Accelerator Speeds - Revision history

RMHenry at 22:30, 2 May 2023

2023-05-02T22:30:05Z

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	{{#ev:youtube\|ZEih9bSuTFo\|600\|center\|Apple IIGS Accelerator Showdown\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|ZEih9bSuTFo\|600\|center\|Apple IIGS Accelerator Showdown\|frame}}

	There have been several limitations reported with the AppleSqueezer project. First and foremost was its DMA limit. No DMA is possible when the AppleSqueezer is installed. So the MicroDrive, Apple HighSpeed SCSI, RAMFast SCSI, VidHD, and several AE RAM Cards won't work if the AppleSqueezer is installed. So you lose all speed benefits that DMA can offer. This is no simple "update" that can fix with this the AppleSqueezer project as it needs connection to the slots to sense the DMA signal.		There have been several limitations reported with the AppleSqueezer project. First and foremost was its DMA limit. No DMA is possible when the AppleSqueezer is installed. So the MicroDrive, Apple HighSpeed SCSI, [[RamFAST_SCSI\|RAMFast SCSI]], VidHD, and several AE RAM Cards won't work if the AppleSqueezer is installed. So you lose all speed benefits that DMA can offer. This is no simple "update" that can fix with this the AppleSqueezer project as it needs connection to the slots to sense the DMA signal.

	Second, due to the size of the AppleSqueezer it blocks slots 2 to 4 and almost no cards can be installed in those slots as they would hit or contact the AppleSqueezer.		Second, due to the size of the AppleSqueezer it blocks slots 2 to 4 and almost no cards can be installed in those slots as they would hit or contact the AppleSqueezer.

RMHenry: /* AppleSqueezer */

2022-10-05T02:08:23Z

AppleSqueezer

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	There have been several limitations reported with the AppleSqueezer project. First and foremost was its DMA limit. No DMA is possible when the AppleSqueezer is installed. So the MicroDrive, Apple HighSpeed SCSI, RAMFast SCSI, VidHD, and several AE RAM ~~Card~~ won't work if the AppleSqueezer is installed. So you lose all speed benefits that DMA can offer. This is no simple "update" that can fix with this the AppleSqueezer project as it needs connection to the slots to sense the DMA signal.		There have been several limitations reported with the AppleSqueezer project. First and foremost was its DMA limit. No DMA is possible when the AppleSqueezer is installed. So the MicroDrive, Apple HighSpeed SCSI, RAMFast SCSI, VidHD, and several AE RAM Cards won't work if the AppleSqueezer is installed. So you lose all speed benefits that DMA can offer. This is no simple "update" that can fix with this the AppleSqueezer project as it needs connection to the slots to sense the DMA signal.

	Second, due to the size of the AppleSqueezer it blocks slots 2 to 4 and almost no cards can be installed in those slots as they would hit or contact the AppleSqueezer.		Second, due to the size of the AppleSqueezer it blocks slots 2 to 4 and almost no cards can be installed in those slots as they would hit or contact the AppleSqueezer.

RMHenry: /* AppleSqueezer */

2022-09-29T05:33:50Z

AppleSqueezer

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	In 2022 AppleSqueezer was released. There are still no official test scores related to the above comparisons and if/when someone reports their results the table will be updated. Here is a user review of a real world comparrision of the AppleSqueezer vs TransWarp GS at the stock speed of 16MHz.		In 2022 AppleSqueezer was released. There are still no official test scores related to the above comparisons and if/when someone reports their results the table will be updated. Here is a user review of a real world comparrision of the AppleSqueezer vs TransWarp GS at the stock speed of 16MHz.
	{{#ev:youtube\|ZEih9bSuTFo\|~~400~~\|center\|Apple IIGS Accelerator Showdown\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|ZEih9bSuTFo\|600\|center\|Apple IIGS Accelerator Showdown\|frame}}

	There have been several limitations reported with the AppleSqueezer project. First and foremost was its DMA limit. No DMA is possible when the AppleSqueezer is installed. So the MicroDrive, Apple HighSpeed SCSI, RAMFast SCSI, VidHD, and several AE RAM Card won't work if the AppleSqueezer is installed. So you lose all speed benefits that DMA can offer. This is no simple "update" that can fix with this the AppleSqueezer project as it needs connection to the slots to sense the DMA signal.		There have been several limitations reported with the AppleSqueezer project. First and foremost was its DMA limit. No DMA is possible when the AppleSqueezer is installed. So the MicroDrive, Apple HighSpeed SCSI, RAMFast SCSI, VidHD, and several AE RAM Card won't work if the AppleSqueezer is installed. So you lose all speed benefits that DMA can offer. This is no simple "update" that can fix with this the AppleSqueezer project as it needs connection to the slots to sense the DMA signal.

RMHenry at 05:12, 29 September 2022

2022-09-29T05:12:01Z

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 For the FASTChip //e to work correctly in 16 bit native mode (816 enabled) the CPU >MUST< be removed from your motherboard.<br>
 The FASTChip //e's compatibility with the Apple II/II+ is not guaranteed (page 26 of the manual).<br></strong>
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RMHenry at 18:36, 26 July 2020

2020-07-26T18:36:11Z

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	For the FASTChip //e to work correctly in 16 bit native mode (816 enabled) the CPU >MUST< be removed from your motherboard.<br>		For the FASTChip //e to work correctly in 16 bit native mode (816 enabled) the CPU >MUST< be removed from your motherboard.<br>
	The FASTChip //e's compatibility with the Apple II/II+ is not guaranteed (page 26 of the manual).<br></strong>		The FASTChip //e's compatibility with the Apple II/II+ is not guaranteed (page 26 of the manual).<br></strong>

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RMHenry: /* Downloads / Software */

2020-07-02T18:46:26Z

Downloads / Software

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	<gallery widths=150px heights=80>		<gallery widths=150px heights=80>
	File:Floppy_Icon_514sleeve.svg\|SpeedTest v2.2.2 with NSC Patch. In "DSK" format. \|link=~~http~~://reactivemicro.com~~/wiki~~/images/a/a2/SpeedTest_v2.2.2_-_NSC_Patch.rar		File:Floppy_Icon_514sleeve.svg\|SpeedTest v2.2.2 with NSC Patch. In "DSK" format. \|link=https://wiki.reactivemicro.com/images/a/a2/SpeedTest_v2.2.2_-_NSC_Patch.rar
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Khaibitgfx: /* Downloads / Software */

2020-01-11T21:07:08Z

Downloads / Software

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	<gallery widths=150px heights=80>		<gallery widths=150px heights=80>
	File:~~Apple_514_Floppy_Diskette_80x80~~.~~png~~\|SpeedTest v2.2.2 with NSC Patch. In "DSK" format. \|link=http://reactivemicro.com/wiki/images/a/a2/SpeedTest_v2.2.2_-_NSC_Patch.rar		File:Floppy_Icon_514sleeve.svg\|SpeedTest v2.2.2 with NSC Patch. In "DSK" format. \|link=http://reactivemicro.com/wiki/images/a/a2/SpeedTest_v2.2.2_-_NSC_Patch.rar
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Khaibitgfx: /* Downloads / Software */

2019-11-15T19:49:19Z

Downloads / Software

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	<gallery widths=150px heights=80>		<gallery widths=150px heights=80>
	File:~~5.25floppy~~.png\|SpeedTest v2.2.2 with NSC Patch. In "DSK" format. \|link=http://reactivemicro.com/wiki/images/a/a2/SpeedTest_v2.2.2_-_NSC_Patch.rar		File:Apple_514_Floppy_Diskette_80x80.png\|SpeedTest v2.2.2 with NSC Patch. In "DSK" format. \|link=http://reactivemicro.com/wiki/images/a/a2/SpeedTest_v2.2.2_-_NSC_Patch.rar
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	If you are testing an UltraWarp and do not perform these steps the program may not work correctly.		If you are testing an UltraWarp and do not perform these steps the program may not work correctly.


	== Accelerator Comparison ==		== Accelerator Comparison ==

Handyandy at 21:14, 19 April 2018

2018-04-19T21:14:41Z

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	== History ==		== History ==
	There ~~are~~ many accelerators for the Apple II over the years. Their speeds and processing ability have all been highly debated. This page was created to help document their test results, and ~~is updateable~~ by the Community.		There were many accelerators for the Apple II over the years. Their speeds and processing ability have all been highly debated. This page was created to help document their test results, and may be updated by the Community.

	On July 4th, 2017 Plamen Vaysilov (Пламен Вайсилов) modified SpeedTest for the IIe to use a [[No Slot Clock]] to more carefully time tests.		On July 4th, 2017 Plamen Vaysilov (Пламен Вайсилов) modified SpeedTest for the IIe to use a [[No Slot Clock]] to more carefully time tests.
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	[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hidWcc5zuwDTpEjWdjHOYhxjPakEpOE76nSslFH9ItU/edit#gid=725628178 Antoine Vignau ~~setup~~ a spreadsheet with current known software issues for the FASTChip //e.]		[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hidWcc5zuwDTpEjWdjHOYhxjPakEpOE76nSslFH9ItU/edit#gid=725628178 Antoine Vignau set up a spreadsheet with current known software issues for the FASTChip //e.]

	<strong>For the ~~FastChip~~ //e to work correctly in ~~16bit~~ mode (816 enabled) the CPU >MUST< be removed from your motherboard.<br>		<strong>For the FASTChip //e to work correctly in 16 bit native mode (816 enabled) the CPU >MUST< be removed from your motherboard.<br>
	The ~~FastChip~~ //e's compatibility with the Apple II/II+ is not guaranteed (page 26 of the manual).<br></strong>		The FASTChip //e's compatibility with the Apple II/II+ is not guaranteed (page 26 of the manual).<br></strong>

	== Downloads / Software ==		== Downloads / Software ==
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	SpeedTest Notes: All times are in SECONDS. TIME column is the time in seconds the test ~~took~~ on YOUR system. RELATIVE column is how many times faster your test results ~~were~~ compared to a stock IIe. Higher scored INDEX tests are better. Lower scored READ/WRITE tests are better.		SpeedTest Notes: All times are in SECONDS. TIME column is the time in seconds the test takes on YOUR system. RELATIVE column is how many times faster your test results are compared to a stock IIe. Higher scored INDEX tests are better. Lower scored READ/WRITE tests are better.


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	!colspan="20" style="font-size: 175%;" \| <font color="blue">Accelerator Speed Results Using "SpeedTest" for the II/+/e/c.</font>		!colspan="20" style="font-size: 175%;" \| <font color="blue">Accelerator Speed Results Using "SpeedTest" for the II/+/e/c.</font>
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	\|+ style="caption-side:bottom;"\| <font color="red">''Notes: Some IIe systems may be slightly faster than others. <br/>~~Run~~ the SpeedTest program from a Mass Storage controller can influence some testing. <br/>All testing should be done from a floppy disk for most consistent and accurate results to the chart. <br/>A No Slot Clock is ~~require~~ for accurate test results.''</font>		\|+ style="caption-side:bottom;"\| <font color="red">''Notes: Some IIe systems may be slightly faster than others. <br/>Running the SpeedTest program from a Mass Storage controller can influence some testing. <br/>All testing should be done from a floppy disk for most consistent and accurate results to the chart. <br/>A No Slot Clock is required for accurate test results.''</font>
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	! scope="col"\| <font color="red">All Times In Seconds</font>		! scope="col"\| <font color="red">All Times In Seconds</font>
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	<strong>*FastChip //e posted results were reported by designer prerelease. Since its release they have NOT been able to be independently verified by any user and have consistently been lower than what is posted. Several users have emailed ReActiveMicro about this and we are aware of it.<br>		<strong>*FastChip //e posted results were reported by designer prerelease. Since its release they have NOT been able to be independently verified by any user and have consistently been lower than what is posted. Several users have emailed ReActiveMicro about this and we are aware of it.<br>
	For the ~~FastChip~~ //e to work correctly in ~~16bit~~ mode (816 enabled) the CPU >MUST< be removed from your motherboard.<br>		For the FASTChip //e to work correctly in 16 bit native mode (816 enabled) the CPU >MUST< be removed from your motherboard.<br>
	The ~~FastChip~~ //e's compatibility with the Apple II/II+ is not guaranteed (page 26 of the manual).<br></strong>		The FASTChip //e's compatibility with the Apple II/II+ is not guaranteed (page 26 of the manual).<br></strong>

RMHenry: /* Software With Accelerator Issues */

2017-12-26T21:54:21Z

Software With Accelerator Issues

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	[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hidWcc5zuwDTpEjWdjHOYhxjPakEpOE76nSslFH9ItU/edit#gid=725628178 Antoine Vignau setup a spreadsheet with current known software issues for the FASTChip //e.]		[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hidWcc5zuwDTpEjWdjHOYhxjPakEpOE76nSslFH9ItU/edit#gid=725628178 Antoine Vignau setup a spreadsheet with current known software issues for the FASTChip //e.]

			<strong>For the FastChip //e to work correctly in 16bit mode (816 enabled) the CPU >MUST< be removed from your motherboard.<br>
			The FastChip //e's compatibility with the Apple II/II+ is not guaranteed (page 26 of the manual).<br></strong>

	== Downloads / Software ==		== Downloads / Software ==