Apollo 1240 and 68040.library

8bitbubsy · 08 April 2010, 03:15

So I figured I wanted to do a clean Workbench 3.1 install and do my setup from scratch, to get the ultimate and personal Workbench setup

However, I'm a bit worried about the 68040.library file everyone keeps talking about. Do I get better speeds with it..? Should I get the one from the Apollo install disk or the ones from mulib, or another one?

It's an Escom A1200 with kickstart 3.1 and rev 2B mobo.

Thanks

BTW: The Apollo 1240 worked just fine with the 2B mobo, no mods needed. Same thing with the Indivision AGA 1200. Just install and enjoy.. I guess I'm very lucky!

Jope · 08 April 2010, 09:33

It is needed for the machine's operation. There is a Commodore-supplied 68040.library with 3.1, but there are many alternatives from different turbo card manufacturers. You probably won't notice much of a speed difference..

Zetr0 · 08 April 2010, 13:19

@8bitbubsy

just install Classic Workbench 3.9 or 3.5 or Classic Workbench Advanced for that matter.

You can improve processor support buy adding MMULibs.

Under 3.0/3.1 MMULibs install requires to patch - setpatch so that it can load CPU support on boot time, so far I tested this on ClassicWorkbench Lite/ADV using 3.0 and 3.1 as a base install.

have a read here, you will find a large thread of one of my weekends trying to get an 060 compatible workbench.

08 April 2010, 03:15	#1
8bitbubsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 1,710	Apollo 1240 and 68040.library So I figured I wanted to do a clean Workbench 3.1 install and do my setup from scratch, to get the ultimate and personal Workbench setup However, I'm a bit worried about the 68040.library file everyone keeps talking about. Do I get better speeds with it..? Should I get the one from the Apollo install disk or the ones from mulib, or another one? It's an Escom A1200 with kickstart 3.1 and rev 2B mobo. Thanks BTW: The Apollo 1240 worked just fine with the 2B mobo, no mods needed. Same thing with the Indivision AGA 1200. Just install and enjoy.. I guess I'm very lucky!

08 April 2010, 13:19	#3
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	@8bitbubsy just install Classic Workbench 3.9 or 3.5 or Classic Workbench Advanced for that matter. You can improve processor support buy adding MMULibs. Under 3.0/3.1 MMULibs install requires to patch - setpatch so that it can load CPU support on boot time, so far I tested this on ClassicWorkbench Lite/ADV using 3.0 and 3.1 as a base install. have a read here, you will find a large thread of one of my weekends trying to get an 060 compatible workbench. Last edited by Zetr0; 08 April 2010 at 13:25.

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08 April 2010, 09:33	#2
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	It is needed for the machine's operation. There is a Commodore-supplied 68040.library with 3.1, but there are many alternatives from different turbo card manufacturers. You probably won't notice much of a speed difference..

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