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mg_notes:cpm:cpm_combos [2019/09/26 15:17] M.G. [Clones with Onboard Z80] |
mg_notes:cpm:cpm_combos [2023/06/16 02:06] M.G. [Slot-Based (][+, //e, IIgs)] + GZ/80 card revisions |
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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. | ||
**SBC** | **SBC** | ||
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| [[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 | | | [[https://quick09.tistory.com/1396|Ian Kim's Apple //c Z80]] | Softcard??? | Unreleased card for Apple %%//%%c | | ||
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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") | | |