Installation manual

Testing and Troubleshooting
RAM TEST PROGRAMS
The back of the disk included with the MultiRam RGB card has several
utilities. Before using this disk, make a backup of both sides. Apple’s Filer is
include in ibis menu for making backup copies of Checkmate Technology’s
disk. To run the Filer press the number key that matches the name on the
Main Menu. When the Filer is up, make a backup disk. When you exit from
the Filer, the program selector SQUIRT will take over and list the volume
names for alt volumes that are on line. Choose the letter that matches the
Checkmate disk, “MULTIRAM.UTIL’. SQUIRT will now list all of the
subdirectories and system files on this volume. Choosing the
‘LOGO.SYSTEM”, i.e. press the key that matches the letter that goes with
the system file, SQUIRT will display the Checkmate Technology logo and
then display the Main Menu. From here choose the number that matches the
MultiRam diagnostic test program, it contains the test programs for all of
Checkmate Technology’s memory cards.
A second menu will be presented. From this choose the memory card test that
corresponds to the MultiRam RGB card. If either the MultiRam //e or the
MultiRam Plus card are piggybacked to the MultiRam RGB they may be
tested while piggybacked using a separate test. These tests will overwrite
everything that is on the RAM card. This means that all data and programs on
the RAM disk will be destroyed when you run any of these tests. Be sure to
back up all data from your RAM disk before running a test.
Each memory card has its own video picture that matches the physical card and
has a graphic representation of each RAM chip on the card. Although each
memory card has its own unique hi-res picture, they all share the same test
options. Later in this chapter, under the heading Running A Test, the graphic
representation for the RAM chips and RAM banks will be explained. Choose
only the RAM test for the Checkmate memory card(s) that is(are) in your
Apple //e.
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