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Frequently asked questions
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What operating systems does SerialDisk support?
I don't want to / can't install the .NET runtime. Can I still run SerialDisk?
What is the largest disk size I can specify?
Which Atari computers does SerialDisk work with?
How do I increase the connection speed?
What can I do if the serial connection is unreliable?
.NET is a suite of tools that allow the same code to run on a variety of operating systems. It is similar to Mono.
Visit the development roadmap to see a detailed list of current and planned operating system support.
SerialDisk will eventually run on all operating systems supported by .NET.
Yes! A "self-contained" version of each SerialDisk release is also available which does not require installation of .NET. The drawback is that this version is much larger and cannot take advantage of any updates to the .NET framework.
512MiB, due to the limits of TOS.
SerialDisk should work with any Atari computer with a serial port running GEMDOS. I have tested it with a UK Atari STe running TOS 1.62 and TOS 2.06.
Install the serial port control panel and HS-MODEM driver as detailed in the user guide.
An unmodified Atari ST/STe has a maximum transfer speed of 19200bps (2KBps).
There is a hardware modification which can increase the maximum possible serial speed on an Atari ST.
You can try the following:
- Install the HS-MODEM driver as detailed in the user guide.
- Reduce the baud rate.
- If HS-MODEM is installed, use RequestToSend handshaking, also known as hardware or RTS/CTS (if your cable supports it).
- Use a different serial port / USB-serial adapter.
- Try not to move the Atari's mouse during transfers. This can apparently interfere at higher serial speeds.
Known USB-serial adapter chipset compatibility:
| Chipset | Reliability |
|---|---|
| Prolific PL2303 | Good |
| WCH CH340 | Poor |