Re: Help with IIGS Slot Register $C02D

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

On 11/2/2010 7:02 PM, Hugh Hood wrote:
> Antoine,
>
> Thanks for posting the listing of the various $C02D bits from the IIGS
> Firmware Reference. It's more instructive than my rambling narrative and may
> spur others who were not previously aware to try the technique for printer
> switching purposes.
>
> I modify (either clear or set) bit 1 to switch between a parallel printer
> card and the internal serial port in slot 1.
>
> I've found I can switch back and forth (and back) without problem provided
> the slot is initially set in the Control Panel to the internal port. If it's
> initially set to 'Your Card', I experience trouble (no output).

I would expect that means that some initialization is missed when the
bit says "your card" at boot time.

-michael

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