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Sega Saturn Software Development Standards, SOA version 2.0 46
Appendix 2:
Sega Saturn Backup Memory System
Standards
This Standard was developed in order to standardize the basic functions of the
Sega Saturn backup memory system as well as the terminology used by the
system. The object of this Standard is to provide the user with a logical and
friendly interface for dealing with the backup memory system. The contents of
this document is applicable to titles that support the backup memory system.
1. Standardization of Backup System Terms
The terms used in game screens and user’s manuals should conform
to the standard terms shown below in order to maintain consistency
among Sega Saturn applications.
Hardware Terms
backup memory backup memory is the generic name used to describe the backup RAM
contained internally in the Sega Saturn as well as in the Sega Saturn Backup
Memory Cartridge (sold separately).
System Memory System Memory refers to the on-board internal backup memory contained in
the Sega Saturn.
Cartridge Memory Cartridge Memory refers to the memory contained in the Sega Saturn Backup
Memory Cartridge.
External Device A storage device connected to an expansion port is referred to as an External
Device in the boot ROM. An external device may be future Sega Saturn
hardware peripherals such as a floppy disk drive (TBA) or a hard disk drive
(TBA).
Hardware Function Terms
Audio CD This refers to the main CD user interface contained in the boot ROM.
Control Screen While it may commonly be referred to as the Multiplayer, control panel, and
BIOS screen, the use of Audio CD Control Screen is preferable.
Memory Manager Memory Manager is the backup RAM utility contained in the boot ROM.
file file refers to the backup data handled by the Memory Manager. The word
item may also be used.
name name refers to the file names handled by the Memory Manager. The words file
name may also be used.