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Re: TransWarp IIgs GAL's - Upgrade now possible



Henry wrote:
> Hello everyone.
> 
> I'm excited to announce that anyone with a TranWarp IIgs who has been 
> wanting to update or increase their speed will now be able to do so.  I have 
> successfully been able to make copies of the last revised set of GAL's 
> released by AE.  The GAL numbers and versions are as follows: 1A, 2B, 3E, 
> 4B, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8B.  The GAL's will be sold by the piece in the on-line 
> store.  They will be added by next week.
> 
> I will also be offering the 32k Cache boards from SHH Systeme along with 
> other items like cables, CPUs and crystal oscillators.  Along with the new 
> Power Supply released just a few days ago I believe most users will be able 
> to clock their accelerator to 12 MHz or better.  Look for these items to be 
> available in the Store soon.
> 
> I know the TWGS-2B GAL was a DMA fix Applied Engineering issued. It is an 
> absolute requirement for TranWarp to work at all with at least some RamFAST 
> SCSI boards (e.g. the revision C boards).  RamFAST revision D does not 
> require the 2B GAL. The Apple High Speed SCSI
> card works with all TransWarp GS units as well.  The 3E GAL is for above 10 
> MHz operation.
> 
> Here's a listing of the oscillators speeds:
> Oscillator        TWGS Speed
> 32 MHz          MHz
> 36                   9
> 40                   10
> 48                   12
> 55                   13.75
> 60                   15
> 
> Any additions or correction to the above information will be appreciated.  I 
> know there are some other oscillator speeds available, but I won't both 
> listing them here.  If anyone is going fast then 15 MHz please let me know 
> how.
> 
> Now some basic questions I have:  Does anyone know what the last revision of 
> the ROM was?  I believe it to be 1.8S.  Also, is there a ROM difference from 
> the 8k Cache card to the 32k Cache card?  Can I take an 32k Cache ROM and 
> use it up upgrade an 8k TranWarp IIgs or vise versa?
> 
> Has anyone tried to read or examine the XC2064 FPGA on the TransWarp IIgs? 
> Right now that is the only thing hold us back from cloning it.
> 
> I also have a TransWarp IIgs with an error message in the test menu.  It 
> seems to fail the Non-volatile RAM test.  Anyone know which IC the NVRAM is?
> 
> Thanks in advance for all the help.  Feel free to contact me directly if you 
> wish to purchase the GAL(s) ASAP.  My email address is listed in the "About 
> US" section on the Website or email Support.
> 
> 
> Henry S. Courbis
> www.GSE-Reactive.com
> Apple II Series Legacy Hardware - Come take a look at what we have to offer! 
> 
> 
My TWGS is Running at 12.5 Mhz with a 3c gal and the rest rev a gal's.
Of course I use cooling (Kennigston System Saver with Upgraded Fan) and
w65816s8pl-14 cpu with a 32kb cache and 1.8s rom (Which I believe is the
lastest). Now with the 200 watt powersupply and a new osc and gals i
plan to get i may reach 15+ mhz...

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