Diagnostic Cart Version 2.0

 

Version 2.0 replaced the earlier 1.x series of diagnostic carts and featured a whole new series of tests.

 

CPU Test - Tests the 5200's CPU
RAM Test - Tests the 5200's RAM (Random Access Memory)
ROM Test - Tests the 5200's ROM (Read Only Memory)
Pokey Adjust - Calibrates the joysticks and tests joystick buttons.
Pokey Test - Tests the joystick ports.  Requires a loopback serial board
GTIA Test - Test the GTIA (Georges Television Interface Adapter) graphics chip
ANTIC Test - Tests the ANTIC (Alpha-Numeric Television Interface Circuit) chip
Set Test Options - Switches between Single Test and Continuous Test modes when testing

 

 

This diagnostic cart has a splash screen

 

No 'Green Atari' this time...

 

Only eight tests now

CPU Test

RAM Test

ROM Test

Pokey Adjust

Pokey Test

GTIA Test

ANTIC Test

Set Test Options

 

 

 

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