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==IOS==
The IOS or Imperial Operating System is the operating System used by domestically produced electronics in the Empire. This operating system in its modern form is a 64-bit system.
===64-bit System===
There are 4 sections of code in the 64-bit system.
[Leading Bits].[Data Bits].[Video Bits].[Audio Bits]
'''Leading Bits'''
Leading Bits tell the operating system what the bits are for.
'''Data Bits'''
Data Bits is data for the CPU to process.
'''Video Bits'''
Video Bits are for the video data.
'''Audio Bits'''
Audio Bits are for the sound data.
'''Bit Substitution'''
Some bits in the Leading Bits can trigger the Video Bits and/or the Audio Bits to be used as additional spaces for Data Bits.
===Security Features===
'''Automatic Download Protection'''
The IOS has protections that prevent programs and files from automatically downloading. Downloads need to be manually approved. Files with an unverified certificate, such as those from unapproved software sources or pirated software or viruses would be labeled as 'Unverified and Potentially Dangerous'.
'''USB Protection'''
Using the USB Ports will not automatically connect the content of the USB to the computer. Such data would need to be manually accessed. This prevents unauthorized access of the computer through the USB Ports and also prevents malware on USB-connected devices from infecting the computer automatically.
'''Native Anti-virus Protection'''
The IOS has native anti-virus and anti-malware protections, preventing programs on the computer from accessing data on or for other programs, as well as preventing keylogging and unauthorized system or internet access.
'''Protected File Locations'''
Some file locations will be unable to be changed or accessed by programs outside of those file locations. This protection ensures that the files for the operating system and for system startup can not be edited or changed by malicious software.
'''Password Automation protection'''
Passwords and password-protected systems, programs, files, and accounts have a limit on the number of times a password can be input in a timespan. This prevents malicious software and remote hackers from being able to crack passwords on the computer. This limit does not prevent the manual input of a password. After 10 attempts by a program on the computer attempting to access a password-protected file, program, or account on the computer, it is quarantined and the user would need to re-enable access to that program for it to function outside of Quarantine.
===System Features===
'''Windows'''
Each program can be opened in parallel, allowing for quick access to multiple programs.
'''GUI'''
The GUI is a split into several parts, including the Desktop for program shortcuts to be placed for quick access. The Toolbar allows for the date, time, system stats, and other active programs to be displayed. The Start Menu is displayed allowing access to system settings and important system applications.
'''Task Manager'''
The Task Manager allows access to the system stats, a list of programs currently running, and an other set routines and tasks.
'''File Manager'''
The File Manager is a program allowing access to all programs installed on the computer.
'''System Settings'''
System Settings is an application allowing system, program, and account settings to be changed.
'''System Menus'''
System Menus are submenus of the Start Menu and allow access to programs and file locations on the computer.
'''File Explorer'''
The File Explorer is a window allowing access to all files and programs on the computer.
===Drives===
'''A: Drive'''
The ''A: Drive'' is used for normal computer programs, and is where most non-core files will be found.
'''B: Drive'''
The ''B: Drive'' is used for computer programs that need internet access to function, such as MMO games and other games.
'''C: Drive'''
The ''C: Drive'' is used for Core System Files. This Protected Drive can not be accessed or saved on by programs or files external to itself.
'''D: Drive'''
The ''D: Drive'' is the Disk Drive for optical disks. A Computer can normally have up to two of these and are listed as ''D1:'', ''D2:'', ect, when there are more than one on the system.
'''E: Drive'''
The ''E: Drive'' is used for computer programs located on other connected computers or systems.
'''F: Drive'''
The ''F: Drive'' is the Disk Drive for Floppy Disks. A Computer can normally have up to two of these and are listed as ''F1:'', ''F2:'', ect, when there are more than one on the system.
==Computers by Generation==
==Computers by Generation==
The Second Generation of computers is made up of transistorized computers.


===Second and Third Generation Mainframes===
===Second and Third Generation Mainframes===
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*'''Memory:''' 1 TB (64 TB for a 64-cabinet set)
*'''Memory:''' 1 TB (64 TB for a 64-cabinet set)
*'''Processing Rate:''' 8 TFLOPS (512 TFLOPS for a 64-cabinet set)
*'''Processing Rate:''' 8 TFLOPS (512 TFLOPS for a 64-cabinet set)
*'''Ports:'''
**64x I/O Ports
**64x Internet Ports
|-
|Fractal III Cabinet||Supercomputer||G$5,000||810||'''Details/Specs'''
*'''Power:''' 40 kW
*'''OS:''' IOS 3.0
*'''CPU:''' 64-bit @2 GHz
**4,096x Parallel Processing CPU (262,144 CPU for a 64-cabinet set)
*'''Storage:''' Hard Disk Drive
**16x 256 GB HHD (4 TB total cabinet; 256 TB for a 64-cabinet set)
*'''Memory:''' 4 TB (256 TB for a 64-cabinet set)
*'''Processing Rate:''' 32 TFLOPS (2 PFLOPS for a 64-cabinet set)
*'''Ports:'''
*'''Ports:'''
**64x I/O Ports
**64x I/O Ports
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*'''Storage:''' Hard Disk Drive
*'''Storage:''' Hard Disk Drive
**4 GB HHD
**4 GB HHD
*'''Storage:''' DVD-ROM/CD-RW
*'''External Storage:'''  
**2x 512 MB DVD/CD
**2x 4 GB DVD-ROM/CD-RW
*'''Memory:''' 256 MB
*'''Memory:''' 256 MB
*'''Display:''' 1280x720
*'''Display:''' 1280x720
*'''Graphics:''' VGA
*'''GPU:''' G-1
**2 MB Video Memory
**'''GPU Clock: ''' 60 MHz
**'''GPU Memory:''' 16 MB
*'''Sound:''' 16-bit sound
*'''Sound:''' 16-bit sound
*'''Ports:'''
*'''Ports:'''
**1x Internet Port
**1x Internet Port
**1x HDMI Port
**1x HDMI Port
**4x USB Ports
**4x USB 1.0 Ports
|-
|-
|Vertex II||PC||G$0.5||805||'''Details/Specs'''
|Vertex II||PC||G$0.5||805||'''Details/Specs'''
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*'''Storage:''' Hard Disk Drive
*'''Storage:''' Hard Disk Drive
**64 GB HHD
**64 GB HHD
*'''Storage:''' DVD-ROM/CD-RW
*'''External Storage:'''  
**2x 512 MB DVD/CD
**2x 16 GB DVD-ROM/CD-RW
*'''Memory:''' 1 GB
*'''Memory:''' 4 GB
*'''Display:''' 1280x720
*'''Display:''' 1280x720
*'''Graphics:''' VGA
*'''GPU:''' G-1
**8 MB Video Memory
**'''GPU Clock: ''' 60 MHz
**'''GPU Memory:''' 16 MB
*'''Sound:''' 16-bit sound
*'''Ports:'''
**1x Internet Port
**1x HDMI Port
**4x USB 2.0 Ports
|-
|Vertex III||PC||G$0.75||810||'''Details/Specs'''
*'''OS:''' IOS 3.1
*'''CPU:''' 64-bit @2 GHz
**1x Primary CPU
**4x Parallel Processing CPU
*'''Storage:''' Hard Disk Drive
**256 GB HHD
*'''External Storage:'''
**2x 16 GB DVD-ROM/CD-RW
*'''Memory:''' 4 GB
*'''Display:''' 1600x900
*'''GPU:''' G-2
**'''GPU Clock: ''' 250 MHz
**'''GPU Memory:''' 64 MB
*'''Sound:''' 16-bit sound
*'''Ports:'''
**1x Internet Port
**1x HDMI Port
**4x USB 2.0 Ports
|-
|Vertex Quad||PC||G$0.75||815||'''Details/Specs'''
*'''OS:''' IOS 3.1
*'''CPU:''' 64-bit @2 GHz
**1x Primary CPU
**4x Parallel Processing CPU
*'''Storage:''' Hard Disk Drive
**256 GB HHD
*'''External Storage:'''
**2x 16 GB DVD-ROM/CD-RW
*'''Memory:''' 8 GB
*'''Display:''' 1920x1080
*'''GPU:''' G-3
**'''GPU Clock: ''' 500 MHz
**'''GPU Memory:''' 256 MB
*'''Sound:''' 16-bit sound
*'''Sound:''' 16-bit sound
*'''Ports:'''
*'''Ports:'''
**1x Internet Port
**1x Internet Port
**1x HDMI Port
**1x HDMI Port
**4x USB Ports
**4x USB 2.0 Ports
|}
|}



Revision as of 17:38, 6 April 2024

IOS

The IOS or Imperial Operating System is the operating System used by domestically produced electronics in the Empire. This operating system in its modern form is a 64-bit system.

64-bit System

There are 4 sections of code in the 64-bit system.

[Leading Bits].[Data Bits].[Video Bits].[Audio Bits]

Leading Bits Leading Bits tell the operating system what the bits are for.

Data Bits Data Bits is data for the CPU to process.

Video Bits Video Bits are for the video data.

Audio Bits Audio Bits are for the sound data.

Bit Substitution Some bits in the Leading Bits can trigger the Video Bits and/or the Audio Bits to be used as additional spaces for Data Bits.

Security Features

Automatic Download Protection The IOS has protections that prevent programs and files from automatically downloading. Downloads need to be manually approved. Files with an unverified certificate, such as those from unapproved software sources or pirated software or viruses would be labeled as 'Unverified and Potentially Dangerous'.

USB Protection Using the USB Ports will not automatically connect the content of the USB to the computer. Such data would need to be manually accessed. This prevents unauthorized access of the computer through the USB Ports and also prevents malware on USB-connected devices from infecting the computer automatically.

Native Anti-virus Protection The IOS has native anti-virus and anti-malware protections, preventing programs on the computer from accessing data on or for other programs, as well as preventing keylogging and unauthorized system or internet access.

Protected File Locations Some file locations will be unable to be changed or accessed by programs outside of those file locations. This protection ensures that the files for the operating system and for system startup can not be edited or changed by malicious software.

Password Automation protection Passwords and password-protected systems, programs, files, and accounts have a limit on the number of times a password can be input in a timespan. This prevents malicious software and remote hackers from being able to crack passwords on the computer. This limit does not prevent the manual input of a password. After 10 attempts by a program on the computer attempting to access a password-protected file, program, or account on the computer, it is quarantined and the user would need to re-enable access to that program for it to function outside of Quarantine.

System Features

Windows Each program can be opened in parallel, allowing for quick access to multiple programs.

GUI The GUI is a split into several parts, including the Desktop for program shortcuts to be placed for quick access. The Toolbar allows for the date, time, system stats, and other active programs to be displayed. The Start Menu is displayed allowing access to system settings and important system applications.

Task Manager The Task Manager allows access to the system stats, a list of programs currently running, and an other set routines and tasks.

File Manager The File Manager is a program allowing access to all programs installed on the computer.

System Settings System Settings is an application allowing system, program, and account settings to be changed.

System Menus System Menus are submenus of the Start Menu and allow access to programs and file locations on the computer.

File Explorer The File Explorer is a window allowing access to all files and programs on the computer.

Drives

A: Drive The A: Drive is used for normal computer programs, and is where most non-core files will be found.

B: Drive The B: Drive is used for computer programs that need internet access to function, such as MMO games and other games.

C: Drive The C: Drive is used for Core System Files. This Protected Drive can not be accessed or saved on by programs or files external to itself.

D: Drive The D: Drive is the Disk Drive for optical disks. A Computer can normally have up to two of these and are listed as D1:, D2:, ect, when there are more than one on the system.

E: Drive The E: Drive is used for computer programs located on other connected computers or systems.

F: Drive The F: Drive is the Disk Drive for Floppy Disks. A Computer can normally have up to two of these and are listed as F1:, F2:, ect, when there are more than one on the system.

Computers by Generation

Second and Third Generation Mainframes

2nd and Third Generation Computers
Model Use Price Release Year Details
A775A Mainframe G$50 775 Details/Specs
  • Power: 100 kWatts
  • OS: IOS 1.0
  • CPU: 16-bit
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 8x Data Processing CPU
    • 1x Printer Processing CPU
  • Storage: Magnetic Tape
  • Memory: 2 MB
  • Processing Rate: 1.8 MIPs
  • Ports:
    • 8x Computer Ports
    • 1x Printer Ports
A775B Mass Storage G$10 775 Details/Specs
  • Type: magnetic Tape
  • Storage: 2x Tapes
  • Bit Density: 64 bit/mm
  • Tape Speed: 3,000 mm/s (192 kbit/s; 12 kB/s)
  • Tape Length: 750,000 mm
  • Storage Capacity:
    • 48 Mbits (3 MB) per tape
    • 96 Mbits (6 MB) total
  • Memory: 6 MB
  • Ports:
    • 8x Computer Ports
    • 1x Printer Ports
A775C Printer G$10 775 Details/Specs
  • Type: Printer
  • Paper Types:
    • A0 (800 mm x 1,200 mm)
    • A1 (600 mm x 800 mm)
    • A2 (400 mm x 600 mm)
    • A3 (300 mm x 400 mm)
    • A4 (200 mm x 300 mm)
  • Ink: Dot Matrix Printing
    • Black Ink
    • RGB Ink
  • Memory: 6 MB
  • Ports:
    • 1x Printer Ports
A778A Mainframe G$60 778 Details/Specs
  • Power: 100 kWatts
  • OS: IOS 1.0
  • CPU: 16-bit
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 8x Data Processing CPU
    • 1x Printer Processing CPU
  • Storage: Magnetic Tape
  • Memory: 6 MB
  • Processing Rate: 2 MIPs
  • Ports:
    • 8x Computer Ports
    • 1x Printer Ports
A778B Mass Storage G$15 778 Details/Specs
  • Type: magnetic Tape
  • Storage: 2x Tapes
  • Bit Density: 64 bit/mm
  • Tape Speed: 4,000 mm/s (256 kbit/s; 16 kB/s)
  • Tape Length: 750,000 mm
  • Storage Capacity:
    • 48 Mbits (3 MB) per tape
    • 96 Mbits (6 MB) total
  • Memory: 6 MB
  • Ports:
    • 8x Computer Ports
    • 1x Printer Ports

Fourth Generation Mainframes

4th Generation Computers
Model Use Price Release Year Details
Axion 1 Supercomputer G$2,000 780 Details/Specs
  • Power: 120 kW
  • OS: IOS 1.1
  • CPU: 64-bit @80 MHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 16x Parallel Processing CPU
    • 1x Printer Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 36x 10 MB HHD (360 MB total)
  • Memory: 16 MB
  • Processing Rate: 160 MFLOPS
  • Ports:
    • 16x Computer Ports
    • 1x Printer Ports
Axion Pro Printer Printer G$10 780 Details/Specs
  • Type: Printer
  • Paper Types:
    • A0 (800 mm x 1,200 mm)
    • A1 (600 mm x 800 mm)
    • A2 (400 mm x 600 mm)
    • A3 (300 mm x 400 mm)
    • A4 (200 mm x 300 mm)
  • Ink: Dot Matrix Printing
    • Black Ink
    • RGB Ink
  • Memory: 8 MB
  • Ports:
    • 1x Printer Ports
Axion 2 Supercomputer G$4,000 785 Details/Specs
  • Power: 360 kW
  • OS: IOS 1.2
  • CPU: 64-bit @120 MHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 16x Parallel Processing CPU
    • 1x Printer Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 64x 512 MB HHD (32 GB total)
  • Memory: 160 MB
  • Processing Rate: 800 MFLOPS
  • Ports:
    • 16x Computer Ports
    • 1x Printer Ports
Axion 3 Supercomputer G$4,500 790 Details/Specs
  • Power: 360 kW
  • OS: IOS 2.0
  • CPU: 64-bit @250 MHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 16x Parallel Processing CPU
    • 1x Printer Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 64x 4 GB HHD (256 GB total)
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Processing Rate: 2 GFLOPS
  • Ports:
    • 16x Computer Ports
    • 1x Printer Ports
Axion Pro II Printer Printer G$10 790 Details/Specs
  • Type: Printer
  • Paper Types:
    • A0 (800 mm x 1,200 mm)
    • A1 (600 mm x 800 mm)
    • A2 (400 mm x 600 mm)
    • A3 (300 mm x 400 mm)
    • A4 (200 mm x 300 mm)
  • Ink: Dot Matrix Printing
    • Black Ink
    • RGB Ink
  • Memory: 64 MB
  • Ports:
    • 1x Printer Ports

Fourth Generation PC

4th Generation PC
Model Use Price Release Year Details
Canvas I PC G$0.5 790 Details/Specs
  • OS: IOS 2.0
  • CPU: 16-bit @5 MHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 3x Parallel Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 4 MB HHD
  • Removeable Storage: Floppy Drive
    • 2x 4 MB Floppy Disk
  • Memory: 256 kB
  • Display: 480x320
  • Graphics: CGA
  • Sound: 8-bit sound
  • Ports:
    • 1x Internet Port
    • Keyboard Port
    • 1x Mouse Port
    • Audio-Video Output Port
    • 1x Printer Ports
Canvas Pro Printer Printer G$0.5 790 Details/Specs
  • Type: Printer
  • Paper Types:
    • A3 (300 mm x 400 mm)
    • A4 (200 mm x 300 mm)
  • Ink: Dot Matrix Printing
    • Black Ink
    • RGB Ink
  • Memory: 16 MB
  • Ports:
    • 1x Printer Ports
Canvas II PC G$0.75 793 Details/Specs
  • OS: IOS 2.1
  • CPU: 16-bit @8 MHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 3x Parallel Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 64 MB HHD
  • Removeable Storage: Floppy Drive
    • 2x 4 MB Floppy Disk
  • Memory: 4 MB
  • Display: 1024x576
  • Graphics: VGA
  • Sound: 8-bit sound
  • Ports:
    • 1x Internet Port
    • Keyboard Port
    • 1x Mouse Port
    • Audio-Video Output Port
    • 1x Printer Ports
Canvas III PC G$1 796 Details/Specs
  • OS: IOS 2.2
  • CPU: 64-bit @25 MHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 4x Parallel Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 256 MB HHD
  • Removeable Storage: Floppy Drive
    • 2x 4 MB Floppy Disk
  • Memory: 64 MB
  • Display: 1024x576
  • Graphics: VGA
    • 2 MB Video Memory
  • Sound: 16-bit sound
  • Ports:
    • 1x Internet Port
    • Keyboard Port
    • 1x Mouse Port
    • Audio-Video Output Port
    • 1x Printer Ports
Canvas Zero PC G$1 798 Details/Specs
  • OS: IOS 2.3
  • CPU: 64-bit @250 MHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 4x Parallel Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 2 GB HHD
  • Storage: DVD-ROM/CD-RW
    • 512 MB DVD/CD
  • Memory: 256 MB
  • Display: 1280x720
  • Graphics: VGA
    • 8 MB Video Memory
  • Sound: 16-bit sound
  • Ports:
    • 1x Internet Port
    • 1x HDMI Port
    • 4x USB Ports

Fifth Generation Mainframes

5th Generation Computers
Model Use Price Release Year Details
Fractal I Supercomputer G$5,000 800 Details/Specs
  • Power: 500 kW
  • OS: IOS 3.0
  • CPU: 64-bit @250 MHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 32x Parallel Processing CPU
    • 1x Printer Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 64x 4 GB HHD (256 GB total)
  • Memory: 256 GB
  • Processing Rate: 256 GFLOPS
  • Ports:
    • 16x Computer Ports
    • 1x Printer Ports
Fractal Pro Printer Printer G$10 790 Details/Specs
  • Type: Printer
  • Paper Types:
    • A0 (800 mm x 1,200 mm)
    • A1 (600 mm x 800 mm)
    • A2 (400 mm x 600 mm)
    • A3 (300 mm x 400 mm)
    • A4 (200 mm x 300 mm)
  • Ink: Dot Matrix Printing
    • Black Ink
    • RGB Ink
  • Memory: 64 MB
  • Ports:
    • 1x Printer Ports
Fractal II Cabinet Supercomputer G$5,000 805 Details/Specs
  • Power: 40 kW
  • OS: IOS 3.0
  • CPU: 64-bit @500 MHz
    • 4,096x Parallel Processing CPU (262,144 CPU for a 64-cabinet set)
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 16x 64 GB HHD (1 TB total cabinet; 64 TB for a 64-cabinet set)
  • Memory: 1 TB (64 TB for a 64-cabinet set)
  • Processing Rate: 8 TFLOPS (512 TFLOPS for a 64-cabinet set)
  • Ports:
    • 64x I/O Ports
    • 64x Internet Ports
Fractal III Cabinet Supercomputer G$5,000 810 Details/Specs
  • Power: 40 kW
  • OS: IOS 3.0
  • CPU: 64-bit @2 GHz
    • 4,096x Parallel Processing CPU (262,144 CPU for a 64-cabinet set)
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 16x 256 GB HHD (4 TB total cabinet; 256 TB for a 64-cabinet set)
  • Memory: 4 TB (256 TB for a 64-cabinet set)
  • Processing Rate: 32 TFLOPS (2 PFLOPS for a 64-cabinet set)
  • Ports:
    • 64x I/O Ports
    • 64x Internet Ports

Fifth Generation PC

5th Generation PC
Model Use Price Release Year Details
Vertex PC G$0.5 800 Details/Specs
  • OS: IOS 3.0
  • CPU: 64-bit @250 MHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 4x Parallel Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 4 GB HHD
  • External Storage:
    • 2x 4 GB DVD-ROM/CD-RW
  • Memory: 256 MB
  • Display: 1280x720
  • GPU: G-1
    • GPU Clock: 60 MHz
    • GPU Memory: 16 MB
  • Sound: 16-bit sound
  • Ports:
    • 1x Internet Port
    • 1x HDMI Port
    • 4x USB 1.0 Ports
Vertex II PC G$0.5 805 Details/Specs
  • OS: IOS 3.0
  • CPU: 64-bit @500 MHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 4x Parallel Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 64 GB HHD
  • External Storage:
    • 2x 16 GB DVD-ROM/CD-RW
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Display: 1280x720
  • GPU: G-1
    • GPU Clock: 60 MHz
    • GPU Memory: 16 MB
  • Sound: 16-bit sound
  • Ports:
    • 1x Internet Port
    • 1x HDMI Port
    • 4x USB 2.0 Ports
Vertex III PC G$0.75 810 Details/Specs
  • OS: IOS 3.1
  • CPU: 64-bit @2 GHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 4x Parallel Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 256 GB HHD
  • External Storage:
    • 2x 16 GB DVD-ROM/CD-RW
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Display: 1600x900
  • GPU: G-2
    • GPU Clock: 250 MHz
    • GPU Memory: 64 MB
  • Sound: 16-bit sound
  • Ports:
    • 1x Internet Port
    • 1x HDMI Port
    • 4x USB 2.0 Ports
Vertex Quad PC G$0.75 815 Details/Specs
  • OS: IOS 3.1
  • CPU: 64-bit @2 GHz
    • 1x Primary CPU
    • 4x Parallel Processing CPU
  • Storage: Hard Disk Drive
    • 256 GB HHD
  • External Storage:
    • 2x 16 GB DVD-ROM/CD-RW
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Display: 1920x1080
  • GPU: G-3
    • GPU Clock: 500 MHz
    • GPU Memory: 256 MB
  • Sound: 16-bit sound
  • Ports:
    • 1x Internet Port
    • 1x HDMI Port
    • 4x USB 2.0 Ports