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Frequently Asked Questions
about the
CyReL CaTTamaran TT030 Accelerator
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/// What does the CyReL CaTTamaran TT030 Accelerator do?
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It will speed up your Atari TT030, giving you approximately 50% more
performance than a regular TT. It does this by speeding up the main
clock of your TT from 32 MHz (standard) to 48 MHz.
/// Does the CyReL CaTTamaran replace the MC68030 CPU in my TT?
===============================================================
No it does not. You do not have to purchase a new CPU.
/// Do I have to buy new memory?
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No. You do not have to add costly cache memory to your system. You
simply keep the memory already installed in your TT.
/// Does the CyReL CaTTamaran work with FastRAM?
================================================
Yes it does. So far, we have tested the CaTTamaran with FastRAM
modules from GE-Soft and Atari.
/// Does the CyReL CaTTamaran work with VME bus cards?
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Yes it does. But we can only guarantee the full compatibility with
our own line of VME bus boards, the CyReL Sunrise M16-1280 True
Color High Resolution Graphics cards.
/// How can I find out if I can install a CyReL CaTTamaran in my TT?
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That depends mostly on your TT030 motherboard revision. To establish
which TT030 motherboard revision you have, you must open your TT030.
Please note that this may void your warranty. Once you removed the
cover (and any metal shielding), please check the lower lefthand or
righthand corner of your motherboard. Write down the revision level
usually found on a white sticker on the motherboard. For a quick and
easy installation, you should have at least REV. G.
If you have an ST RAM memory expansion board, please check whether
the pins of the frontmost 96 pin DIN connector stick out at least
3 millimeters (about 1/10 of an inch) from the topside of the ST RAM
expansion board.
/// Does the CyReL CaTTamaran installation require soldering?
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It does not necessarily require soldering if you have a motherboard
revision REV. G or higher. Earlier motherboard revisions may require
soldering.
/// What tools do I need to install the CyReL CaTTamaran?
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You will need a Phillips screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver (both
to remove the TT cover), pliers to remove any of the metal shielding
and a cutter to cut one pin of a resistor.
/// Do I need any special expertise to install a CyreL CaTTamaran?
==================================================================
No. Common sense is all that is required. If you know how to open
your TT, plug in a few plugs, you should be able to install a CyReL
CaTTamaran yourself. If you do not feel comfortable installing this
yourself, ask your nearest Atari dealer to perform this task for
you.
/// Can I control the speed of the CyReL CaTTamaran?
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Yes you can. Each CyReL CaTTamaran comes complete with the CyReL
Dashboard utility. This accessory program allows you to switch at
any time from 32 MHz to 48 MHz or from 48 MHz back to 32 MHz.
/// How compatible is the CyReL CaTTamaran?
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The operation of the CyReL CaTTamaran if fully transparent.
Programs do not usually notice any difference when running at 48
MHz. All programs tested so far ran without any problems. They
simply execute faster. However, we cannot give a 100% compatibility
assurance since it is virtually impossible to test every single
program out there in combination with the hundreds of utility and
accessory packages available for the Atari computers.
/// Which programs will benefit the most from the speed-up?
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The speed-up will be most apparent with programs that rely on CPU
intensive tasks, like blitting, compressing, de-compressing,
converting, rasterizing, scrolling. Since the CyReL CaTTamaran
speeds up the FPU as well, programs that rely on FPU performance
(like DynaCADD or InShape) will be sped up too.
/// How much does the CyReL CaTTamaran cost ?
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The CyReL CaTTamaran package retails for just US $99.
/// When is the CyReL CaTTamaran going to be available?
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The CyReL CaTTamaran is available now. Please contact your nearest
dealer or CyReL distributor for more informations.
/// Can I return the product if it will not work in my TT?
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Yes you can. We will offer a 10 days return policy. Please check for
details when ordering.
/// Where can I get more information if I have additional questions?
====================================================================
Contact either your nearest dealer, distributor or Cybercube
directly. We will be glad to be of assistance. To reach us, send
e-mail to:
GEnie: CYBERCUBE
CRS-Online: Cybercube Research
InterNet: cybercube.research@canrem.com or
cybercube@genie.geis.com
If you want to write us, please send your correspondence to this
address:
Cybercube Research Ltd.
126 Grenadier Crescent
Thornhill, Ontario
L4J 7V7, Canada
Or, if you would like to call or fax, you can reach us at:
Telephone: (905) 882 0294, Mon-Fri, 10 AM to 4 PM EST (Toronto)
Fax: (905) 886 3261
BBS: (905) 882 5895, 1200-14.4k, 24h
Copyright (c) 1994 by Cybercube Research Ltd. Specifications
subject to change. All trademarks are properties of their respective
companies.