ATARI ST is a series of personal computer produced by Atari Corporation since 1985. It is based on the Motorola 68000 at 16 -bit processor, the same microprocessor of the Commodore Amiga series. In particular, the ATARI 1040STF model I have in the collection was a subsequent update of the 1040ST ARTARI, produced in 1986.
The Atari 1040stf, which I have in the collection, was given to me by a friend, neighbor, as I have well described in this video-article.
The retro computer that was given to me is complete with several accessories: the Atari SM124 black and white monitor, the mouse, the manuals and the Steinberg PRO-24 MIDI recording program.
The computer is missing a key. I purchased a keyboard to recover the missing key.
Technical characteristics of the ARTARI 1040STF
CPU: Motorola MC68000, 8 MHz
ROM: 192 KB
Software included in ROM: Atari TOS (The Operating System) + GEM (Graphics Environment Manager)
RAM: 1 MB, expandable up to 4 MB
Graphics: Glue + Video Shifter
Graphics mode: 320x200 (16 colors) up to 640x400 pixels (monochromatic)
Audio: Yamaha YM-2149, 3 voices + 1 channel for noise
Keyboard: 94-key QWERTY, with arrows, numeric keypad and function keys
Expansion ports:
- 1 serial DB25 male, RS232C
- 1 parallel DB25 female, Centronics
- 1 external hard drive, DB19 female
- 1 external floppy disk drive, DIN 14-pole
- 1 audio/video DIN 13, RGB and composite video
- 1 x IEC power input
- 2 MIDI (in and out) DIN 5 poles, side
- 1 cartridge connector, 40-pole edge, side
- 2 mouse and joystick, DB9 male, bottom
Supporti di archiviazione: n. 1 floppy disk drive interno, 3.5", 720 KB (il computer supporta anche un hard disk esterno e un floppy disk drive esterno)
Emulate the Atari st
It is possible to emulate the Atari ST, on a common Windows PC, via Hatari. In this way, it is possible to try to start programs and games, as well as program the back computer, in a simple and comfortable way ... without even having Atari ST! Hatari is provided without the original Roma, which can be downloaded separately, looking for them on the internet.
Powder of the ARTARI 1040STF
The Vintage ATARI 1040STF Vintage computer is internal. There is a male IEC connector, rear, for the power cord. My specimen feeds at 220 - 240 V, in alternating current 50 Hz, and absorbs 120 W.
The Atari SM 124 is powered separately, again at 220 V in 50 Hz alternating current and draws 66 W.
Starting screen of the ARTARI ST
The Atari 1040 STF has a real operating system, with windows. The screen depends on the type of monitor connected and resolution. Here is the start -up screen of the ARTARI ST in color.
If the Atari 1040stf is connected to the ATARI SM124 black and white monitor, the start screen is the following (after requested the information on the version).
Papers
- Atari ST owner's manual
- Atari 1040ST 1040STf schematics
- Atari SM124 owner's manual
- Atari SM124 service manual
Collection entry date: 03/08/2021