Jands has released Boot ROM software V1.5 for the Event 408/416 consoles. This software supersedes all previous releases and includes the changes listed below.

Test: Display DIP switch
This test displays the current CPU DIP switch settings on the VDU. It is used to confirm the DIP switch settings when the base is closed, or to ensure the DIP switch circuitry is reading back the correct values when a fault is suspected. When run the current DIP switch is continuously displayed onto the VDU. While the test is being run there should be no flicker of any of the switch values.

Test: Activate front panel LEDs
This test is used to confirm the operation of all front panel LEDs. When run all front panel LEDs are turned on.

Support for 37C669
The Boot ROM now includes support for the FDC37C669 device in the position of IC48 on the CPU card. This boot ROM supports both the 37C669 and the original 37C665 ICs and may be freely fitted to all CPU cards.

Improved Disk routines
The software load routines have been improved so that they operate faster and no longer require the diskette to be formatted before the software is copied onto the diskette.