Bits & Pieces RocketChip Manuel utilisateur
Rocket Chip
Installation Manual and user’s Guide
PRELIMINARY
November, 1988
Bits & Pieces Technology, Inc.
31332 Via Colinas, Suite 112
Westlake Village, California, 91362
Table of Contents
Page
1.0 Introduction 3
2.0 RocketChip Features 3
3.0 RocketChip Installation 3
3.1 For Apple II, II Plus, IIe 4
3.2 For Apple IIc 7
4.0 RocketChip Quick Reference and 10
Operation Guide
5.0 RocketChip Warranty 12
RocketChip is a registered trademark of Bits & Pieces Technology, Inc.
Apple, ProDOS, DOS 3.3 are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Transwarp and Ramfactor are registered trademarks of Applied Engineering,
Inc.
CP/M is a registered trademark of Digital Research, Inc.
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1.0 Introduction
Bits & Pieces Technology is pleased to introduce you to RocketChip — the
most advanced single—chip accelerator available for the Apple II, II Plus, IIe
and IIc computer marketplace. It does not require cables, slots or a
complicated installation procedure. RocketChip does speed up program execution
from all memory locations (64k or 128k), 1.6 Megabytes of auxiliary memory,
expansion ROMs, and peripheral board ROMS, while retaining normal game
paddle/joystick operation and offering you the choice of normal or unique game
play sounds
2.0 RocketChip Features
*Operates from 5MHz to 50KHz — 5 times faster than normal Apple speed
to 20 times slower than normal Apple speed of lMHz.
* Requires very little power - Less than l00mA
* Easy to install and does not require a slot.
* Standard power—up configuration or can be programmed by the user.
* Keyboard selectable special features
* Emulation of AE Transwarp speed setting protocol.
* Accelerates all memory locations:
*System memory (64k or 128K)
*Auxiliary memory up to 1.6 Megabytes
*Expansion ROMs.
*Peripheral card ROMs.
* Accelerates all 80 column operations
*Non-standard configurations of the RocketChip registers are retained
until the power is turned off.
3.0 RocketChip Installation Procedure
The installation of RocketChip into your Apple computer is an easy
procedure when you follow the steps outlined in this section. If you have an
Apple II, II Plus, or IIe the installation steps are detailed in Section 3.1.
If you have an Apple IIc, the installation requires disassembly of the
computer case, the removal of the 65C02 microprocessor and replacement with
the RocketChip. The Apple IIc installation steps are detailed in Section 3.2.
If you do not feel comfortable disassembling the Apple IIc, please refer to
your dealer for additional assistance.
You will need the following tools to install your RocketChip;
1 IC chip puller tool or a small flatbladed screwdriver
1 Medium Phillips screwdriver - For Apple IIc installation
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Warning
Turn OFF the AC power switch on your Apple computer. Leave the AC
power cord connected to the wall outlet and the computer.
Attempting to install RocketChip with the power applied can cause serious
damage to your Apple computer and to RocketChip. Bits & Pieces Technology,
Inc. will not assume responsibility for damage caused by improper installation
or handling.
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3.1 RocketChip Installation for the Apple II, II Plus, and IIe
MAKE SURE THAT THE COMPUTER POWER IS “OFF”
STEP #1: Removing the Apple II Cover
Grasp the back edge of the cover. Lift up on the cover until it releases
and then pull it straight back and lift it off. Set the cover aside.
STEP #2 : Removing Expansion Boards
The easiest way to gain access to the 6502/65C02 microprocessor is to
remove any optional expansion boards that you have installed in slots #2, #3,
#4, and #5. To remove an expansion board, carefully pull up on the board to
free it from the motherboard connector.
STEP #3 : Removing the 6502/65C02 Microprocessor and Installing RocketChip.
Important Note for you to read: Both your original microprocessor and
RocketChip can be damaged by static electricity, 6502/65C02, before touching
the 6502/65C02 or removing RocketChip from the anti—static protective package,
it is necessary for you to GROUND YOURSELF by touching the power supply
housing with your hand to remove any static electricity.
Touch the power Supply housing. The location of the 6502 for the Apple
II, and II Plus is shown in Figure 1. The location of the 6502/65C02 for the
Apple IIe is shown in Figure 2. Use an IC chip puller tool or a small
flatbladed screwdriver to carefully remove the 6502/65C02 from the socket on
the motherboard. To avoid damaging the 6502/65C02, try to work the part
straight out of the socket so that pins do not get bent. If pins do get bent,
they can be carefully straightened with long nose pliers.
Touch the power supply housing. Remove the Rocketchip from the
protective package. Look at either Figure 1 (II, II Plus) or Figure 2 (IIe)
and install Rocketchip in the motherboard socket as shown. Before pushing
RocketChip fully into the socket, make sure that Pin #1 is oriented correctly
and that all 40 pins of the RocketChip are properly aligned in the socket and
that they are not bent.
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Pin #1
RocketChip
Pin 1
Figure 1 - Apple II, II Plus Motherboard
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Figure 2 - Apple IIe Motherboard
STEP #4: Replacing the Apple II Expansion Boards and the cover.
Install each of your expansion/peripheral boards back into the
motherboard slot that it was removed from in Step #2. Replace the cover by
inserting the front edge of the cover into the case and pushing it forward and
then push down on the back edge of the cover to secure it
STEP #5: System Check
Turn on the system power. The monitor screen will be cleared and
within 2 seconds you will receive the system prompt and a beep. If you do not
get the beep, or if the screen has a checkboard, or if the screen is full of
“garbage characters", then RocketChip is not properly installed. IMMEDIATELY
TURN THE POWER OFF otherwise RocketChip could be damaged. Please review the
installation instructions and make sure that all of the pins are OK and that
RocketChip is installed in the correct socket and that Pin #1 is correctly
located.
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3.2 Rocket.~hip Installation for the Apple IIC.
MAKE SURE TEAT THE COMPUTER POWER IS "OFF”
STEP #1: Removing the Apple IIc cover.
Turn the computer over so that the bottom side is up and the keyboard
side is down, resting on the work surface. Remove the six (6) screws that are
shown in Figure 3. Note that two screws (#1 & #2) are larger than the others.
Save the screws that you have removed.
Figure 3 -Apple IIc Bottom Side
Turn the computer over so that the keyboard side is up. Use a small
flatbladed screwdriver to release the plastic latches which hold the top cover
in place. Start in the front of the case and work toward the back of the
case, being careful not to damage the plastic. Do not use excessive force.
There are two case styles for the Apple IIc. For the two piece case, try
to leave the back plate which surrounds the back connectors and the power
switch attached to the cover.
When all of the latches are released, pull up on the top cover to remove
it and set it aside.
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STEP #2: Folding up the keyboard.
Grasp the Apple IIc keyboard assembly and gently lift the front edge
(about 1/4”) and then pull it forward Out of the case (about 1/2”) to release
the tabs on the back of the keyboard from the slots in the disk drive housing.
Do not disconnect the flat cable that connects the keyboard to the computer
motherboard. Gently fold the keyboard up and rest it on the computer as shown
in Figure 4.
STEP #3: Removing the 65C02 Microprocessor and Installing the Rocketchip.
Important Note for you to read: Both your original microprocessor and
RocketChip can be damaged by static electricity, therefore, before touching
the 65C02 or removing Rocketchip from the anti—static protective package, it
is necessary for you to GROUND YOURSELF by touching the disk drive assembly
with your hand to remove any Static electricity. The location of the disk
drive is shown in Figure 4
Touch the disk drive housing. The location of the 65C02 is shown
in Figure 4. Use an IC chip puller tool or a small flatbLaded screwdriver to
carefully remove the 65002 from the socket on the motherboard. To avoid
damaging the 65C02, try to work the part straight out of the socket so that
pins do not get bent. If pins do get bent, they can be carefully straightened
with long nose pliers.
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Figure 4 - Apple IIc Motherboard
Touch the disk drive housing. Remove the Rocketchip
from the
protective package. Look at Figure 4 and install the Rocketchip in the
motherboard socket as shown. Please notice that RocketChip Pin *1 is marked
and that all of the part number markings for devices on the motherboard and
the Rocketchip are readable and oriented the same way. Before pushing
RocketChip fully into the socket, make sure that Pin *1 is oriented correctly
and that all 40 pins of the RocketChip are properly aligned in the socket and
that they are not bent.
STEP #4: Replacing the Apple IIc Keyboard and Cover.
Gently unfold the keyboard and place it back into position, making sure
that the keyboard tabs are inserted in the slots in the disk drive housing.
Replace the top cover and engage the plastic latches. Turn the computer over
and replace the six bottom screws that you removed in Step #1.
STEP #5: System Check
Turn on the system power. The monitor screen will be cleared and within 2
seconds you will receive the system prompt and a beep. If you do not get the
beep, or if the screen has a checkboard, or if the screen is full of “garbage
characterS”, then RocketChip is not properly installed. IMMEDIATELY TURN THE
POWER OFF, otherwise RocketChip could be damaged. Please review the
installation instructions and make sure that all of the pins are OK and that
RocketChip is installed in the correct socket and that Pin #1 is correctly
located.
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