you...
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Page 24: The Double Boot
Both lights should be on. If they are not both on, check the transformer’s connections. 19.) Replace the Apple's cover. You may need to guide the insulator inwards as you close the cover. 20.) Hardware installation is complete. Now you’ll need to set up your ROM Disk with the firmware. -
Page 25: What Now
What Now? Experienced Users: If you understand the ROM Disk and know what you want from yours, you can set the size and be on your way To install the ProDOS 16 you will need to copy the (/AEROM/AERAMKEEPER) ROM Disk (AEROM) (subdirectory) of your boot disk /DESK. -
Page 26: Chapter Two Ramkeeper Firmware
Loading the Firmware Boot up your computer as you normally do. Then access the Classic Desk Accessories menu (CDA) by holding down the Open Apple and Control keys while pressing then If your computer is giving you a boot error Note: message, don’t worry;... - Page 27 Now reboot your computer. Note: If you don’t know how to change the settings in the Control Panel, refer to your Apple IIGS Owner’s Guide for instructions on using the Control Panel. When you reboot your computer, RamKeeper creates a...
- Page 28 ROM Disk so that it will create another AERAMKEEPER ROM Disk files to floppy disks before reinitializing. Note: For more information about using the Finder, refer to the Apple IIGS System Disk User’s Guide. DESK.ACCS folder, AEROM.
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Page 29: Accessing The Firmware
Accessing the Firmware Access the Classic Desk Accessories menu by holding down the Open Apple and Control keys while pressing ESC then ( display a Desk Accessories menu much like the one shown below (appearance may vary according to which Desk Accessories you have loaded). -
Page 30: Initialize Rom Disk
Again, use the up and down arrow keys to select the option. The different options and their functions are described below. To set your ROM Disk to the size you want, you’ll need to go into the IIGs Classic Desk Accessories menu, select the option and set the ROM Disk size using AE RamKeeper ROM Disk option. -
Page 31: Setting The Rom Disk Size
Each time you press the right arrow key, the ROM will increase by To increase or decrease the ROM Disk size in 32K increments, hold down the open apple key while pressing the left and right arrow keys. Each time you press the left arrow key with the open apple key held down, the ROM size will decrease by 32K. -
Page 32: Change Rom Disk Size
When you press you’ll see the following message: destroy your existing ROM Disk and RAM Disk. Do you really want to do Press Return again to initialize a new ROM Disk and reboot the system or press will return you to the Initialize ROM Disk Change ROM Disk Size This menu is identical to the... -
Page 33: More Than 2 Meg
As you increase or decrease the Minimum ROM Disk Size: as Allocated For ROM: settings adjust accordingly. RAM: Select the size ROM Disk you want and press return. (For a discussion of how much memory should be allocated to ROM, see, Memory Allocation.) If you have more than 2 Meg of memory installed, see, previous section. -
Page 34: Ram Memory Test
RamKeeper (TM) ROM Disk Memory Test Checksum 1: Checksum 2: Non Destructive Memory Test Read/Write Pass 1: Read/Write Pass 2: ROM Disk Memory Test Menu Do not reset while this test is running Warning: or you will destroy your ROM Disk. When the test is complete, you will be told either, . -
Page 35: Memory Map
The Memory Map option gives you a graphic display of how much memory is allocated for RAM and how much for ROM. The open-apple characters represent RAM while the closed-apples represent ROM. Missing characters mean that there is no memory at the indicated bank. -
Page 36: Checksum
RamKeeper (TM) Memory Map Bank Allocation 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F -RAM front: No RAM Card Back: AE RAM Card Select: Memory Map Menu Checksum Selecting this option from the main menu gives you a 16 bit EOR checksum. -
Page 37: About Ramkeeper
Use the up and down arrow keys to select either the Continuous Checksum option. When either one Startup left and right arrow keys to toggle between Continuous Checksum block of memory is written to in the ROM Disk, the EOR checksum is updated. -
Page 38: Chapter Three Using The Rom Disk
CHAPTER THREE Using the ROM Disk After you’ve initialized and allocated memory to the ROM Disk you can copy your favorite (or most used) non- copy protected ProDOS programs to it and set it up to your hard disk. You can name the file any name allowed by ProDOS. Copying Files the ROM Disk There’s nothing special about copying files to the ROM... -
Page 39: Slot 2 Consideration
Smart Port drive chain. These are the only slots that will be used by the Smart Port to control disk drives. For additional information about the Smart Port, consult your Apple IIGS User’s Guide. Slot 2 Consideration Slot 2 is commonly used for modems. Since the modem doesn’t emulate a block device (disk drive), if you have a... -
Page 40: Drive Access Chart
Apple IIGS ROM Disk W/ RamKeeper s5,D1 Apple IIGS ROM Disk W/ RamKeeper s5,D1 with RAM Disk ROM Disk as Boot Device Apple IIGS RAM Disk W/RamKeeper S5,D1 RAM Disk as Boot Device Apple IIGS 3.5” Drive W/ RamKeeper S5,D1 Apple IIGS 3.5”... -
Page 41: Rom Drive As The Boot Device
ROM Disk. If you want to use the Finder, copy the files necessary to run the Finder from the Apple IIGS System Disk. The IIGS System Utilities Manual is a great reference source for setup information. -
Page 42: Chapter Four The Ramkeeper Power
CHAPTER FOUR The RamKeeper Power RamKeeper can get its power from three sources: the wall transformer, the Gel/Cell battery, or the IIGS power supply. The wall transformer is the primary power source. In the case of a power failure, however, the RamKeeper will get its energy from the Gel/Cell battery until the power failure is over. -
Page 43: Battery
If only the green light is on (the one farthest from the edge of the card), it is indicating that the battery is fully charged (above 8.6 volts). When the card is getting power from the battery only, this light will stay on for a very short time. -
Page 44: Chapter Five A Brief Ram/Rom Tutorial
The ROM chip also includes Applesoft Basic and the Control Panel program. This chip was programmed by Apple when the computer was manufactured and can’t be altered; the 128K memory is not memory you can use for storing data. - Page 45 Many programs automatically look for and use available RAM (system RAM) to give them more room to operate (e.g. desktop space). Many programs load themselves into the available RAM at startup. This greatly increases their performance speed because it reduces or eliminates the need to access the relatively slow mechanical floppy drives.
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Page 46: Chapter Six Memory Allocation
CHAPTER Memory Allocation-- How Much RAM and How Much ROM? RamKeeper gives you the ability to have both a RAM Disk to quickly store and retrieve data, and a ROM Disk for more permanent storage. You’ll need to decide how much of the total available memory you want to use as volatile RAM and how much as a non-volatile ROM Disk. -
Page 47: Ram And The Gs Control Panel
Result: Slower copies. Remedy: This allows you to copy from floppy disks to a RAM Disk much more quickly. To set up a 512K or an 800K RAM Disk, follow the instruction in your IIGS User’s Guide. RAM and the GS Control Panel You may notice that the actual size shown next to in the Disk size... -
Page 48: Chapter Seven - Æ Cache
The Cache supports only the Apple Disk Note: 3.5™ Drives (platinum). It will not cache the Apple II Uni-Disk™ 3.5 drives (white) nor will it cache 5.25” drives or hard disks. Important: You must set Slot 5 in the Control Panel menu to the Smart Setting. -
Page 49: Prodos 16
2.) Select Cache from the AW2 Expander main Æ AECACHE.SYSTEM. While executing, the program will display the the message: INSTALLING... at the bottom of the screen. If the Cache program does not find a properly installed RamKeeper or GS-RAM card it will print the following message to the monitor: Important: Switching from ProDOS 8 to ProDOS 16 with... -
Page 50: Setting The Cache Size
Cache Setting the Once the is installed, it will automatically Cache Æ increase your productivity. All you need to do is decide how large you want the Cache to be. 1.) Access the IIGS Classic Desk Accessories Menu. then You should see a menu much like the one below. -
Page 51: Setting The Ram Buffer Size
198— RAM Buffer Size: Current Size: Expansion Memory Size Select Change the size of the RAM buffer to the size you want. Press the right and left arrow keys to increase and decrease the RAM buffer size. You don’t have to power your computer down and back up to change the size of the cache like you do when you change the size of a regular RAM Disk. -
Page 52: Removing The Cache
RAM Disk! installs itself onto the Smart Port and will Cache operate with ProDOS 8, ProDOS 16, Apple Pascal 1.3, and ’s PC program for CP/AM. It uses some of the expanded Æ memory for itself plus the amount of memory you allocate to it. -
Page 53: Copy Protected Programs
When the Cache Buffer becomes full, it will make room for the most recently requested data by replacing the blocks that have been stored in the buffer the longest without being accessed. The Track Buffer is not variable; it is large enough to hold one track (6K) and cannot be changed. -
Page 54: Chapter Eight Aw 2 Expander
CHAPTER EIGHT AW 2 Expander The AW 2 Expander is an accessory program designed to compliment Applied Engineering memory expansion products. It modifies the AppleWorks™ program to recognize and use the additional memory provided by these products. The AW 2 Expander program will enhance AppleWorks USA version 2.0, German 1.4, and French 1.4. -
Page 55: Appleworks Modification Instructions
STARTUP disk. Be sure to include any (/) slashes for subdirectories. An example ProDOS prefix of an AppleWorks subdirectory on a Apple 20 SCSI hard disk (with a volume directory name of /HARD) might be: RamKeeper provided on the AW 2 Expander ,“... -
Page 56: Setting The Appleworks Enhancement Options
The program will then give you a list of the modifications that it will make to your AppleWorks disk(s) and ask you if you want to continue. If you want to go ahead and make these modifications to your AppleWorks disk(s), hit the “Y”... - Page 57 The current enhancement-options configuration will be read from the parameter file (SEG.PR) on the AppleWorks program disk and displayed in the Getting Started option menu. The configuration shown contains the default settings. These default settings remain in effect until you change them and save the new configuration back to the AppleWorks program disk.
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Page 58: About The New Features
Spreadsheet function remain limited to 250 lines. Printer Buffer Option The Apple IIGS has a built-in print buffer which can be activated from the Apple IIGS Control-Panel menu. You may select the “On” setting from the option but the buffer will be functional only if you have selected it from the Control Panel option. -
Page 59: Time Display/Database Time-Stamp Option
Panel Buffer-Size Getting Started Apple IIGS memory space (up to 64K) to be used for the print buffer. With the Apple IIGS print buffer ON and the Getting Started Buffer Size actual buffer size will be determined by the amount of memory (2K or less) that the Apple IIGS memory manager can allocate. -
Page 60: Multiple-Disk Save
Multiple-Disk Save Data storage problems arise when the size of a file on the Desktop exceeds the amount of storage space on the data disk. A standard floppy disk can store only 135K of AppleWorks data. Using the modified AppleWorks, Desktop files larger than the available disk space will be segmented, or “split”... -
Page 61: Adding Multiple Disk Files To The Desktop
Adding Multiple Disk Files to the Desktop When adding multiple-disk or segmented files to the Desktop, the file MUST be loaded from the data disks in the same sequence as it was saved. AppleWorks will prompt the user to insert the NEXT data disk(s) until the file is completely loaded. -
Page 62: Appendices
APPENDIX Trouble Shooting This section includes a few methods of working around problems that you may encounter. Cards are not retaining stored files Open the computer and see if both LED lights are If the LED closest to the back edge of the card is not on, check the transformer wall connection as well as the card connection. - Page 63 Power outages are typically accompanied by transient surges of power. If you have not already, consider adding a line filter/surge protector to protect your computer, RamKeeper and the battery. Surge protectors are available at most computer stores and Radio Shack®. AE RamKeeper doesn’t appear in Desk Accessories You need to copy the file ROM Disk to the...
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Page 64: B: A Brief Prodos Tutorial
This is a brief explanation of the Professional Disk Operating System, ProDOS for those who are completely new to it. All of this information and more is included in your Apple Owner’s Guide but we have provided it here for your convenience. Operating System ProDOS is one of several operating systems for the Apple. -
Page 65: System Files
put files within subdirectories like putting documents in folders put subdirectories within subdirectories like putting folders within folders. Pathname The name of the directory combined with the names of one or more subdirectories is called a pathname. Volume names and subdirectory names are preceded by a slash, “/”. - Page 66 Additional Resources The following books are available through most Apple dealers: Apple II Owner’s Manual (Apple Computer, Inc.) Supplied with your Apple Computer. Take the time to read it. Basic Programming with ProDOS (Addison-Wesley Publishing) Gives a detailed explanation of how to use ProDOS from AppleSoft Basic.
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Page 67: C: Copying Disks With Filer
Remove both disks. Put your master disk in a safe place and label your copy disk. You will make your modifications to the copy disk. For additional help with the Filer program, contact your Apple dealer. RamKeeper Volume Commands” The settings default... -
Page 68: D: Bird's Better 'Bye
APPENDIX Bird’s Better ‘Bye’ Several of the Applied Engineering distribution disks contain a modified version of ProDOS 8. It incorporates a program selector, Bird’s Better ‘Bye’ (created by Alan Bird), that lets you exit one system file and easily run another system file (e.g. -
Page 69: E: Getting Help
APPENDIX Getting Help If you have a technical question relating to your RamKeeper card that is not covered in the manual, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the card. If you are experiencing difficulties with one particular program, contact the programs author or publisher. In the event that the dealer or the publisher’s support personnel cannot answer your question, call Applied Engineering Technical Support. - Page 70 Returning a Product Include If your product needs to be returned, the technical support representative will give you a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Record the RMA number for your own records. Write the RMA number on the outside of the package you send to us.
- Page 71 When You Ship If you don’t have the original packing material, wrap the board in anti-static material (preferably the anti-static bag in which the card was originally shipped, however, aluminum foil will work fine). Pack it in a sturdy box cushioned with wadded papers (i.e.