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TURBO 4 Reset Proof Ram Disc & Printer Buffer Version 4.07
Copyright (c) K.D. Creasey 1991-2
TURBO 4 features
================
o Fast reset proof ram disc
o Does not reset your ST when first installed
o Fast output to printer in the background
o Printer buffer fully reset proof
o Easy to install and user friendly
o Reconfigure TURBO 4 at boot up
Running TURBO 4
===============
1. Create an AUTO folder on your boot disc or boot
partition of your hard disc.
2. Copy TURBO407.PRG to the AUTO folder.
3. Reset your ST and TURBO 4 will run
automatically when your ST boots.
4. Install the ram disc icon on the Desktop
using Install Drive in the Options menu.
Configuration mode
==================
If running TURBO 4 for the first time or if a TURBO4.INF file cannot
be found on the root directory of your boot disc the programme enters
configuration mode.
To exit configuration press the Escape key and the programme quits
without installing. If you enter a wrong size by mistake press the
Undo key to clear the entered size.
Installing a new ram disc
=========================
First enter the drive letter to be used for the ram disc. <Return>
selects the default drive which will be the first available drive
starting with drive C.
Next enter the size of memory to allocate for use as the ram disc. The
ram disc can be any size (within reason) as long as it leaves 128k
for programmes to run. The default size of ram disc is 100k, any size
entered smaller than this is changed to the default size. <Return>
also enters the default size.
If the size entered doesn't leave enough free memory an error message
is shown and a smaller size can then be entered.
If TURBO 4 runs and there is not enough memory for the size of
ram disc/printer buffer wanted you will be shown an error message
and the programme will end.
Next an optional printer buffer size can be entered. The printer
buffer can be any size up to 128k if there is sufficient memory. Enter
the <Return> key if no printer buffer is wanted.
After configuring TURBO 4 you can save the information to your boot
disc so that installation is done automatically on boot up.
Installation error
==================
If Turbo 4 cannot install itself on boot up because of an internal
error the message, 'Internal error. Cannot run. Press any key to
quit...', will be shown. If you get this message try resetting your
ST. If Turbo 4 refuses to install please contact me at the address
below.
Changing the configuration
==========================
If you have saved your configuration to disc but want to
enter a new temporary configuration while booting (either when
you have just switched your ST on or after a cold reset) hold
down the Alternate key.
Removing the ram disc
=====================
To remove the ram disc and\or printer buffer do a cold reset
(see below) and when your ST boots again hold down both Shift keys to
stop TURBO 4 from running.
The printer buffer
==================
The printer buffer is fully reset proof. Pressing both Shift keys
simultaneously flushes the print buffer and stops output to the
printer, also the printer's own buffer is cleared and a carriage
return sent to the printer.
Printer output
==============
Printer output is sent via the parallel port interface so buffered
output to a serial printer is not supported.
Resetting your ST
=================
With pre TOS 1.4 machines Control/Alternate/Delete does a warm reset
(the same as pressing the reset button at the back of your ST).
On machines with any version of TOS Control/Alternate/Backspace does a
fast cold start (the same as switching off your ST but a lot easier
on the hardware).
Disclaimer
==========
The author cannot be responsible for any damage to your equipment,
other software or hardware products or loss of data caused by the use,
misuse, abuse or inability to use this programme. The author also
makes no guarantee as to the compatibility of this programme with
other software or hardware products.
K.D. Creasey
101 Rotherby Ave
Leicester LE4 6HA
England
UK
Also avalaible:
Turbo Mouse desk accessory (menu lock and mouse acceleration)
Coming soon...
Turbo Copy Will copy files into Turbo 4 automatically
Scalpel ST Disc edit/repair (Atari/foriegn format discs)