Nec Pc-8000 Roms Apr 2026

I’m looking for verified ROM dumps for the (and PC-8001A). This is the machine that kicked off NEC’s successful PC-8000 series in 1979, predating even the PC-8801 and PC-9801. I’m working on emulation accuracy and also repairing a physical unit with corrupt system PROMs.

(Attaching a quick reference table I compiled from PCB photos – correct me if wrong.) nec pc-8000 roms

Does anyone have schematics showing ROM banking for the 8001A? The 8001 supports only 64KB total but ROM switching differs between the two models. I’m looking for verified ROM dumps for the (and PC-8001A)

Hi everyone,

Let’s pool our preservation efforts. Thanks! (Attaching a quick reference table I compiled from

| Model | ROM label | Size | Location | Content | |---------|---------------|--------|-----------|---------------| | PC-8001 | PC-8001-01 | 2KB | Monitor | Boot, editor | | PC-8001 | PC-8001-02 | 2KB | Monitor | Extended I/O | | PC-8001 | PC-8001-03? | 2KB | Character | CG (80 col) | | PC-8001A| PC-8001A-01 | 2KB | Monitor | Updated | | PC-8001A| PC-8001A-02 | 2KB | Monitor | – | | PC-8001A| PC-8001A-CG | 4KB? | Character | CG + Kanji? |