FE20: A2 01

891

LT

LDX

#$01

 

 

FE22: B5 3E

892

LT2

LDA

A2L,X

;COPY A2 (2 BYTES) TO

FE24: 95 42

893

 

STA

A4L,X

;

A4 AND A5

FE26: 95 44

894

 

STA

A5L,X

 

 

FE28: CA

895

 

DEX

 

 

 

FE29: 10 F7

896

 

BPL

LT2

 

 

FE2B: 60

897

 

RTS

 

 

 

FE2C: B1 3C

898

MOVE

LDA

(A1L),Y

;MOVE (A1 TO A2) TO

FE2E: 91 42

899

 

STA

(A4L),Y

;

(A4)

FE30: 20 B4 FC

900

 

JSR

NXTA4

 

 

FE33: 90 F7

901

 

BCC

MOVE

 

 

FE35: 60

902

 

RTS

 

 

 

FE36: B1 3C

903

VFY

LDA

(A1L),Y

;VERIFY (A1 TO A2) WITH

FE38: D1 42

904

 

CMP

(A4L),Y

;

(A4)

FE3A: F0 1C

905

 

BEQ

VFYOK

 

 

FE3C: 20 92 FD

906

 

JSR

PRA1

 

 

FE3F: B1 3C

907

 

LDA

(A1L),Y

 

 

FE41: 20 DA FD

908

 

JSR

PRBYTE

 

 

FE44: A9 A0

909

 

LDA

#$A0

 

 

FE46: 20 ED FD

910

 

JSR

COUT

 

 

FE49: A9 A8

911

 

LDA

#$A8

 

 

FE4B: 20 ED FD

912

 

JSR

COUT

 

 

FE4E: B1 42

913

 

LDA

(A4L),Y

 

 

FE50: 20 DA FD

914

 

JSR

PRBYTE

 

 

FE53: A9 A9

915

 

LDA

#$A9

 

 

FE55: 20 ED FD

916

 

JSR

COUT

 

 

FE58: 20 B4 FC

917

VFYOK

JSR

NXTA4

 

 

FE5B: 90 D9

918

 

BCC

VFY

 

 

FE5D: 60

919

 

RTS

 

 

 

FE5E: 20 75 FE

920

LIST

JSR

A1PC

;MOVE A1 (2 BYTES) TO

FE61: A9 14

921

 

LDA

#$14

;

PC IF SPEC'D AND

FE63: 48

922

LIST2

PHA

 

;

DISEMBLE 20 INSTRS

FE64: 20 D0 F8

923

 

JSR

INSTDSP

 

 

FE67: 20 53 F9

924

 

JSR

PCADJ

;ADJUST PC EACH INSTR

FE6A: 85 3A

925

 

STA

PCL

 

 

FE6C: 84 3B

926

 

STY

PCH

 

 

FE6E: 68

927

 

PLA

 

 

 

FE6F: 38

928

 

SEC

 

 

 

FE70: E9 01

929

 

SBC

#$01

;NEXT OF 20 INSTRS

FE72: D0 EF

930

 

BNE

LIST2

 

 

FE74: 60

931

 

RTS

 

 

 

FE75: 8A

932

A1PC

TXA

 

;IF USER SPEC'D ADR

FE76: F0 07

933

 

BEQ

A1PCRTS

;

COPY FROM A1 TO PC

FE78: B5 3C

934

A1PCLP

LDA

A1L,X

 

 

FE7A: 95 3A

935

 

STA

PCL,X

 

 

FE7C: CA

936

 

DEX

 

 

 

FE7D: 10 F9

937

 

BPL

A1PCLP

 

 

FE7F: 60

938

A1PCRTS

RTS

 

 

 

FE80: A0 3F

939

SETINV

LDY

#$3F

;SET FOR INVERSE VID

FE82: D0 02

940

 

BNE

SETIFLG

; VIA COUT1

FE84: A0 FF

941

SETNORM

LDY

#$FF

;SET FOR NORMAL VID

FE86: 84 32

942

SETIFLG

STY

INVFLG

 

 

FE88: 60

943

 

RTS

 

 

 

FE89: A9 00

944

SETKBD

LDA

#$00

;SIMULATE PORT #0 INPUT

FE8B: 85 3E

945

INPORT

STA

A2L

;

SPECIFIED (KEYIN ROUTINE)

FE8D: A2 38

946

INPRT

LDX

#KSWL

 

 

FE8F: A0 1B

947

 

LDY

#KEYIN

 

 

FE91: D0 08

948

 

BNE

IOPRT

 

 

FE93: A9 00

949

SETVID

LDA

#$00

;SIMULATE PORT #0 OUTPUT

FE95: 85 3E

950

OUTPORT

STA

A2L

;

SPECIFIED (COUT1 ROUTINE)

FE97: A2 36

951

OUTPRT

LDX

#CSWL

 

 

FE99: A0 F0

952

 

LDY

#COUT1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.