0799

859D

8D

4C

A6

 

STA

P2L

 

0800

85A0

18

 

 

 

CLC

 

 

0801

85A1

69

07

 

 

ADC

#$07

 

0802

85A3

8D

4A

A6

 

STA

P3L

 

0803

85A6

AD 4B A6

 

LDA

P3H

 

0804

85A9

8D

4D

A6

 

STA

P2H

 

0805

85AC 69 00

 

 

ADC

#0

 

0806

85AE 8D 4B A6

 

STA

P3H

 

0807

85B1

4C

40

86

 

JMP

VER2+4

 

0808

85B4

C9

4A

 

JUMP1

CMP

#'J'

;JUMP (JUMP TABLE IN SYS RAM)

0809

85B6

D0

1F

 

 

BNE

L11B

 

0810

85B8

AD 4A A6

 

LDA

P3L

 

0811

85BB C9 08

 

 

CMP

#8

;0-7 ONLY VALID

0812

85BD B0 26

 

 

BCS

JUM2

 

0813

85BF 20 9C 8B

 

JSR

NACCES

;WRITE PROT SYS RAM

0814

85C2

0A

 

 

 

ASL

A

 

0815

85C3

A8

 

 

 

TAY

 

 

0816

85C4

A2

FF

 

 

LDX #$FF

;INIT STK PTR

0817

85C6

9A

 

 

 

TXS

 

 

0818

85C7

A9

7F

 

 

LDA #$7F

;PUSH COLD RETURN

0819

85C9

48

 

 

 

PHA

 

 

0820

85CA A9 FF

 

 

LDA

#$FF

 

0821

85CC 48

 

 

 

PHA

 

 

0822

85CD B9 21 A6

 

LDA JTABLE+1,Y

;GET ADDR FROM TABLE

0823

85D0

48

 

 

 

PHA

 

;PUSH ON STACK

0824

85D1

B9

20

A6

 

LDA

JTABLE,Y

 

0825

85D4

4C

08

84

 

JMP

NR10

;LOAD UP USER REG'S AND RTI

0826

85D7

C9

12

 

L11B

CMP

#$12

;LOAD KIM FMT, 1 PARM

0827

85D9

D0

14

 

 

BNE

L21B

 

0828

85DB A0 00

 

 

LDY

#0

;MODE = KIM

0829

85DD AD 4A A6

L11C

LDA

P3L

 

0830

85E0

C9

FF

 

 

CMP

#$FF

;ID MUST NOT BE FF

0831

85E2

D0

02

 

 

BNE

*+4

 

0832

85E4

38

 

 

 

SEC

 

 

0833

85E5

60

 

 

JUM2

RTS

 

 

0834

85E6

20

08

82

 

JSR PSHOVE

;FIX PARM POSITION

0835

85E9

20

08

82

L11D

JSR

PSHOVE

 

0836

85EC 4C 78 8C

 

JMP

LENTRY

 

0837

85EF C9 13

 

L21B

CMP

#$13

;LOAD TAPE, HS FMT, 1 PARM

0838

85F1

D0

04

 

 

BNE

WPR1B

 

0839

85F3

A0

80

 

 

LDY

#$80

;MODE = HS

0840

85F5

D0

E6

 

 

BNE

L11C

 

0841

85F7

C9

57

 

WPR1B

CMP

#'W'

;WRITE PROT USER RAM

0842

85F9

D0

1B

 

 

BNE

E1PARM

 

0843

85FB AD 4A A6

 

LDA

P3L

; FIRST DIG IS 1K ABOVE 0,

0844

85FE 29 11

 

 

AND

#$11

; SECOND IS 2K ABOVE 0

0845

8600

C9

08

 

 

CMP

#8

; THIRD IS 3K ABOVE 0.

0846

8602

2A

 

 

 

ROL

A

 

0847

8603

4E

4B

A6

 

LSR

P3H

 

0848

8606

2A

 

 

 

ROL

A

 

0849

8607

0A

 

 

 

ASL

A

 

0850

8608

29

0F

 

 

AND

#$0F

 

0851

860A

49

0F

 

 

EOR

#$0F

;0 IS PROTECT

0852

860C

8D

01

AC

 

STA

OR3A

 

0853

860F

A9

0F

 

 

LDA

#$0F

 

0854

8611

8D

03

AC

 

STA

DDR3A

 

0855

8614

18

 

 

 

CLC

 

 

0856

8615

60

 

 

 

RTS

 

 

0857

8616

4C

27

88

E1PARM JMP

CALC3

 

0858

8619

 

 

 

B2PARM =*

 

 

0859

8619

 

 

 

;

 

 

 

0860

8619

 

 

 

; 2 PARAMETER EXEC BLOCKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apple II manual E1PARM JMP

II specifications

The Apple II, launched in April 1977, was one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputer products. It marked a significant leap in personal computing, setting standards for future developments in the industry. Created by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, the Apple II differentiated itself with its user-friendly design, appealing aesthetics, and robust capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Apple II was its open architecture, which allowed users to expand and enhance the computer's functionality. This design enabled hundreds of third-party hardware and software developers to contribute to its ecosystem, resulting in an array of peripherals, including printers, modems, and storage devices. The Apple II utilized a MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor running at a clock speed of 1 MHz. Initially equipped with 4 KB of RAM, the machine could be expanded to 48 KB, accommodating more complex applications and programs.

The Apple II was also notable for its colorful graphics. It was one of the first computers to support color display, offering a 6-color palette with a resolution of 280x192 pixels in 16 colors when using its Color Graphics Card. This feature significantly enhanced the visual appeal of games and educational software developed for the platform, making computing more accessible and entertaining for various audiences.

Apple's commitment to user experience was evident in the design of the machine. It featured an integrated keyboard and a plastic case, which was both durable and visually appealing. The self-contained design included drive bays for floppy disk drives, allowing for quicker data access than traditional tape drives. It also supported audio output, enabling sound effects and music, a novelty at the time.

The introduction of the Apple DOS operating system further underscored the machine's capabilities. DOS streamlined file management and made it easier for users to navigate and manage their data. The combination of hardware and software positioned the Apple II as an educational tool and a gaming platform, fostering a vibrant software ecosystem.

The Apple II family continued to evolve, with variations like the Apple II+, IIe, and IIgs being introduced over the years. These iterations brought enhancements in memory, processing power, and graphics capabilities. The legacy of the Apple II endures, not only as a foundational product in personal computing but also as a symbol of innovation that paved the way for future advancements in technology. Its impact is still felt today, as it inspired countless developers and shaped the trajectory of the computer industry.