Franklin ACE2000 Assembly instructions

Frankl:n
Computer
ACE 2000 SERIES COMPUTER
USER'S REFERENCE MANUAL
Franklin Computer Corporation
Route 73 and Haddonfield Road
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
[phone]
This manual is Franklin Part Number MN 07852000

© Copyright 1985 by Franklin Computer Corporation
Route
73 and Haddonfield Road
Pennsauken,
NJ 08110
Corporate Headquarters [phone]
Technical Support [phone]
Sales Department [phone]
This manual is copyrighted by Franklin Computer Corporation. All rights are reserved. This
document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or
reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from Franklin
Computer Corporation.
Copyrights to all Franklin DOS 2 programs are held
by Franklin Computer Corporation.
FRANKLIN COMPUTER CORPORATION
®, FRANKLIN ACE®, and FRANKLIN DOS 2 are
trademarks of Franklin
Computer Corporation. All rights are reserved.
The following trad emarks, owned by the indicated parties, are used in this manual :
Apple, Apple II,
Appl e lie, Applesoft, and ProDOS, owned by Apple Computer, Inc.
Epson, Graftrax,
owned by Epson America, Inc.
Okidata, Oki-Plot,
owned by Okidata, Inc.
C. Itoh, owned by C. Itoh Electronics, Inc.
Star Micronics Gemini,
owned by Star Micronics, Inc.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Franklin Computer Corporation acknowledges the assistance of the following in the
development of th e ACE 2000 Series:
Kurt A. Goszyk, Sy
stem and Hardware Design
David M. McWherter,
Jr. , Software Design
David
0. Tolman, Publications
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Table Of Contents
ll Copyright Page
zzz Table Of Contents
Vll List Of Illustrations
vzu FCC Statement
zx Software License And Warranty
xz Hardware Warranty
Chapter 1-Getting Started
1-1 Fea ture s Of The ACE 2000 Series Computer
1-4 How To Use This Manual
1-5 Other Manuals And Sources Of Information
1-6 Getting Acquainted With The ACE 2000 Series Computer
1-8 Setting Up The ACE 2000 Series Computer
1-8 Connecting The Keyboard
1-9 Connecting The Video Monitor
1-11 Turning On The Compu ter
1-12 Turning On The Computer With Disk Drives
1-14 Other ACE 2000 Series Computer Features
1-15 Front Panel Indicator Lights
1-16 OPTION SWITCH Settings
1-18 Connecting Peripheral Devices
1-25 Connecting A 16 Pin Joystick Cable
1-26 Connecting A RGB Video Monitor
1-26 ACE 2000 Series Computer Per i pheral Expansion Chassis
Chapter 2- The Keyboard
2-2 Typewriter F unct ions Of The Keyboard
2-3 Shift Keys
2-4 Command Keys
2-6 Function Keys
2-7 Default Function Key Definitions
2-8 Numeric Keypad Operation
2-9 Numeric Mode Commands
2-9 Numeric Keypad Editing Co mm ands
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Chapter 3--Franklin DOS 2 (Disk Operating System)
3-1 Buying Franklin DOS 2 Application Programs
3-2 Disk Drives For Your Computer
3-3 Diskettes For Your Computer
3-4 ACE 2000 Franklin DOS 2 System Diskette
3-6 Making Backup Copies Of Your Franklin DOS 2 Diskette
3-7 Two Disk Drive Systems
3-8 One Disk Drive Systems
3-10 Catalog Of A Diskette
3-11 35 And 40 Track Diskette Formats
3-12 Diskette File Names
3-13 Slots, Drives, And Volumes
3-16 Starting Franklin DOS 2
3-17 Making Bootable Diskettes
3-18 The INIT Command
. 3-20 The Franklin DOS 2 COPY Command
Chapter 4--Franklin DOS 2 Commands And Programs
4-1 Franklin DOS 2 Commands
4-1 RUN And BRUN Commands
4-2 CATALOG Command
4-2 LOCK And UNLOCK Commands
4-3 REN And RENAME Commands
4-3 DEL And DELETE Commands
4-4 INIT Command
4-4 COPY Command
4-5 Franklin DOS 2 Utility Programs
4-5 The Franklin DOS 2 COPY Program
4-5 The Franklin DOS 2 ONE DRIVE COPY Program
4-6 FUD-A General File Management Program
4-7 Diskette Management Commands
4-7 Selection F-Format Diskette
4-9 File Management Commands
4-11 Selection S--Show The Files On The Diskette
4-12 Selection 0- Delete Files
4-13 Selection L-Lock Files
4-13 Selection U-Unlock Files
4-13 Selection V-Verify Files
4-13 Selection C-Copy Files
4-14 BOOT13 P:ogram
4-15 CHAIN Program
4-15 VERIFY Program
4-15 DIAGNOSTICS Programs
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Chapter 5-Franklin BASIC
5-1 Franklin BASIC Programming
5-2 The BASIC Programming Language
5-2 Franklin
BASIC
5-3 Using The Franklin BASIC Programming Language
5-3 Creating A Simple Program
5-7 Some Programming Suggestions
5-8 Special ACE 2000 Series Computer Programming Features
5-8 One Key Editing Commands
Chapter 6--Function Keys
6-1
Using The Function Keys
6-2
Default Function Key Definitions
6-3
Programming The Function Keys
6-4
Using A Start Up File
Chapter 7- The Display
7-1
Choosing A Video Display Device
7-2 Connecting The Monitor
7-3
Connecting A Television Set
7-5
Standard Display Features
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7-5
Additional Display Features
7-6
Character Sets
7-7 The Graphics Character Set
7-8
Additional Display Techniques
7-9
Mixed Text Displays
7-9
Low Resolution Graphics
7-10
High Resolution Graphics
7-10 Double High Resolution Graphics
7-11
Enhanced Video Software
7-12 Enhanced Video Software
Commands
7-12 Control Code
Commands
7-15
Esca pe Sequence Commands
7-19
One Key Editing Co mmands
7-21
Enhanced Video Software Command Summary
Chapter 8--Input And Output
8-1
Parallel And Serial Communication
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8-2
Making The Parallel Connection
8-4
Making The Serial Connection
' 8-5
Input/Output Commands In Franklin DOS 2
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8-5 Software Control Of Input And Output
8-6 Printer Control Commands
8-7 Printer Software Default Settings
8-7 Printer Software Commands
9-1 Glossary
Appendix
10-1 ASCII Code Chart
10-2 Alternate Character Set
10-3 Index
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List Of Illustrations
1-1 ACE 2200 With Monitor
1-6 ACE
2200-Front View
1-7 ACE
2000 Series-Back Panel
1-9 Keyboard (Game Control) Cable And Connector
1-10 Video Cable
And Connector
1-10 Power Cable
And Connector
1-11 Front Panel-LEDs And Disk Drive Lights
1-12 Disk
Drive-Inserting Diskette
1-13 Disk
Drive-Closing Drive Latch
1-15 Front
Panel-LEDs And Disk Drive Lights
1-17 Back
Panel-Option Switch # 1
1-19 Removing
Computer Case-Step 1
1-20 Removing
Computer Case-Step 2
1-21 ACE 2000 Main Board-Slot Location
1-22 Main
Board-Jumper Location
1-23 Lifting Off
Jumper Connectors
1-24 Jumper Configuration
1-25 Main Board-16 Pin DIP Socket Location
1-26 Main
Board-RGB Connector Location
2-1 ACE 2000 General Keyboard Drawing
2-2 Keyboard-Main Keypad
2-3 Keyboard-Shift Keys
2-4
Keyboard-Command Keys
2-6 Keyboard-Function Keys
2-8 Keyboard-Numeric Keypad
3-5 Disk Drive-Inserting Diskette
3-5 Disk Drive-Closing Drive Latch
7-3 Video Cable
And Connector
7-4 Back Panel-Option Switch# 3
7-7 Back
Panel-Option Switch# 4
7-8 Alternate Character Set
8-2 Printer Cable
And Connector
8-4 Back Panel-Option Switch # 2
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FCC Statement
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television recep-
tion.
It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B computing device
in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J ,-
of Part· 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against
such interference in a residential installation. However, there
is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the _ user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna
• Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver
• Move the computer away from the receiver
• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and receiver
are
on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions. The
user may find the
following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
"How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems."
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
WARNING:
This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B
computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only
peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certi-
fied to comply
with the Class B limits may be attached to this computer.
O"Reration with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to
radio
and TV reception. In particular, components other than Franklin
Joystick (Part
Number JS 200), Franklin Video Cable (Part Number VC 200),
and Franklin Printer Cable (Part Number PTR 2200) are not certified to \..._
comply with Class B interference limits and ma y result in interference.
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SOFTWARE
END USER LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY
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Franklin grants to
the end user of this computer product the rights (1) to
use the software
on one single computer at a single location so long as the
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one backup copy only, provided that such a copy is marked with Frank-
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Features Of The
ACE 2000 Series
Computer
Congratulations on your purchase of an ACE 2000
Series personal computer. The ACE 2000 Series
Computer is
an excellent choice because it is easy to
operate
and has all the power and capability you need
for personal, business, home, and educational
computing·applications.
Your Franklin ACE
2000 Series Computer incorporates
the advanced design features of other Franklin
computers as well as extensive compatibility with two
of the most widely available computers available today,
the Apple lie
and the Apple lie. It also includes a
number of additional features that make it an excep-
tional value in microcomputers. It is
an excellent choice
ACE 2200 With Monitor
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for ease of use,·the variety of software available, and
versatility for applications in the home, education, and r-
small business. Although the ACE 2000 Series
Computer is simple enough to be a first computer for
many people, it is still powerful enough to meet the
advanced needs of experienced users.
The following list is a brief discussion of some of the
features of the Franklin ACE
2000 Series Computer. It
is intended to help you become acquainted with your
new computer. The features presented here are things
that set the ACE 2000 Series Computer apart from other
computers and may be·of particular interest for that
reason.
• The ACE 2000 Series Computer has many of the
enhanced features of the Apple lie
and Apple lie
computers, including 128 K of memory and 80
column video functions. It also includes the
Double High Resolution Display feature of the
Apple lie which allows display of
560 by 192
pixels on the screen. The ACE 2000 Series
Computer has the expanded keyboard, including
the
open and closed F keys needed for many
Apple software programs, and has, in addition,
extra features such as
12 programmable function
keys
and switchable command keys on the
numeric keypad.
• The ACE 2000 Series Computer has advanced
built-in software, including Franklin's
own Disk
Operating System, Franklin DOS
2, and BASIC
programming language, Franklin BASIC This
software incorporates features of
both Apple's
DOS 3.3 and Applesoft BASIC, resulting in a high
degree of compatibility for programs written for
the Apple
II+, lie, and lie computers. In addi-
tion, Franklin's DOS 2 includes
many improve-
ments. There is also
enhanced video software for

80 column video and graphics display and printer
control software for four
popular printers. Several
utility programs for diskette
and file management
are included on the Franklin DOS 2 diskette to
help you use the ACE
2000 Series Computer
efficiently.
• The ACE 2000 Series Computer uses the new
65SC02 microprocessor for its main processing
unit. This
new chip is available as an upgrade for
the Apple lie computer. It offers extra
power for
general computer operation
and a number of
additional commands for advanced
programmers .
• The ACE 2000 Series Computer has built-in 80
column text display capability and additional
bank-switched
64 K memory. This is known as
"lie text card" and "lie extended text card" capa-
bility. It is included
with the ACE 2000 Series
Computer as standard equipment.
• The ACE 2000 Series Computer is hardware and
software compatible with programs and equip-
ment requiring the "lie extended text card" or the
lie
128 K memory requir ement s.
• The ACE 2000 Series Computer, depending on
the model, has compact half-height disk drives
built into the computer housing for convenience
and security. These special drives, together with
Franklin's DOS 2 operating system, have the
capability of using diskettes in
40 track format in
addition to those in standard Apple 35 track
format. This option allows
you to increase your
diskette storage capacity by 15 % while still main-
taining the ability to
use standard Apple
diskettes. The ACE
2000 has no disk drives, the
ACE 2100 has one disk drive, and the ACE 2200
has two disk drives.
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How To Use
This Manual
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• The ACE 2000 Series Computer has 12 program-
mable function keys that can make computer
~
operation easier and more efficient. The keys are
easily programmed to your
own specifications by
using a simple Franklin
BASIC command. The
switchable command keys
on the numeric keypad
make programming faster
and easier. The
detached keyboard uses
an advanced ergonomic
design with many features
and enhancements
found only
on more expensive computers.
• The ACE 2000 Series Computer has built-in inter-
.face hardware
and software for four of the most
common printers, including graphics printing
capability. The computer also has software
controls for many printer functions
and features
included for easy user control of printing.
Using your ACE 2000 Series Computer computer effec-
tively
doesn't depend on mastering all the material in
this manual. Using a computer
doesn't have to be an
exhausting or intimidating experience. On the other
hand , using this powerful tool can be very rewarding
in creating solutions to problems, or beginning to
understand the way these fascinating machines
operate.
This manual,
and the optional ACE 2000 Technical Refe r-
ence Manual, describe the way the ACE 2000 Series
Computer works.
If you're interested in the computer
itself, or writing programs that utilize its features, these
manuals contain all you need to
know . If you use your
ACE 2000 for application programs, such as word
processing, accounting, or education, you'll probably
know a lot about those programs and less about the
ACE
2000 Series Computer itself, except how to
prepare diskettes for the computer to use, copying files,
etc. This manual is designed to let you find the material
you
want quickly, and then go on to something else.
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Read, or scan, the manual so you'll know what things
are here.
If you need those things, now or later, you'll
be able to find them quickly. The chapters are arranged
with more technical material in the latter sections, so
you can stop reading if
you get stuck. The User's
Manual describes features of the computer that you'll
use all the time,
and also features you may never need.
The manual is a continuing source of reference informa-
tion for you.
Other Manuals And Sources Of Information
The ACE 2000 Technical Reference Manual contains more
detailed information about
how the ACE 2000 Series
Computer works, including lists of Franklin DOS 2 and
Franklin BASIC commands, memory maps, and video
display techniques. This reference manual is designed
for programmers
and experienced computer users,
though it can be helpful to anyone interested in
applying the power of the ACE 2000 Series computer.
Since the Franklin ACE 2000 Series
Computer is
designed to
be extensively compatible with the Apple
lie, lie,
and other Apple II series products, some Apple
reference materials might be of interest to experienced
computer users. You
should use these materials care-
fully,
and in conjuction with the ACE 2000 Technical
Reference Manual, so you can tell which parts of the
material represent similarities
and which are differences
from the ACE
2000 operating characteristics.
Computer user groups are gatherings of people of
va ried backgrounds with varied interests. They are
always a good source of practical information,
whether
answering questi ons or locating software to do a partic-
ular job,
or evaluating peripheral equipment, or
acquiring public domain programs. Your Franklin
dealer can
prob ably help you locate a users group in
your area.
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Getting
Acquainted
With The ACE
2000 Series
Computer
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Another popular source of communication among
computer users is the electronic bulletin board. If you r-"'\
have a modem (a device that connects your computer
to a telephone) you can call
up a bulletin board, which
is usually operated
by an experienced computer user,
and ask (or answer) questions about just about
anything, or just follow someone else's discussions.
If you haven't done so already, take the computer out
of its packing carton. Before you explore too far, read a
little of the manual to get an idea of
how things are
supposed to work.
There are some important items packed
with the
computer, like the Warranty Card, the
power cord, the
video cable, this manual,
and the Franklin DOS 2
diskette. Take a minute to
fill out the card and, for the
moment, find a safe place for the diskette.
Unpack the computer
and the keyboard. Save the V
packing materials so you can transport or store your
computer safely if the need arises. Place the computer
on your work surface carefully. There should be
enough room to turn the computer and monitor to
make the necessary connections.
Take a minute
and look at the computer and especially
the back panel to orient yourself to some of the
computer's features.
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Here are some of the things on the back panel and
what they're used for:
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ACE 2000 Series-Back Panel
• The
power switch and the power cord connector
are built into the ACE
2000 Series Computer
power supply, a high capacity power supply
which generates 67.1 watts of power. This is
much more power capacity than most microcom-
puters
and means that your computer operations
aren't jeopardized by transient power demands. It
also means that you have a lot of expansion capa-
bility with your ACE
2000 Series computer
system.
• The large round cutout with the metal grill is the
built-in fan, a
standard feature of the ACE 2000
Series Computer that you often have to purchase
separately with other microcomputers.
• Most common cable connections are available
with the connectors installed in the back panel.
The covered slots 1
through 7 are for cables that
connect peripheral cards inside the computer with
devices outside. If you need to connect a cable
through one of these slots, the covers are
removed easily from the inside.
• The hole marked "VOL" contains an adjusting
screw for the volume of the computer's speaker.
The speaker makes a
beep when there is an
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