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CMD
Installation Guide
& User's Reference
Creative Micro Designs, Inc.
CMD SuperRAM
Installation Guide & User's Reference
Copyright © 1997 Creative Micro Designs, Inc.
The contents of this manual and programs on
the accompanying disk are protected under
international copyright law. This manual and
disk may not be copied or distributed by any
means, electronic or mechanical, without
express written permission from Creative
Micro Designs, Inc.
Creative Micro Designs, Inc.
P.O. Box 646
EastLongmeadow.MA 01028-0646
Support: 413-525-0023
Support Email: support@cmdweb.com
Sales: 800-638-3263
Sales Email: sales@cmdweb.com
Web: http://www.cmdweb.com/
Contents
General Information
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Installation..................
SIMM Information
The Utilities Disk
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8
12
SuperRAM Programming Information............ 9
General
Information
The CMD SuperRAM card is an add-in card for the CMD SuperCPU 64 and
SuperCPU 128 accelerator cartridges. This card will allow the addition of 1,4,8 or
16 Megabytes of RAM which the 65816 processor of the SuperCPU can directly
address. A single SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module) socket on the SuperRAM
circuit board provides this expandability using standard 72-pin fast-page mode
SIMM modules.
Uses
The additional memory provided on the SuperRAM card requires custom
programming in 65816 code. At this time, there is no easy way for BASIC
programmers and general users to make old programs work with this extra memory.
CMD has provided patches that allow GEOS to use up to 2 MB of RAM from the
card, and has other projects planned that will use expanded RAM. However, other
programs will need to be modified or written by programmers to provide additional
usefulness. A number of developers have indicated that they do have programs in
development to help fill this need.
Important Power Requirements
CMD recommends the use of a heavy duty power supply on all C-64 or 64C
computers equipped with a SuperCPU. The extra power required by the SuperCPU
surpasses Commodore's maximum current specification for the cartridge port, and
the addition of the SuperRAM card further increases the load placed on the
computer's power supply. Warning: Using the stock Commodore power supply
under these conditions may not only cause your computer to function improperly,
it may also cause permanent damage to your equipment. If you need a heavy-duty
supply, you may order one by contacting the CMD order desk at 1-800-638-3263
(Mon.—Fri., 9AM—5:30PM EST). If you're calling from outside the United States
or Canada, the number to call is 413-525-0023.
The Utilities Disk
We have included a replacement for the SuperCPU Utilities disk that contains
additional programs for testing, using and developing for the SuperRAM card.
Please be aware that these programs are covered under international copyright law,
and may not be redistributed without permission from the copyright owners. For
additional information on these programs, see the Utilities Disk section of this
manual.
Installation
Installation
To install a SuperRAM card into your SuperCPU, use the steps that follow. Please
note that static electricity can damage the circuit boards you will be handling, so
it is wise to use an anti-static wrist strap and take any other possible precautions
to avoid static discharge. If you feel you aren't capable of performing the
installation, contact CMDfor rates on professional installation.
Step 1:
Before installing the SuperRAM card, turn off your computer and all
peripherals,andremove theSuperCPU from your computer'scartridge
port.
Step 2:
Remove the four (4) screws that hold the case together (two on each
side—see figure a).
Step 3:
Separate the two halves of the case so that you have full access to the
circuit board in the lower half. The upper half is easier to remove from
the bottom half if you angle it slightly, then work it up off the switches
at the top (see figure b).
angle top
half of case,
then remove
remove
screws (4)
top half from
bottom
figure a
figure b

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