Apricot XEN-PCM ONLINEHigh performance, multi-media PCs with integrated modem
System Overview
Standard Features
Features & Benefits
Technical Specifications
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- Integrated Quad-Speed CD-ROM, Sound Blaster
Vibra-16 and Stereo Speakers
- V.32bis Fax/Modem with FREE Compuserve Offer
- Intel 486DX4-100 and Pentium™-75 Processor
Options
- High Power VL or PCI Local Bus Video Acceleration
- Up to 2GB of Fast Access Hard Disk Storage
- High Resolution Low Radiation Monitors
- Up to 128MB RAM Expansion
- IBM Compatible
- Apricot Style and Ergonomics
- UK Built
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Apricot reserves the right to
alter specifications without prior notice.
The information contained in these
specifications was correct at the time of compilation.
May 23rd, 1995
System
Overview
For the ultimate in multimedia power and
Internet connectivity, look no further than the Apricot XEN-PCM ONLINE. This
high performance range has been designed from scratch to give you everything required to
mix information with high quality sound and graphics. Just one look at the stylish casing
reveals that this stereo-speakered power-house means business.
In the last 12 months there has been an explosion
of interest in the Internet, Information Superhighways and almost anything to do with
CyberSpace. The result has been growing demand from both home and business users for
systems to access the world wide web. Whatever your objective - simply getting connected
to an e-mail service or exploring subjects as diverse as the convertibility of the Russian
rouble or the next antipodean eclipse - you will marvel at the capability to share
information and ideas with people from around the globe, using the fast, integrated modem
of the XEN-PCM ONLINE.
The Essential Mix
Straight from the box, the XEN-PCM ONLINE
is all you need to use and enjoy the rich assortment of multimedia applications now
available. The advanced Sound Blaster system provides lucid recording and playback of all
sound and music from multiple sources such as MIDI keyboards or the integral CD-ROM. The
high quality Sony quad speed drive is chosen for its superior performance, rapidly
accessing everything from music CDs to image packed Kodak™ PhotoCD©s. The
resulting plethora of input signals and sounds can be controlled using the XEN-PCM ONLINE's
pre-loaded mixing utilities and then output via the amplified stereo speakers.
Classic Performance
The XEN-PCM ONLINE range
offers two powerful processor options, the Intel 486DX4-100 and the Intel Pentium-75 so
that you can match the system to your exact needs. Accelerated local bus video is standard
on all models, while Pentium-based systems utilise the Cirrus Logic GD5434 graphics
accelerator. Also optionally available is the last word in video control: The Matrox MGA
Impression Plus rated at over 40 million WinMarks using the new WinMarks benchmarking
system - WinBench Vr4.
Standard
Features
Mass Storage
1.44MB floppy drive
Internal quad speed CD-ROM
Selection of high speed IDE drives
Graphics
Local Bus Enhanced VGA graphics
1 or 2MB Video RAM
Audio
Sound Blaster Vibra-16 expansion board
4 operator, 20 voice synthesis via OPL3 chip
Stereo output via built-in speakers
Expansion
One ISA 16-bit expansion slot
One PCI 32-bit slot (shared ) on Pentium models
Two RS232 serial ports
One bi-directional parallel port
Peripherals
14", 15" or 17" low radiation
monitors
Enhanced 102 keyboard
Microsoft mouse
Communication
Integrated Express 14.4 Modem
Features and
Benefits
Sound Blaster audio technology
A key element of a multimedia system is the audio
controller and the XEN-PCM ONLINE is centred around the industry leading Sound Blaster
Vibra-16. Precision Digital Signal Processing circuitry that can record and play back
sounds up to, and beyond, the range of human hearing ensures that your ears will
deceive you.
Integral quad speed CD-ROM drive
For serious multimedia work a high specification
CD-ROM drive is essential. For this reason the XEN-PCM ONLINE is
supplied with an integrated device positioned behind the unique centre fold-down hatch.
The drive spins CD-ROM disks at four times the normal speed in order to provide much
improved access times. When you wish to play music CDs the drive automatically returns to
single speed to provide excellent sound quality.
High Performance Data/Fax Modem
Get connected to other online users with e-mail
and fax; explore the wonderful world of the Internet. Included with each XEN-PCM ONLINE
is the necessary hardware and software plus a special Compuserve offer (1 month FREE
trial*) to help get you started.
* 1 month membership and £10 usage
Amplified stereo speaker system
The XEN-PCM ONLINE is a
completely integrated system and unlike most other multimedia machines, this includes the
speaker system. Twin amplified speakers neatly set within the front panel of the XEN-PCM ONLINE
provide superb stereo response. Alternatively, an output jack at the rear of the casing
allows you to channel sound to headphones or an externally amplified stereo system.
MIDI Interface
Linking keyboards, sequencers and other
instrumental hardware to the XEN-PCM ONLINE is quick and easy. A full-duplex MIDI port is provided as
standard to allow the transfer of digitised music data.
486DX4-100 or Pentium-75
A choice of processor options allows the correct
configuration to be matched exactly to your performance and budget requirements. As those
requirements change, each system processor can then be upgraded to meet new demands.
Industry-standard processor sockets make upgrading to next generation processors a quick
and easy task.
Supplied with 8MB RAM
With 8MB on-board, every XEN-PCM ONLINE
is ready from the outset to tackle Windows, OS/2 and other memory intensive applications.
Upgrading is made easy and cost effective using industry standard SIMMs (Single, In-line,
Memory Modules) which are widely available.
High capacity, high speed hard drives
Each XEN-PCM ONLINE model is
provided with high performance hard disk storage specifically selected to handle the high
volumes of data created and used by multimedia applications. Extensive testing by
Apricot's System Verification Group ensures that only the highest quality drives from the
world's leading vendors are chosen.
Video acceleration
The stunning video performance of the XEN-PCM ONLINE
models is made possible by the use of accelerated local bus video processors. Using the
32-bit local bus to couple each video accelerator to the main system processor ensures
that even the most graphically intensive applications move like lightening.
1MB video RAM minimum
A minimum of 1MB video RAM means that every
XEN-PCM ONLINE is capable of providing non-interlaced, high resolutions straight
from the box.
High resolution 14", 15" and
17" Monitors
Each XEN-PCM ONLINE is
supplied with a choice of high resolution monitors that perfectly match the fast graphic
capabilities of the systems. All monitor options meet and exceed the latest European
standards for safety and emissions.
Industry-Standard
By adhering to the latest computer industry
standards, Apricot engineers have ensured that the XEN-PCM ONLINE can be easily
upgraded with widely available components and peripherals.
Built in the UK by Apricot
With BS 5750 (ISO 9000) accreditation from sales,
marketing, research and development through to manufacture in Scotland, Apricot have been
building quality into every computer system for more than twelve years.
Technical
Specifications
| Processor |
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| Model / Processor |
486DX4-100 |
575 |
| Type |
Intel 486DX4 |
Intel Pentium™ |
| Clock speed (Internal) |
100MHz |
75MHz |
| Clock speed (External) |
33MHz |
50MHz |
| Internal cache |
8KB |
2 x 8KB |
| Coprocessor |
Integral |
Integral |
| Data/address bus |
32-bits |
64/32-bits |
| CPU socket type |
238-pin ZIF |
320-pin ZIF (Type 5) |
| iCOMP benchmark |
435 |
610 |
| Core logic chipset |
M1429G/31 |
SuperCore™590 |
| External cache |
|
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| Model / Processor |
DX4-100 |
575 |
| Supplied |
256KB |
256KB |
| Maximum |
256KB |
512KB |
| Mapping |
Direct |
Direct |
| Writing scheme |
Write back/write through |
Write through |
| Cache/RAM Speed |
20ns |
15ns |
| RAM |
|
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| Model / Processor |
DX4-100 |
575 |
| Supplied |
8MB |
8MB |
| Maximum |
64MB |
128MB |
| Type |
32-bit SIMM |
32-bit SIMM |
| Speed |
70ns |
70ns |
| Fitted RAM location |
SIMM Sockets |
SIMM Sockets |
| Parity |
None |
Checked |
| Sockets: total |
4 |
4 |
| free |
2 |
2 |
| Sizes supported (MB) |
1, 2, 4, 8 & 16MB |
1, 2, 4, 8, 16 & 32MB |
| ROM |
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| Model / Processor |
DX4-100 |
575 |
| Size |
128KB |
128KB |
| Type |
Flash ROM |
Flash ROM |
| Shadowable |
Yes |
Yes |
| Graphics (standard) |
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| Model / Processor |
DX4-100 |
575 |
| Controller |
Cirrus Logic GD5434 |
Cirrus Logic GD5434 |
| Interface |
VL Local Bus |
PCI Local Bus |
| Location |
Motherboard |
Motherboard |
| Video memory: supplied |
1MB |
1MB |
| max |
2MB |
2MB |
| type |
DRAM |
DRAM |
| Max N.I. resolution @ 1MB |
1024 x 768 res. (256 colours) |
1024 x 768 res. (256 colours) |
| Max N.I. resolution @ 2MB |
1280 x 1024 res. (256 colours) |
1280 x 1024 res. (256 colours) |
| Max N.I. colours @ 1MB |
640 x 480 res. (16.8 million colours) |
640 x 480 res. (16.8 million colours) |
| Max N.I. colours @ 2MB |
800 x 600 res. (16.8 million colours) |
800 x 600 res. (16.8 million colours) |
| Pentium Graphics Options |
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| Model / Processor |
575 |
| Controller |
Matrox MGA Impression Plus |
| Interface |
PCI Local Bus |
| Location |
Expansion board |
| Video memory: supplied |
2MB |
| maximum |
4MB |
| type |
VRAM |
| Max N.I. resolution @ 2MB |
1600 x 1200 res. (256 colours) |
| Max N.I. resolution @ 4MB |
1600 x 1200 res. (65K colours) |
| Max N.I. colours @ 2MB |
800 x 600 res. (16.8 million
colours) |
| Max N.I. colours @ 4MB |
1280 x 1024 res. (16.8 million
colours) |
| Fax / Modem |
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| Model / Processor |
All Models |
| Integral Fax / Modem |
Express 14.4 Modem |
| Approvals |
BABT approved |
| Specification |
V.32bis Data, V.17 Group 3 (Class 1
& 2), V.42bis/MNP5 data compression,
V.42bis/MNP2-4 error correction, 16550 UART, Speaker with S/W volume control. |
| Software |
WinFax Lite (Windows FAX software),
DosFax Lite (DOS FAX software),
COMit (Communication software), Compuserve FREE trial membership pack
(including 1 month membership and £10 usage). |
| Audio |
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| Model / Processor |
486DX4-100 |
575 |
| Model |
Sound Blaster Vibra-16 |
Sound Blaster Vibra-16 |
| Location |
Expansion board |
Expansion board |
| Compatibility |
Sound Blaster & MPC |
Sound Blaster & MPC |
| A/D converter resolution. |
16-bit |
16-bit |
| CD-ROM interface |
Yes |
Yes |
| Midi / Game Port |
Yes |
Yes |
| Speakers |
2 x 4W, 4 Ohm |
2 x 4W, 4 Ohm |
| Floppy drive |
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| Model / Processor |
486DX4-100 |
575 |
| Type / Capacity |
3.5" / 1.44MB |
3.5" / 1.44MB |
| Controller |
Embedded |
Embedded |
| Available expansion |
|
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| Model / Processor |
486DX4-100 |
575 |
| Slots: ISA 16-bit |
3 |
2 |
| PCI 32-bit |
0 |
1 (shared with ISA slot) |
| Total |
3 |
3 |
| Free |
1 (ISA)* |
1 (ISA) |
| 3.5" x 1" high enclosed
drive bays |
1 |
1 |
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| (* one slot measures maximum 17.6cm) |
| I/O Ports |
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| Model / Processor |
486DX4-100 |
575 |
| Serial: quantity |
2 |
2 |
| connectors |
9-pin D-SUB |
9-pin D-SUB |
| Parallel: quantity |
1 |
1 |
| type |
ECP/EPP compliant |
ECP/EPP compliant |
| ISA bus IDE controller |
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| ATA IDE standard |
N/A |
Mode 2 |
| Connector type |
N/A |
40-pin |
| Max data transfer |
N/A |
4MB/s |
| Local bus IDE controller |
VL |
PCI |
| ATA IDE standard |
Mode 3 |
Mode 3 |
| Connector type |
40-pin |
40-pin |
| Max data transfer |
11.1MB/s |
11.1MB/s |
| Keyboard type |
PS/2 |
PS/2 |
| Mouse type |
PS/2 |
PS/2 |
| Power supply |
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| Model / Processor |
486DX4-100 |
575 |
| Rating (constant) |
145W |
145W |
| Rating (peak) |
179W |
179W |
| Type |
Switched mode |
Switched mode |
| Voltage setting |
External switch |
External switch |
| Voltage input range (AC) |
90-132V & 180-264V |
90-132V & 180-264V |
| Frequency input range |
47-63Hz |
47-63Hz |
| 3.5" internal cables |
1 (0 free) |
1 (0 free) |
| 5.25" internal cables |
3 (1 free) |
3 (1 free) |
| Max loads: +5V |
18A |
18A |
| +12V |
4.2A |
4.2A |
| -5V |
0.3A |
0.3A |
| -12V |
0.3A |
0.3A |
| External connectors |
IEC in; switched IEC out |
IEC in; switched IEC out |
| CD-ROM |
|
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| Model / Processor |
486DX4-100 |
575 |
| Model |
Sony CDU76E |
Sony CDU76E |
| Type |
ATAPI IDE |
ATAPI IDE |
| Speed |
Quad spin |
Quad spin |
| Buffer memory |
256KB |
256KB |
| Sustained transfer rate |
600KB/s |
600KB/s |
| Photo CD support |
Yes (Multi-session) |
Yes (Multi-session) |
All Model Details
| Hard Drives |
540MB |
| Type |
IDE |
| Average Access |
14ms |
| Track to track seek |
5ms |
| Burst data rate |
4.5MB/sec |
| Cache |
128KB |
| MTBF |
300 000 poh |
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| System Dimensions |
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| Width x depth x height |
428 x 430 x 94mm |
| Weight |
9.5Kg |
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| Warranty |
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| Standard cover |
12 months on-site - UK
mainland only (subject to registration fee) |
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| Preloaded Software |
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| Operating System |
DOS 6.22 and Windows for
Workgroups 3.11 (UK mainland only) |
| Drivers |
Relevant graphic display
drivers for Windows for Workgroups 3.11, OS/2, AutoCAD, AutoSHADE, Word 5.x and
WordPerfect 5.1. Drivers to support the supplied sound card. Note: Matrox controllers are
not supplied with DOS application drivers. |
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| Environmental |
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| Temp. (operating) |
+10 to +35° C |
| Temp. (non-op.) |
0 to +55° C |
| R. humidity (operat'g) |
20 to 80% |
| R. humidity (non-op) |
20 to 80% |
| EMI/RFI approvals |
EN 55022 limit B, VCCI
level 2, VDE 0871 VFG 243 Limit B |
| Safety approvals |
EN 60-950, UL 1950 |
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| Monitors |
14" SVGAe |
14" EVGAe |
15" EVGAe |
17" EVGAe |
| Standard |
SVGA |
EVGA |
EVGA |
EVGA |
| CRT size (diagonal) |
14" |
14" |
15" |
17" |
| CRT Type |
FST anti-glare |
FST anti-glare |
Super Fine Trinitron
anti-glare/static |
FST dynamic focus,
anti-glare/static |
| Display area |
245 x 183 (+/- 3mm) |
260 x 190 (+/- 3mm) |
270 x 202 (+/- 2mm) |
290 x 218 (+/- 8mm) |
| Dot pitch |
0.28mm |
0.28mm |
0.26mm |
0.28mm |
| Phosphor |
P22 |
P22 |
P22 |
P22 |
| Video input |
Analogue RGB |
Analogue RGB |
Analogue RGB |
Analogue RGB |
| Max video bandwidth |
44.9MHz |
85MHz |
107MHz |
130MHz |
Max resolution
(non-interlaced) |
800 x 600 |
1024 x 768 |
1280x1024 x 60Hz
1024x768 x 75Hz |
1600 x 1200 |
| Power: full operation |
Less than 80W |
Less than 85W |
110W maximum |
130W maximum |
| standby |
Less than 30W |
Less than 30W |
8W maximum |
Less than 10W |
| Power management |
VESA DPMS support for EPA compliance |
VESA DPMS support for EPA compliance |
VESA DPMS support for EPA compliance |
VESA DPMS support for EPA compliance |
| EMI/RFI approvals |
EN 55022 Limit B
VDE 0871 Vfg 243 Limit B, MPRII |
EN 55022 Limit B
VDE 0871 Vfg 243 Limit B, MPRII |
CE mark compliant
MPRII |
EN 55022 Limit B
VDE 0871 Vfg 243 Limit B, MPRII |
| Safety approvals |
EN60-950 |
EN60-950 |
EN60-950 |
EN60-950 |
| Dimensions: wxdxh |
351 x 384 x 327mm |
361 x 382 x 345mm |
368 x 385 x 373mm |
411 x 480 x 380mm |
| weight |
11.5Kg |
12Kg |
13.7Kg |
23Kg |
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| Input Devices |
Keyboard |
Mouse |
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| Keys / buttons |
102 |
2 |
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| Interface |
PS/2 |
PS/2 |
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| Resolution |
N/A |
400dpi |
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| Cable length |
3m |
1.83m |
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| Dimensions: wxdxh |
488 x 205 x 40mm |
63 x 114 x 40mm |
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| weight |
1.4Kg |
127g |
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