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(Profiles V3 N7) | |||
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'''Dual processor models announced''' | |||
Double your operating systems, double you fun - get two operating systems for one machine! Kaypro has announced new versions of the II and 4 which can run both CP/M and MS-DOS operating systems. | |||
Calling the new versions, Kaypro II Plus 88 and Kaypro 4 Plus 88, these models utilize 16-bit co-processor boards which allow selection of two different CPU chips, the 8-bit Z-80 or the 16-bit 8088. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the main brain of any computer. Plus 88 models give users two brains with which to work. | |||
The Z-80 chip runs all of the CP/M-80 software and provides 247K of formatted storage. The computer operates normally under CP/M in this mode, except that the extra memory can act as a third RAM drive. This offers users extremely quick input/output even faster than a hard disk, because all the activity takes place within the chip itself as opposed to the drive. | |||
The Intel 8088 chip runs MS-DOS and gives users the ability to run many IBM-type programs and increases the storage to 256K. Under MS-DOS, there is no third drive, all memory is utilized by this particular operating system. The computer will automatically recognize an IBM PC format diskette while in MS-DOS, but cannot run any software that uses graphics or IBM ROM calls. | |||
[[File:Co-Power-88guide.pdf| | The Plus 88 models are shipped with the standard software package, plus one CP/M-80 to MS-DOS Adapter diskette and one MS-DOS v. 1.25 System diskette. The enhanced II model is expected to be priced slightly under $2000 and the 4 will sell for $2195.<br> | ||
(CommuniKay, Nov/Dec 1983) | |||
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== Images == | |||
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| [[File:124973 Copower 88 bundle.jpg|thumb]] | |||
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| [[File:Copower 88 MSDOS 1.25 Disks.jpg|thumb]] | |||
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| [[File:73356 8088 card.jpg|thumb|CoPower Mainboard]] | |||
| [[File:73356 mem card.jpg|thumb|Memory Expansion Board]] | |||
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| [[File:73356 cpu card.jpg|thumb|CPU Board Top]] | |||
| [[File:Copower mb board under.jpg|thumb|CPU Board Bottom]] | |||
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[[File:Copower badge back.jpg]] | |||
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[[File:Copower label from Executive Computing System.jpg]] <br> Label on #118611 (I suspect that this is an aftermarket upgrade by the dealer.) | |||
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== Schematics == | |||
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|[[Media:Copower sch 1.pdf|Schematic CPU]] | |||
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|[[Media:Copower sch 2.pdf|Schematic 128K Expansion Board]] | |||
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|[[Media:Copower sch 3.pdf|Schematic Memory Controller]] | |||
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|[[Media:Copower sch 4.pdf|Schematic Z80/8088 Ports and Daughter Board]] | |||
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== Documentation == | |||
[[Media:Copower User guide.pdf|Copower User guide]] | |||
[[Media:Co-Power-88guide.pdf|Co-Power-88guide]] | |||
[http://www.retroarchive.org/maslin/disks/kpro/index.html Maslin Site for CP88 disk images Use copwrcpm.td0 and copwrdos.td0] | |||
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(Profiles V3 N7)
Dual processor models announced Double your operating systems, double you fun - get two operating systems for one machine! Kaypro has announced new versions of the II and 4 which can run both CP/M and MS-DOS operating systems.
Calling the new versions, Kaypro II Plus 88 and Kaypro 4 Plus 88, these models utilize 16-bit co-processor boards which allow selection of two different CPU chips, the 8-bit Z-80 or the 16-bit 8088. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the main brain of any computer. Plus 88 models give users two brains with which to work.
The Z-80 chip runs all of the CP/M-80 software and provides 247K of formatted storage. The computer operates normally under CP/M in this mode, except that the extra memory can act as a third RAM drive. This offers users extremely quick input/output even faster than a hard disk, because all the activity takes place within the chip itself as opposed to the drive.
The Intel 8088 chip runs MS-DOS and gives users the ability to run many IBM-type programs and increases the storage to 256K. Under MS-DOS, there is no third drive, all memory is utilized by this particular operating system. The computer will automatically recognize an IBM PC format diskette while in MS-DOS, but cannot run any software that uses graphics or IBM ROM calls.
The Plus 88 models are shipped with the standard software package, plus one CP/M-80 to MS-DOS Adapter diskette and one MS-DOS v. 1.25 System diskette. The enhanced II model is expected to be priced slightly under $2000 and the 4 will sell for $2195.
(CommuniKay, Nov/Dec 1983)
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Schematics
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| Schematic Z80/8088 Ports and Daughter Board |
Documentation
Maslin Site for CP88 disk images Use copwrcpm.td0 and copwrdos.td0