ega wonder 800+ operation manual (1st edition, april 1989)

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GAWONDER800

OPER TIONM NU L


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EGAWONDER800+ User'sGuideFirst Edition - April 1989 - Reference EGAW8MAN.ATI Technologies Inc. reserves the right to make changesto this manual without prior notice.

Copyright 1989, by:ATI Technologies Inc.3761 Victoria Park AvenueScarborough, OntarioM1W3S2


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Table of ontentsPage

1 EGAWONDERSOO+ - 1Introduction - 1Features - 2

2 CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE - 53. MONITOR SELECTION - 7Automatic Monitor Detection - 7

TTL Monochrome - 7RGB Color - 8EGA - 8Multisync - 9


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PageStatus Detection - 44Identifying the EGAWONDER800+ - 45Monitor Configuration - 45800x600 - 16 Colors Mode 54h) - 46Video Data Format - 47

SPECIFICATIONS - 48Connector Specifications - 49FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT - 50REFERENCE 51WARRANTY - 52INDEX 54


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EGAWONDER800+

EG WONDER800INTRODU TION


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EGA WONDER800+

FE TURES1 Displays EGA, CGA, MDA, Hercules and 132Columns Software on Enhanced Graphics andMultiSyncl Monitors Provides wide software compatibility on the Enhanced and Multisync monitors.

In CGA software, text is converted from an 8x8character to an 8x14 high resolution characterand graphics are 75 double scanned from640x200 to display 640x350 for a higher quality.

2. Displays EGA, CGA, MDA, Hercules and 132


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4. 100 Register Level Compatibility Provides both BIOS and Register level compatibility in EGA, CGA, MDA, and Herculesmodes. This guarantees the user that their system will be able to run all software programswritten for all these modes.

5. Displays High Resolution Graphics onMultiSync Monitors Super-VGA 800x600 in 16 colors. VGA mode 11 640x480 in 2 colors) and VGAmode 12 640x480 in 16 colors) on MultiSync orcompatible monitors.


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EGAWONDER800


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Contents of the Package

ONTENTS OF THEPACKAGE


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Contents of Package

Completion of your warranty card which is contained atthe back of this manual is important in order tovalidate your warranty and to use Technical Supportservices from ATI Technologies Inc.

256KVideo

EGAWONDERSOOlock iagram

DDDATI Proprietary VideoCircuitry


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Monitor Selection

MONITOR SELE TION


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Monitor Selection

- RGB text and graphics mode 320x200 - in 4 or 16shades- EGA text and graphics mode - 640x350 in 2 or 16

shades- 132 columns x 44 rows text for software which eithersupports this mode or by drivers which are providedby ATI Technologies Inc. on the disks supplied withthe card.RGB COLOR 15.75KHz)These monitors are designed to work with CGA cards.With the EGAWONDER800 , the same standards as


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Monitor Selection

- CGA graphics mode - 320x200 - 16/64 colors.- EGA text and graphics modes - 640x350 - 16/64colors.- 132 columns x 44 rows text on software which eithersupports this mode or by drivers which are providedy ATI Technologies Inc. on the disks supplied withthe card.

MULTISYNC OR MULTIFREQUENCY MONITORSMultisync monitors support the following resolutionsusing the EGAWONDERSOO :


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Quick Start

QUICK STARTFOR EXPERIENCED


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Quick Start

3 Re-install cover ofcomputer and connect power cord.4 Connect monitor to video connector on the back ofthe EGAWONDERSOO .5 urn on the computer. IBM PC/AT or comp tibleowners should run the setup program on the PC/ATDiagnostics Disk to define the video card to be EGA.NOTE o not change monitors after you have poweredup Serious damage could result6 Using the EGAWONDERSOO Utility diskette, run

E RIVER to install the ATI Technologies Inc.


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Installing the EGAWONDER800

5INSTALLING THEEG WONDER800


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Installing the EG WONDER800+

1 nsure that the System is switched offand thepower cord removed before installation. Damage tothe System and the EGAWONDERSOO mayresult if the power is left onRemove the 5 cover mounting screws from the rearofthe PC. On the IBMlATyou must unlock thekey ock before you can remove the cover.


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Installing the EGA WONDER800

2 Carefully slide the cover forward, until it will go nofurther then tilt the cover away from the systemunit and withdraw it from the system.For IBM Personal System 2 Model 30Remove the 4 cover mounting screws, 2 of them arelocated on each side of the system. Slide the coverbackwards and remove by lifting straight up. Putthe screws in a safe place, you will need them laterfor re-installation.


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Installing th EGA WONDER800


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Installing the EGAWONDER800+

The P IXT has only one switch block on its motherboard; which should be easy to find. Compatiblesmay have different switch locations or set-ups inorder to isolate their video interface. Consult yourSystems User Manual for these locations.3 b) For IBM PC/ATWhen installing the EGAWONDERSOO+ in theIBM PC/AT it is necessary to set the video displayswitch (Color/Mono switch) on the AT motherboardto Color and run the IBM Advanced Diagnostics

Program which will automatically configure theSystem for an EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter)Card, which is the selection for theEGAWONDERSOO+.


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5. Replace the System Unit s cover and fasten thescrews.NOTE: ATI Technologies Inc will not eresponsible for damage caused to either the systemor the card because of incorrect installation.

6. Ifyou have correctly installed theEGAWONDERSOO+ your system is now ready torun, however you are advised to read Chapter 6Software Installation before proceeding.7. Using a properly shielded cable attach the monitorto the EGAWONDERSOO+.


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SOFTW REINST LL TION

Software Installation


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1 UTILITIESThe EGAWONDERSOO Diskette 1 contains the fol-lowing utilities:ATIVIDEO.SYSBIOSDATE.COMCLR.COMIA3.COMREADME

- RAM version of video BIOS- utility that checks date of BIOS- clear screen utility for 132 columnmode- 43 line mode utility- addendum and driver installationinstruction - use a word processor

or the DOS command, TypeREADME" to examine, or "CopyREADME > PRN to send toprinter.- mode switching software


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2 S TUPS TUP is used to configure the onboard EEPROM.The setup information is retained even after the power

is turned off. t is also used to change or store thedefault information used by the EGAWONDERSOO . tis only necessaryto use S TUP in the following situations:1 To change the default setup video mode, or;2 To specify default monitor selection onpower-up.To start ESETUP type at the DOS prompt:


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[A] MONITOR SELECTIONThe EGAWONDERSOO+ monitor e t e t i ~ n circuitrycannot differentiate between a MultiSync , or EGAmonitor. You must specify whether you have MultiSyncmonitor attached.[B] EGASelection of this item will start the EGAWONDERSOO+in EGA mode.You will be given the option of choosing either theCOLOR or MONO option; if you have a color monitor,and you choose the MONO option, another menu will appear, asking for the choice offoreground color eitherwhite, amber or green).


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Secondary ard -EGAWONDER800If you elect to have the EGAWONDERSOO+ be thesecondary video card, you can choose from the last threeoptions:With an MDA or Hercules card as the primary adapter,you have the option of the EGAWONDERSOO+ as:

a) Choose MDAJEGA C80) for CGA text.b) Choose MDAJEGA CE80) for EGA text.With a CGA card as the primary adapter, chooseCGAJEGA M80); you will also have to specify your selection of a foreground color if you are using a color


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[F] ADJUST TTL MONOCHROME GRAYSCALEThis selection allows the user to manually adjust the

g r y s c ~ e levels that result from CGA and EGA colorconverSIOn.[G] EXIT AND SAVE CONFIGURATIONThis option records the last configuration sequence intothe EEPROM. f you do not use this option to leaveESETUP the configuration information is not saved.NOTE ESETUP will recognize only one change at atime. t is necessary to Exit and Save Configurationafter each change. Once all changes have been made,power the system offand on again to allow the new setupto take effect.


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ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC ATI COPYRIGHT 1989EGAWONDER800 CONFIGURATION PROGRAMECONFIG VERSION x.xx

SELECTION KEYWORDS

[ ][C][D][E][F][ ]

CGAMDA MONO TEXTMDA MONO GRAPHICS 720x348MDA MONO GRAPHICS 640X400132x25132x44

CGAMDAH720H6402544

MODESELECTION


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[B] CGAThis option selects the CGA mode. ATI TechnologiesInc. enhances this mode by improving the text to 8x14and graphics are 75 double scanned on all monitorsexcept for RGB.[C] MDA MONO TEXTSelection of this option will put theEGAWONDERSOO+ into Hercules Text mode. f youare using a color monitor, you will have a choice oftextcolors from white, amber or green. All Hercules textprograms use this resolution.[D] MDA MONO GRAPHICS 720x348


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[ ] SCREEN SAVEThe Screen Save option will activate a utility which willturn off the screen display after a predetermined timeinterval in order to prevent accidental phosper etchingon your monitor. At your option Screen Save is automat-ically installed during the utility installation process.NOTE: Screen Save is not compatible with graphicsprograms that run under the GEM or Windows environ-ments. Type ECONFIG S VE OFF before you startthese programs, and type ECONFIG S VE ON afteryou leave these programs. You can also incorporate thesecommands into a batch file to have the command auto-maticallyexecuted.


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***EGAWONDER800 Software Installation Menu ver x.xx)***

ver verC AutoSketch ver 1.04D GEM ver 2 l/ver 2 2/ver 3.0E Lotus 1-2-3 ver2 0F Symphony ver 1 1G Ventura ver 1.0/ver 1 l/ver2 0H Windows ver 1.03/ ver 1.04/ ver 2.03/286 ver 2 1

Use or < letter> to select option, < esc>


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ppendix


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DI GNOSTICS NDTROU LESHOOTING

Appendix A

The ETEST diagnostics program should be used whenthe EGAWONDERSOO produces a display but doesnot work properly. For example:

does not display graphics has missing characters has no color does not display in all modes.Follow the menu driven instructions and a series ofscreens will be displayed. If these screens are displayed


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Appendix A

INST LL TION REL TED PROBLEMSNO DISPLAY PROBLEMS ProblemNo display, No fan noise.

DiagnosisNo power to computer.ActionCheck that computer is plugged in and turned on.If the power indicator light does not come on whenpower is switched on, the power supply may bedefective.


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ppendixA

Problem:No display, dual monitor configuration.Diagnosis:Incorrect installationAction:Check installation, run ESETUPIf problem not solved, remove other video carand install EGAWONDERSOO as single monitorsetup to confirm operation before attemptingdual monitor configuration.

ERROR MESSAGES


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Appendix A

OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS ProblemScreen goes blank in Windows, GEM or games

DiagnosisProgram incompatible with SCREEN SAVE.Action:Disable S REEN SAVE, by typing, ECONFIGSAVE OFF at DOS prompt before using program.

Problem:Software does not work or garbage appears onscreen and system hangs.


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Appendix A

DiagnosisCurrent video mode different from installation ofTSR program.ActionUsc ECONFIG to switch mode to whatever theTSR program ie. SideKick) is installed for.

ProblemPrograms vary in screen size.DiagnosisPrograms may be using different video modes.Action


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Problem Report FormBefore calling ATI Technical Support please fill out thisform and have it available when talking to one of ourrepresentatives. This form must be filled out before placing the call to ATI Technologies Inc. If you write, pleasecomplete both pages of this report and mail to the address given on the back of this manual or fax to(416)-756-0720. ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC WILLE UNABLE TO PROCESS YOUR CALLWITHOUT THIS INFORMATIONEGAWONDERBOO Problem ReportSerial Number:EGA BIOS V er s io n : _ _ _ _ DOS Version:__


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EGAWONDER800+ roblemReport (con t)

Contents of Autoexec.bat Contents of Config.sys

Problem Description


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ppendix B


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Appendix B

DU L MONITOR INST LL TIONThe EGAWONDERBOO+ will co-exist with 3 types ofvideo adapters: either MDA, Hercules Graphics or CGAcard. Other video adapters will not work with theEGAWONDERBOO+.You must select which card will be the primary or start-up video adapter. ATI Technologies Inc. recommendsthat you use the EGAWONDERBOO+ as the primaryadapter because of its superior performance andflexibility.1. Make the following switch selections:


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Appendix B

MDA or Hercules ifan MDA or Hercules card isinstalled in the system. Similarly theEGAWONDER800 cannot emulate a eG or EGAifa eG card is installed in the system. TITechnologies Inc. does not recommend the use ofacolor card with the EGAWONDER800 since manyof the color modes on the EGAWONDER800 woulde disabled.


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ppendix C


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PROGR MMING INFORM TION FORDV NCED USERS

ppendixC

The ATI EGAWONDERBOO+ is a high-speed, highresolution video card for the IBM PC, X and AT seriespersonal computer market t offers the utmost n compatibility that is 100 register and BIOS compatiblewith EGA, CGA, MDA and Hercules. t supports everymode of these video standards on compatible monitors.In many cases, the EGAWONDERBOO+ will supportvideo modes not normally supported on some monitors.For instance, EGA hi-res and Hercules modes on anRGB monitor or EGA and CGA on a monochrome TTL


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Appendix C

;set video mode

AL= MODE/ RESOLUTION DIM STARTTYPE COLOR ADDRESSOh color/alpha 640x200 40x25/BW b800:0h1h color/alpha 640x200 40x25/ 16 b800:0h2h color/alpha 640x200 8Ox25/BW b800:0h3h color/alpha 640x200 8Ox25/ 16 b800:0h0 color/alpha 640x350 4Ox25/BW b800:0h1 color/alpha 640x350 40x25/ 16 b800:0h2 color/alpha 640x350 8Ox25/BW b800:0h3 color/alpha 640x350 8Ox25/ 16 b800:0h4h color/graphics 320x200 4Ox25/ 4 b800:0h5h color/graphics 320x200 4Ox25/BW b800:0h


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Appendix C

PROGR MMING ST ND RD EG MODESWITHOUT BIOSATI Technologies Inc. strongly recommends setting thevideo mode through BIOS whenever possible. When thisis not possible, such as when writing drivers for non-DOS operating systems, direct manipulation of the CRTcontroller parameters is necessary. ATI TechnologiesInc. has provided a mechanism for accessing theparameter tables contained in the EGAWONDERSOOBIOS. The following assembler code segment will returnthe start address of the parameter table for the desiredmode at ES:[BP].

mov al,args


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Appendix C

Identifying the EGAWONDER800cOOO:31 = 761295520cOOO:4 = 32cOOO:4c xxh

- ATI product signaturefound in all ATI productsequipped with a BIOS

- Identifies product asEGAWONDER800 orcompatible

- major BIOS revisionnumber- minor BIOS revision


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Appendix C

800x600 - 6COLORS Mode 54h)Video Memory OrganizationThe memory organization is identical to 16 color EGAmodes and consists of 256K organized into 4 maps of64K. One bit from each ofthe 4 maps is used to composeeach pel. The IBM EGA Map Mask register is used toselect any or all the maps to be updated.

AOOOO O =>

ReservedI ReservedPlane 0 Reserved


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pecifications


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SPECIFIC TIONSVideo Display Buffer

256KbytesSync Signals

Specifications

Seperate horizontal and vertical sync in ITL levelsHorizontal35kHz - MultiSync monitors (800x600)31.5kHz - MultiSync monitors (640x480)21.8kHz - EGA monitors15.75kHz - RGB monitors18.432kHz - TTL Monochrome monitors


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Specifications

EnvironmentAmbient Temperature 50 to 122 F (10 to 50degrees C) operation32 to 162 F (0 to 70 degrees C ) storageRelative Humidity 5 to 90 non-condensingoperation0 to 95 storage

usIBM PC or AT standardus LoadingNo more than 2 LS TTL load


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F ompliance StatementThis equipment generates and uses radio frequencyenergy and, if not properly installed and. used correctly,that is, in strict accordance with the ma1lUfacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio andtelevision reception. It has been type tes ted and foundto comply with the limits for a Class B computing devicein accordance with the specifications in Subpart ofPart 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to providereasonable protection against such interference in aresidential installation. However, there 1 s no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause n t e r f ~ r e n c e withradio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is en


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Reference

TitleAuthorPublisherDate

TitleAuthorPublisherDate

EGAlVGA A Programmer s ReferenceGuideBradley Dyck KliewerMcGraw Hill1988Programmer Guide to IBM PC andPS/2 Video SystemsRichard WiltonMicrosoft Press1987


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arrantyATI Technologies Inc. warrants to the original pur-chaser that this product is in good working condition fora period of two years from date of purchase. Should thisproduct, in ATI Technologies Inc. s opinion, malfunctionwithin the warranty period, ATI Technologies Inc. willrepair or replace this product without charge. Any re-placed parts become the property of ATI TechnologiesInc. This warranty does not apply to those productswhich have been damaged due t accident, abuse, im-proper installation, natural or personal disaster orunauthorized alterations, repairs or modifications.LIMIT TIONSALL WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT, EX-


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PRODUCTS WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES BE DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OROTHERWISE AND WHETHER SUCH DAMAGESARE INCURRED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR OR THIRDPARTY.THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO HARDWARE PRODUCTS ONLY.

W RR NTY SERVICEUnits requiring repair under warranty may be sent directly to ATI Technologies Inc. To obtain service underthis warranty first contact:ATI TECHNOLOGIES INCCUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT(416) 756-0711


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ndexPage

3.5 diskettes - 5A

AdapterColor Graphics, (CGA) - 2 8 2138Dual - 22Enhanced Grahhic, (EGA) - 2 8 21Hercules Grap ics - 2 9 21Monochrome Display, (MDA) - 2 21AutoCAD - 3 20


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iIe IndexPage

MMonitorsDual 30

EGA 2Multisync 3RGB 2TTL Monochrome 2Q

Quick Start 11R


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wWarrantyWindows

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EGAWONDER800 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDWarranty registration must be mailed within 30 days of purchase of the product. Proof of purchase including date and place of purchmust accompany product returned for service. Factory Warranty is prOVIded for two years from date of purchase.NAME:: ___ SERIAL NO.:TITLE: PURCHASE DATE:ADDRESS: PURCHASEPRICE:.

PURCHASED FROM:

WELCOME TO TIl ATI USER S CLUB Your answers to the following questionnaire will assist us to provide you with an approprafter-sales support (such as newsletters, new product releases, and software updates, etc .. )1 I ve decided to buy this product because of: 2) My Age Is: Under 25 yearsl==:J Price [::=:J Advertisement l==:J 26 - 35 yearsl==:J Policy [::=:J Product Features [::=:J 36 - 45 years

[::=:J Dealer's Advice [::=:J Other l==:J 46 55 years3) I heard about this product from:l==:J Dealer [::=:J Referrall==:J Magazine Ad in [::=:J Trade Showl==:J Newspaper Ad in [::=:J Others5) My title is:l==:J Owner/Presidentl==:J VPl==:J Manager/Supervisorl==:J Programmer

[::=:J Consultant[::=:J Systems Analyst[::=:J Engineer[::=:J Educator

l==:J over 55 years4) My principal use of the micro is for:[::=:J Personal [::=:J Professional[::=:J Large Business [::=:J Scientific/EducationalSmall Business [::=:J Other

6) My education is:[::=:J High School[::=:J Technical College[::=:J Bachelors

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