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mg_notes:cpm:cpm_combos [2019/09/26 15:01] M.G. [Cross-compatibility] |
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| Because the Z80 must be synchronized to the Apple II bus, the cards generally ran the Z80 at 2 MHz. There are, however [[http://a2central.com/7184/ian-kims-cpm-turbo-7-available-soon-on-ebay/|exceptions.]] | Because the Z80 must be synchronized to the Apple II bus, the cards generally ran the Z80 at 2 MHz. There are, however [[http://a2central.com/7184/ian-kims-cpm-turbo-7-available-soon-on-ebay/|exceptions.]] | ||
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| + | Clones with onboard Z80s generally (I have discovered no exceptions) use the Softcard interface. | ||
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| | Various | Softcard | There are many generic Softcard clones silk-screened with "Z80 Card Soft", "Z80 Soft", or similar. | | | Various | Softcard | There are many generic Softcard clones silk-screened with "Z80 Card Soft", "Z80 Soft", or similar. | | ||
| | [[https://quick09.tistory.com/1326|Ian Kim's Turbo7]] | Softcard | Modern Softcard clone, fast 7MHz mode option | | | [[https://quick09.tistory.com/1326|Ian Kim's Turbo7]] | Softcard | Modern Softcard clone, fast 7MHz mode option | | ||
| - | | [[https://quick09.tistory.com/1426|Ian Kim's APSMX]] | Softcard | Additonal hardware supports MSX software. Up to 16Mhz! | | + | | [[https://quick09.tistory.com/1426|Ian Kim's APSMX]] | Softcard | Modern card with additonal hardware, also supports MSX software. Up to 16Mhz! | |
| - | | [[https://quick09.tistory.com/1407?category=552730|Ian Kim's A2Z80Plus]] | SBC | 16 MHz Appli-card clone with expansion port. \\ Expansion card supports SG1000 and Colecovision software. | | + | | [[https://quick09.tistory.com/1407?category=552730|Ian Kim's A2Z80Plus]] | SBC | Modern 16 MHz Appli-card clone with expansion port. \\ Expansion card supports SG1000 and Colecovision software. | |
| - | | [[https://quick09.tistory.com/1396|Ian Kim's Apple //c Z80]] | Softcard | Unreleased card for Apple %%//%%c | | + | |
| | [[https://gglabs.us/node/2052|GGLabs GZ/80-A00]] | Softcard | Modern Softcard clone, fast 7MHz mode option. Replaced by GZ/80-A01. | | | [[https://gglabs.us/node/2052|GGLabs GZ/80-A00]] | Softcard | Modern Softcard clone, fast 7MHz mode option. Replaced by GZ/80-A01. | | ||
| | [[https://gglabs.us/node/2055|GGLabs GZ/80-A01]] | Softcard | Modern Softcard clone, fast 7MHz mode option. Works with IIgs in "fast" mode. | | | [[https://gglabs.us/node/2055|GGLabs GZ/80-A01]] | Softcard | Modern Softcard clone, fast 7MHz mode option. Works with IIgs in "fast" mode. | | ||
| + | | [[https://gglabs.us/node/2062|GGLabs GZ/80-A02]] | Softcard | Improvements to 7MHz mode timing | | ||
| + | | [[https://gglabs.us/node/2080|GGLabs GZ/80-A03]] | Softcard | Improvements to timing for greater compatibility | | ||
| + | | [[https://gglabs.us/node/2098|GGLabs GZ/80-A04]] | Softcard | SMT chips, removal of unused options | | ||
| | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/PCPI%20Appli-Card/|PCPI Appli-Card]] | SBC | The original SBC-type Z80 card for the Apple II | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/PCPI%20Appli-Card/|PCPI Appli-Card]] | SBC | The original SBC-type Z80 card for the Apple II | | ||
| | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/ALS%20CPM%20Card/|ALS "The CP/M Card]] | SBC | | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/ALS%20CPM%20Card/|ALS "The CP/M Card]] | SBC | | | ||
| | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/Franklin%20ACE%2080/|Franklin ACE-80]] | SBC | OEMed version of the Appli-Card | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/Franklin%20ACE%2080/|Franklin ACE-80]] | SBC | OEMed version of the Appli-Card | | ||
| | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/IBS%20AP22/|IBS AP22]] | SBC | Maybe compatible with ALS? | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/IBS%20AP22/|IBS AP22]] | SBC | Maybe compatible with ALS? | | ||
| + | | [[https://www.applefritter.com/file/microsoft-z80-softcard-iijpeg|Microsoft SoftCard II]] | SBC | Microsoft's SBC-style card, uncommon | | ||
| | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/Microsoft%20Premium%20Softcard%20IIe/|Microsoft Premium Softcard //e]] | SBC (Aux) | | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/Microsoft%20Premium%20Softcard%20IIe/|Microsoft Premium Softcard //e]] | SBC (Aux) | | | ||
| | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/StarCard%20CPM/|StarCard]] | SBC | Appli-Card packaged with WordStar | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/StarCard%20CPM/|StarCard]] | SBC | Appli-Card packaged with WordStar | | ||
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| ^ Card ^ Type* ^ Notes ^ | ^ Card ^ Type* ^ Notes ^ | ||
| | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/AE%20Z-80c/|AE Z80c]] | Softcard | | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Z80%20Cards/AE%20Z-80c/|AE Z80c]] | Softcard | | | ||
| - | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Apple%20IIc/AE%20Z-Ram/|AE Z-Ram (not Ultra)]] | Softcard | | | + | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Apple%20IIc/AE%20Z-Ram/|AE Z-Ram (not Ultra)]] | Softcard | Z80 appears in "slot" 5. | |
| | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Apple%20IIc/AE%20Z-Ram/|AE Z-Ram II (not Ultra)]] | Softcard | | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Apple%20IIc/AE%20Z-Ram/|AE Z-Ram II (not Ultra)]] | Softcard | | | ||
| - | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Apple%20IIc/AE%20Z-Ram/|AE Z-Ram Ultra 3]] | Softcard | | | + | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Apple%20IIc/AE%20Z-Ram/|AE Z-Ram Ultra 3]] | Softcard | Z80 appears in "slot" 4. | |
| | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Apple%20IIc/Cirtech%20IIc%20CPM%20Module/|Cirtech CP/M Module]] | Softcard | | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/Apple%20II%20Documentation%20Project/Interface%20Cards/Apple%20IIc/Cirtech%20IIc%20CPM%20Module/|Cirtech CP/M Module]] | Softcard | | | ||
| + | | [[https://quick09.tistory.com/1396|Ian Kim's Apple //c Z80]] | Softcard??? | Unreleased card for Apple %%//%%c | | ||
| ==== Clones with Onboard Z80 ==== | ==== Clones with Onboard Z80 ==== | ||
| - | Various Apple II clones contained built-in Z80s that were (as far as I know) universally Softcard-compatible. | + | Various Apple II clones contained built-in Z80s that were (as far as I know) universally Softcard-compatible. The boards are usually missing slot 4, which is where the Z80 appears to be installed. Many of the boards also have 64K on board and slot 0 is used for a ROM card. |
| ===== Software ===== | ===== Software ===== | ||
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| === Softcard* and Clones === | === Softcard* and Clones === | ||
| - | (*except Premium Softcard IIe) | + | (*except Premium Softcard IIe and Softcard II) |
| Generally, all Softcard-workalikes can run Softcard CP/M and AE's CP/AM. The reverse is not true, specific CP/Ms shipped with certain cards do not work on generic Softcards. For instance, the ALS Z-Engine and Cirtech cards have hardware-specific behaviors that prevent their CP/M versions from working on other hardware. | Generally, all Softcard-workalikes can run Softcard CP/M and AE's CP/AM. The reverse is not true, specific CP/Ms shipped with certain cards do not work on generic Softcards. For instance, the ALS Z-Engine and Cirtech cards have hardware-specific behaviors that prevent their CP/M versions from working on other hardware. | ||
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| ^ Group ^ Compatible Cards ^ | ^ Group ^ Compatible Cards ^ | ||
| | PCPI | PCPI Appli-Card, Starcard, Franklin ACE-80, Freed Z80, CardZ180, A2Z80Plus | | | PCPI | PCPI Appli-Card, Starcard, Franklin ACE-80, Freed Z80, CardZ180, A2Z80Plus | | ||
| - | | Softcard IIe | Only the Microsoft Premium Softcard IIe | | + | | Softcard II | Only the Microsoft Softcard II | |
| + | | Premium Softcard IIe | Only the Microsoft Premium Softcard IIe | | ||
| | ALS | "The CP/M Card." Other ALS cards are Softcard-type and not compatible. | | | ALS | "The CP/M Card." Other ALS cards are Softcard-type and not compatible. | | ||
| | IBS | IBS AP22, compatibility unknown. | | | IBS | IBS AP22, compatibility unknown. | | ||
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| ^ ^ CP/M ^^^^^ | ^ ^ CP/M ^^^^^ | ||
| ^ Card/Group/Type ^ 1.x ^ 2.0 ^ 2.2 ^ 3.0/Plus ^ Other ^ | ^ Card/Group/Type ^ 1.x ^ 2.0 ^ 2.2 ^ 3.0/Plus ^ Other ^ | ||
| - | | Softcard+clones \\ (except premium) | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/Cpmv22_44k.dsk|2.20]] (44K) \\ [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/softcard.zip|2.20B]] (56K) \\ [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/CPM2.23%2860k%29.dsk|2.23]] (60K) | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/apl2cpm3.zip|3.0]] | AE CP/AM: [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/CPAM40B.dsk|4.0B]], [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/CPAM51A.dsk|5.1 disk 1]], [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/CPAM51B.dsk|5.1 disk 2]] | | + | | Softcard+clones \\ (except premium/II) | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/Cpmv22_44k.dsk|2.20]] (44K) \\ [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/softcard.zip|2.20B]] (56K) \\ [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/CPM2.23%2860k%29.dsk|2.23]] (60K) | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/apl2cpm3.zip|3.0]] | AE CP/AM: [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/CPAM40B.dsk|4.0B]], [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/CPAM51A.dsk|5.1 disk 1]], [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/CPAM51B.dsk|5.1 disk 2]] | |
| + | | Softcard II | | | [[https://www.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/Microsoft%20Softcard%20II%20CPM%202.28B.DSK|2.28B]] | | | | ||
| | Premium Softcard IIe | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/Microsoft%20Premium%20Softcard%20IIe%20CPM%20-%20%28Version%202.25%29%282-189%20-%20101993%29%28Cat%202347%29%28Part%2023H47%29.DSK|2.25]] \\ [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/softcardIIe.zip|2.26]] | | | | | Premium Softcard IIe | | | [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/Microsoft%20Premium%20Softcard%20IIe%20CPM%20-%20%28Version%202.25%29%282-189%20-%20101993%29%28Cat%202347%29%28Part%2023H47%29.DSK|2.25]] \\ [[http://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/cpm/os/softcardIIe.zip|2.26]] | | | | ||
| | Cirtech | | | | [[https://archive.org/details/e2gs_0030_Cirtech_CPM_Plus_System_Master|3.0]] (3.5") | | | | Cirtech | | | | [[https://archive.org/details/e2gs_0030_Cirtech_CPM_Plus_System_Master|3.0]] (3.5") | | | ||