Description
SIO2PC USB – for Atari XL/XE
Hardware, manuals, FAQ, and other info on manufacturers website – HERE
SIO2PC connects the ATARI SIO port with a PC/MAC computer equipped with a USB PORT. All electronic elements are hidden inside the SIO PLUG.
Requirments
- PC with a free USB port (works on other platforms like MAC/LINUX)
- Any 8bit ATARI with a free SIO PORT
Short manual:
- download and install RESPEQTÂ or ASPEQTÂ
- connect SIO2PC to PC; Windows shall install drivers automatically
- Make sure the newly installed COM PORT number is from 1 to 4. (CLICK HERE for a short manual)
- Start ASPEQT –> TOOLS –> OPTIONS: select a proper COM number and DSR MODE –> SAVE
- Press button START SIO PERIPHERAL EMULATION in the ASPEQT window (blue plug icon at bottom right)
- Power ON ATARI with Sio2PC-USB connected and ATR/XEX file loaded in SLOT 1
ULTIMATE 1MB USERS: You can easily reach the highest speed possible by selecting HIASS`s patched OS ( POKEY divisor=0)