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- Internal plug-in 400/800 CPU Board (28/56 pin edge connector)
System initialization types supported:
- Memo Pad: Turn on computer with no cartridge(s) inserted and no powered
disk drive #1.
- Cartridge: Turn on computer with cartridge(s) inserted.
- Cassette boot: (boot cassette may or may not require cartridge(s) inserted)
1. Hold down [START] while turning on the computer. (system buzzer sounds)
2. Press [PLAY] on the program recorder with boot cassette inserted.
3. Press [RETURN] on the computer.
- Disk boot: (boot disk may or may not require cartridge(s) inserted)
Turn on computer with boot disk inserted in powered disk drive #1.
Versions of the Atari 800:
o Domestic version ("DOM") for NTSC M television (North America)
- 1979-1980 systems shipped with:
- 8KiB of RAM as one CX852 Memory Module
- 410 Program Recorder
- Educational System Master Cartridge CXL4001
- Atari BASIC Programming Language cartridge CXL4002
- Atari BASIC (Wiley Self-Teaching Guide) book C014385
- Atari 800 Operator's Manual C014769 (CO14769)
- 1980-1982 systems shipped with:
- 16KiB of RAM as one CX853 Memory Module
- Atari BASIC Programming Language cartridge CXL4002
- Atari BASIC (Wiley Self-Teaching Guide) book C014385
- BASIC Reference Manual C015307
- The Atari 800 Home Computer Owner's Guide C060057 (CO60057) REV.1
(17 pages)
- 1982-1983 systems shipped with:
- 48KiB of RAM as 3 CX853 Memory Modules (slot compartment screwed
shut)
- The Atari 800 Home Computer Owner's Guide C060057 (CO60057) REV.A
(13 pages)
- Most units: 6502 MPU (MOS Technology MCS6502A or equivalent), C014377
Late units: 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC NTSC version, C012296
- Early units: CTIA, C012295
Most units: GTIA NTSC version, C014805
- CX801 10K ROM Personality Module
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Channel switch on side of computer selects TV output RF channel: 2 or 3
- TV Switch Box supplied with computer
o "PAL"/"UK" versions for PAL B/G television (Western Europe) or PAL I
television (United Kingdom), respectively
- Shipped 1981-1983
- 16KiB RAM (earlier units) or 48KiB RAM (later units)
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC PAL 'A' version, C014887
- GTIA PAL version, C014889
- CX801-P 10K ROM Personality Module
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Built-in TV connecting cable for TV antenna input
- Channel switch on side of computer selects TV output RF channel:
36 (PAL/UK) or 4 (PAL)
- The Atari 800 Home Computer Owner's Guide C060497 (CO60497)
o "PTL" version for Peritel television (France) is the same as the "PAL"
version (for PAL B/G television), but with an added internal Peritel
Adaptor board CA061034, and added RGB monitor port on the left side of
the unit toward the rear.
- Visual tour:
http://www.atari800xl.eu/hardware/computers/peritel-atari-800.html
- More pictures:
http://msx.fab.free.fr/mpc2/atari/patari80.htm
- Micro-Ordinateur Atari 800 Manuel D'instructions
- Rare! See L'Atarien #7 p33 for further reference
- Discussions:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/p6myda9
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/191254-peritel-boards/
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/38412-8-bit-video-out/?p=455736
http://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=4997.55;wap2
4 different types of 800 keyboards were nicely documented by ACML here:
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/221978-atari-800-not-xl-keyboard-basics/
Additional Manuals:
- Atari 400/800 Personal Computer System Service Manual
- August 1980
- May 1981
- Atari 400/800 Home Computer Field Service Manual FD100001
- June 1982
- Rev. 02 May 1983
- Atari 400/800 PAL-UK field service manual FD100002
Power: Used with an external 9 volt AC transformer power supply rated for at least 19 watts: Atari CA014748 or equivalent (including the Atari CA017964).
The 800 was manufactured at Atari's plant at 1173 Borregas, Sunnyvale CA from December 1979 to May 1983 (most units), and late units were made by
Atari-Wong Co. in Hong Kong in May-June 1983 (rare). Serial numbers:
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/242227-calling-all-800s/
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Subject: 1.4) What is the Atari 1200XL?
Introduced in December 1982 and shipped in March 1983, the Atari 1200XL was designed to replace the Atari 800 while maintaining compatibility with the earlier model.
The project that led to the introduction of the 1200XL had been known inside Atari by names including: "Z800", "Sweet-16" / "S-16", "1000X", "1200X"
Innovations relative to the 400/800 include a full 64KiB of RAM and a significantly revised XL Operating System (ROM expanded from 10KiB to 16KiB).
The 1200XL is the only 8-bit Atari computer to feature two LED indicator
lights (L1, L2). Normally they are both <OFF>. L1 <ON> means the keyboard is disabled. L2 <ON> means the new International Character Set is selected.
Keyboard enhancements introduced with the 1200XL include the new [HELP] key as well as four programmable functions keys ([F1], [F2], [F3], [F4]). Console Speaker sounds (keyclicks and system beeps) output through the built-in
speaker on the 400/800 are heard from the television or monitor speaker on the 1200XL. The toggle action of the [CAPS] key was altered compared to the 400/800. The key auto-repeat rate is user-alterable. The [RESET] key is directly wired to the SALLY 6502 reset line.
1200XL Function key effects, redefinable:
[F1] Cursor up [SHIFT]+[F1] Cursor to upper-left corner (home)
[F2] Cursor down [SHIFT]+[F2] Cursor to lower-left corner
[F3] Cursor left [SHIFT]+[F3] Cursor to start of physical line
[F4] Cursor right [SHIFT]+[F4] Cursor to end of physical line
1200XL Function key effects, non-redefinable:
[CONTROL]+[F1] Keyboard enable/disable (console keys unaffected)
[CONTROL]+[F2] Screen DMA (ANTIC) enable/disable
[CONTROL]+[F3] Key click sound enable/disable
[CONTROL]+[F4] Domestic/International character set toggle
Additional 1200XL Operating System enhancements compared to the 400/800 OS:
- Self Test program
- Text screen fine scrolling is available
- The Resident Diskette Handler can read/write disk sectors having variable
length from 1 to 65536 bytes.
Default = 128 bytes (matching the 400/800 static value)
- The Resident Diskette Handler can write a sector to the disk without a
read-verify operation always following it.
- Universal OS for both NTSC and PAL systems (including independent values
for cassette timings and for keyboard auto-repeat functions)
A few features from the 400/800 are lacking in the 1200XL. Most prominently, the 1200XL has only 2 controller ports, and no Memo Pad / Blackboard mode.
With the 1200XL Atari made an apparent decision to preclude peripherals from drawing their power from the computer via the SIO bus:
- The 1200XL lacks +12V on SIO pin 12, as was available on the 400/800.
- On the 1200XL the +5V/Ready line (pin 10) on the SIO port supplies enough
current for the Ready ("Computer On") function but not enough current for
peripherals designed to use the line as their power source.
("FIX": Replace 100 Ohm resistor R63 with a 0 Ohm to 1 Ohm resistor, or a
jumper wire.)
The labels on several of the 1200XL keyboard keys differ slightly from those
of the 400/800: 400/800 1200XL
[CTRL] --> [CONTROL]
[SYSTEM RESET] --> [RESET]
[CAPS LOWR] --> [CAPS]
[DELETE BACK S] --> [DELETE BACK SPACE]
"Atari logo" key --> "Inverse video" key
System initialization types supported:
- "ATARI" rainbow logo/graphics demo screen: Turn on computer with no
cartridge inserted and no powered disk drive #1.
- Press [HELP] from the "ATARI" logo screen to access Self Test program.
- Cartridge: Turn on computer with cartridge inserted.
- Cassette boot: (boot cassette may or may not require cartridge inserted)
1. Hold down [START] while turning on the computer. (system buzzer sounds)
2. Press [PLAY] on the program recorder with boot cassette inserted.
3. Press [RETURN] on the computer.
- Disk boot: (boot disk may or may not require cartridge inserted)
Turn on computer with boot disk inserted in powered disk drive #1.
Box: "A Step Into the Future"
Single version of the Atari 1200XL:
o Domestic version for NTSC M television (North America)
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC NTSC version, C012296
- GTIA NTSC version, C014805
- 16KiB Operating System ROM, C060616 + C060617
- Floating Point Package (FPP) included, identical to the 400/800 FPP
- Most units: XL OS Rev.A
- Rare units: XL OS Rev.B
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Lacks the chrominance video signal on pin 5
- Switch Box jack for RF output for TV
- Channel switch on back of computer selects TV output RF channel: 2 or 3
- TV Switch Box and TV connecting cable both supplied with computer
Power: Used with an external 9 volt AC transformer power supply, input power
31 VA; Atari CA017964 or equivalent.
Manuals:
- The Atari 1200XL Home Computer Owner's Guide C061418
- Atari 1200XL Home Computer Field Service Manual FD100217
1200XL visual tour:
http://www.atari800xl.eu/hardware/computers/atari-1200xl.html
Scott Stilphen mentioned this 1200XL easter egg on 10 Feb 2006:
On 1200XLs, if you select 'all tests', when it gets to the keyboard test
it'll type out the programmer's name.
The 1200XL was manufactured at Atari's plant at 1215 Borregas, Sunnyvale CA from January 1983 to May 1983, and was also made by Atari Taiwan Manufacturing Corp. from April 1983 to July 1983. Serial numbers:
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/107234-1200xl-owners-club-serial-tracker/
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Subject: 1.5) What is the Atari 600XL?
Introduced in June 1983 alongside the 800XL, 1400XL (never shipped), and 1450XLD (never shipped), and shipped that fall, the Atari 600XL was designed
to replace the Atari 400 while maintaining compatibility with the earlier model.
The project that led to the introduction of the 600XL had been known inside Atari by names including: "600", "Liz", "Crazy 8", "S-8" / "Sweet-8", "Surely"
The 600XL/800XL include most of the features of the 1200XL, minus the 4 Function keys, the 2 LED lights, and the "ATARI" logo screen. But both the 600XL and 800XL have the Atari BASIC language built-in. In addition, these
two systems offer the Parallel Bus Interface (PBI), providing fast parallel access to the heart of the computer.
Available current on the +5V/Ready line (pin 10) on the SIO port of the 600XL/800XL matches that on the 400/800, restoring compatibility with SIO peripherals designed to draw power from that line which would not work on the 1200XL.
The 600XL contains 16KiB RAM. The Atari 1064 Memory Module expands the 600XL from 16KiB to 64KiB RAM.
System initialization types supported:
- Atari BASIC: Turn on computer with no cartridge inserted and no powered
disk drive #1.
- Self Test program: Hold down [OPTION] while turning on the computer with no
cartridge inserted and no powered disk drive #1.
- Cartridge: Turn on computer with cartridge inserted. (disables BASIC)
- Cassette boot: (boot cassette may or may not require BASIC or cartridge)
1. - With BASIC or with cartridge (cartridge disables BASIC):
Hold down [START] while turning on the computer.
- With no cartridge and without BASIC:
Hold down both [START] and [OPTION] while turning on the computer.
(system buzzer sounds)
2. Press [PLAY] on the program recorder with boot cassette inserted.
3. Press [RETURN] on the computer.
- Disk boot: (boot disk may or may not require BASIC or cartridge inserted)
- With BASIC or with cartridge (cartridge disables BASIC):
Turn on computer with boot disk inserted in powered disk drive #1.
- With no cartridge and without BASIC:
Hold down [OPTION] while turning on computer with boot disk inserted
in powered disk drive #1.
Box: "Feature For Feature, Your Best Value"
Versions of the Atari 600XL:
o Domestic version for NTSC M television (North America)
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC NTSC 'E' version, C021697
- Possibly some early units incorrectly shipped with ANTIC NTSC
version C012296, see Tech Tip 20, 8/17/83.
- GTIA NTSC version, C014805
- 16KiB Operating System ROM: XL OS Rev.1, C062024
- Atari BASIC Rev. B (8KiB ROM), C060302
- No Monitor port
- Switch Box jack for RF output for TV
- Channel switch on back of computer selects TV output RF channel: 2 or 3
- TV Switch Box and TV connecting cable both supplied with computer
- Also included in the kit: KX7110 AtariWriter System All-In-One-Pak
o PAL versions for PAL B/G television (Europe) or PAL I television (UK)
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC PAL 'B' version, C021698
- First 24,000 units incorrectly shipped with ANTIC PAL 'A' version
C014887, see Tech Tip 20, 8/17/83
- GTIA PAL version, C014889
- 16KiB Operating System ROM: XL OS Rev.1, C062024
- Atari BASIC Rev. B (8KiB ROM), C060302
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Lacks the luminance video signal on pin 1
- Lacks the chrominance video signal on pin 5
- T.V. jack for RF output for TV
- No TV RF Channel select switch
- TV output: RF channel 4 (PAL B version) or 36 (PAL G/PAL I versions).
- Rare variant: RF channel 3 (PAL B Finland version)
- RF Cable for TV connection supplied with computer
- UK version also included in the kit:
- KX7114 Programming System All-In-One-Pak
o SECAM version (France) ("Pauline")
- Announced by Atari, Inc. but never shipped
Rare variations of the 600XL:
o A small number of 600XLs were sold with 64KiB RAM. These may have only appeared in Canada. The box had a round gold foil sticker reading: "64k
Memory -- Now with a full 64k of memory built-in." The computer contains an internal memory upgrade daughterboard by BOT Engineering (based near Toronto).
5 different types of 600XL/800XL keyboards were nicely documented by Beetle here:
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/105170-600800xl-keyboard-variants/
Manuals:
- The Atari 600XL Home Computer Owner's Guide C061530 (21 pages)
- Atari Computer 600XL C061946 (international; 61 pages)
- Atari Computer 600XL and Atari Computer 800XL Connection Instructions for
PAL TV Systems C061947 (international)
- Atari Computer 600XL Connection Instructions for NTSC TV Systems C062228
(international)
- Atari 600XL Computer Field Service Manual FD100610 REV.1 October 1983
The 600XL was made by Chelco Sound (Hong Kong) Limited from July to November 1983 (early NTSC units with 7YJ serial numbers), by Atari-Wong Co. in Hong
Kong from September 1983 to April 1984 (most NTSC/PAL units), and by Atari Taiwan Manufacturing Corp. in July 1984 (rare late PAL units).
The Atari 600XL was utilized by Exidy as an embedded system in their
Max-A-Flex coin-operated arcade conversion system (configurable to play:
Astro Chase, Boulder Dash, Bristles, or Flip and Flop).
(See MyAtari Magazine, January 2003.)
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Subject: 1.6) What is the Atari 800XL?
Introduced in June 1983 alongside the 600XL, 1400XL (never shipped), and 1450XLD (never shipped), and first shipped late that year, the Atari 800XL was designed as the 64KiB RAM version of the low-end 600XL. Small quantities of 800XL computers shipped in the U.S. late in 1983, before mass shipments commenced worldwide late winter/early spring, 1984.
The project that led to the introduction of the 800XL had been known inside Atari by names including: "600", "Liz", "Crazy 8", "S-8" / "Sweet-8",
"Surely Plus"
The 600XL/800XL include most of the features of the 1200XL, minus the 4 Function keys, the 2 LED lights, and the "ATARI" logo screen. But both the 600XL and 800XL have the Atari BASIC language built-in. In addition, these
two systems offer the Parallel Bus Interface (PBI), providing fast parallel access to the heart of the computer.
Available current on the +5V/Ready line (pin 10) on the SIO port of the 600XL/800XL matches that on the 400/800, restoring compatibility with SIO peripherals designed to draw power from that line which would not work on the 1200XL.
System initialization types supported:
- Atari BASIC: Turn on computer with no cartridge inserted and no powered
disk drive #1.
- Self Test program: Hold down [OPTION] while turning on the computer with no
cartridge inserted and no powered disk drive #1.
- Cartridge: Turn on computer with cartridge inserted. (disables BASIC)
- Cassette boot: (boot cassette may or may not require BASIC or cartridge)
1. - With BASIC or with cartridge (cartridge disables BASIC):
Hold down [START] while turning on the computer.
- With no cartridge and without BASIC:
Hold down both [START] and [OPTION] while turning on the computer.
(system buzzer sounds)
2. Press [PLAY] on the program recorder with boot cassette inserted.
3. Press [RETURN] on the computer.
- Disk boot: (boot disk may or may not require BASIC or cartridge inserted)
- With BASIC or with cartridge (cartridge disables BASIC):
Turn on computer with boot disk inserted in powered disk drive #1.
- With no cartridge and without BASIC:
Hold down [OPTION] while turning on computer with boot disk inserted
in powered disk drive #1.
Box: "More Memory Means More Power"
Versions of the Atari 800XL:
o Domestic version for NTSC M television (North America)
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC NTSC 'E' version, C021697
- Substituted in earlier units: ANTIC NTSC version, C012296
- GTIA NTSC version, C014805
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Lacks the chrominance video signal on pin 5
- Switch Box jack for RF output for TV
- Channel switch on back of computer selects TV output RF channel: 2 or 3
- TV Switch Box and TV connecting cable both supplied with computer
- 16KiB Operating System ROM
- Early units: XL OS Rev.1, C062024
- Most units: XL OS Rev.2, C061598
- Atari BASIC (8KiB ROM)
- Most units: Atari BASIC Rev. B, C060302
- Late units: Atari BASIC Rev. C, C024947
- Some internal pics:
https://preview.tinyurl.com/yc9wydqq
- PAL N version is NTSC version internally modified by Atari's
distributor in Argentina, Skydata S.A., for 220V/50Hz power and for
PAL N television/video output
o PAL versions for PAL B/G television (Europe) or PAL I television (UK)
- Late unit motherboards (9/84 revision): "800XLF"
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC PAL 'B' version, C021698
- Substituted in earlier units: ANTIC PAL 'A' version, C014887
- GTIA PAL version, C014889
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Earlier units: Lacks the chrominance video signal on pin 5
- Later units: Pin 5 is connected as on the 800
- Switch Box jack for RF output for TV
- No TV RF Channel select switch
- TV output: RF channel 4 (PAL B version) or 36 (PAL G/PAL I versions)
- RF Cable for TV connection supplied with computer
- 16KiB Operating System ROM
- Early units: XL OS Rev.1, C062024
- Most units: XL OS Rev.2, C061598
- Atari BASIC (8KiB ROM)
- Most units: Atari BASIC Rev. B, C060302
- Late units: Atari BASIC Rev. C, C024947
- Visual tour:
http://www.atari800xl.eu/hardware/computers/pal-atari-800xl.html
- More internal pics:
https://preview.tinyurl.com/y878bzle
o SECAM version (France)
- Motherboard: "SECAM ROSE"
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC PAL 'B' version, C021698
- FGTIA, C020120
- Monitor port is Atari SECAM 6-pin
- No Switch Box jack
- No TV RF Channel select switch
- Internal color/monochrome switch
- TV cable (Monitor port to SCART/Peritel) supplied with computer
- 16KiB Operating System ROM: XL OS Rev.2, C061598
- Atari BASIC Rev. C (8KiB ROM), C024947
- Visual tour:
http://www.atari800xl.eu/hardware/computers/secam-atari-800xl.html
- More internal pics:
https://preview.tinyurl.com/y85as6s2
5 different types of 600XL/800XL keyboards were nicely documented by Beetle here:
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/105170-600800xl-keyboard-variants/
Manuals:
- The Atari 800XL Home Computer Owner's Guide C061859 (22 pages)
- Atari Computer 800XL C024450 (international; 64 pages)
- Atari Computer 600XL and Atari Computer 800XL Connection Instructions for
PAL TV Systems C061947 (international)
- Atari Home Computers Connection Instructions for SECAM Television Systems
C025342 (EN, FR) (1984)
- Atari 800XL Computer Field Service Manual FD100740
- REV. 01 February 1984
- REV. 02 June 1985
The 800XL was made by Atari-Wong Co. in Hong Kong from November 1983 to April 1984 (NTSC/PAL units), by Chelco Sound (Hong Kong) Limited from January to May 1984 (NTSC units with 7YJ serial numbers), and by Atari Taiwan Manufacturing Corp. from March 1984 to June 1985 (NTSC/PAL/SECAM units). Serial numbers:
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/132201-800-xl-serial-numbers-secampalntsc/
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Subject: 1.7) What is the Atari 65XE?
Introduced in January 1985 alongside the 130XE, the Atari 65XE was the low-end machine in the new range of XE computers that would replace the Atari 600XL/800XL while maintaining compatibility with the earlier models.
The 65XE does not include the PBI port as on the 600XL/800XL, but many 65XE machines include the similar (though physically incompatible) Enhanced Cartridge Interface (ECI).
The 65XE offers 64KiB RAM, and has the Atari XL OS and Atari BASIC on ROM.
While 1200XL/600XL/800XL keyboard key labels used capital letters exclusively, on 65XE/130XE keyboards only the first letter of the word is capitalized.
Also, the [DELETE BACK SPACE] key from the 1200XL/600XL/800XL is labeled [Delete Bk Sp] on the 65XE/130XE.
System initialization types supported:
- Atari BASIC: Turn on computer with no cartridge inserted and no powered
disk drive #1.
- Self Test program: Hold down [Option] while turning on the computer with no
cartridge inserted and no powered disk drive #1.
- Cartridge: Turn on computer with cartridge inserted. (disables BASIC)
- Cassette boot: (boot cassette may or may not require BASIC or cartridge)
1. - With BASIC or with cartridge (cartridge disables BASIC):
Hold down [Start] while turning on the computer.
- With no cartridge and without BASIC:
Hold down both [Start] and [Option] while turning on the computer.
(system buzzer sounds)
2. Press [PLAY] on the program recorder with boot cassette inserted.
3. Press [Return] on the computer.
- Disk boot: (boot disk may or may not require BASIC or cartridge inserted)
- With BASIC or with cartridge (cartridge disables BASIC):
Turn on computer with boot disk inserted in powered disk drive #1.
- With no cartridge and without BASIC:
Hold down [Option] while turning on computer with boot disk inserted
in powered disk drive #1.
Versions of the Atari 65XE:
o Domestic version for NTSC M television (North America)
- Most units: No ECI
Late units: NTSC 130XE motherboard (including ECI, but only 64KiB RAM)
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC NTSC 'E' version, C021697
- GTIA NTSC version, C014805
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Television Jack for RF output
- TV Channel Select Switch on back of computer selects RF channel: 2 or 3
- TV Switch Box and TV Video Cable both supplied with computer
- 16KiB Operating System ROM
- Most units: XL OS Rev.2, C061598
- Late units: XL OS Rev.3, C300717
- Atari BASIC Rev. C (8KiB ROM), C024947
- NOM version ("Normas Oficiales Mexicanas") is the standard NTSC
version,
certified for sale in Mexico. Such units were distributed in a Spanish
language box, with Spanish language Owner's Manual.
- Some units sold as part of "XE Video Game System" kit in place of XE
game system console and keyboard
- PAL N version is NTSC version internally modified by Atari's
distributor in Argentina, Skydata S.A., for 220V/50Hz power and for
PAL N television/video output
o PAL versions for PAL B/G television (Europe) or PAL I television (UK)
- Early units: No ECI
Most units: PAL 130XE motherboard (including ECI, but only 64KiB RAM)
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC PAL 'B' version, C021698
- GTIA PAL version, C014889
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Television Jack for RF output
- No TV Channel Select Switch
- TV output: RF channel 4 (PAL B version) or 36 (PAL G/PAL I versions)
- TV Video Cable supplied with computer
- 16KiB Operating System ROM
- Most units: XL OS Rev.2, C061598
- Late units: XL OS Rev.3, C300717
- Atari BASIC Rev. C (8KiB ROM), C024947
- UK version also included in the kit: Atari 65XE Home Computer Outfit
o Arabic Atari 65XE Najm for PAL television in Arabia
- Reportedly widely sold in Saudi Arabia and Egypt
- Atari distributor in Saudi Arabia: aDawliah Universal Electronics APL
- "65XEN" motherboard
- ECI port
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC PAL 'B' version, C021698
- GTIA PAL version, C014889
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Television Jack for RF output
- No TV Channel Select Switch
- TV output: Unknown, likely either RF channel 4 (PAL B) or 36 (PAL G)
- TV Video Cable supplied with computer
- 16KiB Operating System ROM: XL OS Rev.3B (Arabic localized OS), C101700
- Atari BASIC Rev. C (8KiB ROM), C024947
- Visual tour:
http://www.atari800xl.eu/hardware/computers/star-arabic-atari-65xe.html
- Another analysis (Polish):
http://preview.tinyurl.com/jnl2l2l
- More info (Polish):
http://atariki.krap.pl/index.php/Arabski_65XE
- Prototype NTSC Arabic 65XE:
http://www.savetz.com/vintagecomputers/arabic65xe/
Manuals:
- Atari 65XE Personal Computer Owner's Manual C072018
The 65XE was made by Atari Taiwan Manufacturing Corp. (most units), by
Sistemas Inteligentes, S.A. de C.V. (earlier name)/Atari (Mexico) Fabricante, S.A. de C.V. (later name) (units for Mexico), and in China (late production 1991 or 1992 units).
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Subject: 1.8) What is the Atari 130XE?
Introduced in January 1985 alongside the 65XE, the Atari 130XE was the high- end machine in the new range of XE computers that would replace the Atari 600XL/800XL while maintaining compatibility with the earlier models.
The 130XE does not include the PBI port as on the 600XL/800XL, but it does include the similar (though physically incompatible) Enhanced Cartridge Interface (ECI).
While 1200XL/600XL/800XL keyboard key labels used capital letters exclusively, on 65XE/130XE keyboards only the first letter of the word is capitalized.
Also, the [DELETE BACK SPACE] key from the 1200XL/600XL/800XL is labeled [Delete Bk Sp] on the 65XE/130XE.
The 130XE offers 128KiB RAM, and has the Atari XL OS and Atari BASIC on ROM.
System initialization types supported:
- Atari BASIC: Turn on computer with no cartridge inserted and no powered
disk drive #1.
- Self Test program: Hold down [Option] while turning on the computer with no
cartridge inserted and no powered disk drive #1.
- Cartridge: Turn on computer with cartridge inserted. (disables BASIC)
- Cassette boot: (boot cassette may or may not require BASIC or cartridge)
1. - With BASIC or with cartridge (cartridge disables BASIC):
Hold down [Start] while turning on the computer.
- With no cartridge and without BASIC:
Hold down both [Start] and [Option] while turning on the computer.
(system buzzer sounds)
2. Press [PLAY] on the program recorder with boot cassette inserted.
3. Press [Return] on the computer.
- Disk boot: (boot disk may or may not require BASIC or cartridge inserted)
- With BASIC or with cartridge (cartridge disables BASIC):
Turn on computer with boot disk inserted in powered disk drive #1.
- With no cartridge and without BASIC:
Hold down [Option] while turning on computer with boot disk inserted
in powered disk drive #1.
Versions of the Atari 130XE:
o Domestic version for NTSC M television (North America)
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC NTSC 'E' version, C021697
- GTIA NTSC version, C014805
- 16KiB Operating System ROM
- Most units: XL OS Rev.2, C061598
- Late units: XL OS Rev.3, C300717
- Atari BASIC Rev. C (8KiB ROM), C024947
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Television Jack for RF output
- TV Channel Select Switch on back of computer selects RF channel: 2 or 3
- TV Switch Box and TV Video Cable both supplied with computer
o PAL versions for PAL B/G television (Europe) or PAL I television (UK)
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC PAL 'B' version, C021698
- GTIA PAL version, C014889
- 16KiB Operating System ROM
- Most units: XL OS Rev.2, C061598
- Late units: XL OS Rev.3, C300717
- Atari BASIC Rev. C (8KiB ROM), C024947
- Monitor port is Atari 5-pin
- Television Jack for RF output
- No TV Channel Select Switch
- TV output: RF channel 4 (PAL B version) or 36 (PAL G/PAL I versions)
- TV Video Cable supplied with computer
- UK version also included in: 130XE Starter Pack
o SECAM version (France)
- 6502 MPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
- ANTIC PAL 'B' version, C021698
- FGTIA, C020120
- 16KiB Operating System ROM
- Most units: XL OS Rev.2, C061598
- Late units: XL OS Rev.3, C300717
- Atari BASIC Rev. C (8KiB ROM), C024947
- Monitor port is Atari SECAM 6-pin
- No Television Jack
- No TV Channel Select Switch
- Color Mono switch on back of computer to affect video output
- TV cable (Monitor port to SCART/Peritel) supplied with computer
- SECAM version also sold in a kit with the 1050 disk drive
Manuals:
- Atari 130XE Personal Computer Owner's Manual C025951
- Atari 130XE Reference Manual (field service manual)
The 130XE was made by Atari Taiwan Manufacturing Corp. (most units) and in China (late production 1991 or 1992 units).
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Subject: 1.9) What is the Atari XE game system?
With the February 1987 introduction of the Atari XE game system, Atari both extended the established 65XE/130XE product line and also added a third game system to complement the established 2600 and 7800 product lines.
Termed variously by Atari as the XE Video Game System, the XE Game System, or the XE System, the name was actually trademarked by Atari as simply: XE.
(For clarity, this FAQ List will normally use "XE game system" or "XEgs".)
The core component of the XEgs is the XE System Console, which is essentially
a complete 65XE/800XE but without a keyboard. A companion XE System Keyboard was produced and often sold with the Console.
The XE System Console offers 64KiB RAM, and has the Atari XL OS Rev.4 (16KiB),
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