Atari XE User Manual

The right side of the console holds the game controller ports;
the
left side contains the keyboard port.
Right Side
Left Side
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• Controller Port 1 $Controller Port 2 Keyboard Port
The XE console's back panel contains the connectors for
attaching a video
display device (either a TV or monitor). It
also holds
the power jack and the SIO port for connecting
peripherals.
TV Channel Selector = Power Jack
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t Monitor Video Jack SIO Peripheral Port
To connect a monitor, follow the instructions in the manual sup-
plied with the monitor. To connect a TV, follow the instructions
in the next section.
Connecting the TV Switch Box
Note: The TV Switch Bo x may not be included in the
XE SYSTEM sold outside The United states.
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Atari XE Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Atari Corporation
Memory	64 KB RAM
Sound Channels	4
CPU	MOS Technology 6502C
CPU Clock Speed	1.79 MHz
Graphics	ANTIC and GTIA
Colors	256
Display Resolution	320x192, 160x192, 80x192
Sound	POKEY
Media	Cartridge, Cassette, Floppy Disk
Ports	Cartridge, SIO, Monitor, Power, Joystick
Operating System	Atari OS