| "Bring the power of multiple processors to every personal computer
user. Design for the applications of the next decade, not the last decade.
Build the future into the product" G.L.G. |
These are the design principles behind the BeBox personal
computer. Designed around cutting-edge hardware and software concepts, it's
a system that delivers a new level of price-performance and allows individuals
to do things that are too difficult and time-consuming using today's architectures.
It is a personal computer designed to meet the demands of applications in
digital video, digital audio, image processing, 3-D, and communications. |
| I/O Hardware |
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| A lot to connenct on the back of a BeBox. There are: |
4 Seriell Ports
1 Parallel Port
1 SCSI II port
2 Joysticks Ports
4 Infrared Ports
1 PS/2 mous Port
1 Keyboard Port
4 Midi Ports
2 Sound Input
2 Sound Output
1 Geek Port
1 Graphik Port
1 Ethernet Port |
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| Microprocessors |
| Features |
Details |
| Two RISC-based 603 or 603e microprocessors, running at 66
MHz or 133 MHz (depending on BeBox model) |
Each processor has fixed-point floating-point, and load-store
units.
Each processor has separate data and instruction caches, 8K or 16k in size
depending upon BeBox model. Integrated memory-management unit . |
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| Memory |
| Up to 256 MB of RAM |
Supports up to 8 72-pin SIMMs SIMMs can be mixed-and matched
in pairs |
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| Drives |
| Floppy Drive: PC standard 1.44 MB 3.5" drive |
Internal connector and exposed drive bay is provided for one
floppy drive |
Hard Disk Drives: Supports
+ internal IDE drives and
+internal or external SCSI
+drives |
Internal IDE and SCSI connectors are provided. Up to 7 SCSI
devices are supported |
| CD-ROM Drives: Supports internal or external SCSI drives |
External 50-pin SCSI II connector allows connection of external drives |
| Removable Media: Supports internal or external SCSI drives,
such as Zip, Jaz, and Syquest drives |
4 internal drive bays: 2 exposed 5.25" half-height drive
bays (can be used as a single full-height bay) and 2 non-exposed 3.5"
half-height bays |
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| Graphics |
| Display resolutions from 640x480 to 1600x1200, adjustable
on the fly |
Supports a wide range of PCI-based PC graphics controllers |
| Display refresh rates from 56 Hz to 90 Hz, depending on resolution,
adjustable on the fly |
Hardware acceleration and other graphics features can be provided
through modular software drivers |
| Color depths from 8 to 32 bits (256 to 16.7 million colors
with an alpha channel), adjustable on the fly |
A multisync monitor is highly recommended in order to make
the most of the graphics features |
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| Media and I/O |
| 16-bit stereo sound system |
Stereo sound system includes RCA line-in and line-out jacks
and 3.5 mm stereo microphone and headphone jacks |
| Dual MIDI channels |
Two sets of independent MIDI input-output ports (four ports
total) |
| Joystick support |
Two high-resolution joystick ports supporting up to four joysticks |
| Infrared controller support |
3 independent infrared controller ports each support connection
of an IR receiver or an IR transducer |
| High-speed serial ports |
4 RS-232 serial ports controlled by 16550 UARTs |
| GeekPort |
The GeekPort supports general I/O with analog/digital and
digital/analog capabilities |
| SCSI connector |
External 50-pin SCSI II connector |
| Parallel connector |
Standard PC parallel port for support of local printers and
other devices |
| Standard PC keyboard connector |
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| Networking |
| Integrated TCP/IP Internet support |
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| Industry-Standard Ethernet support |
Supports industry-standard ISA and PCI Ethernet cards, such
as NE2000, 3Com 3C503, and compatibles |
| Serial modem support |
Support for modems is provided via integrated serial ports,
and includes Internet PPP support |
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| Expandability |
| 3 Internal full-length PCI card slots |
Each of the eight PCI and ISA slots is exposed to the back
of the unit and does not overlap with other slots |
| 5 Internal full-length ISA card slots |
Internal PCI bus operates at 33 MHz |
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Electrical and
Operating
Requirements |
| 100 - 240 volt AC single-phase line voltage 50 or 60 Hz frequency |
Temperatures: Operating: 50 - 105 F (10 - 40 C)
Storage: -40 - 116 F (-40 - 47 C) |
| 110 - 220 volt switchable power supply |
Humidity: 5 - 95 percent noncondensing |
| 240 W maximum power draw Switched power convenience outlet |
Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft (3,050 m) |
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| Dimensions |
| Height: 15.68 in (39.8 cm) |
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| Width: 8.28 in (21.0 cm) |
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| Depth: 18.15 in (46.1 cm) |
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