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3) The DataLink device should be UNPLUGGED from the USB cable.  
4) Plug the DataLink’s 25pin ribbon cable connector into the connector on the cartridge.  
5) Plug the USB cable into the DataLink and into the PC.  The DataLink’s LED indicator should

light.  

6) Apply power to the Saturn.  After the Main Menu of the PAR cartridge is displayed, start the

DataLink software on the PC.

When shutting down, first turn power OFF to the Saturn.  Next, disconnect the USB cable from
the DataLink Device.  Finally, remove the 25pin ribbon connector from the cartridge.

Step4 – Using the DataLink Software

This software enables you to transfer game-saves back and forth between your PC and the Saturn.
Also homebrew Saturn games may be downloaded to the Saturn.
Running the Saturn_USB software brings up the main screen.

Selecting 

File

 gives you the option to 

Exit

, or 

Configure

 the com port.

Selecting 

Transfer Data

 allows you to open a window for:

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Страница 1: ...ation the PC will have assigned a virtual com port to the DataLink device To see which com port is being used go to your PC s Device Manager Expand the Ports COM LPT directory Make a note of which com...

Страница 2: ...he PC When shutting down first turn power OFF to the Saturn Next disconnect the USB cable from the DataLink Device Finally remove the 25pin ribbon connector from the cartridge Step4 Using the DataLink...

Страница 3: ...the status of the data transfer Also while data transfer is occurring the LED indicator on the DataLink will be flashing rapidly Note To use this received gamesave file on an emulator you can do the...

Страница 4: ...ame saves to the Saturn will overwrite the entire contents of the Saturn battery backed ram As the transfer is occurring the progress bar shows the status of the data transfer Also while data transfer...

Страница 5: ...this option is selected by default If loading a game to a specific address use the H prefix to enter an address in Hex format There is a checkbox below the option buttons This box must be checked in...

Страница 6: ...directory that the application is running from A text box is available for describing the version region of the BIOS file When the Begin BIOS Retrieval button is pressed the BIOS of the Saturn is save...

Страница 7: ...e application is running from A text box is available for describing the contents firmware gamesaves codes of the DataFlash file When the Begin Data Retrieval button is pressed the DataFlash contents...

Страница 8: ...imes with the DataLink device before giving up and displaying an error message box If you receive this communication error message the possible reasons could be The wrong COM port has been selected A...

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