HP-71B Startup Time - ROM Differences

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(09-09-2014 12:05 AM)Geoff Quickfall Wrote:  I know you said off io when loop is not connected.

I have the same version with 3; 32k modules and the math. Startup is almost instant to the cursor and is the same on my other 5 machines of differing versions.

Have you tried executing the OFF IO command, then check the startup. IO can be on even when a loop is NONEXISTANT and mine then exhibits the slow start if I had not selected OFF IO after using the tape deck, ink jet printer, disc drive...

Geoff

Yes, I checked this, however will do so again. Of course I can't tell if it makes a difference until tomorrow, as shortly after shutdown it always comes right back on as noted.

Maybe you're right and I just spaced out on the IO OFF. Will know in the morning..

Thanks Geoff.