SENSATION!  (250-1650)           Features               Faxback Doc. # 1285

Your computer delivers IBM PC/XT/AT compatibility in a high performance
environment. Featuring a 25 MHz i486 SX microprocessor, this computer
enables you to run popular software and add industry-standard expansion
options.

Your Sensation has far more features and capabilities than an ordinary
personal computer. As you become familiar with the computer's many 
features, you'll discover more ways to use the computer. You may decide to
take advantage of all the Sensation's capabilities by adding options.

The Sensation's features are listed below:

* 25 MHz i486 SX microprocessor:
    Gives you i486 SX processing power and a 32-bit CPU with a 32-bit data
    path.

* OverDrive socket:
    Enables you to install the Intel 487 SX or OverDrive processor upgrade
    on the main logic board. The i487 SX adds math coprocessing circuitry
    that enables your computer to process mathematical calculations faster.
    The OverDrive processor adds the math coprocessing circuitry and 
    doubles the internal processing speed of the i486 SX.

* Industry-Standard:
    Ensures compatibility with hardware and software for Architecture (ISA)
    the IBM standard for PC/XT/AT.

* 101-key enhanced keyboard:
    Provides easy typing with a standard 101-key layout. keyboard Features
    auto-repeat to reduce multiple keystrokes.

* Built-in SmartDrive Support:
    Enables the connection of a SmartDrive (IDE drive) directly to the main
    logic board of the computer. This saves an expansion slot because it is
    not necessary to install a hard drive controller board in one of the
    expansion slots.

* High-capacity, 3 1/2" disk drive:
    Enables you to read and write standard-density (720KB) and high-density
    (1.44MB), 3 1/2" diskettes.

* Three 16-bit ISA expansion slots:
    Permit installation of 16-bit adapters. These are full-sized (13") 
    slots.

* FAX/data modem adapter:
    Enables you to send data to and receive data from other modems. The 
    mode also lets you access on-line information services. The send FAX
    capability enables you to send FAXes at a rate of 4800 baud. The modem
    transfers and receives data at a maximum rate of 2400 baud and supports
    voice mail.

* CD-ROM drive:
    Accesses data on compact discs, enabling you to run programs and play
    music.  Single speed, not PhotoCD or Multisession compatible.

* Enhanced multimedia personal computer (MPC) sound:
    Provides stereo sound featuring 16-bit waveform play-back and FM music
    synthesis. The nine-source audio signal mixer lets you select left and
    right signal routing and choose from 64 volume levels for a source.

* Pre-installed software:
    Gets you up and running with Windows and multimedia. MS-DOS 5.0, 
    WinMate, Microsoft Windows 3.1 with Multi-media Extensions, and many 
    other useful applications are installed on the hard drive. Read the 
    documentation for each application for information on using the 
    software.

* Super VGA video mode support with MPC palette chip:
    Lets you run your applications in high-resolution video modes such as
    the 16-color, 1024 x 768 non-interlaced mode. The Sensation's video
    supports all standard IBM VGA modes and the 256-color, 640 x 400,
    640 x 480, and 800 x 600 modes. The VGAMODE.EXE utility lets you select
    video modes. Also included are the application-specific drivers that
    support Super VGA video. The video features bit block transfer and
    hardware cursor support.

* 4MB of dynamic random access(DRAMS):
    Enables you to run a variety of software and load several applications
    in memory at once. A 4MB memory SIMM is installed in one of the SIMM
    sockets on the main logic board. Three additional on-board sockets
    enable you to install more SIMMs to increase system memory.

* Setup in ROM:
    Enables you to run the setup utility to update the computer 
    configuration.  Simply press F2 during the system startup to run the 
    setup utility from ROM.

* PS/2-style mouse:
    Enables you to make selections quickly and easily.

* Built-in serial port:
    Saves you the cost of a serial expansion adapter and the use of a 
    16-bit slot when you connect a serial mouse, an external modem, or 
    other serial device.

* Built-in parallel port:
    Saves you the cost of a parallel expansion and the use of a 16-bit slot
    when you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device.

* Battery-backed internal clock:
    Maintains the system data and time when the computer is turned off. The
    clock's battery also powers the CMOS RAM, which maintains current
    configuration settings.

The Sensation's VGA-compatible video circuitry features bit block transfer
(BITBLT) and a hardware cursor. These features increase the performance
speed of Windows and windowing programs by as much as 15 times over 
standard VGA. Tasks of opening, closing, scrolling, and resizing windows 
are performed instantly. The on-board video also enhances the display for 
MS-DOS and non-Windows applications that use a hardware cursor.

The features of the video include:

* Hardware cursor and bit block transfer (BITBLT) to accelerate the
  performance of Windows and windowing programs.

* A palette of 262,144 colors with 256 simultaneous colors.

* 512KB of video memory.

* Support for both monochrome and color, fixed- or multiple-frequency VGA
  analog (interlaced or non-interlaced) monitors.

* Compatibility with software written for the Hercules Graphics Card and 
  the IBM video standards that precede VGA: Monochrome Display Adapter 
  (MDA), Color/Graphics Adapter (CGA), Multi-Color Graphics Array Adapter 
  (MCGA), and Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA).

* Support for VGA pass-through to an 8514/A-compatible adapter.

* Support for 8514/A-compatible non-interlaced monitors.

* Support for extended text modes: 80 columns by 50, 43, 34, or 25 lines:
  132 columns by 50, 44, 28, or 25 lines.

* Enhanced display drivers for many MS-DOS-based applications.


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