SpektrumGraphicsAdapterColor graphics for allAtari-ST(E)/TT-SystemsUser's ManualEnglish translation by Marcel Schön, Switzerland, 2013
Finally, the GDOS “AMCGDOS.PRG” will be copied into the “AUTO” folder and the control panel “XCONTROL.ACC” in the root level of the boot partition.Thi
TestsoftwareFor the Spektrum graphics cards, the test software is not a separate application; the test functionality is integrated into the installati
Installation of Charly-Image-softwareEach Spektrum graphics card comes with a demo-version of the software “CharlyImage”. This sofware allows to demon
Using the softwareMost GUI elements of the Spektrum software are implemented as CPX accessories. They will be installed by the Spektrum installation
Two other pop-ups allow to switch between different color modes and pixel frequencies. Depending on the type of card, the following options are availa
With the “Test”-button you can test the newly configured settings. There are four different options:• “Desk” - The desktop will be displayed with the
The fourth page is also a special page – for the vertical timing. Here, all parameters of the contoller can be freely configured.Gesamt = totalSichtb
The color control panelThe colors of the Spektrum card can be freely adjusted in all modes. There is an accessory that can be invoked at any time to
With the functions on the second page, color gradients can be created:Verlauf = gradientStart = beginGrau = grayReset = resetLaden = loadSichern = sav
Spektrum for advanced usersExample for an ASSIGN.SYS fileThe ASSIGN.SYS-file used by GDOS has the following structure (TT version):PATH = A:\GEMSYS /*
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The SPEKTRUM.INF fileThis file contains the timing information for the timing control-panel. The structure of the file can change slightly between ver
Data structures of the Spektrum softwareThe following data structures are created:typedef struct {long cookie; /* VSCR */long product; /* product name
SPEKTRUM.PRG creates two cookies: • “VINF”: Is used for the communication with the rest of the Spektrum software. It contains a pointer to a VIDEO_INF
Memory structureFor applications not conforming to the GEM rules, this chapter discusses the structure of the video memory. In monochrome mode, the me
Extended Function of Spektrum VDIDue to their extended color possibilities, Spektrum graphics cards provide extended functions as well. This includes
Technical SpecificationsThe specification of the Spektrum graphics card in short:• simply pluggable for Mega STE and TT; in other STs through addition
The various different versionsThe Spektrum graphcis card is available in four versions. The differ in supported screen modes and video resolutions.If
Hardware InstallationInstalling the Spektrum graphics card is very easy. Below are the descriptions of how to insert the card into the various types o
Installation in a TTFor the installation in a TT, the protection cover of the VME bus slot must be removed first. The cover is labeled “VME” and held
Software InstallationWhen using the Spektrum graphics card, a harddisc (HDD) is recommended as well. This chapter will explain how you can install
Using the help functionThe help function can be used either with the mouse or the keyboard.You can click on underlined entries to see more information
Installation keyboard usageMenu options can also be triggered through the keyboard. Each keyboard shortcut is listed at the corresponding menu option.
Functions that can be triggered through the mouse.Left mouse button:• left upper window corner: close window• upper window border: move window• right
Using the Spektrum installation formThe installation program copies all the required files of the Spektrum software to the correct locations on the ha
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