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To: m...@bitchin100.com
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2020 11:23 PM
Subject: Re: [M100] Random Question
Don't read too much into the dvi's cpu. Many peripherals like disk drives and
printers have their own cpu exactly the same way.
When you use software with the dvi, it sti
Don't read too much into the dvi's cpu. Many peripherals like disk drives
and printers have their own cpu exactly the same way.
When you use software with the dvi, it still runs on the m100 using the
m100's cpu and the m100's ram. The dvi is just a peripheral like any other
peripheral, it just com
Thanks Stephen!
See I had no idea the DVI had it's own dedicated CPU, I just assumed the
M100 was calling all the shots. But I suppose that does make sense,
after all its not just a disk filing system it's having to handle, but
video output as well.
After I posted my question, I did happen
The DVI plugs into the system bus, and it is quite a bit more involved than
an option ROM. The DVI is really a separate, dedicated computer with a Z80
processor.
The conflict is really just in how some option roms and software (like REX
Manager, Rom2C, PowerDisk others) make use of the model 100
Hey Guys
So last night I spent the evening using my new DVI, courtesy of a 40pin
extension cable people suggested I buy to extend the existing link
cable. I'm pleased to report it all worked out really well, combined
with the new cable from Arcadeshopper, the DVI worked fine. I did have
to
