Check your hardware setup

This checks the equipment you select, for the current graphics build. You will also need a compatible 80-column display and a way to load the AIS4CBM disk, which includes BASIC 8. This page does not detect or test connected hardware.

The interactive checker needs JavaScript. You can also use the hardware guide to check the requirements.

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Start with a sample, then change any choice below.

01 Computer and video memory Which computer do you have?

The flat C128 and plastic C128D originally have 16 KiB of VDC RAM. The metal C128DCR has 64 KiB.

VDC video memory

Choose 64 KiB if an upgrade is fitted. REU memory does not expand the VDC. See the VDC upgrade.

02 Expansion memory What will supply your REU memory?

Selecting Ultimate-II+ covers both expansion memory and the live-feed connection. A physical REU supplies memory and needs a separate interface.

03 Connection to the live feed Which interface will bring in AIS data?

The current build uses SwiftLink-compatible serial input.

Results update as you change your choices.

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Choose your equipment on the left, or try one of the examples.

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Select your computer, memory and live-feed interface.

A pass means the selected hardware meets the checks above. Apply the setup instructions before running the program.

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