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kindred v1.05 Preview Build 1
Home Video Computer Emulator
Copyright (C) 1998-2013 Kris Bleakley
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Last Updated 27th August 2013
Table of Contents
i. Disclaimer
1. Introduction
2. System Requirements
3. Getting Started
4. Input Devices
5. Enhancement Chips
6. Special Thanks
7. Copyrights
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i. Disclaimer (Please read before operating software)
This product is provided free of charge and therefore on an "AS IS" basis,
without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation
the warranties that it is free of defects, virus free, able to operate on an
uninterrupted basis, merchantable, fit for a particular purpose or
non-infringing. This Disclaimer of warranty constitutes an essential part of
this agreement. No use of the product is authorised hereunder except under this
disclaimer. This product is for non-commercial use only and shall not be
packaged with any commercially licensed software.
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1. Introduction
kindred is an Emulator designed to aid in the development of software
intended for use on a home video computer. While a number of years have been
spent perfecting the software, it is not guaranteed to be 100% compatible.
Features include:
* Screen Capture in PNG format (F12)
Super Nintendo
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* 128KB Backup RAM support (Support for various backup units)
* Support for various ROM formats (Max 64Mbit Cartridge Mode, 96Mbit Game Doctor Mode)
* Support for Standard Controller, Nintendo Scope and Mouse
* DSP Support (including DSP-1, DSP-2, DSP-3, CX4, OBC-1 and S-DD1)
Nintendo Entertainment System
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* Cycle Accurate APU/CPU/PPU
* Support for various Cartridge Types (including C*ROM, U*ROM, B*ROM, A*ROM, G*ROM,
S*ROM, P*ROM, T*ROM, F*ROM, H*ROM)
* NINA Header Support
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2. System Requirements
It is recommended that you limit the number of programs running in the background
as this software uses a lot of CPU time while running.
Minimum System Required
* Intel Pentium IV 1.4Ghz or equivalent processor
* 48MB Available System Memory
* 20MB Available HDD space
* Microsoft Compatible Mouse and Keyboard
* Microsoft Windows 98
* Microsoft Direct-X 8
Recommended System Required
* Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or equivalent processor
* 64MB Available System Memory
* 20MB Available HDD space
* Microsoft Compatible Mouse and Keyboard
* Microsoft Windows 7
* Microsoft Direct-X 8
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3. Getting Started
kindred has been designed to be as user friendly as humanly possible, while
retaining its purpose as a powerful development tool. To take advantage
of a number of key development systems there are a few important details you
will need to know before operating the software. For this software to be of any
use, you will need ROM files. Under no circumstances will any ROM files be
packaged with this software unless specified in this readme file.
It is recommended that you run kindred from a harddisk drive rather than
from a read-only media such as a CD-ROM. On startup the in-built debug system
will create a trace log file in the startup directory of the software. Failure
to create this log file will result in the debugger not being able to trace CPU
instructions. Also be aware that continual tracing of the system CPU will
eventuate in the trace log growing rapidly in size.
Loading a ROM file is simple, just select open from the file menu. A list of
recently loaded (re-open) files is also available from the file menu.
Alternatively, ROM files may also be loaded by dropping a file from windows
explorer onto the main window. If for any reason a ROM file does not load
correctly try converting the file using a conversion tool (various conversion
tools are available for download from the internet).
Each time a ROM file is loaded information about the ROM will be available on
the Properties window. Information will also be written to the terminal window
as well as the trace log (if tracing is available). Please note that there is
no implemented feature to periodically save BackupRAM, however BackupRAM maybe
saved manually from the file menu.
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4. Input Devices
A variety of input devices have been developed for the Super Nintendo, nothing
more standard than the controller that was packaged with the Control Deck. The
Configure Input Device Window allows the user to customize the buttons for two
standard control devices. Each button can be individually assigned by clicking
on the selected key. If the text for the selected button shows red in colour,
then the key selected is already assigned to another button. Each assigned key
can only be connected to a single button function.
Only two control devices are supported in this release, however future versions
may support third party devices such as the Super Multi-tap for up to 8 connected
control devices.
The following key functions are pre-defined:
~ Super Scope Turbo Toggle
Pause Super Scope Pause Button
Esc Restore windowed mode
Menu Shortcuts (not available in full-screen mode)
Ctrl-O Open
F12 Save PNG
Ctrl-Enter Hide/Show Properties Window
Ctrl-S Save BackupRAM
Ctrl-Del Reset
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5. Enhancement Chips
While an effort has been made to add support for enhancement chips, not all chips
are fully supported.
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6. Special Thanks
In no particular order I would like to thank the following people for their help
and contributions to the emulation scene.
Y0shi, Gary Henderson, Jerremy Koot, zsknight, _Demo_, Eric Pearson, Rob Bohms,
Charles Bilyue', Brad Jorsch, Cowering, Nach, Andreas Naive, John Weidman,
Kevin Mantey, Evan Gowan, Byuu, Shay Green, bootgod
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7. Copyrights
"Microsoft Windows" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
"Nintendo Entertainment System", "Famicom", "Super Nintendo Entertainment System",
"Super NES", and "Super Famicom" are trademarks of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.
"Super Wildcard" is a trademark of Front Fareast Industrial Corporation.
"Game Doctor" is a trademark of Bung Enterprises.
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