  ---------   FL8.COM  v1.32   ---------
           by GDX   March 2015 
     based on FLLOAD by K. Tsujikawa
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This command allows you to load a ASCII 8K type Megarom file into a same type
MegaFlashRom. In addition, the Roms or Megaroms files are converted on-the-fly
to fit them to be used with the same MegaFlashRom type. Some ROMs are also
patched to correct the known problems. (See Converted Roms List)


Requirements
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- MSX1 or newer
- MSX-DOS 1 or 2
- 64Ko of RAM
- Hard disk interface, FDD drive or equivalent
- 128~1024KB MegaFlashRom of ASCII 8K type (see Supported MegaFlashRom
  cartridges List)


Usage
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1/ Loading a Rom File

Enter the following command under MSX-DOS(2):

  A>FL8 filename.ext /Sxx /R /A

  /Sxx parameter is used to indicate the number of slot of cartridge port where
  the MegaFlashRom is inserted. (ex: /S1 or /S01 for primary Slot 1. /S86 for
  the secondary Slot 1-2.) If this parameter is omitted the cartridge will
  be detected automatically. However, if another Flash-ROM is present in
  another Slot, you must specify this parameter to make sure to load the file
  in targeted Flash-ROM.

  Note: If the slot indicated is a Flash-Rom containing a Disk-ROM installed
        in the system a message will appear and the writing will be canceled.

  /R parameter will reset computer after Rom loading.

  /A parameter allows you to add a ROM behind the precedent flashed ROM.
  This option is useful only for the MAB 2048K cartridge.


2/ Erasing FlashROM

Enter the following command:

  A>FL8 /E /Sxx

  Same remark that upper above /Sxx.

  Note: If the slot indicated is a Flash-Rom containing a Disk-Rom installed
        in the system a confirmation message will appear. Normally, you should
        not erase it (press the "N" key). If in a particular case, you need to
        delete a Disk-ROM, press "Y" and restart the MSX forthwith.

Warning: The auto-detection seeks a Flash Rom regardless of the mapper type and
         chooses the first cartridge found.


On-the-fly Converted Roms List
------------------------------

- All 8, 16 and 32KB Roms (Add a mirror and a pages initialisation routine)
- Akumajou Dracula - Vampire Killer (aka: Castlevania)
- Anty [PSG fix]
- Athletic Ball [PSG fix]
- Familly boxing
- Galaxian
- Gambare Goemon - Karakuri Douchuu (J)
- Gangjeol Robocop (Steel Robocop)
- Garakuta
- Graduis - Nemesis (JE)
- Hi no Tori (Fire bird) - Hououhen
- Knightmare II Galious no Meikyuu - The Maze of Galious (JE)
- Knightmare III - Shalom (J)
- King Kong 2
- MSX-DOS 2.20
- QBert [Antipiracy]
- The Treasure of Usas (JE)
- Yume Tairiku Adventure - Penguin Adventure (JE)
- Super Game World 80 (K) (Zemina)
- Super Lode Runner
- Zombie Hunter


Natively Supported MegaRoms List
--------------------------------

- 1942 MSX1 & MSX2 version
- ABADIA
- ABADIA2
- Activision Gamecase
- Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Heroes of The Lance
- American Soccer
- Angma Jidae - Devil zone (Uttum Soft)
- Animal Land Satsujin Jikken (J)
- Arguice no Tsubasa (J)
- Arkanoid II Revenge of DoH
- AshGuine Fukushuu no Honoo (J)
- AshGuine Kokuu no Gajou (J)
- AshGuine Densetsu no Sensenshi (J)
- Batman
- Bomber King
- Bubble bobble
- Casio Gamecase
- Compile Gamecase
- Crimson (J)
- Daiva Story 4 Asura's Bloodfeud (J)
- Darwin 4078
- Deep Dungeon (J)
- Deep Dungeon II Yuushi no Monshou (J)
- Deep Forest (J)
- Digital Devil Monogatari Megami Tensei (J)
- Dragon Buster
- Dragon quest
- Dragon quest II Akuryou no kamigami
- Dynamite ball
- Dragon Slayer IV Drasle Family (J) MSX1 & MSX2 version
- Druid
- Elthlead (J)
- F-15 Strike Eagle (J)
- Famicle parodic
- Family Billiards
- Fantazy zone
- Final Zone Wolf (J)
- Fire ball
- Fleet Commander II Koukon no Kaiiki (J)
- Flight simulator With Torpedo Attack
- Gall Force Defense of Chaos
- Gambler JikoChuu Shinpa 1 (J)
- Gambler JikoChuu Shinpa 2 Jishou! Kyougou Janshi Hen (J)
- Garyuu Ou (J)
- Gate of Labyrinth
- Haja no Fuuin (J)
- Hard Ball
- Hal Gamecase
- High School! Kimengumi (J)
- Honkaku shougi - Taro Osamu Fundamuntal rules of shougi
- Hydlide 3 The Space Memories MSX2 (J)
- Ide Yousuke Meijin no Jissen Mahjong (J)
- Karuizawa Yuukai Annai (Karuizawa Murder) (J)
- Kikikaikai (J)
- Labyrinth (J)
- Lick to Mick no Daibouken (Rick and Mick's Adventure) (J)
- Lupin San-sei Babiron No Ougon Densetsu
- Lupin San-sei Cagliostro no Shiro
- M36 A Life Planet (J)
- Mad Rider
- Magnum Kiki Ippatsu Empire City
- Maison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen Sayonara Soshite... (J)
- Maison Ikkoku Omoide no Photograph (J)
- Marchen Veil I (J)
- Mirai (Future) (J) MSX1 & MSX2 version
- Mississippi Satsujin Jiken (J)
- Mitsume Ga Tooru - The Three Eyed One Comes Here (J)
- Moero!! Nettou Yakyuu '88 (J)
- MonMon Kaibutsu - The MonMon Monster (J)
- Mr. Mole (Nerlaska Studio) (version ASC8)
- MSX Ei-wa Jiten - MSX English-Japanese Dictionary
- MSX Program Collection 50-pon Fandom Library 1 (J)
- MSX Program Collection 50-pon Fandom Library 2 (J)
- MSX Program Collection 50-pon Fandom Library 3 (J)
- Mugen Senshi Valis The Fantasm Soldier (J)
- Murder Club Satsujin Club (J)
- Ninja kun Ashura no shyou
- Nekketsu Juudou (Fighting Judo) (J)
- New Horizon English Course 1 (J) (Tokyo Shoseki)
- Ninja-kun Ashura no Shou (J)
- Out run
- Pac-Mania
- Pachi Pro Densetsu (J)
- Penguin Mind
- Predator
- Pro Yakyuu Fan Telenet Stadium (J)
- Project A2 Shijousaidai no Hyouteki (J)
- Psychic War - Cosmic Soldier 2 (J)
- Quinpl
- Rastan saga
- Relics MSX1
- Relics MSX2 (J)
- Replicart
- Retaliot
- Return of Jelda
- Scramble Formation.rom
- Seikima II Special Akuma no Gyakushuu (J)
- Senjou no Ookami The way to victory (Wolf of Battlefield)
- Sofia
- Star Virgin (J)
- Street Master (Zemina)
- Super Runner
- Super Tritorn
- Synthe saurus
- Tengoku Yoitoko (J)
- Tetris
- The Adventures of Moron van der Slut Escape from Castro Castro
- The Double Vision Bishoujo Shashinkan (J)
- The Eidolon
- The Fairy Land Story
- Topple Zip MSX2 (J)
- Tsurikichi Sanpei Blue Marine Hen (J)
- Tsurikichi Sanpei Tsuri Sennin Hen (J)
- Urusei Yatsura Koi no Survival Birthday (J)
- Wing nan 2 Dark Killer no Fukkatsu (J)
- Yaksa (J)
- Yamamura Misa Suspense Kyoto Ryuu no Tera Satsujin Jiken (J)
- Young Sherlock The Legacy of Doyle (J)
- Yuurei-kun (Ghost Boy)
- Zoid - Chuuou tairiku no tatakai
- Zombie Hunter (J)
- Zukkoke Yajikita Onmitsu Douchuu (J) 


Supported MegaFlashRom Cartridges
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- FLASH-ROM Cartridge 8K by K. Tsujikawa
- Mega Flash ROM ASCII8 by Manuel Pazos (SRAM included)
- MAB Flash Cartridge 8K by Ericb59, Jipe and E. Brychkov
  http://msx.ebsoft.fr/MAB-Flash.php
- MAB Flash Kit 2048K by Ericb59, Jipe and E. Brychkov
  http://www.ebsoft.fr/shop/fr/home/37-flash-kit-2048-k.html
- Padial LPE-FLASHG cartridge by Leonardo
  http://msx.deneb.nl/page0.HTM
- Others?


Versions history
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1.32 - Added patch for Gangjeol Robocop (Steel Robocop)
1.31 - Fixed a condition for secondary slots.
1.30 - Added a protection for not inadvertently erase the Flash-Rom of
       disk interfaces. 
     - Added support for AM29F016 Flash-ROM.
     - Added /A option.
1.20 - First release (beta).


Special thanks to Jipe, Ericb59, Fabf and K. Tsujikawa.

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