Apollo Vampire V4 Manual Download Page 3

  Ethernet driver is included.   

  USB:  support  for  some  input  devices  like  USB  mice  and 

keyboards. See the list  at 

http://www.apollo-core.com

.  

  OCS/AGA:  Many  games  and  demos  work  perfectly,  but 

not all. This is continually improving. 

  Boot  drives:  boot  from  IDE/CF,  microSD  card  for  data 

exchange. Bootable micro SD is in roadmap. 

  AROS, the  next  generation  AMIGA-OS,  is still in  an  early 

phase  of  development.  Somethings  might  not  work  yet. 
We  work day  by day to bugfix all this, if  you  want to help 
us you are welcome 

 

 

5) Flashing the board

 

 

The  Vampire  V4  can  be  updated  to  benefit  the  latest  Core 
improvements,  such  as  new  features,  speed  improvements  or 
compatibility improvements.  

 

The recommended way to install the FlashRom: 

- Download a flashrom.exe from 
 

http://www.apollo-core.com/index.htm?page=downloads

  

- Put the flashrom executable in the C drawer. 
- Start your Vampire V4 from the early-startup without startup- 
  sequence. (Press both mouse buttons) 
- Run the flashrom binary by typing its name from the CLI. 
- Confirm the operation by typing 'YES' (in CAPS) and 
RETURN. 
- Wait until flashing is finished. 
- Power Off your Vampire V4 and wait 30 seconds. 
- Power On your Vampire V4. 

Using the JTAG USB-Blaster: 

- The USB-Blaster can be used to flash alpha- or beta-cores. 
- Please consult the picture (left) where an how to connect the 
JTAG. 

(plug in the wrong way, might destroy your board !) 

 

You  can  use  the  microSD  card  to  transfer  the  file  from  your 
computer  to  the  Vampire  V4.  Some  AmigaOS,  AROS  and 
FreeMiNT distributions dedicated to the Vampire range already 
have the integrated support of the microSD. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for Vampire V4

Page 1: ...arranty Software installation support ampire V4 is a computer delivered in a box adapted to the gnetic standards in force ampire V4 ships with the free AROS Amiga operating or for the ATARI Fans with FreeMiNT EMUTOS copyrighted material is part of this product Warning If you want to dispose of this equipment please do not use the ordinary dustbin Used electrical and electronic equipment must be tr...

Page 2: ...board and mouse an RJ45 port and two DB9 connectors for the joystick The following internal connectors are available 3 IO headers for future extensions a RTC connector for a clock module a 44 pin IDE port for mass storage and a JTAG port for updating the core 3 Compatibility current state of the core and AROS Due to the nature of the FPGA compatibility is constantly improving The list of compatibl...

Page 3: ... way to install the FlashRom Download a flashrom exe from http www apollo core com index htm page downloads Put the flashrom executable in the C drawer Start your Vampire V4 from the early startup without startup sequence Press both mouse buttons Run the flashrom binary by typing its name from the CLI Confirm the operation by typing YES in CAPS and RETURN Wait until flashing is finished Power Off ...

Page 4: ...pters or Expansions can cause an electronic shock harming the device Any mechanical or electrical damage to card is excluded from the warranty 7 Software update support Visit our homepage http www apollo core com Use DOWNLOADS to find the latest core and AROS image Use the FORUM for FAQ and to get informed on different topics The IRC Cannel is one possibility for fast real time support The link to...

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