Atari 800 Releases:
"DOM" Domestic version, NTSC video output
1979-1980 systems
- 8K of RAM in 1 installed CX852 Memory Module
- Top Expansion bay easily accessible with 2 latches
1980-1982 systems
- 16K of RAM in 1 installed CX853 Memory Module
- Top Expansion bay easily accessible with 2 latches
1982-1983 systems shipped with:
- 48K of RAM in 3 CX853 Memory boards (no cases)
- Top Expansion bay now accessible by removing 2 screws & washers
- Aluminum casing changed to eliminate the Expansion bay latches
Chipsets (NTSC):
6502 CPU, C014377 (common in most of the 400/800 systems)
6502C CPU, "SALLY", C014806 (used the later runs of the 400/800 systems)
ANTIC NTSC version, C012296
CTIA, C012295 (Originally sold in the 400/800's, replaced with GTIA)
GTIA, C014805 (Replaces the CTIA and is more common)
POKEY, C012294
OS/Personality 10K ROM Module: CX801
- 400/800 OS Chipset:
C012399 (Floating Point Package)
C012499
C014599
- 400/800 OS Rev.A (Shipped with Initial 1979-1980 Systems)
- 400/800 OS Rev.B (More common version)
Video Output
- 5 Pin Composite Monitor port
- Built-in RF Lead (Channel 2/3 Select Switch on Right side)
"PAL" and "UK" versions for PAL B or PAL I television signal
- Shipped 1981-1983
- 16K RAM (Initial shipments)
- 48K RAM (later shipments)
Chipsets (PAL):
6502 CPU (Atari SALLY), C014806
ANTIC PAL version, C014887
GTIA PAL version, C014889
POKEY, C012294
OS/Personality 10K ROM Module: CX801P (PAL Version)
- 400/800 OS Chipset:
C012399 (Floating Point Package)
C015199
C015299
Video Output:
- 5 Pin Composite Monitor port
- Built-in RF Lead - channel 4 ("PAL" version) or 36 ("UK" version)
- Channel Select switch on Right Side is not used.
*Some data referenced from Michael Current |
