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Location of the Switches

Your board may use either Flip Switches or Rocker
Switches Refer Co the drawing below for proper
settings

M e m o r y |

Switch

Switch 2

      1 Megabyte | Off | Off
2 Megabytes | On     | Off
3 Megabytes | Off | On
4 Megabytes | On      | On

Flip

Switches

Rocker Switches

Check the Switches

PositIon the memory expansion card over the
Memory Expansion Slot.

The Memory expansion slot is located in the front
right corner of the computer. Hold the card so that
the long end of the card is toward the rear of the
Computer.

GS-RAM III

1 Meg 2 Meg 3 Meg 4 Meg

Configuration Switches

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Summary of Contents for GS-RAM III

Page 1: ... GS RAM III TM User s Manual ÆApplied Engineering A Division of Æ Researc Corporation vl 1 ...

Page 2: ...E GS RAM III AS A RAM DISK 5 Setting Up a RAM Disk 5 Addressing the GS RAM III Disk 6 Using the GS RAM III RAM Disk 7 FORMATTING 7 COPYING 8 SAVING 8 CHAPTER THREE ADDING MORE MEMORY 9 Memory Increments 9 Where to Get Chips 9 Chip Choices 9 Installing the Chips 9 GETTING HELP 12 Returning a Product 13 GS RAM III ...

Page 3: ...s that IIGS ROM 03 machines with 1 Megabyte installed on the motherboard can have a total of 5 Megabytes while the earlier IIGS s can have a total of 4 5 Megabytes 6Mb when you want to expand beyond 4Mb you can attach the 2Mb Piggyback Expander It connects directly to the GS RAM III and adds its 2Mb to the 4Mb on the GS RAM HI for 6Mb s of memory RAM Disks Use some of the GS RAM memory to set up a...

Page 4: ...ls you how to use some of the expanded memory as a RAM disk This is a great way to increase the access speed to different applications Chapter 3 as mentioned above helps you to decide what chips you will need to expand the memory of your GS RAM III card It also explains how to install the chips yourself as well as how to return the card to Applied Engineering for a memory upgrade with no additiona...

Page 5: ...witch to the OFF position 2 Remove the Apple IIGS cover Locate the two latches on either side of the backplate Push in on the latches while pulling up and back on the lid 3 Touch the power supply case The case is shown in the illustration below This will discharge any static electricity that may be on your body Do not skip this step Static electricity can ruin chips on the board and in the compute...

Page 6: ...abytes Off On 4 Megabytes On On Flip Switches Rocker Switches Check the Switches 6 PositIon the memory expansion card over the Memory Expansion Slot The Memory expansion slot is located in the front right corner of the computer Hold the card so that the long end of the card is toward the rear of the Computer 2 GS RAM III 1 Meg 2 Meg 3 Meg 4 Meg 1 Meg 2 Meg 3 Meg 4 Meg Configuration Switches Front ...

Page 7: ... version of GS OS or ProDOS 8 access the RAM option by doing the following i Turn on the computer then access the Classic Desk Accessories menu by holding down the Open Apple and Control keys while pressing ESC ii Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Control Panel menu and press return iii Select the RAM Disk option and press return iv The number next to the Largest Selectable listing tell...

Page 8: ...e AW 3 Expander manual Instructions for copying with System Utilities are included in Apple IIGS System Disk User s Guide After you copy the disk store the master in a safe place 11 Test the card Boot your COPY of the AW 3 Expander disk and select the GS RAM III Test program from the main menu WARNING The GS RAM Ill test program will erase any files or programs stored in RAM 12 Installation is com...

Page 9: ...u want to set aside for use as a RAM disk The minimum setting limits the amount of memory that applications can use The maximum limits how much memory the RAM disk can use You II want to leave enough memory open to support the programs that automatically take advantage of the extra memory Note If working with GS OS or an application that uses a version of ProDOS before 1 2 the minimum and maximum ...

Page 10: ...ure slot 5 is set to Smart Port If you want the computer to boot your RAM disk at startup select RAM Disk next to the Startup Slot heading The GS will recognize the RAM disk at 55 D1 and the 3 5 drive will be 55 D2 If you want the computer to boot your 3 5 drive at startup enter 5 or Scan under the Startup Slot heading The GS will recognize the 3 5 drive at S5 D1 and the RAM disk will be 55 D2 A s...

Page 11: ... a few ways to format for the different systems Format for ProDOS using the Format option on your IIGS System disk or IIGS System Utilities Or you may find it easier to use the Finder s Format Disk option under the Special menu Format for Apple Pascal 1 3 by X ecuting the Formatter program on your Pascal disk Refer to Apple Pascal documentation for more information on formatting for Pascal To form...

Page 12: ...cation s icon to your RAM disk s icon SAVING You can save documents onto the RAM disk just as you do on a regular disk But be sure to save the contents of your RAM disk on a regular formatted disk before you turn off the power You will most likely want to save to a regular disk during use to keep documents from being lost due to power surges power loses and other frustrating occurrences 8 GS RAM I...

Page 13: ...from Applied Engineering Applied Engineering receives bulk quantity discounts on purchases of memory chips and can often offer them for less Applied Engineering uses only the highest quality memory chips When you get ready for more memory give Applied Engineering a call You ll be assured of getting the right chips at the right price Chip Choices Your GS RAM III can contain up to 4 Mb using 1 Mb x ...

Page 14: ... holes Do this by holding the chip on edge so that one of the rows of feet are against the tables surface Now apply downward pressure to the chip while rolling it toward the bottom of the pins This will bend the pins uniformly 4 Press down firmly on each chip This ensures that it is fully seated in its socket Check closely for bent pins 10 GS RAM Ill Warning Static electricity can ruin chips Touch...

Page 15: ...n Off 3 Megabytes Off On 4 Megabytes On On Flip Switches Rocker Switches Set the Switches 6 Reinstall the card then test it using the appropriate The memory test is included on the AW 3 Expander disk The test will give a graphic representation of the card and indicate which chips are missing bad or improperly installed Ch 3 Adding More Memory 11 Warning Make sure that the end marked FRONT on the c...

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