JiffyDOS KERNAL ROM Overlay IC

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Product Overview

JiffyDOS is a Disk Operating System (DOS) enhancement which gives your C-64 or C-128 the disk access speed it has always needed. A chip-for-chip replacement for the Kernal ROM in your computer and the DOS ROM in your disk drive(s), JiffyDOS achieves levels of performance and compatibility unmatched by other disk speed-enhancement products. Outstanding speed, solid compatibility with virtually all hardware and software, and a new set of desperately-needed commands and features, gives your system a new lease on life and the power to compete with today's newer, more-expensive machines.

JiffyDOS should not be confused with Cartridges, Turbo ROMs, Burst ROMs or "Parallel" systems. Ultra-high-speed multi-line serial technology enables JiffyDOS to outperform these products without any of their inherent disadvantages. JiffyDOS leaves all ports on your computer open, works with virtually all software, speeds up PRG, SEQ, REL and USR files, and does not require any extra cabling. Owning JiffyDOS also gives you access to some of the best product support available.

Instructions Manuals are provided online only and are available here: http://www.jbrain.com/pub/cbm/manuals/JiffyDOS/.  Please download the appropriate set when ordering. 

This product is the actual ROM IC that replaces the DOS or KERNAL ROM IC in your CBM unit.  The unit comes preprogrammed with the correct version of JiffyDOS.

If you are just looking for the ROM image files, they are available here.

NOTE:  Our stock fluctuates, so there could be a delay in shipping orders including those JiffyDOS products. You may also check out www.go4retro.com/products/JiffyDOS for other suppliers.

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  • 5
    Great Product

    Posted by Tom on 21st Aug 2020

    Thanks to Jim Brain, we still have access to one of the best products ever developed for Commodore computers. Easy to install, great disk speed enhancement, and simplified commands.

  • 5
    Excellent quality product

    Posted by Stefano on 19th Jun 2020

    Carefully packed, high quality hardware, very good install instructions, and installs and works flawlessy, on C128DCR.

  • 5
    Works as advertised

    Posted by Glen Rapoza on 13th Apr 2020

    The Jiffy Dos Kernel ROM overlay is essential when using a C128 with an SD2IEC drive (which doesn't support 1571 burst mode). In fact, I recently ordered another one for my latest C128.

  • 5
    Makes things so much faster!

    Posted by Ray on 7th Apr 2020

    When I first purchased my C64 I had no idea why everyone was raving about JiffyDOS. I purchased a pi1541 and also got a few disks for my real 1541 drive and then began to notice the extremely long loading times. Now with JiffyDOS those loading times are significantly shorter. The install process was simple, in my case my ROM chip was socketed so the process took only a few minutes for my 1541 including drilling the hole for the switch. I had already installed a matching JiffyDOS ROM in my C64 so now I can access files on both my pi1541 and real 1541 super fast. Well worth it!

  • 5
    +4, SDIEC + Jiffy - Works like charm

    Posted by Unknown on 8th Mar 2020

    I did not really know what to expect, but this is super fast, and practically the ONLY working method on a Plus/4 to boost I/O speeds with the SDIEC. Great stuff, Thank YOu!

  • 5
    JiffyDOS is a must have!

    Posted by Marc on 27th Feb 2020

    I always wanted JiffyDOS for my c64 as a kid but my parents never understood why so I went without. But now as an adult I can, and it really makes the c64 experience faster. JiffyDOS is a must for any c64 user!

  • 5
    It works a treat!

    Posted by John Parker on 24th Feb 2020

    I had to desolder the existing Kernel ROM, which was a bit terrifying, but once I got a nice shiney new socket in, the rest was easy. Works SO much faster. Support from Jim on shipping et al was excellent. I can highly recommend this!

  • 5
    Exceeded expectations

    Posted by DAVID LEE on 11th Dec 2019

    Wished I had gotten this back in the 80s! Cannot believe the difference it makes. Was easy to install.

  • 5
    Jiffy DOS on 1571 - Solved all my problems

    Posted by Marco A. Camacho on 25th Nov 2019

    I was unable to do nibbling with my 1571 drive. After installing JiffyDos (which by the way I believe it is the easiest upgrade on the 15x1 line) I was able to use nibtools flawlessly.