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                      Frequently Asked Questions
                              about the
                  CyReL CaTTamaran TT030 Accelerator

                           Fifth  Edition

                     Release Date: July 8, 1994


               Note to the readers of previous editions:

         Additional Q&A paragraphs have been added throughout
        this document.  To view the changes  from the previous
     revision, please set your search pattern to '[5]'. All other
    readers are advised to peruse through the entire documentation.

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  /// What does the CyReL CaTTamaran TT030 Accelerator do?
  ========================================================

  It will speed up your Atari TT030, giving you approximately 50% more
  performance  than a regular TT. It does this by speeding up the main
  clock of your TT from 32 MHz (standard) to 48 MHz (accelerated).


  /// What happened to the 40 MHz mode? [3]
  =========================================

  Originally, we thought the optimum we could achieve would be a TT030
  running  at  40  MHz.  However,  during the development of the CyReL
  CaTTamaran  we discovered that we would be able to go all the way up
  to  48  MHz  instead. Thus, the decision was made to drop the 40 MHz
  mode and provide only the 32 MHz and 48 MHz modes.


  /// Does the CyReL CaTTamaran replace the MC68030 CPU in my TT?
  ===============================================================

  No it does not. You do not have to purchase a new CPU.


  /// Will the CyReL CaTTamaran speed up the FPU operations? [3]
  ==============================================================

  Yes  it  does.  You'll  get  up to 60% more FPU performance with the
  CyReL CaTTamaran.


  /// Do I have to get a new FPU? [3]
  ===================================

  No.  You do not have to replace the CPU nor the FPU. You simply keep
  the components you have.


  /// Has the CyReL CaTTamaran any Cache memory? [2]
  =================================================

  No it does not. The CyReL CaTTamaran utilizes the existing memory in
  the best way possible while keeping the cost of the unit down.


  /// Do I have to buy new memory?
  ================================

  No.  You  do not have to add costly cache memory to your system. You
  simply keep the memory already installed in your TT.


  /// Do I get a higher performance factor with faster RAMs ? [2]
  ===============================================================

  No.  The  CyReL  CaTTamaran  does not access the RAM itself. This is
  being  done  by  the  CPU  and the Atari TT chipset. Thus, the CyReL
  CaTTamaran  cannot  take  advantage of faster RAM chips. However, we
  have optimized the memory accesses, thus giving you up to 78% better
  access times than the regular TT chipset will yield. [3]
  
  With  a  small modification, GE-Soft FastRAM boards can be optimized
  for  the  operation with the CyReL CaTTamaran. Test results obtained
  with GEM-Bench show that FastRAM access speeds can go up to 220%.[5]


  /// Does the CyReL CaTTamaran work with FastRAM?
  ================================================

  Yes  it  does.  So  far,  we have tested the CaTTamaran with FastRAM
  modules from GE-Soft and Atari.


  /// Have there been any problems with FastRAM boards? [4]
  =========================================================

  One customer reported that he was not able to get some older GE-Soft
  boards  working  correctly  with  the  CaTTamaran.  Another reported
  problems  with  a  fully  loaded  64 MB GE-Soft board. Some of these
  troubles  can  be  eliminated  by using a higher rated power supply,
  especially  if  the  system has already been equipped with an ST-RAM
  board,  TT-RAM  board  and/or  a  graphics card. There are also some
  'fine  tuning'  instructions  available from Cybercube to avoid such
  problems.
  
  Update:  These  problems have  been  eliminated.  The  latest  CyReL
  CaTTamaran revision now fully supports all TT-FastRAM sizes. [5]


  /// Is there a 100% guarantee that it will work in my system? [3]
  =================================================================

  No.  We  want  you  to  understand  that  we  cannot give you a 100%
  assurance      that     it    will   work   in   every   conceivable
  motherboard/expansion  board(s)  combination.  The  CyReL CaTTamaran
  employs  a  bag full of tricks to achieve the high performance level
  it   provides.   We  have  exercised  great  care to insure the best
  possible compatibility, but as with every other product, the risk to
  its  use  and  installation  lies with the user. Please refer to the
  ordering  details  and  our return policy for more information about
  this issue.


  /// Will the CyReL CaTTamaran generate excessive heat? [2]
  ==========================================================

  No.  During  our  extensive  testing  program we found that the heat
  generated   in   the   accelerated  modes does not exceed the safety
  limits nor does it damage any parts of your your TT.

  Several  design  steps have been integrated to insure that the CyReL
  CaTTamaran  accelerator  unit  will  run as cool and as efficient as
  possible.


  /// Will the CyReL CaTTamaran cause any damage to my TT? [2]
  ============================================================

  No.  We  have  tested the full operation of the CyReL CaTTamaran and
  included  special design features to guarantee that the proper usage
  of the accelerator will not cause any damages or malfunctions.


  /// Does the CyReL CaTTamaran work with VME bus cards?
  ======================================================

  Yes  it  does. But we can only guarantee the full compatibility with
  our own  line  of VME  bus  boards,  the CyReL Sunrise M16-1280 True
  Color  High Resolution Graphics cards, CyReL VidiMix16 Desktop Video
  Modules, CyReL MPT-16 Modules and the CyReL TrIDEnt IDE Interfaces.


  /// How can I find out if I can install a CyReL CaTTamaran in my TT?
  ====================================================================

  That depends mostly on your TT030 motherboard revision. To establish
  which TT030 motherboard revision you have, you must open your TT030.
  Please  note  that this may void your warranty. Once you removed the
  cover  (and any metal shielding), please check the lower lefthand or
  righthand  corner of your motherboard. Write down the revision level
  usually found on a white sticker on the motherboard. For a quick and
  easy installation, you should have at least REV. G.

  If  you  have  a ST RAM memory expansion board, please check whether
  the   pins  of the frontmost 96 pin DIN connector stick out at least
  3 millimeters (about 1/10 of an inch) from the topside of the ST RAM
  expansion board.

  Further,  please  ensure  that  those pins are clean and free of any
  soldering residues. [2]


  /// What if I do not find any revision index/label? [2]
  =======================================================

  Several  customers  reported  that  they  were  unable to locate the
  revision   level   sticker  as indicated in the Q&A paragraph above.
  Here  are  a  few  hints  how  to identify your board revision level
  without the sticker:

  *  please  locate the CPU. Is it surface mount (soldered directly to
     the  board)  ?  Look for a chip with the MC68030F33 labelling. If
     you  locate  this  chip  on  the  right  hand  side  of the board
     (underneath  the ST RAM expansion board) then you have one of the
     more  recent board revisions. If the CPU is on the left hand side
     of   the   board  or  plugged  into  a  socket,  or  even  on  a
     daugtherboard,  then  you  have  one  of the older revisions. The
     installation  in  the  older  revision  boards  is  a little more
     involved, since it will require some soldering.

  *  please  check  if  your board has  a three pin connector labelled
     W101  (used to change the clock  speed of the FPU). If you cannot
     find this connector, you probably  have one of the older revision
     boards.


  /// Does the CyReL CaTTamaran installation require soldering?
  =============================================================

  It  does not necessarily require soldering if you have a motherboard
  revision REV.F or higher. Earlier motherboard revisions will require
  soldering. [4]


  /// What tools do I need to install the CyReL CaTTamaran?
  =========================================================

  You  will  need a Phillips screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver (both
  to  remove the TT cover), pliers or any other tool to straighten the
  tabs of the metal shielding (if any) for removal and a cutter to cut
  one pin of a resistor.

  For a installation in older TT's, you will require a soldering iron.
  [4]


  /// Do I need any special expertise to install a CyreL CaTTamaran?
  ==================================================================

  No.  Common  sense  is all that is required. If you know how to open
  your  TT, plug in a few plugs, you should be able to install a CyReL
  CaTTamaran   yourself. If you do not feel comfortable installing the
  unit  yourself,  ask  your nearest Atari dealer to perform this task
  for you.

  The  CyReL  CaTTamaran  comes with our highly acclaimed RUN-ME-FIRST
  installation  program  that  will demonstrate each installation step
  with  graphics  and animations right on your screen BEFORE you start
  the installation process. The same instructions are also included in
  printed form to further facilitate the process. [2]


  ///  Does  the  CaTTamaran  work  with  the  older  TT   motherboard
  revisions? [4]
  ====================================================================

  Yes.  We  have  just released a new archive containing a 150 dpi GEM
  image  describing  all  the  necessary  modifications to install the
  CyReL  CaTTamaran in systems with the older motherboards (those that
  had  a  CPU  daughterboard).  This  file  will be made available via
  several online services for your convenience.

  Please   note   that  we  included  a  complete  set  of  benchmarks
  (produced on such a system) below.
  
  Update: The CyReL CaTTamaran can now also be used in systems with TT
  motherboard revision Rev. B (CPU is in PGA package in  a  socket  on
  the left hand side of the board). [5]


  /// Can I control the speed of the CyReL CaTTamaran?
  ====================================================

  Yes  you  can.  Each  CyReL CaTTamaran comes complete with the CyReL
  Dashboard  utility.  This  accessory program allows you to switch at
  any time from 32 MHz to 48 MHz or from 48 MHz back to 32 MHz.


  /// How compatible is the CyReL CaTTamaran?
  ===========================================

  The   operation   of  the  CyReL  CaTTamaran  if  fully transparent.
  Programs  do  not  usually  notice any difference when running at 48
  MHz.  All  programs  tested  so  far  ran without any problems. They
  simply  execute faster. However, we cannot give a 100% compatibility
  assurance  since  it  is  virtually  impossible to test every single
  program  out  there  in combination with the hundreds of utility and
  accessory packages available for the Atari computers.


  /// Which programs will benefit the most from the speed-up?
  ===========================================================

  The  speed-up  will  be most apparent with programs that rely on CPU
  intensive   tasks,   like   blitting,  compressing,  de-compressing,
  converting,  rasterizing,   scrolling.  Since   the CyReL CaTTamaran
  speeds  up  the FPU as well, programs that rely  on  FPU performance
  (like DynaCADD or InShape) will be sped up too.


  /// How about some benchmarks? [2]
  ==================================

  Here  are  some  PRELIMINARY  figures.  The  benchmarks  have  been
  compiled with Ofir Gal's GEM-BENCH Version 3.41:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI 2.03 present
  Video Mode = 640 * 400 * 2 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from FastRAM
  Ref = TT + FPU, ST High
  CyReL CaTTamaran @ 48 MHz
  ROM relocated to FastRAM
  NVDI driver installed
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             0.685    463%
  VDI Text:                   0.270   1618%
  VDI Text Effects:           0.525   1381%
  VDI Small Text:             0.345   1191%
  VDI Graphics:               1.150    513%
  GEM Window:                 0.370    276%
  Integer Division:           1.020    150%
  Float Math:                 0.145    160%
  RAM Access:                 1.290    147%
  ROM Access:                 1.285    123%
  Blitting:                   0.970    221%
  VDI Scroll:                 0.870    331%
  Justified Text:             1.120    360%
  VDI Enquire:                0.345    369%
  New Dialogs:                0.990    355%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            643%
  CPU:                                 145%
  Average:                             511%

  Compared  to a regular ST, the TT030 + CyReL CaTTamaran will deliver
  a CPU Integer Division index of over 1760%.


  /// How about some more benchmarks? [3]
  =======================================

  Here  is  the  latest  benchmark update. The CyReL CaTTamaran can be
  operated  in two modes, 32 MHz and 48 MHz. In 32 MHz mode, the CyReL
  CaTTamaran  yields  exactly  the same results like a standard TT030,
  reporting around 100% for all the different test categories.

  Below  you  will  find three different sets of benchmarks. The first
  was taken on a TT030, equipped with FastRAM and the CyReL CaTTamaran
  running at 48 MHz:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI not present
  Video Mode = 640 * 400 * 2 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from FastRAM
  Ref = TT + FPU, ST High
  CyReL CaTTamaran @ 48 MHz
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             2.990    106%
  VDI Text:                   4.015    108%
  VDI Text Effects:           6.550    110%
  VDI Small Text:             3.835    107%
  VDI Graphics:               5.055    116%
  GEM Window:                 0.955    107%
  Integer Division:           1.025    149%
  Float Math:                 0.145    160%
  RAM Access:                 1.185    160%
  ROM Access:                 1.165    128%
  Blitting:                   1.420    151%
  VDI Scroll:                 2.700    106%
  Justified Text:             3.725    108%
  VDI Enquire:                1.015    125%
  New Dialogs:                3.075    114%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            114%
  CPU:                                 149%
  Average:                             123%

  If  you  have  FastRAM  and you use a ROM relocator you will get the
  following  results. Notice the favourable increase in overall system
  speed:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI not present
  Video Mode = 640 * 400 * 2 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from FastRAM
  Ref = TT + FPU, ST High
  CyReL CaTTamaran @ 48 MHz
  ROM relocated to  FastRAM
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             1.945    163%
  VDI Text:                   2.780    157%
  VDI Text Effects:           4.510    160%
  VDI Small Text:             2.445    168%
  VDI Graphics:               3.945    149%
  GEM Window:                 0.680    150%
  Integer Division:           1.015    151%
  Float Math:                 0.145    160%
  RAM Access:                 1.180    161%
  ROM Access:                 1.180    127%
  Blitting:                   1.300    165%
  VDI Scroll:                 2.105    137%
  Justified Text:             2.720    148%
  VDI Enquire:                0.745    171%
  New Dialogs:                2.100    167%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            157%
  CPU:                                 149%
  Average:                             155%

  The  next benchmark shows the combined effect of a ROM relocator and
  a  software  screen  accelerator,  in  this  case  NVDI. Note: these
  figures have been provided by one of our beta testers.

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI 2.03 present
  Video Mode = 640 * 400 * 2 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from FastRAM
  Ref = TT + FPU, ST High
  CyReL  CaTTamaran  @ 48 MHz
  ROM  relocated  to  FastRAM
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             0.670    473%
  VDI Text:                   0.250   1748%
  VDI Text Effects:           0.495   1465%
  VDI Small Text:             0.335   1226%
  VDI Graphics:               1.140    517%
  GEM Window:                 0.365    280%
  Integer Division:           1.020    150%
  Float Math:                 0.145    160%
  RAM Access:                 1.185    160%
  ROM Access:                 1.180    127%
  Blitting:                   0.955    225%
  VDI Scroll:                 0.855    337%
  Justified Text:             1.080    373%
  VDI Enquire:                0.335    380%
  New Dialogs:                0.945    372%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            672%
  CPU:                                 149%
  Average:                             532%


  /// Benchmark-mania! [4]
  ========================

  The   following   tests  have  been  performed  on  a  TT030  Rev.A
  motherboard.  The  first  four  have  been  recorded with a  'clean
  machine'.   No   acceleration   programs  (like  NVDI  or  ROMRAM).
  Just the plain system booted from disk:

  Here are the figures for TT-Medium:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI not present
  Video Mode = 640 * 480 * 16 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from FastRAM
  Ref = TT + Fast RAM + FPU, TT Medium
  CyReL CaTTamaran, 48 MHz
  plain vanilla TT, Rev. A motherboard
  FastRAM button enabled
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             4.260    103%
  VDI Text:                   8.520    108%
  VDI Text Effects:          19.110    107%
  VDI Small Text:             6.495    104%
  VDI Graphics:               7.205    110%
  GEM Window:                 1.730    104%
  Integer Division:           1.020    150%
  Float Math:                 0.150    116%
  RAM Access:                 0.870    151%
  ROM Access:                 1.180    118%
  Blitting:                   4.555    118%
  VDI Scroll:                 6.850    106%
  Justified Text:             8.080    105%
  VDI Enquire:                1.070    101%
  New Dialogs:                4.180    103%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            106%
  CPU:                                 133%
  Average:                             113%

  Next, same thing, just with the FastRAM button
  disabled:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI not present
  Video Mode = 640 * 480 * 16 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from FastRAM
  Ref = TT + FPU, TT Medium
  CyReL CaTTamaran, 48 MHz
  plain vanilla TT, Rev. A motherboard
  FastRAM button disabled
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             4.260    104%
  VDI Text:                   8.520    108%
  VDI Text Effects:          19.110    107%
  VDI Small Text:             6.495    105%
  VDI Graphics:               7.205    111%
  GEM Window:                 1.730    104%
  Integer Division:           1.020    150%
  Float Math:                 0.150    153%
  RAM Access:                 0.870    214%
  ROM Access:                 1.180    124%
  Blitting:                   4.555    155%
  VDI Scroll:                 6.850    106%
  Justified Text:             8.080    106%
  VDI Enquire:                1.070    120%
  New Dialogs:                4.180    113%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            112%
  CPU:                                 160%
  Average:                             125%

  Here are the figures for monochrome:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI not present
  Video Mode = 640 * 400 * 2 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from FastRAM
  Ref = TT + Fast RAM + FPU, ST High
  CyReL CaTTamaran, 48 MHz
  plain vanilla TT, Rev. A motherboard
  FastRAM button enabled
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             3.095    101%
  VDI Text:                   4.170    104%
  VDI Text Effects:           6.845    105%
  VDI Small Text:             3.985    102%
  VDI Graphics:               5.165    113%
  GEM Window:                 0.980    104%
  Integer Division:           1.025    150%
  Float Math:                 0.150    120%
  RAM Access:                 0.870    151%
  ROM Access:                 1.180    118%
  Blitting:                   1.440    118%
  VDI Scroll:                 2.780    102%
  Justified Text:             3.845    103%
  VDI Enquire:                1.055    103%
  New Dialogs:                3.205    102%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            105%
  CPU:                                 134%
  Average:                             113%

  Next, same thing, just with the FastRAM button
  disabled:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI not present
  Video Mode = 640 * 400 * 2 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from FastRAM
  Ref = TT + FPU, ST High
  CyReL CaTTamaran, 48 MHz
  plain vanilla TT, Rev. A motherboard
  FastRAM button disabled
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             3.095    102%
  VDI Text:                   4.170    104%
  VDI Text Effects:           6.845    105%
  VDI Small Text:             3.985    103%
  VDI Graphics:               5.165    114%
  GEM Window:                 0.980    104%
  Integer Division:           1.025    149%
  Float Math:                 0.150    154%
  RAM Access:                 0.870    218%
  ROM Access:                 1.180    127%
  Blitting:                   1.440    149%
  VDI Scroll:                 2.780    103%
  Justified Text:             3.845    104%
  VDI Enquire:                1.055    120%
  New Dialogs:                3.205    109%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            110%
  CPU:                                 162%
  Average:                             124%

  One of our customers sent us these results:

  These two sets show the performance in the
  TT-medium resolution:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI 2.03 present
  Video Mode = 640 * 480 * 16 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from STRAM
  Ref = TT + Fast RAM + FPU, TT Medium
  CyReL CaTTamaran, 48 MHz
  ROMRAM, Rev. A motherboard
  FastRAM button enabled
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             1.415    310%
  VDI Text:                   0.595   1547%
  VDI Text Effects:           1.425   1440%
  VDI Small Text:             0.800    850%
  VDI Graphics:               2.725    293%
  GEM Window:                 0.885    203%
  Integer Division:           1.020    150%
  Float Math:                 0.200     87%
  RAM Access:                 1.070    123%
  ROM Access:                 1.280    109%
  Blitting:                   5.510     97%
  VDI Scroll:                 2.955    245%
  Justified Text:             2.500    341%
  VDI Enquire:                0.560    194%
  New Dialogs:                2.495    172%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            517%
  CPU:                                 117%
  Average:                             410%

  Same thing again, this time with the FastRAM
  button disabled:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI 2.03 present
  Video Mode = 640 * 480 * 16 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from STRAM
  Ref = TT + FPU, TT Medium
  CyReL CaTTamaran, 48 MHz
  ROMRAM, Rev. A motherboard
  FastRAM button disabled
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             1.415    313%
  VDI Text:                   0.595   1552%
  VDI Text Effects:           1.425   1442%
  VDI Small Text:             0.800    856%
  VDI Graphics:               2.725    295%
  GEM Window:                 0.885    204%
  Integer Division:           1.020    150%
  Float Math:                 0.200    115%
  RAM Access:                 1.070    174%
  ROM Access:                 1.280    114%
  Blitting:                   5.510    128%
  VDI Scroll:                 2.955    246%
  Justified Text:             2.500    344%
  VDI Enquire:                0.560    229%
  New Dialogs:                2.495    189%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            527%
  CPU:                                 138%
  Average:                             423%

  And in monochrome:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI 2.03 present
  Video Mode = 640 * 480 * 16 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from FastRAM
  Ref = TT + Fast RAM + FPU, TT Medium
  CyReL CaTTamaran, 48 MHz
  ROMRAM, Rev. A motherboard
  FastRAM button enabled
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             1.115    394%
  VDI Text:                   0.480   1917%
  VDI Text Effects:           1.095   1873%
  VDI Small Text:             0.565   1204%
  VDI Graphics:               2.220    359%
  GEM Window:                 0.750    240%
  Integer Division:           1.020    150%
  Float Math:                 0.150    116%
  RAM Access:                 0.865    152%
  ROM Access:                 0.865    161%
  Blitting:                   3.975    135%
  VDI Scroll:                 2.875    252%
  Justified Text:             2.070    412%
  VDI Enquire:                0.350    311%
  New Dialogs:                1.795    240%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            667%
  CPU:                                 144%
  Average:                             527%

  Now the same thing with the FastRAM button
  disabled:

  GEM Bench v3.41              Ofir Gal 3.5.94
  ============================================
  TT 030 TOS 3.06, MiNT not present
  Blitter not present, NVDI 2.03 present
  Video Mode = 640 * 480 * 16 Colours
  LineF FPU installed
  Run and Malloc from FastRAM
  Ref = TT + FPU, TT Medium
  CyReL CaTTamaran, 48 MHz
  ROMRAM, Rev. A motherboard
  FastRAM button disabled
  ============================================
  GEM Dialog Box:             1.115    397%
  VDI Text:                   0.480   1925%
  VDI Text Effects:           1.095   1877%
  VDI Small Text:             0.565   1212%
  VDI Graphics:               2.220    362%
  GEM Window:                 0.750    241%
  Integer Division:           1.020    150%
  Float Math:                 0.150    153%
  RAM Access:                 0.865    216%
  ROM Access:                 0.865    169%
  Blitting:                   3.975    178%
  VDI Scroll:                 2.875    253%
  Justified Text:             2.070    416%
  VDI Enquire:                0.350    367%
  New Dialogs:                1.795    264%
  ============================================
  Graphics:                            681%
  CPU:                                 172%
  Average:                             545%


  /// How much does the CyReL CaTTamaran cost ?
  =============================================

  The  CyReL  CaTTamaran  package  retails  for  just US $99.00 or Cdn
  $115.00 .[3]


  /// When is the CyReL CaTTamaran going to be available?
  =======================================================

  The  CyReL  CaTTamaran is available now. Please contact your nearest
  dealer, CyReL distributor or Cybercube for more informations. [3]


  /// Do you have a list of dealers already supporting the CaTTamaran?
  [4]=================================================================

  Yes.  Here  is the partial list (current as of the indicated release
  date). You can order your CyReL CaTTamaran through any of these fine
  dealerships or representatives:

        North America:
        --------------

          Horizon Computers             Denver          Colorado
          ATY Computers                 Oakland         California
          Mid Cities Computers          Bellflower      California
          Toad                          Severna Park    Maryland
          Computer Studio               Asheville       North Carolina
          Neutronics                    Honolulu        Hawaii
          CompuWorld                    Scarborough     Ontario
          DMC Publishing                Markham         Ontario
          Scarborough Computers         Scarborough     Ontario
          Cybercube Research Ltd        Thornhill       Ontario
          Focus Computers               Toronto         Ontario
          Vision Computers              Eugene          Oregon
          Computer Direct               Spruce Grove    Alberta
          Flickertel                    Minot           North Dakota
          Compuseller West              St. Charles     Illinois
          Elden Computers               Charleston      West Virginia
          Click Here Computers          Ottawa          Ontario
          CompuWare                     St. Andrews     Manitoba
          Run PC                        Fort Collings   Colorado

          New:
          The Computer Network
          Falcon Systems

        International:
        --------------

          Multimedia Studio             Singapore       Singapore
          ETH Computers & Sten Ltd      Vantaa          Finland
          COMPO                         EK Vaals        Netherlands
          OverScan/COMPO                Berlin          Germany
          System Solutions              London          UK
          


  /// Where can I get a CyReL CaTTamaran ? [3]
  ============================================

  The  CyReL CaTTamaran is shipping to a lot of dealers all over North
  America  right  now.  Please  check  with  your  nearest  dealer for
  availability.  In case you are not able to get your CyReL CaTTamaran
  Accelerator  through  your  Atari  dealer,  please contact Cybercube
  directly at the addresses provided below.


  /// How much do I have to add for Shipping and Handling ? [3]
  =============================================================

  Please add $6.00 for S&H (regular mail). We also offer shipments via
  courier. For more details, please contact Cybercube directly.


  /// Can I return the product if it will not work in my TT?
  ==========================================================

  Yes you can. We will offer a 10 days return policy. Please check for
  details  when  ordering.  Note that there is a handling fee involved
  when returning the product. When you return the unit, we will refund
  the cost of the unit minus 15%. [3]


  /// Will any de-installation require soldering ? [3]
  ====================================================

  Yes.  In case the CyReL CaTTamaran might not work in your TT030, and
  you decide to return it, you would have to solder the one connection
  that  had  to  be  cut  during the installation of the unit. This is
  probably  the best and most durable way to do it, but other means of
  reconnecting  that  one connection can be devised in case you do not
  have access to a soldering iron.


  /// Is there be a special GEnie topic for the CyReL CaTTamaran?[3]
  ==================================================================

  Yes.  Please go to the Atari Roundtable (m475;1), enter the hardware
  category   (set   4),then read all the latest news in the CaTTamaran
  topic  (rea  33  new).   We   would   be  happy to see you there and
  provide any further assistance.


  /// Where can I get more information if I have additional questions?
  ====================================================================

  Contact   either  your  nearest  dealer,  distributor  or  Cybercube
  directly.  We  will  be  glad to be of assistance. To reach us, send
  e-mail to:


     GEnie:       CYBERCUBE
     CRS-Online:  Cybercube Research
     InterNet:    cybercube.research@canrem.com      or
                  cybercube@genie.geis.com


  If  you  want  to  write us, please send your correspondence to this
  address:

     Cybercube Research Ltd.
     126 Grenadier Crescent
     Thornhill, Ontario
     L4J 7V7, Canada

  Or, if you would like to call or fax, you can reach us at:

     Telephone: (905) 882 0294, Mon-Fri, 10 AM to 4 PM EST (Toronto)
     Fax:       (905) 886 3261
     BBS:       (905) 882 5895, 1200-14.4k, 24h


  Copyright  (c)  1994  by  Cybercube   Research  Ltd.  Specifications
  subject to change. All trademarks are properties of their respective
  companies.

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