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| − | The program '''ROManager''' for [[FutureOS|FutureOS]] and [[AMSDOS]]/[[BASIC]] (*) | + | The program '''ROManager''' for [[FutureOS|FutureOS]] and [[AMSDOS]]/[[BASIC]] (*) was the first and is still the most comprehensive application for the management of the 512 KB Pseudo-ROM of the [[SYMBiFACE II|SYMBiFACE II]]. The software was developped by [[TFM|TFM]] of [[FutureSoft|FutureSoft]] and the SF2 was developed by [[Dr.Zed|Dr.Zed]]. |
"*"The version for [[AMSDOS]]/[[BASIC]] is here: [[ROManager BASIC]] | "*"The version for [[AMSDOS]]/[[BASIC]] is here: [[ROManager BASIC]] | ||
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'''ROManager provides the following functions:''' | '''ROManager provides the following functions:''' | ||
| − | + | (All 32 ROMs can be loaded / saved at once and every single 16 KB ROM can be managed individually). | |
| − | *Park or Unpark ROMs: This is done by manipulating the Byte at & | + | *Park or Unpark ROMs: Makes a ROM visible of invisible to the CPC-OS. This is done by manipulating the Byte at &C000. A parked ROM will not be initialized by the CPC-OS. |
*Load ROM(s) (one or all 32): This function allows to load a 16 ROM (or 32 ROMs of 16 KB at once) and to install it in the SF. | *Load ROM(s) (one or all 32): This function allows to load a 16 ROM (or 32 ROMs of 16 KB at once) and to install it in the SF. | ||
*Save ROM(s) (one or all 32): Saves one or all ROMs to disc or hard disc. This feature can be used to create backups. | *Save ROM(s) (one or all 32): Saves one or all ROMs to disc or hard disc. This feature can be used to create backups. | ||
| − | *Copy ROM(s): Allows copying the content of one ROM select (16 KB) to another. You can use this function for example to copy the BASIC ROM to all free ROM selects. | + | *Copy ROM(s): Allows copying the content of one ROM select (16 KB) to another. You can use this function for example to copy the BASIC ROM to all free ROM selects. In effect it's a ROM duplication. |
| − | *Shift ROM(s): Shifts a 16 KB ROM from one ROM select to another, the old ROM select will be filled with & | + | *Shift ROM(s): Shifts a 16 KB ROM from one ROM select to another, the old ROM select will be erased (that means it will be filled with &FF bytes). |
*Erase ROM(s): Deletes a 16 KB ROM with &FF bytes. | *Erase ROM(s): Deletes a 16 KB ROM with &FF bytes. | ||
| − | *Test ROM(s): Provide information about a ROM like Type, Version, Mark, ROM name etc. Further | + | *Test ROM(s): Provide information about a ROM; like its Type, Version, Mark, ROM name etc. Further you can install the correct checksum to an altered ROM. Every ROM (but [[AMSDOS]], [[BASIC]] and [[ParaDOS]]) has a one byte checksum (at address &FFFF) that allows to check its integrity. The ROMs at position 0 (usually the BASIC ROM) and 7 (usually AmsDOS) are protected. |
== Weblinks == | == Weblinks == | ||
Revision as of 17:51, 26 February 2011
The program ROManager for FutureOS and AMSDOS/BASIC (*) was the first and is still the most comprehensive application for the management of the 512 KB Pseudo-ROM of the SYMBiFACE II. The software was developped by TFM of FutureSoft and the SF2 was developed by Dr.Zed.
"*"The version for AMSDOS/BASIC is here: ROManager BASIC
ROManager provides the following functions: (All 32 ROMs can be loaded / saved at once and every single 16 KB ROM can be managed individually).
- Park or Unpark ROMs: Makes a ROM visible of invisible to the CPC-OS. This is done by manipulating the Byte at &C000. A parked ROM will not be initialized by the CPC-OS.
- Load ROM(s) (one or all 32): This function allows to load a 16 ROM (or 32 ROMs of 16 KB at once) and to install it in the SF.
- Save ROM(s) (one or all 32): Saves one or all ROMs to disc or hard disc. This feature can be used to create backups.
- Copy ROM(s): Allows copying the content of one ROM select (16 KB) to another. You can use this function for example to copy the BASIC ROM to all free ROM selects. In effect it's a ROM duplication.
- Shift ROM(s): Shifts a 16 KB ROM from one ROM select to another, the old ROM select will be erased (that means it will be filled with &FF bytes).
- Erase ROM(s): Deletes a 16 KB ROM with &FF bytes.
- Test ROM(s): Provide information about a ROM; like its Type, Version, Mark, ROM name etc. Further you can install the correct checksum to an altered ROM. Every ROM (but AMSDOS, BASIC and ParaDOS) has a one byte checksum (at address &FFFF) that allows to check its integrity. The ROMs at position 0 (usually the BASIC ROM) and 7 (usually AmsDOS) are protected.
Weblinks
Download it at [http://www.FutureOS.de].
