218

1E56

20

77

1F

 

JSR FMUL

Z*Z

219

1E59

A2

03

 

 

LDX =3

4 BYTE MOVE

220

1E5B

BD DC 1E

LA2

LDA A2,X

 

221

1E5E

95

04

 

 

STA X2,X

LOAD EXP/MANT2 WITH A2

222

1E60

B5

08

 

 

LDA X1,X

 

223

1E62

95

18

 

 

STA SEXP,X

SAVE EXP/MANT1 AS SEXP

224

1E64

CA

 

 

 

DEX

 

225

1E65

10

F4

 

 

BPL LA2

 

226

1E67

20

50

1F

 

JSR FADD

Z*Z+A2

227

1E6A

A2

03

 

 

LDX =3

4 BYTE MOVE

228

1E6C

BD E0 1E

LB2

LDA B2,X

 

229

1E6F

95

04

 

 

STA X2,X

LOAD EXP/MANT2 WITH B2

230

1E71

CA

 

 

 

DEX

 

231

1E72

10

F8

 

 

BPL LB2

 

232

1E74

20

9D

1F

 

JSR FDIV

T=B/(Z*Z+A2)

233

1E77

A2

03

 

 

LDX =3

4 BYTE MOVE

234

1E79

B5

08

 

DLOAD

LDA X1,X

 

235

1E7B

95

14

 

 

STA T,X

SAVE EXP/MANT1 AS T

236

1E7D

BD E4 1E

 

LDA C2,X

 

237

1E80

95

08

 

 

STA X1,X

LOAD EXP/MANT1 WITH C2

238

1E82

B5

18

 

 

LDA SEXP,X

 

239

1E84

95

04

 

 

STA X2,X

LOAD EXP/MANT2 WITH SEXP

240

1E86

CA

 

 

 

DEX

 

241

1E87

10

F0

 

 

BPL DLOAD

 

242

1E89

20

77

1F

 

JSR FMUL

Z*Z*C2

243

1E8C

20

1C

1F

 

JSR SWAP

MOVE EXP/MANT1 TO EXP/MANT2

244

1E8F

A2

03

 

 

LDX =3

4 BYTE TRANSFER

245

1E91

B5

14

 

LTMP

LDA T,X

 

246

1E93

95

08

 

 

STA X1,X

LOAD EXP/MANT1 WITH T

247

1E95

CA

 

 

 

DEX

 

248

1E96

10

F9

 

 

BPL LTMP

 

249

1E98

20

4A

1F

 

JSR FSUB

C2*Z*Z-B2/(Z*Z+A2)

250

1E9B

A2

03

 

 

LDX =3

4 BYTE TRANSFER

251

1E9D

BD E8 1E

LDD

LDA D,X

 

252

1EA0

95

04

 

 

STA X2,X

LOAD EXP/MANT2 WITH D

253

1EA2

CA

 

 

 

DEX

 

254

1EA3

10

F8

 

 

BPL LDD

 

255

1EA5

20

50

1F

 

JSR FADD

D+C2*Z*Z-B2/(Z*Z+A2)

256

1EA8

20

1C

1F

 

JSR SWAP

MOVE EXP/MANT1 TO EXP/MANT2

257

1EAB

A2

03

 

 

LDX =3

4 BYTE TRANSFER

258

1EAD

B5

10

 

LFA

LDA Z,X

 

259

1EAF

95

08

 

 

STA X1,X

LOAD EXP/MANT1 WITH Z

260

1EB1

CA

 

 

 

DEX

 

261

1EB2

10

F9

 

 

BPL LFA

 

262

1EB4

20

4A

1F

 

JSR FSUB

-Z+D+C2*Z*Z-B2/(Z*Z+A2)

263

1EB7

A2

03

 

 

LDX =3

4 BYTE TRANSFER

264

1EB9

B5

10

 

LF3

LDA Z,X

 

265

1EBB

95

04

 

 

STA X2,X

LOAD EXP/MANT2 WITH Z

266

1EBD

CA

 

 

 

DEX

 

267

1EBE

10

F9

 

 

BPL LF3

 

268

1EC0

20

9D

1F

 

JSR FDIV

Z/(**** )

269

1EC3

A2

03

 

 

LDX =3

4 BYTE TRANSFER

270

1EC5

BD E8 1D

LD12

LDA MHLF,X

 

271

1EC8

95

04

 

 

STA X2,X

LOAD EXP/MANT2 WITH .5

272

1ECA

CA

 

 

 

DEX

 

273

1ECB

10

F8

 

 

BPL LD12

 

274

1ECD

20

50

1F

 

JSR FADD

+Z/(***)+.5

275

1ED0

38

 

 

 

SEC

ADD INT TO EXPONENT WITH CARRY SET

276

1ED1

A5

1C

 

 

LDA INT

TO MULTIPLY BY

277

1ED3

65

08

 

 

ADC X1

2**(INT+1)

278

1ED5

85

08

 

 

STA X1

RETURN RESULT TO EXPONENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apple II manual 1EAD LFA LDA Z,X

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.