Mainboard Versions

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CPC464 Original version

Original version. Big mainboard, old Gate Array (with cooling plate). Real wires going to keyboard.

CPC464 Revision 1

Big mainboard, separate soldering points for old and new Gate Array (with changed pin-outs). Fragile plastic wires going to keyboard.

CPC464 Revision 2

Medium sized mainboard. Seems to be same as Revision 1, but components arranged more tightly.

CPC464 Revision 3 (cost-down)

Tiny mainboard. Uses 100pin SMD Gate Array (combines the old Gate Array, CRTC, and some FDC/DRAM/RESET logic in one chip).

CPC664 Original version

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CPC6128 Original version

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CPC6128 Revision (cost-down)

Tiny mainboard. Uses 100pin SMD Gate Array (combines the old Gate Array and PAL, CRTC, and some FDC/DRAM/RESET logic in one chip).

CPC 464+/6128+

Same mainboard is used in 464+ and 664+ (though not all components installed in 464+, and with different LK Links. Uses 160pin SMD Gate Array (ASIC).

GX4000

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