Technical information

Sega Saturn Software Development Standards, SOA version 2.0 48
2. Standard Backup System Implementation
The basic backup operating system flowchart is shown in Figure
A2.1. The processes, functions and messages shown in the chart
below must be implemented in all applications that support backup
functions.
Initialization
check
Check for Data
Available
Memory Check
Available
Memory Check
Initialize Memory
Display Warning
Message
Display Warning
Message
Disable Backup Functions
Load
Game Start
During the Game
Save Game Support
Comment Support
Time Stamp Support
System/Cartridge/
External Memory
Device select support
Fail
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail Fail
Pass
Figure A2.1 Standard Backup System Flowchart
Important! This operational flowchart may differ depending on the application.