ROM SOFTWARE

1. Introduction

Any modification or upgrade carried out to the printed circuit board of

any ACORN equipment is undertaken at the sole risk of the person carrying

out the modification or upgrade. No claim for loss or damage to the

equipment caused by the modification or upgrade by unqualified personnel

shall be accepted by ACORN COMPUTERS Ltd.

Before commencing an upgrade please read all of the instructions

carefully. if you are in doubt about your ability to carry it out, the

upgrade kit and your computer should be taken to your nearest authorised

ACORN dealer.

A charge may be levied by the dealer for installing ROM software in your

Master Series Compact Computer, such a charge shall be entirely at the

discretion of the dealer.

2. Installation

IMPORTANT

Most electronic devices can be damaged by static electricity, therefore it

is important to note the following points:

i)    Avoid personal static charge where possible

ii)   Keep the IC(s) in the anti-static foam until fitting

iii)  Avoid touching the pins on the IC(s) whilst fitting

2.1 Unplug all peripherals and remove the power lead from the computer.

2.2 Lay the computer face down on a flat surface and undo the four case

fixing screws. Gently turn the computer over allowing the screws to fall

free. Put them in a safe place until required again.

2.3 Lift the top case including keyboard away from the base of the

computer - (taking care not to strain the ribbon cable) an lay it in

front of the machine.

2.4 You are now ready to install the ROM(s) in your computer. but first a

few tips on the insertion of ICs:

Before removing the ICs from the foam identify pin 1. (see below).