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The Atari TT030 (Thirty-two Thirty-two) was released in 1990 and offered a large boost in processing power over the older ST models. The CPU used was the fully thirty-two bit [[Motorola]] [[68030]] running at 32Mhz. Other features distinguishing this model from previous models included:
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The Atari TT030 (Thirty-two Thirty-two) was released in 1990 and offered a large boost in processing power over the older ST models. The CPU used was the fully thirty-two bit Motorola [[CPU|68030]] running at 32Mhz. Other features distinguishing this model from previous models included:
  
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==Hardware Overview==
 
* A new style case with a detachable professional keyboard. The case also acted as a stand for the monitor.
 
* A new style case with a detachable professional keyboard. The case also acted as a stand for the monitor.
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* A Motorola [[68882]] maths co-processor as standard.
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* A Motorola [[CPU#MC68881|68882]] maths co-processor as standard.
 
* Up to 12Mb of standard ST.
 
* Up to 12Mb of standard ST.
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* Up to 128Mb of [[TT RAM]].
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* Up to 128Mb of [[Computer_acronyms#TT-RAM |TT RAM]].
 
* VGA port and enhanced video resolutions.
 
* VGA port and enhanced video resolutions.
 
* Internal SCSI hard drive support.
 
* Internal SCSI hard drive support.
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* A [[VMEbus]] slot.
 
* A [[VMEbus]] slot.
 
* Later models came with a 1.44Mb floppy drive.
 
* Later models came with a 1.44Mb floppy drive.
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* A new version of [[TOS]], [[3.x]]
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* A new version of [[TOS]], [[TOS#TOS 3|3.x]]
  
 
One notable absence was the missing blitter chip first introduced in the Mega ST range.
 
One notable absence was the missing blitter chip first introduced in the Mega ST range.
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===Hardware Modifications===
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* ''Mighty Mic 32'' was a TT RAM expansion
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==Magazine References==
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*STart, volume 5, issue 6, p22-30 & p64-65 (Review)
  
 
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TT030.JPG

The Atari TT030 (Thirty-two Thirty-two) was released in 1990 and offered a large boost in processing power over the older ST models. The CPU used was the fully thirty-two bit Motorola 68030 running at 32Mhz. Other features distinguishing this model from previous models included:

Hardware Overview

  • A new style case with a detachable professional keyboard. The case also acted as a stand for the monitor.
  • A Motorola 68882 maths co-processor as standard.
  • Up to 12Mb of standard ST.
  • Up to 128Mb of TT RAM.
  • VGA port and enhanced video resolutions.
  • Internal SCSI hard drive support.
  • Appletalk compatible network port.
  • A VMEbus slot.
  • Later models came with a 1.44Mb floppy drive.
  • A new version of TOS, 3.x

One notable absence was the missing blitter chip first introduced in the Mega ST range.

Hardware Modifications

  • Mighty Mic 32 was a TT RAM expansion

Magazine References

  • STart, volume 5, issue 6, p22-30 & p64-65 (Review)