Introduction to Amiga Kickstart ROM
When I first powered up WinUAE I got the following message: One of the following system ROMs is required: - KS ROM v1.3 (A500,A1000,A2000) rev 34.5 (256k) 315093-02 - KS ROM v1.3 (A3000)(SK) rev 34.5 (256k) Check the System ROM path in the Paths panel and click Rescan ROMs I found I have the former of the two mentioned ROMs. Applications: Description Type URL; Switch Control 1.1a (for Ratte Auto Monitor Switch).lha switchcontrol.lha LhA Archiver/Unarchiver v1.22 (Self extracting).run lha.run LzX Archiver/Unarchiver v1.21r1. Ks Rom V1 3 Rev 34.5 Download This Page is designed to download emulators and often used Utilities without going through a big hassle, pop ups,etc. Just click Download and receive the file. Code: Select all configdescription=Amiga Config by.mad. Confighardware=true confighost=true configversion=2.3.1 confighardwarepath= confighostpath= win32.rompath=./ win32.floppypath=./ win32.hardfilepath=./; host-specific win32.middlemouse=true win32.logfile=false win32.mapdrives=false win32.mapdrivesauto=false win32.mapcddrives=false win32.mapnetdrives=false win32.map.
Amiga Kickstart ROMs are required in order to boot any Amiga computer. In addition to essential boot functions, Amiga Kickstart contains large parts of the Amiga Operating system (AmigaOS). All Amiga computers (except A1000) are shipped with a built-in ROM chip.
Since Amiga ROM-files are copyrighted, one is not allowed to use any version of the Amiga Kickstart ROM unless one;
*Owns an Amiga computer equipted with the corresponding ROM version.
*Purchases the ROM, either as hardware chip or as a software file.Getting ROMs for Amiga emulation
A common reason for obtaining the Amiga ROMs is emulation. The most popular Amiga emulator is WinUAE, which due to copyright reasons doesn't include (but requires) the Amiga Kickstart ROM files.Ks Rom V1 3 Rev 34.5 Download For Windows
*A fast and easy way to get Amiga ROMs is buying the Amiga Forever emulation and support package. It contains all Amiga Kickstart ROMs from version 1.x to 3.x, including CDTV and CD32 extended ROMs. Amiga Forever makes emulation extremely easy by providing a one-click gaming interface, ready-to-run Amiga hard disks and more than 100 pre-installed Amiga games. Upon purchase Amiga Forever and the ROM-files becomes immediately available for download.
*A more difficult way to transfer the Kickstart ROM from Amiga to PC is using software such as Amiga Explorer. For this you will need a null-modem serial cable, or make the transfer over TCP/IP. This method is only recommended for experienced Amiga users.Models and Kickstart versions
The table below illustrates the Amiga computer models and the corresponding Kickstart ROM versions.v1.1v1.2v1.3v2.04v2.05v3.0v3.1Amiga 1000 ¹Amiga 500Amiga 2000Amiga 3000Amiga CDTV ²Amiga 500+Amiga 600Amiga 600HDAmiga 1200Amiga 4000Amiga 4000TAmiga CD32 ³
¹ Kickstart 1.1 was not stored in ROM, but loaded from floppy disk.² Enhanced Kickstart with CD Boot, a CD player and card slot for saving game data.³ Enhanced Kickstart with CD-filesystem, NV-RAM and the AKIKO chip.Ks Rom V1 3 Rev 34.5 Download VersionScreenshots
Below are screenshots from the most common Kickstart versions. Click the thumbnails for full size images.Ks Rom V1 3 Rev 34.5 Download FreeROM 1.1ROM 1.2ROM 1.3ROM 2.04ROM 2.05ROM 3.0ROM 3.1
