- Upon first entry into the Configuration Monitor from normal (Altair) mode, the run-time (Altair) settings for port 1 are used. Once in the monitor, raising AUX-L again forces the monitor to re-start with port 1 set to 9600 baud, 8N1. This allows, for example, using a Teletype as the Altair console and continuing to use the Teletype as the Configuration Monitor console. However, if a 9600 baud console is then connected for use with the Configuration Monitor, a second AUX-L toggle will properly display on the 9600 baud console.
- Allow floppy transfer over serial port 1 (console) or serial port 2.
- Add 230.4K and 460.8K baud options for the floppy transfer rate. (see additional notes below)
- Move the admin menu floppy options into a separate "Floppy Settings" sub-menu within the admin menu. This new menu includes the addition of the option to specify the serial port used for disk image transfer.
- Reduce the verbiage of all menus so they display quicker at slower baud rates.
Disk image transfer at 230.4K or 460.8K baud is a bit hit-or-miss depending on the PC used, the OS, the USB-to-serial adapter, the USB-to-serial adapter driver version, and the terminal emulator or XMODEM transfer software used.
Mike