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Amiga 4000 Technical Specifications

Thanks to Amiga Zone for posting all of their press releases on the Amiga Format CD. These tech specs were posted by Commodore some time in 1992. They have been altered slightly to feature other models of the A4000.

CPU

  • Motorola (R) 68040 series 32-bit processor
  • 25 MHz clock speed
  • Removable processor module
Memory
  • 2 MB 32-bit Chip RAM
  • Up to 16 MB 32-bit Fast RAM
  • Easily expandable via standard SIMM units
  • Additional standard RAM is supported by the Amiga's proprietary AUTOCONFIG (TM) capability
Software
  • 512 KB 32-bit ROM
  • AmigaDOS (TM) 3.0 Multitasking Operating System
  • Supports programmable resolutions
  • Supports outline fonts
  • Localized for multiple language/countries
  • CrossDOS MS-DOS (R) file transfer utility
Interfaces
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse/Joystick/Lightpen/Tablet ports (2)
  • Serial (RS-232)
  • Parallel (Centronics)
  • Video (RGB analogue or RGBI digital)
  • Right and Left stereo audio
  • Internal and External floppy disk drive ports
  • Internal AT IDE port. Optional SCSI adapter
System Slots
  • CPU slot (200-pin) supports high-speed memory and advanced processors
  • Amiga system bus
  • Four 16/32-bit Zorro III expansion slots (100-pin) with AUTOCONFIG
  • PC bus
  • Three PCAT T(M) slots
Video Slots
  • Extended 24-bit Video slot
  • In line with standard 100-pin Zorro slot for easy integration of Zorro and video boards
Zorro 3 Expansion slots
1, 2, 3 = PC/AT Slots; 4 = Video Slot

How the Slots Work:
If MS-DOS compatibility is desired a Bridgeboard may be placed in slot 1, 2, or 3. When a Bridgeboard is installed, the empty PC slots are capable of supporting a variety of XT or AT- style boards. The remaining Zorro III slots support both 24 & 32-bit Zorro boards.

Keyboard

  • Detachable
  • 94 keys, including 10 function keys
  • Separate numeric keypad
  • Separate cursor keys (inverted "T" layout)
Mouse
  • Opto-mechanical
  • 2-button design
Disk Drives
  • Built-in 3.5-inch high density disk drive (880 KB/1.76 MB formatted)
  • Hard Drive models pre-formatted and pre-loaded with system software and utilities
  • 2 rear and 2 front 3.5-inch drive bays
  • 1 front 5.25-inch drive bay
Graphics Modes
  • AGA custom chipset produces resolutions ranging from 320x200 to 1280x400 (more with overscan), including 800x600
  • NTSC and PAL video resolutions
  • Colour palette of 16.8 million colors
  • 2 to 256,000 user-definable colours displayable on screen
Video Display Output
  • Works with RGB analogue VGA or multiscan monitors (not all modes supported with non multiscan monitors) - Horizontal scan rates 15 kHz - 31 kHz
  • Vertical scan rates 50 Hz - 72 Hz
Sound
  • Four channel stereo sound, capable of reproducing complex waveforms
  • 8-bit D/A converters
  • 6-bit volume
Dimensions
  • 15 1/4" deep x 15" wide x 5 high
Weight
  • Approx. 20 pounds
Power Requirements
- 110 volt/60Hz 150 watt power supply

A4000 Configurations

A4000-040/120
  • Date of release: September 1992
  • Amiga 4000 with Motorola 68040 Processor, 6 MB RAM, internal 3.5 1.76 MB Floppy Drive and 120 MB IDE Hard Drive
  • 94-key Keyboard
  • 2-button Mouse
  • AmigaDOS Release 3.0 System Software and Utilities
  • Gold Service Warranty Package
A4000-030/120
  • Date of release: March 1993
  • Amiga 4000 with Motorola 25MHz 68030EC processor, 4MB RAM (2Mb Chip,2Mb Fast) internal 3.5 1.76MB floppy drive and 120MB hard drive
  • 94-key keyboard
  • 2-button mouse
  • AmigaDOS release 3.0 System Software and Utilities
  • Price at release: $2399.00

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