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The Atari STe (Mega STE) was a 16-bit home/personal computer released in 1989, featuring enhanced graphics and sound capabilities compared to earlier Atari ST models, alongside a Motorola 68000 processor.
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What processor does the Atari Mega STE use?
The Atari Mega STE uses a Motorola 68000 processor, like the earlier Atari ST and STE models, but can run at an accelerated 16 MHz clock speed compared to the original ST's 8 MHz. This made it one of the faster Atari models for professional and business applications.
What improvements did the Mega STE have over the original Atari ST?
The Mega STE featured enhanced graphics with a 4096-color palette and improved sound via the STE sound chip, plus a higher-capacity internal hard drive option. It also included a blitter chip for faster graphics operations and a memory cache that improved performance.
When was the Atari Mega STE released?
The Atari Mega STE was released in the early 1990s as an upgraded version of the Atari STE, which debuted in 1989. The Mega STE was designed as a professional workstation with a more powerful configuration than the standard STE home computer.
Can the Atari Mega STE run standard Atari ST software?
Yes, the Mega STE is backwards compatible with software written for the Atari ST and STE platforms, running the same TOS operating system. Users can also switch the processor speed back to 8 MHz for compatibility with older software that may not run correctly at the higher clock speed.
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