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- Page 2 TV reception. Applied Engineering is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
- Page 3 This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser only. Therefore, please include a copy of the original invoice or a small service charge may be applied. If the product is to be Sent to Applied Engineering by mail, the purchaser will insure the package or assume full responsibility for loss or damage during shipping.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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’ What Now? Experienced Users Others Chapter Two... - Page 5 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 RamKeeper Power The Lights Battery Transformer Chapter Five A Brief RAM/ROM Tutorial ROM is...
- 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...
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Page 8: Welcome To The Memory
ETERAN and novice computer card installers alike will breeze through the installation of the card. You don’t even have to insert a disk to configure the RamKeeper’s setup the RamKeeper has its own built-in software (firmware) contained in a ROM (EPROM) of its own. The step-by-step instructions will ease you through installing the cards and configuring the memory. - 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. RamKeeper...
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Page 10: Chapter One Getting Started
System Saver from Kensington to keep it running cool. Possible Combinations RamKeeper allows you to attach memory cards in many different combinations. Some cards must be attached to the front side of the card. Others must be connected to the back. -
Page 11: One Memory Card On Ramkeeper
One Memory Card on RamKeeper If you want to attach only one card to the RamKeeper, you will, in most cases, want to plug it into the Back Pocket™. This keeps slot 7 clear. Use the drawing below to help you determine if you... -
Page 12: Two Memory Cards On Ramkeeper
Two Memory Cards on RamKeeper When using two cards with the RamKeeper, the card on the back side of RamKeeper must have memory in increments of 512K. So, you can use cards with 512K, 1 Meg, 1.5 Meg (i.e. GS-RAM), 2 Meg, 3 Meg, etc. -
Page 13: Installation
Use the pictures below to locate the parts referred to in the installation section. Transformer Light DMA Card (Red and Green) Connector Battery Light (Green only) Transformer Front Back Connector Memory Card Memory Card Connector Connector (Back Pocket) Cables and Connectors RamKeeper... - Page 14 To install the RamKeeper, you'll need a Phillips screwdriver. Once you have it, follow the steps below: 1.) TURN OFF THE APPLE’S POWER SWITCH. Never install or remove a card while the computer is on. However, you need to leave the...
- Page 15 Transformer or battery. Remove the plastic plate 6.) Gently bend down the ferrite beads located toward the back right corner of the motherboard. These beads may keep the RamKeeper from seating properly. Bend down the ferrite beads RamKeeper...
- Page 16 If they aren't, disconnect them now. Disconnect the battery wires 8.) Remove the RamKeeper from its anti-static bag. Hold the card by its edges, like a photograph. 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).
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Page 17: Connecting Gs-Rams To The Ramkeeper's Front
Note: If you have a SlotMover, skip to the next section. To connect directly to the front of the RamKeeper, all GS- RAM cards (except the GS-RAM REV A and the CS-RAM- Plus REV A) require the male to male connector. (If you’re using a GS-RAM REV A or a GS-RAM Plus REV A,... - Page 18 (GS-RAM REV A and GS-RAM Plus REV A users, align the pins on the back of the GS-RAM with the holes in the RamKeeper connector.) Align Gs-RAM connector with pins...
- Page 19 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. The cards and the adaptor will gradually mesh together. Push until all pins are completely seated RamKeeper...
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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... -
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. Make sure all power is off before Warning! continuing. - Page 22 13.) Insert the insulator sheet included with RamKeeper between the back of the RamKeeper and the right side of the computer case. Slide the insulator as far toward the keyboard end as possible.
- Page 23 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...
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Page 24: The Double Boot
When using certain configurations with RamKeeper, your GS will beep twice when you boot it. The first beep is normal power up. The second is RamKeeper installing itself and resetting the computer. Some configurations do not require the double boot. -
Page 25: What Now
When you want to know more about a particular aspect of the card, use this manual as a reference. Others: The next chapter, “RamKeeper Firmware will tell you what options are available to you and help you set up your memory. -
Page 26: Chapter Two Ramkeeper Firmware
About The Firmware All of RamKeeper's firmware resides in an EPROM on the RamKeeper card. We have loaded it with features while keeping it easy to use. The RamKeeper utilities include... - Page 27 If you’re using the Finder, the copy process is easy. You’ll see the RamKeeper’s initial 63K ROM Disk on the Finder: AEROM Double click on this icon and you’ll see the file, AERAMKEEPER.
- Page 28 RamKeeper Desk Accessory, you must copy this file to any boot disk youll be using. So, if you plan to boot from your ROM Disk and want access to RamKeeper’s firmware, you’ll need to copy it to the Desk Accessories folder (subdirectory) on your ROM Disk.
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Page 29: Accessing The Firmware
Use the up and down arrow keys ( as instructed at the bottom of the menu screen, to highlight the RamKeeper option. Press Return.’ The RamKeeper main menu will appear as shown below: RamKeeper (TM) Initialize ROM Disk Change ROM Disk Size... -
Page 30: Initialize Rom Disk
Initialize ROM The only option you can directly alter in this menu is the setting. ROM Disk Size When you first boot the RamKeeper, it creates a 63K ROM Disk. However, the Memory Allocated setting For ROM will show a 64K ROM Disk. This is because RamKeeper uses 1K of protected memory for itself. -
Page 31: Setting The Rom Disk Size
64K (a ProDOS criteria). So, when you set the ROM Disk size to 64K, you’re actually using 65K (1K used for RamKeeper). Since you crossed a 64K boundary, the Memory allocated for ROM jumps up to 128K (2 x 64). -
Page 32: Change Rom Disk Size
ROM Disk Size: Memory Allocated For ROM: Memory Available For RAM: 1664K ... System Status... Main Memory: 256K Expanded Memory: 1472K Total Memory 1728K Current ROM Disk Size: Minimum ROM Disk Size: Change ROM Disk Menu Chapter Two - RamKeeper Firmware... -
Page 33: More Than 2 Meg
ROM Disk without destroying the contents of that memory. This a quick test that will run as soon as you select the option from the RamKeeper main menu. While the test is running, bar graphs will show you the test’s rapid progress through two passes. -
Page 34: Ram Memory Test
. . . Card Failed . . . If the card fails this test then the user should remove the memory card(s) from the RamKeeper and test them individually using the software supplied with the memory card(s). Testing the cards individually will save you the time and trouble of trying to repair the wrong card. -
Page 35: Memory Map
RamKeeper (TM) RAM Memory Test Number Of 64K RAM Banks: ---- Testing Address: ---- Pass Number: ---- Non Destructive Memory Test Bit March Test ---------------+++++++++++++++ RAM Memory Test Menu This test will continue until you abort by pressing You can quit this test at any time. -
Page 36: Checksum
Checksum is on (Yes). If the Continuous Checksum is on, then it should be equal to the Current Checksum. RamKeeper (TM) Checksum Current Checksum ---- Computed Checksum: ---- Continuous Checksum Checksum at Startup Checksum Menu Chapter Two - RamKeeper Firmware... -
Page 37: About Ramkeeper
Continuous Checksum is also set to About RamKeeper... This screen gives credit to the masterminds behind the RamKeeper. It also lists Applied Engineering’s Address and phone numbers for Sales and Technical Support. Quit Selecting the option puts you back into the Classic Quit Desk Accessories menu. -
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
“Your Card” in the Control Panel, the Smart Port can still use Slot 2 for disk drive allocation. If a memory card that emulates a disk drive is in slot 2 (e.g. RamFactor), then that card will override the Smart Port’s 3rd and 4th drives. RamKeeper... -
Page 40: Drive Access Chart
Apple IIGS ROM Disk 3.5” Drive 3.5” Drive 3.5” Drive 3.5” Drive W/ RamKeeper s5,D1 S5,D2 S2,D1 S2,D2 without RAM Disk Recognized Apple IIGS ROM Disk RAM Disk 3.5” Drive 3.5” Drive 3.5” Drive W/ RamKeeper s5,D1 S5,D2 S2,D1 S2,D2... -
Page 41: Rom Drive As The Boot Device
Finder from the Apple IIGS System Disk. The IIGS System Utilities Manual is a great reference source for setup information. Remember: If you want to access RamKeeper’s firmware in ProDOS 16, you’ll need to copy the file to the Desk Accessories AERAMKEEPER folder in the System folder. -
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
When RamKeeper is being powered by the wall transformer and the battery is being either charged, maintained or is not connected. If only the red light is on the battery is either dead or not connected properly. -
Page 44: Chapter Five A Brief Ram/Rom Tutorial
However, the EPROM would be Read only Memory, and no files could be saved to it nor could the program be altered in any way. On the other hand, the RamKeeper not only lets you load programs extremely quickly but also lets you choose the programs you want loaded as well as save files to it. - Page 45 Now you can know the joy of turning on your computer and having those programs that you previously loaded into RAM appear on your screen instantly. No more setting up a RAM Disk and loading the program every time you turn on your computer. RamKeeper...
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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... -
Page 47: Ram And The Gs Control Panel
Control Panel-RAM Disk smaller than the . This is Minimum RAM Disk Size because RamKeeper overrides the GS Control Panel’s RAM Disk allocation. For example, if you set your Minimum RAM Disk Size to 800K in the RAM Disk , but only leave 256K for use as a RAM Disk in the menu AE RamKeeper’s - Initialize ROM Disk... -
Page 48: Chapter Seven - Æ Cache
Those of you who want to install it right away, here's how... Requirements To use the Æ Cache, you must have the following: ◊ A RamKeeper card with any compatible memory card attached. A GS-RAM™ card installed in the IIGS’s Memory Expansion Slot. -
Page 49: Prodos 16
If the Cache program does not find a properly installed RamKeeper or GS-RAM card it will print the following message to the monitor: REQUIRES GS-RAM OR RAMKEEPER W/ MEMORY CARD IN IIGS MEMORY EXPANSION SLOT... -
Page 50: Setting The Cache Size
Notice the new option --AE Cache. Desk Accessories Control Panel Alternate Display Mode AE Cache AE RamKeeper Quit Classic Desk Accessories Menu 2.) Select the new option using the arrow keys and return. You’ll see the Cache menu. (See illustration.) 3.) Change the size of the RAM buffer to the size you... -
Page 51: Setting The Ram Buffer Size
RAM Cache V_ 198— Applied Engineering RAM Buffer Size: Current Size: Expansion Memory Size : <– –> Select Cancel:Esc Save RAM Cache Menu 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. -
Page 52: Removing The Cache
Removing the Cache To remove the from the system: Cache ProDOS 8 Cold boot your computer by doing either of the following: -> Press and hold down the control and open-apple keys ) while pressing and releasing the reset key. ->... -
Page 53: Copy Protected Programs
Cache Buffer and Track Buffer is insignificant. Copy Protected Programs Some copy protected programs have a disk accessing function of their own and cannot use the Cache. However, most programs will use the cache with no problem. RamKeeper... -
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
Boot the AW 2 Expander disk in your startup drive. Select option 1 - “Execute AppleWorks Enhancements.” The Applied Engineering AW 2 Expander copyright screen will then appear. After reading each of the screens, press the space bar to continue. -
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 Choose the option, If you Continue with AppleWorks didn’t save your new configuration, the new one will be in effect only until you quit the AppleWorks program. The next time you boot AppleWorks, the previous (saved) configuration will be used. RamKeeper...
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Page 58: About The New Features
6,350. The enhanced version expands the maximum number to just over 22,600 apiece. The enhanced AppleWorks, when RamKeeper with a GS memory card is installed, automatically sets the number of lines and records to the maximum (22,600). -
Page 59: Time Display/Database Time-Stamp Option
How the date is displayed on the screen is affected by the time display option selected. The 12-hour (USA format) option displays the date as Month/Day/Year. The 24-hour (French, German, and military format) option displays the date as Day/Month/Year. RamKeeper... -
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
The enhanced version of AppleWorks loads this file into memory at startup and eliminates the need for the program disk (until overlays are bumped from memory). Only when you change the contents of this file does the enhanced AppleWorks prompt you to insert the program disk. RamKeeper... -
Page 62: Appendices
◊ Using a transformer other than the one supplied with the RamKeeper may cause your card not to work properly or your battery not to recharge as it should. In an area that has a lot of power outages ◊... - Page 63 “Invalid RK Configuration” Message ◊ you get this message when you try to boot, it is because the card on back of the RamKeeper in a two card arrangement is not configured with a multiple of 512K. The back card must have 512K, 1 Meg, 1.5 Meg, 2 Meg, 3 Meg, etc;...
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Page 64: B: A Brief Prodos Tutorial
APPENDIX 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. -
Page 65: System Files
/APLWORKS SYSTEM, /ACCOUNT SYSTEM When you boot ProDOS, it runs the first system file listed in its directory. So, if BASIC.SYSTEM is the first system file on your ProDOS boot disk, ProDOS will boot then put you in BASIC. RamKeeper... - 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
“COPY COMPLETE” 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... -
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. - 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 Any misuse, abuse, or non- authorized alteration, Æ modification and/or repair to the Applied Engineering product will void the warranty. This warranty will also be void if you use the /E product for any purpose other than its intended use.