jlaiho@cc.helsinki.fi (Trucker) (04/07/89)
In article <8904061457.AA12565@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU>, xd2w@VM.CC.PURDUE.EDU (Bruce Ide) writes: > Ok Guys... Who knows about the Vector 4 graphics? I need some info... As a Vector user I got some info, let's see it now.. > > 1) It looks like I have two processors, a Z80 and either an 8080 or > an 8088-2, the documentation is unclear which. Can I run IBM stuff > with this thing if it is an 8088-2, and what can the 8080 do if that's > what I have? If you had MS-DOS for Vector, you would be able to run some real generic DOS-stuff on it. > > 2) Does anyone know which processor I have (8088-2 or 8080)? The processors are Z80B and 8088-2. > > 3) Can I run a Samsung modem off the sieral port? I am trying with a male- > male rs232 and it's acting funny. The modem will talk to the computer, but > not vice versa. Also, I have a switch that switches pins two and three on > the modem, and that doesn't help at all. The modem works fine on an IBM PC > even with the hardware modification. I do have a modem connected to Vector's serial port, and it works just fine. Try using just pins 2, 3 and 7 at the beginning. (data to both directions and ground) > > 4) What is the latest version of CP/M I can run with this thing? I have 1.4 > floating about somewhere, but it's Vector CPM 1.0 right now. Does putting > 1.4 on my hard disk mean I have to reformat it under 1.4, or can I keep > the format as I have it now? I think you now have Vector CP/M-86 V1.0, haven't you? CP/M-86 is an CP/M-implementation that runs on 8088 and 8086-processors. If you have CP/M-86 in your Vector you should also have a CP/M-80 emulator on your disks (RUN8.CMD). The emulator acts as CP/M-80 V2.2, as far as I know. > > 5) Why do my RAM Boards (North star or nor star 16K) have DIP SWITCHES on them > and what do these dip switches do? What? Your Vector has RAM expansions in the S-100-bus, not on a satellite board plugged over the motherboard? > > 6) There is no Number Six. Huh? > > 7) If you can tell me what pins on the Serial com port have high and low > voltage outputs and all that neat stuff, I'll name my firstborn son or > daughter after you... High and low voltage outputs? Er..? > > Thanks for your patience. I am new to CP/M and hardware hacking in general, > so this is all rather difficult. You're welcome. Juha Laiho jlaiho@cc.Helsinki.FI (The Internet) jlaiho@finuh.BITNET