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Atari 1040 STe

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:16/32-bit home computer
CPU:Motorola MC68000 @ 8 MHz
Operating system(s):TOS with GEM desktop
Memory:ROM: 256 KB
RAM: 1 MB (SIMM slots, expandable to 4 MB)
Power supply:Mains (Internal PSU)
Current drain / power consumption:Less than 120 W
Dimensions (W*H*D):476*70*292 mm (18.75*2.75*11.5")
Weight:4.3 Kg (9.5 lb)




I/O
Keyboard:Integrated
Graphics: Up to 32 KB RAM
Text: 40 or 80*25 characters
320*200 pixels, 16 colors
640*200 pixels, 4 colors
640*400 pixels, monochrome
4096 color palette
Blitter co-processor
Audio:Yamaha YM2149 DMA stereo
3 voices + 1 noise channel, 8 octaves
Storage:Built-in 3.5" floppy (1 MB unformatted)
Optional hard drive and second floppy
External I/O ports:
Audio:   Two RCA jacks
Cartridge slot:   40-pin edge connector
DMA/ACSI/Hard drive:   19-pin socket
Floppy:   14-pin
Mouse/Joystick:   Two DE-9p (DB-9m)
Mouse/Joystick (Enhanced):   Two 15-pin sockets
MIDI I/O:   Two 5-pin DIN (180°)
Printer (Centronics):   DB-25s / DB-25f
RS-232C:   DB-25p / DB-25m
TV/RF out:   RCA jack
Video (Composite & RGB):   13-pin DIN
Other:Genlock support.




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Taiwan, 1989-199x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents: STe addendum (907 KB)
Service manual v1991 (9.7 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Notable "ham" software: ST-Wefax (With a Kantronics KPC or KAM) - By GM4JJJ (SK)
Reviews:START Magazine: #4, December 1990
Options / Accessories:
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