krikzz TURBO EVERDRIVE PRO User manual

TURBO EVERDRIVE PRO
User Manual
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Features
•Cyclone IV FPGA
•16MB of PSRAM memory
•High quality 6 layer PCB with hard gold surface finish
•Built in CD ROM² core
•Arcade card functions
•In game menu
•Multi slot save states
•Ten no Koe 2 saves support
•Cheats
•Custom menu themes
•Switchless region auto detection
•Built in firmware installer
•USB port for development
In new firmware versions, some features may be added, changed or
removed. Please refer to the latest online manual for the latest
information.
https://krikzz.com/pub/support/turbo everdrive/pro series/turbo ed pro manual.pdf

File Manager
•I – Open directory or file menu
•II – Back or close
•Select – Open main menu
•Run – Run last played game
•Left/Right – Switch page during file navigation
The upper bar shows the current page and total number of pages in the current folder.
The bottom bar shows the full name of the selected file.

File Menu
The file menu is used for manipulating files on the SD card. The menu content is different
depending on the file type selected.
Rom file menu
This menu is applied to pce, sgx, cue file extensions.
Start Game
The cartridge will be configured to play the selected game. Right after the configuration is
completed the game will be executed. After reset or power cycle of the console the last
selected game can be launched with the Run button.
Cheats
Edit cheat codes for the selected file.
Rom Info
Shows the ROM configuration including: mapper type, checksum, memory configuration, etc.

Hex View
Opens the selected file in a hex viewer.
Delete
Deletes file from disk. Empty folders can be deleted also, hit I inside of empty folder to call the
folder menu.
Text file menu
This menu is applied to *.txt file extension.
It is used for loading cheats from text file. Loaded cheats will be applied to last selected game.
Theme file menu
The *.bgr files contain custom graphic themes for the cartridge menu.

Bram memory file menu
The *.brm files contains CD ROM² or Ten no Koe 2 save data. The "File" menu allows you
to copy data from/to an external CD ROM² or Ten no Koe 2 if either device is connected. This
menu does not appear if nothing is connected to the expansion port.
Save-state file menu
This menu allows to view save state files. User can view the screenshot of the point where
state was saved.

Main Menu
Press Select to open main menu.
Options
Options->In-Game Menu
Controls in game menu and save state functions.
Options->Cheats
Switch on/off cheat functions.
Options->Reset Delay
OFF: System will return back to the menu immediately after reset.
ON: Short reset hit if In Game menu turned on: open In Game menu. Short reset hit if In
Game menu turned off: reset the game. Long reset hit: return to the menu.
Options->Default EXP Device
OFF: Turn off all cores.
CDROM: Enable CD ROM² core
TNK2: Enable Ten no Koe 2
This option specifies the core that will be connected to the virtual expansion port. Games can
override this option if they require a specific configuration to work. For example CD based
games always activates CD ROM core. This option valid for games that shows "EXT Type:
default" in Rom Info menu.

Options->Last Game Autoboot
At cold system start the menu will be skipped and the last played game will be launched
automatically, just like the boot with regular cart. Use the reset or in game menu to return to
the cartridge menu.
Options->File Sorting
Controls file list sorting. Max amount of files per folder is 1024 if sorting is enabled or unlimited
if disabled. Sorting may slow down while entering the folders with large amount of the files
inside.
Options->Audio options
Audio options->Preset
Predefined sound configurations for best audio quality with various console models.
CORE DIN: For using with A/V out. Suitable for CoreGrafx and SuperGrafx.
CORE EXP: For using with expansion board. Suitable for CoreGrafx and SuperGrafx.
TG16 EXP: For using with expansion board. Suitable for TG16 and white PC Engine.
DIRECT: Raw output without any modifications.
Audio options->Audio Output
Set to mono for using regular console A/V output, set to stereo for using with A/V output at
expansion port. Stereo audio requires an expansion board with custom audio circuitry designed
specifically for EverDrive.
Audio options->Volume L
Left channel volume.
Audio options->Volume R
Right channel volume.
Audio options->CDDA Vol
CD CDDA audio volume.
Audio options->PCM Vol
CD ADPCM samples volume.
Audio options->PCM Filter CUT
CD ADPCM low pass filter cutoff frequency.
Audio options->PCM Filter Gain
CD ADPCM low pass filter gain. It changes the filter curve.

Options->In-Game Combo
The controller hot keys for In Game menu and save state can be changed here. Two or more
buttons should be used for the combo. Hold Run to switch off the combo.
“Save Key” and “Load Key” are used for quick save/load. This type of saves skips in game
menu. “Menu Key” is used for in game menu.
In Game Menu option must be enabled for using any save state functions including quick
saves.
Recently Played
Lists recently played games for fast access.

Cheats
Edits cheat codes for the last selected game. The bottom bar shows the name of the ROM that
game codes will be applied to. Each game may have its own set of codes, they are saved in
edturbo/gamedata folder as a text file and loaded automatically when game is played. Up to 16
codes can be applied at the same time. An alternative way to edit the codes for a certain game
is to use file menu, just select the game in file manager and hit “cheats” in file menu. Cheats
also can be loaded from a text file selected in file manager. MagicEngine cheats export from txt
files are supported. Left column contains code address and data, right column contains
optional description. Push Left/Right to enable/disable codes. Codes can be modified during the
game using In Game menu. Using cheats can cause game glitches because every enabled code
steal a small amount of CPU time, the more cheats activated, the more CPU time stolen. It is
good practice to keep as few codes enabled at the same time as possible.
System Folder
Go to the system folder. The system folder is hidden in the file list, this is the only way to open
the system folder using the cartridge menu.