Description

Computer

The Goldstar GFC-1080 was aimed for the Korean market. It was available in ivory color with colored keys and has a hangul led.

Firmware

Compared to the FC-80, a firmware is included: a spreadsheet named Pasocalc and an assembler/monitor. The same model was available without this firmware, see GFC-1080A.

After booting, you access to a menu with 2 options (Pasocalc and Basic). The built-in assembler/monitor can be launched from Basic by CALL A or _A. You need then to press RETURN to get an intro message and the monitor zone at the bottom of the screen. A new pressing on RETURN displays a specific cursor.

Pictures

Computer

Goldstar GFC-1080

Goldstar GFC-1080 right side

Goldstar GFC-1080

Goldstar GFC-1080 back

Firmware

Goldstar GFC-1080 Menu

Goldstar GFC-1080 Pasocalc

Goldstar GFC-1080 Pasocalc

Goldstar GFC-1080 Assembler/Monitor

Specifications

This computer is a MSX1 with a Z80A from Zilog (Z8400A PS) or Goldstar (GSS Z8400A PS) at 3.579545MHz.

All features are common to the standard, apart from one: it has a hole at the right of the cartridge slot to store a lightpen when the pen is not in use. A lightpen was planned in option with its dedicated cartridge, but was never released.

Slot Map

• The Hangul ROM is a 16KB ROM - the second part of the ROM includes the GFC-1080 menu and assembler/monitor
• The Pasocalc ROM is a 16KB ROM

Connections

• RF output
• Video composite and analog audio output
• Data Recorder connector
• Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
• 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
• 1 cartridge slot
• 1 Expansion bus slot with one polarizing key

External links

• Old Goldstar computer brochures, including the GFC-1080 (in Korean)