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Dilwyn Jones wrote:
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>> Make the extension file 'romn' - n = 1 to 8 (you probably did
>> that!).
> Not sure what you mean here - I simply lrespr ipcextsuk_bin,
> configured to my preference.
You haven't read the 'manual' recently have you - it is explained there.
It means you get a keyboard *before* the boot even gets thought about.
It allows you to completely mess up the boot and still have a working
system.
>
>> Glad Mplane is not the problem and that RomDisq has rescued you.
> Looks like something is generating interrupts which the Aurora is
> acting upon for some reason.
>
>> That external LED simply mimics the on board LED of course. I guess
>> you
>> cannot see the on-board one.
> Well, I just followed the manual! I used the MinisQL LED which
> normally connects to the Qubide. Works OK, full brightness and dim are
> both perfectly visible and distinguishable. If you look carefully, you
> can just about see theRomDisq LED through the gaps in the case if you
> haven't got the metal cover on inside. A front panel LED is so much
> easier - glad you thought of putting the external LED pins on it.
Yes - it is v useful. There is a cunning use of diodes to allow that
*and* the fixed LED without overloading the memory line.
>> <PAUSE too fast>
>> Ah this is better.
>> Try removing Mplane - to eliminate it.
> Not even sure if a MinisQL can have all its bits attached without the
> Mplane. Will wait for a day off and spread it out like a christmas
> decoration all over the desk maybe...always assuming I can put it back
> together again afterward! I always seem to end up the kind who gets
> worried when he's got 2 more screws than he should after putting it
> back together ;-)
... but if it stays, you will have to do that, won't you!
>
>> How many screenfuls was Nasta's reply (8-)#
> One and a little bit. Now now - he was just trying to be helpful :-)
>
I said that because I joked one day about a *very* long posting from
him, and he said it was 'only one screenful', but added that his screen
was something like 9000 x 4000 (8-)#
I wish Lau was looking in - he would have good ideas.
Tony
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