CHAPTER Two
RamKeeper FirmwareThe software needs little or no explanation for basic operation; its simply simple to use. However, not knowing the full potential of its functions is like owning a James Bond car and not knowing what the buttons do.
To fully understand and take advantage of RamKeeper’s features, read through this chapter once and display the menus on your screen as they’re being described.
About The Firmware
All of RamKeeper's firmware resides in an EPROM on the RamKeeper card. We have loaded it with features while keeping it easy to use. The RamKeeper utilities include memory tests, an auto startup checksum, a data recovery mechanism, ROM size reallocation (with no loss of data stored in ROM) and more.
This sounds like a lot to control, but if you can use the IIGS Control Panel with no problem, mastering RamKeeper will be a breeze.
Loading the Firmware
Boot up your computer as you normally do. Then access the Classic Desk Accessories menu (CDA) by holding down the Open Apple and Control keys while pressing
ESC 
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).
*Note: If your computer is giving you a boot error message, don’t worry; it is because your startup slot has now been changed. Continue with these instructions.
Use the up and down arrow keys ( 
), as instructed at the bottom of the menu, to highlight the Control Panel option. Press “Return.’
Highlight the Slots option and press “Return.”
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