Orange Micro RAMPAK 4GS - Manual (Page 10)

RAMPAK MEMORY MANAGEMENT UTILITIES
OVERVIEW
Included with the RamPak 4GS is a disk labeled
Memory Management Utilities. This powerful software
package will enable you to substantially increase your
systems speed and performance through the use of
disk caching and Dynamic or Manual Cache Allocation.
The RamPak Memory Management Utilities also provide
RAM Diagnostics and Memory Status reporting, helping
to detect problems before they lead to data loss or
damage.
If you wish, the RamPak utilities can be ‘transparent.”
The Dynamic Cache Allocation will automatically work for
you, making your RamPak function at optimal levels
without any extra work on your part. Using Dynamic
Cache Allocation is recommended for most purposes. If,
on the other hand, you wish to manually control the use
of your RAM, then you may utilize the advanced power
of the RamPak’s Manual Cache Allocation features.
All of the RamPak utilities are driven through easy-to-
follow pull-down menus, which can be manipulated by
using the mouse. This chapter will provide step-by-step
instructions on installation and use of each RamPak
utility. Instructions on RAM disk use can be found in
your Apple IIGS owner’s manual.
INSTALLATION OF THE RAMPAK MEMORY
MANAGEMENT UTILITIES
The following is an overview of the procedures for
installing the RamPak Utilities on your Apple IIGS system
disks. The RamPak Utilities may be installed on as many
startup disks as you choose, since it is not copy-
protected. It is highly advised that you immediately make
a back-up disk of the RamPak Utilities disk, and regularly
use the back-up disk to install the Utilities onto other
disks. Retain the original RamPak Utilities Disk in case
your back-up disk is damaged in any way. Please refer
to your Apple IIGS owner’s manual if you are not familiar
with the the Apple IIGS or the procedures for installing
files on Apple IIGS disks.
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