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Well, after numerous months, tons of help from you guys, multiple chip swaps and a bunch of hours, I have figured out my CP/M issue. The 1797 was the problem. None of the 1797 I got were 100% error free. For some reason, they worked fine in Atari mode but Cp/m mode they failed! I swapped out the 1787 from my good atr into the one I had issues with and wala it worked. I am guessing maybe the 1797s I got weren’t truely new old stock but pulls. Well, I am up and running. I dumped the 3.02+ rom and attached it to this message. I am guessing you guys can figure out if there are any differences compared to all the roms floating around. Now, what is the easiest way to get CP/M apps from the internet to the ATR without a pc with a disk drive? ATR-8000 3.02+ Rom.BIN

Just for the record. The CP/M manual that I got with the new ATR is the same one online and the same one I got with my original ATR, so I didn’t bother scanning that. If anyone really wants it scanned I can scan it but I think it is identical to all the SWP CP/M manuals floating around the net.

Oh, These two ads were in the package as well, I don't think it is anything special but I scanned them anyway incase anyone wanted them. I saved them as two files but they were both on each side of the same page. Atari 1030 Ad.pdf ATR-8000 Ad.pdf

Thank you. The only other thing I have to do is dump the rom. I was hope to not have to peel off the label does anyone have an idea on what model eprom it is so I can dump it?

No I didn’t get a chance to upload any of the stuff yet. Feel free.

Here is the ATR manual. I don't think anything different or new is in it. just a later revision. ATR-8000 Manual Version 2.pdf

Here is the August 1984 edition of the ATR-8000 Newsletter. ATR-8000 Newsletter August 1984.pdf

Here are a few things that I found with my new ATR. CPM License Agreement.pdf SWP CPM Letter.pdf MY Dos 3 Addendum.pdf My Dos 3 User Guid.pdf

Here is an addendum page I found. MY Dos 3 Addendum.pdf

Hey All, I recently acquired an ATR-8000, with all kinds of goodies and in the instruction manual there was a bunch of extra stuff. One of the items was a MyDos 3.0 user guide. I don't know how available this is, but I scanned it anyway for my own files. Here it is if you would like it. There were a few other items in the bunch, I will work on scanning that stuff in the coming days. Enjoy! Craig My Dos 3 User Guid.pdf

I got down to test the new ATR. CP/M works!!!! I did notice that when I boot up the CP/M disk the head clicks twice before booting. Where the ATR that won’t boot CP/M doesn’t display this behavior. So maybe my 1797 chips are still somewhat faulty. I am going to do some chip swapping in the coming weeks to see if I can narrow down what is wrong with the original ATR. Anyway, I looked at the manual and it seems to be a little different than the original manual and the manual online. So I will get around to scanning it. But I took a pic of the 8inch SWP disks and the one page of the manual that is different. oh and there also was an SWP typed my dos manual. I can scan that too if anyone is interested.

I got another ATR from a fellow AtariAger. Nothing groundbreaking. It is a true 64k model. But what was so cool is it came with 8 inch SWP CP/M disks! No I am not crazy and going to start searching out for 8 inch drives but it is really cool to have official SWP disks. Below are the pics of the board. Nothing new here but the offset rom chip. Version 3.02+. I am assuming this is just the standard 3.02 version. If I can dump it without removing the label I will post it for your viewing. I haven’t gotten a chance to test it yet, hopefully in the next few days. Also it seems to use a different type of memory chips.

I bought an ATR-8000 from Adam. He gave me a fair price and did a superb job of packing and shipping. Great communication. I would not hesitate dealing with him in the future. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I’ll take that offer if it is still available. You can pm me.

Just catching up a bit. The bad memory on my 130xe made no change. I broke down and bought one of those 4164 memory chip testers. The new chips I got all tested good. I haven’t tested the original chips yet. (I just cleaned up my desk again lol). But I had tried to boot the cp/m disks I got from Jeff with those new chips a while back and end with the same result. So I am still looking for a fix from time to time.

Were you able to figure out what those other rom chips did? I think it is the chip in U46.

Count me in. Would it be a drop in replacement for the original board or will you be producing the metal case too? Either or count me in.

Hey guys, I have a few non working floppy drives I am looking to give away to a new home. Just pay for shipping. The models are: MPI 52SA QUMETRAK 542 Teac FD-55F-31-U Texas Peripherals 662464- no controller board just on me for more info.

Cool. What should the config.sys file have in it?

I know in order to use fdisk extended memory is needed. But is there a hack to run that on a stock 64k machine?

Going going GONE! SOLD

Pm me and we will work something out.

Allentown, Pa

Good news! I got an 800xl and the side2 works! I did order a Hong Kong 800xl. Most of the chips are socketed except the ones for the ultimate 1 Meg. Doh! Well at least I have the side2 working! Thanks for the help!

Hey guys, I have. Bunch of excess stuff I got in a lot I bought. To my knowledge nothing works. I really don’t want to break it up and sell it as a lot. Otherwise I am afraid I may have to take it to the recycler. (I am running out of room) 400 Computer 410 Tape Drive Ape Face Interface MPP modem Koala Pad Light Pen Joysticks 4 port joystick tap. I am winning to give this away to anyone that wants to pay the shipping.