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@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ not know anything about what is being loaded (the image is usually an
operating system, but could be any executable code image). Once the Boot
Loader has loaded the image at the selected location, it will transfer
control to it. Assuming the typical situation where the image was an
operating system, the loaded operating system will then perform it's own
operating system, the loaded operating system will then perform its own
initialization and begin normal operation.
## Application Boot
@ -207,8 +207,8 @@ the previously running operating system starting at $0100. Note that the
program image contains a full copy of the HBIOS to be installed and run. Once
the Application Boot program is loaded by the previous operating system,
control is passed to it and it performs a system initialization similar
to the ROM Boot, but using the image loaded in RAM. Once te new
HBIOS completes it's initialization, it will launch the Boot Loader
to the ROM Boot, but using the image loaded in RAM. Once the new
HBIOS completes its initialization, it will launch the Boot Loader
just like a ROM boot.
The Application Boot program actually contains two other components
@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ they have a small hardware bootstrap that loads a chunk of code from a
disk device directly into RAM at system startup.
The startup then proceeds very much like the Application Boot
process described above. HBIOS is installed in it's operating bank
process described above. HBIOS is installed in its operating bank
and control is passed to the Boot Loader.
# Driver Model
@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ layout expected by the operating system and application.
Drivers do need to be aware of the bank switching if a buffer address
is being used in the function call.
* If the buffer address is in the lower 32K of RAM, then the memroy
* If the buffer address is in the lower 32K of RAM, then the memory
it points to will be from the User Bank, not the HBIOS bank which
is now active. In this case, the driver must use an inter-bank
copy to access the data.
@ -363,7 +363,7 @@ HBIOS functions. Most function calls will return a result in register A.
| -1 | undefined error |
| -2 | function not implemented |
| -3 | invalid function |
| -4 | invalid unit numberr |
| -4 | invalid unit number |
| -5 | out of memory |
| -6 | parameter out of range |
| -7 | media not present |
@ -617,7 +617,7 @@ Returns the driver specific Status (A) of the specified disk device unit
The return value in register A is used as both a device status and a
standard HBIOS result code. Negative values (bit 7 set) indicate a
standard HBIOS result (error) code. Otherwise, the return value
represents a driver-specific device status. In call cases, the value 0
represents a driver-specific device status. In all cases, the value 0
means OK.
### Function 0x11 -- Disk Reset (DIORESET)
@ -1619,7 +1619,7 @@ Status (A) is a standard HBIOS result code.
| E: 0x04 | HL: Ports |
| | DE: Ports |
This subfunction reports detailed device informatoin for the specified
This subfunction reports detailed device informationn for the specified
Sound Unit (C).
Driver Identity (B) reports the audio device type. Ports (HL & DE)
@ -1652,7 +1652,7 @@ the duration, the actual duration is applied in the SNDPLAY function.
If the Duration (HL) is set to zero, then the SNDPLAY function will
operate in a non-blocking mode. i.e. a tone will start playing and the
play function will return. The tone will continue to play until the next
tone is played. If the Duration (HL) is greater than zero, the the
tone is played. If the Duration (HL) is greater than zero, the
sound will play for the duration defined in HL and then return.
**\*\*\* Function Not Implemented \*\*\**
@ -2024,7 +2024,7 @@ lookup.
Return the value of the global system timer Tick Count (DEHL). This is
a double-word binary value. The frequency of the system timer in Hertz
is returned in Frequncy (C). The returned Status (A) is a standard HBIOS
is returned in Frequency (C). The returned Status (A) is a standard HBIOS
result code.
Note that not all hardware configuration have a system timer. You
@ -2197,7 +2197,7 @@ Wait States (E) will be set if possible. The value of Memory Wait
States (D) is the actual number of wait states, not the number of wait
states added.
Some peripherals are dependant on the CPU speed. For example, the Z180
Some peripherals are dependent on the CPU speed. For example, the Z180
ASCI baud rate and system timer are derived from the CPU speed. The
Set CPU Speed function will attempt to adjust these peripherals for
correct operation after modifying the CPU speed. However, in some
@ -2389,7 +2389,7 @@ are not reported to the console.
If the diagnosis level is set to display the diagnosis information, then
memory address, register dump and error code is displayed.
A key differance with the PANIC error is that execution may be continued.
A key difference with the PANIC error is that execution may be continued.
Example error message:

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