RAMPAK MEMORY MANAGEMENT UTILITIES

OVERVIEW

Included with the RamPak 4GS is a disk labeled Memory Management Utilities. This powerful software package will enable you to substantially increase your systems speed and performance through the use of disk caching and Dynamic or Manual Cache Allocation. The RamPak Memory Management Utilities also provide RAM Diagnostics and Memory Status reporting, helping to detect problems before they lead to data loss or damage.

If you wish, the RamPak utilities can be ‘transparent.” The Dynamic Cache Allocation will automatically work for you, making your RamPak function at optimal levels without any extra work on your part. Using Dynamic Cache Allocation is recommended for most purposes. If, on the other hand, you wish to manually control the use of your RAM, then you may utilize the advanced power of the RamPak’s Manual Cache Allocation features.

All of the RamPak utilities are driven through easy-to- follow pull-down menus, which can be manipulated by using the mouse. This chapter will provide step-by-step instructions on installation and use of each RamPak utility. Instructions on RAM disk use can be found in your Apple IIGS owner’s manual.

INSTALLATION OF THE RAMPAK MEMORY

MANAGEMENT UTILITIES

The following is an overview of the procedures for installing the RamPak Utilities on your Apple IIGS system disks. The RamPak Utilities may be installed on as many startup disks as you choose, since it is not copy- protected. It is highly advised that you immediately make a back-up disk of the RamPak Utilities disk, and regularly use the back-up disk to install the Utilities onto other disks. Retain the original RamPak Utilities Disk in case your back-up disk is damaged in any way. Please refer to your Apple IIGS owner’s manual if you are not familiar with the the Apple IIGS or the procedures for installing files on Apple IIGS disks.

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