11.37 MB Fast RAM: Including 1.5 MB Ranger RAM, 8 MB standard Fast RAM, and 1.87 MB Bonus RAM at $A00000
IDE Interface: Built-in IDE controller with autoboot driver for hard drives and other storage
Dual Kickstart Flash ROM: Programmable flash memory for multiple Kickstart and Extended ROMs
In-system programming: All flash components can be updated without removing the board
CDTV integration: Plugs into the CDTV's diagnostic port for seamless integration

Tools Overview

cflash - Flash ROM programming tool for Kickstart and Extended ROMs
addram - Manual tool to add BonusRAM to your system with configurable options
bootrom - Automatic resident module that adds BonusRAM at boot time

Quick Start

New to CIDER? Choose the right tool for your needs:

Want automatic memory activation? → Use bootrom (integrate into Extended ROM for set-and-forget operation)
Need control over memory settings? → Use addram (command-line tool with options for testing and configuration)
Want to update ROMs? → Use cflash (program new Kickstart/Extended ROMs to flash memory)

Each tool has comprehensive documentation with step-by-step instructions for both beginners and advanced users.

Downloads

Binaries are provided under Releases

CIDER-Software.adf and CIDER-Software.lha contain binaries for the tools in this repository
IDE firmware can be programmed using the lastest lide-update adf

Third-Party notice

lide.device - reloc.S: reloc.S is adapted from the A4091 open-source driver and is Copyright Stefan Reinauer
lide.device: mounter.c is adapted from the A4091 open-source driver and is Copyright 2021-2022 Toni Wilen
lide.device: The fast read/write routines for ATA devices are adapted from Frédéric REQUIN's at_apollo_device

License

All software contained that is not provided by a third-party is covered by a GPL 2.0 Only license

CIDER and it's software are licensed under the GPL-2.0 only license