Archive No. 247
Apple IIgs
ROM 01 w/Accelerator
Historical Context
Apple's landmark home computer, introduced in 1977 with color graphics and an open architecture that invited third-party expansion. The Apple II defined the personal computer industry for nearly a decade and is the machine that made Apple profitable. Software like VisiCalc — the world's first spreadsheet — ran exclusively on the Apple II and created an entirely new reason to own a computer.
Specifications
Technical Blueprint
Ref: A2S6000
Processor
65C816 @ 2.8 MHz
Memory
8M Ram expansion
Storage
ReactiveMicro Drive Turbo
Graphics
VGC 12-bpp palette, 320×200, 640×200
Operating System
GS/OS 6.0.1, ProDOS 8
Hardware Notes
PRAM battery removed
Gallery
Detailed Observations
From listing
From listing
From listing
From listing
The Story
Purchased from Goodwill with a Apple IIe Numeric Keypad ROM 01 machine Added 8MB RAM expansion from Garrett's Workshop Added ReactiveMicro Drive Turbo to provide boot drives for ProDOS, GS/OS, and Nox Archaist To boot to GS/OS, hold down the Apple key when turning on, keeping it pressed, and hit the 2 key when the micro drive turbo screen comes up.
Restoration Log
Work Done
Every repair, recap, and restoration performed on this machine — documented as the work was completed.