[QUESTION] Will we see PPC support in FS-UAE too?

[amigafreak68k]

Hi Frode,

since Toni Wilen have finally insert PPC emulation core in WinUAE, will we see this feature also in FS-UAE?! This would be a huge milestone for the emulation community on alternate platforms!

http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=...&postcount=226

[FrodeSolheim]

Yes, possibly later this evening

[amigafreak68k]

:O so fast?! Unbelievable

[FrodeSolheim]

Well, it compiles and links now on all platforms I haven't tested it though, because I don't even know how PPC stuff on Amiga is supposed be used (and I haven't checked)

Probably too tired for a dev release tonight, but 2.5.9dev should be ready fairly soon.

[FrodeSolheim]

Actually, I probably should test it...

@amigafreak68k If you have time and opportunity to test with WinUAE (latest official beta), and write down step by step (incl needed configuration and needed files) to verify that the PPC stuff works, that would save me some time

[Toni Wilen]

Quick and easy test is to download ppctest.dms from here http://powerup.amigaworld.de/index.php?lang=en&page=24 and see if both tests pass or system hangs or crashes.

Only WarpOS test works if code is based on beta 9.

[amigafreak68k]

In FS-UAE the following settings must set:

uae_cpu_model = 68060
uae_cpu_type = 68040
uae_fpu_model = 68060
uae_cpuboard_type = CyberstormPPC
uae_cpuboardmem1_size = 128

Additionally we need to specify the path to the cyberstormppc.rom file, which is automatically recognized in WinUAE...

[Toni Wilen]

Config entries and everything are already done, next beta tomorrow.

[FrodeSolheim]

Yep, WarpOS test OK (after getting the cyberstormppc rom loaded and configured cpuboard memory correctly).

FS-UAE actually crashed when starting with cpuboard enabled but no cpuboard memory configured. I can debug that, but perhaps best to wait until updated WinUAE code is available, so I don't debug/hack on possibly "old" code

[amigafreak68k]

It makes no sense to have a PPC board without RAM

[Toni Wilen]

Originally Posted by FrodeSolheim

Yep, WarpOS test OK (after getting the cyberstormppc rom loaded and configured cpuboard memory correctly).

FS-UAE actually crashed when starting with cpuboard enabled but no cpuboard memory configured. I can debug that, but perhaps best to wait until updated WinUAE code is available, so I don't debug/hack on possibly "old" code

Yeah, it is already fixed. 0xFFF00000 mirrors were added even when RAM was missing. PPC boards need on-board RAM or PPC CPU can't even start because PPC CPU reset vector is 0xFFF00100. (which is mirror of last 512k or second to last 512k of RAM, depending on maprom option)

[FrodeSolheim]

@amigafreak68k 2.5.9dev out now

Example config:

amiga_model = A4000/040
floppy_drive_0 = ppctest.adf
uae_cpuboard_type = CyberStormPPC
uae_cpuboardmem1-size = 128
cpuboard_flash_file = /path/to/cyberstormppc_44.71.rom

[amigafreak68k]

Great news!! I'll test it asap!

[amigafreak68k]

PPC Stuff works as it should!

Let's see, as Toni implement PPC JIT to WinUAE :-D

I've tested:

- WarpDatatypes
- lha_wos

Screenshot of Scout identifies PPC 604e:

[amigafreak68k]

Some config examples:

Amiga 1200 with Blizzard 1230 MK IV, 64MB Fast RAM and SCSI Kit

uae_cpu_model = 68030
cpuboard_flash_file = /path/to/accelerator/rom/file/Blizzard1230.rom
uae_cpuboard_ext_rom_file = /path/to/accelerator/scsi/rom/file/Blizzard_SCSI_Kit.bin
uae_cpuboard_type = Blizzard1230IV+SCSI
uae_cpuboardmem1_size = 64
uae_fpu_model = 68882
uae_mmu_model = 68030

Amiga 4000 with Cyberstorm PPC/060, 128 MB Fast RAM and Commodore SCSI Controller 4091 (just for fun)

cpuboard_flash_file = /path/to/accelerator/rom/file/cyberstormppc.rom
uae_a4091_rom_file = /path/to/commo/scsi/rom/amiga-boot-a4091.rom
uae_cpu_model = 68060
uae_cpuboard_type = CyberStormPPC
uae_cpuboardmem1_size = 128
uae_cputype = 68040
uae_fpu_model = 68060
uae_mmu_model = 68060
uae_scsi_a4091 = true

[amigafreak68k]

Just to know:

by pressing ESC key at boot up, there is an boot menu for CyberstormMKIII/PPC and BlizzardPPC. But I dont know if any setting have an effect at this time...

[Foul]

Where to find the BlizzardPPC / CyberstormPPC rom plz ?

Edit : found in the Zone!

[amigafreak68k]

In The Zone

[Pyromania]

Congrats on the hard work supporting PPC guys. You are programming wizards and are awesome!

[B14ck W01f]

I'm afraid I don't have the cyberstormppc.rom file, only the blizzpc040.rom file that I obtained from the Zone. But I assume asking for it is not allowed, just like Kickstart ROMS are not allowed to be asked for?