F796: 20 19 F7

181

 

JSR

STAT2

;PUSH LOW PC BYTE VIA R12

F799: A5 1F

182

 

LDA

R15H

 

F79B: 20 19 F7

183

 

JSR

STAT2

;PUSH HIGH-ORDER PC BYTE

F79E: 18

184

BR

CLC

 

 

F79F: B0 0E

185

BNC

BCS

BNC2

;NO CARRY TEST

F7A1: B1 1E

186

BR1

LDA

(R15L),Y

;DISPLACEMENT BYTE

F7A3: 10 01

187

 

BPL

BR2

 

F7A5: 88

188

 

DEY

 

 

F7A6: 65 1E

189

BR2

ADC

R15L

;ADD TO PC

F7A8: 85 1E

190

 

STA

R15L

 

F7AA: 98

191

 

TYA

 

 

F7AB: 65 1F

192

 

ADC

R15H

 

F7AD: 85 1F

193

 

STA

R15H

 

F7AF: 60

194

BNC2

RTS

 

 

F7B0: B0 EC

195

BC

BCS

BR

 

F7B2: 60

196

 

RTS

 

 

F7B3: 0A

197

BP

ASL

 

;DOUBLE RESULT-REG INDEX

F7B4: AA

198

 

TAX

 

;TO X REG FOR INDEXING

F7B5: B5 01

199

 

LDA

R0H,X

;TEST FOR PLUS

F7B7: 10 E8

200

 

BPL

BR1

;BRANCH IF SO

F7B9: 60

201

 

RTS

 

 

F7BA: 0A

202

BM

ASL

 

;DOUBLE RESULT-REG INDEX

F7BB: AA

203

 

TAX

 

 

F7BC: B5 01

204

 

LDA

R0H,X

;TEST FOR MINUS

F7BE: 30 E1

205

 

BMI

BR1

 

F7C0: 60

206

 

RTS

 

 

F7C1: 0A

207

BZ

ASL

 

;DOUBLE RESULT-REG INDEX

F7C2: AA

208

 

TAX

 

 

F7C3: B5 00

209

 

LDA

R0L,X

;TEST FOR ZERO

F7C5: 15 01

210

 

ORA

R0H,X

;(BOTH BYTES)

F7C7: F0 D8

211

 

BEQ

BR1

;BRANCH IF SO

F7C9: 60

212

 

RTS

 

 

F7CA: 0A

213

BNZ

ASL

 

;DOUBLE RESULT-REG INDEX

F7CB: AA

214

 

TAX

 

 

F7CC: B5 00

215

 

LDA

R0L,X

;TEST FOR NON-ZERO

F7CE: 15 01

216

 

ORA

R0H,X

;(BOTH BYTES)

F7D0: D0 CF

217

 

BNE

BR1

;BRANCH IF SO

F7D2: 60

218

 

RTS

 

 

F7D3: 0A

219

BM1

ASL

 

;DOUBLE RESULT-REG INDEX

F7D4: AA

220

 

TAX

 

 

F7D5: B5 00

221

 

LDA

R0L,X

;CHECK BOTH BYTES

F7D7: 35 01

222

 

AND

R0H,X

;FOR $FF (MINUS 1)

F7D9: 49 FF

223

 

EOR

#$FF

 

F7DB: F0 C4

224

 

BEQ

BR1

;BRANCH IF SO

F7DD: 60

225

 

RTS

 

 

F7DE: 0A

226

BNM1

ASL

 

;DOUBLE RESULT-REG INDEX

F7DF: AA

227

 

TAX

 

 

F7E0: B5 00

228

 

LDA

R0L,X

 

F7E2: 35 01

229

 

AND

R0H,X

;CHECK BOTH BYTES FOR NO $FF

F7E4: 49 FF

230

 

EOR

#$FF

 

F7E6: D0 B9

231

 

BNE

BR1

;BRANCH IF NOT MINUS 1

F7E8: 60

232

NUL

RTS

 

 

F7E9: A2 18

233

RS

LDX

#$18

;12*2 FOR R12 AS STACK POINTER

F7EB: 20 66 F7

234

 

JSR

DCR

;DECR STACK POINTER

F7EE: A1 00

235

 

LDA

(R0L,X)

;POP HIGH RETURN ADDRESS TO PC

F7F0: 85 1F

236

 

STA

R15H

 

F7F2: 20 66 F7

237

 

JSR

DCR

;SAME FOR LOW-ORDER BYTE

F7F5: A1 00

238

 

LDA

(R0L,X)

 

F7F7: 85 1E

239

 

STA

R15L

 

F7F9: 60

240

 

RTS

 

 

F7FA: 4C C7 F6

241

RTN

JMP

RTNZ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apple II manual JSR STAT2 Push LOW PC Byte VIA R12

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.