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Atari 400 Service Manual

Atari 400
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4.2 The ATARI 400 and 800 Computer Console Systems 4-1
4.2.1 Motherboard 4-1
4.2.2 Central Processing Unit 4-2
4.2.3 ROM Personality Board 4-3
4.2.4 RAM Memory pcb 4-3
4.2.5 Keyboard 4-4
4.2.6 Power Supply 4-4
4.2.7 Program Cartridge 4-4
4.3 Functional Block Diagram Discussion 4-4
4.3.1 Central Processing Unit 4-5
4.3.2 Motherboard Console System {400) 4-7
4.3.2.1 POKEY Integrated Circuit 4-8
4.3.2.2 Peripheral Interface Adapter (PIA) 4-9
4.3.2.3 KeyIn/KeyOut Integrated Circuits 4-12
4.3.2.4 Memory Map Decoder 4-12
4.3.2.5 I/O Decoder 4-13
4.3.3 Motherboard Console System (800) 4-14
4.3.3.1 Bidirectional Data Buffer 4-14
4.3.3.2 I/O Decoder 4-14
4.3.3.3 Composite Video 4-14
4.3.4 ROM Personality Board 4-14
4.3.5 RAM Memory Boards 4-16
4.3.6 Power Supply 4-16
4.3.7 Program Cartridge 4-17
CHAPTER 5 - MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.1 Introduction 5-1
5.2 Preventive Maintenance 5-1
5.2.1 PCB Contact Cleaning and Lubrication 5-2
5.2.2 Visually Inspecting the Computer Consoles 5-3
5.3 System Check-Out 5-3
5.3.1 Memo Pad Test 5-3
5.3.2 Shock Test 5-5
5.3.3 Picture Quality Test 5-5
5.3.4 Keyboard Test 5-6
5.3.5 Stand Alone Test (Diagnostic) 5-7
5.4 Troubleshooting Guide 5-18
5.4.1 Troubleshooting -- Procedure Number One 5-19
5.4.2 Troubleshooting -- Procedure Number Two 5-21
5.4.3 Troubleshooting -- Procedure Number Three 5-23
5.4.4 Integrated Circuit Replacement Procedures 5-23
5.4.5 Motherboard 5-27
5.5 Dissassembly, 400Computer Console 5-30
5.6 Disassembly, 800 Computer Console 5-33
5.7 Assembly, 400 Computer Console 5-40
5.8 Assembly, 800 Computer Console 5-43
CHAPTER 6 - SPARE PARTS LIST AND ORDERING/REPORTING INFORMATION 6-1
6.1 Introduction 6-1
6.2 Spare Parts List 6-1

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Atari 400 Specifications

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ManufacturerAtari
Model400
TypeHome Computer
Release Year1979
CPUMOS Technology 6502
CPU Speed1.79 MHz
ROM10 KB
Operating SystemAtari OS
KeyboardMembrane keyboard
RAM8 KB (expandable to 48 KB)
GraphicsANTIC and GTIA chips
Sound4 channels
DisplayRF output for connection to TV
StorageOptional cassette tape drive or floppy disk drive
PortsCartridge
Display Resolution320x192 (16 colors)

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