Re: IIgs RAM drive question

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

paulrsm@my-deja.com writes ...
> 
> How do I set up a RAM drive on a IIgs running ProDOS 8?
> 
> I just got a ROM 01 IIgs with Apple's 1MB memory card (1.25MB total RAM) and
> an 800K floppy drive.  I plan to use it as a faster Apple IIe with ProDOS 8
> and not GS/OS.  I went into the control panel and told the IIgs to use a
> 800K RAM drive, but I only get the little IIe Auxmem RAM
> drive when using ProDOS 1.4, 1.8, 1.9, or 2.0.3.
 ....

     On a IIgs, you are better off not using Aux mem for a RAM disk.

     To get a large GS RAM disk, you go to the Control Panel and set RAM Disk
Min and Max size to the same value-- like 800k. Then, you exit and turn OFF the
computer. When you next power ON you should have an 800k RAM disk which will
probably be located at Slot 5, Drive 2.



Rubywand