From: kgermann@zeos.com (Ken Germann)
Subject: Re: Lotsa ?'s about new ZEOS computers
Organization: Zeos International, Ltd
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 22:13:15 GMT

In article <92112216445@ritz.mordor.com> ritz@ritz.mordor.com (Christopher Mauritz) writes:
>Firstly, I should say that you should check out biz.zeos.announce and
>biz.zeos.general....Also, my ZEOS is 8 months old and the mboard may
>have changed.
>
>MOHIT K GOYAL (goyal@utdallas.edu) wrote:
>: I have just finished reading the new(?) ZEOS ad in the December PC/Computing
>: for their upgradeable computers and I have some questions.
>: 
>: What kind of SIMMS do they use?  The ad mentions 36-bit memory, which
>: sounds proprietary, but I looked in the back of the mag. and didn't
>: see anyone selling "ZEOS" memory.
>
>Mine uses standard 1 meg and 4 meg SIMMs.

The new VL-Bus systems use 36 bit simms. The DX-50 uses the 8bit 
"standard simms".
>
>: What chipset does the local-bus VGA have?
>
>I don't know, but I have heard second hand that they are Tseng4000
>based.


Introduction					     October 1992.


The ZEOS VESA Standard Local Bus Super Video Graphics Adapter (SVGA) 
card transforms your ZEOS Computer System into a powerful graphics
workstation. Utilizing a 32-bit VESA standard local bus slot of your
computer, it greatly accelerates graphics applications such as desktop
publishing, CAD, and applications running under Windows or OS/2.


Your ZEOS graphics accelerator video card features include:

- NCR 77C22E Plus Chipset

- BIOS and register level IBM VGA compatibility.

- Support of extended (non-IBM) video modes for improved video 
  resolution.

- Hi-resolution drivers for AutoCAD, Framework, Lotus, OS/2,
  Windows 3.X, and WordStar.

- OS/2 2.0 Drivers due out February of 1992.

- Windows NT drivers under development. No release date targeted.

- 8514A driver for use with many scientific and CAD applications.

- 1MB of Video Memory.

- Automatic set-up for most monitors.

- Supports resolution:

	320 x 200 Graphics
	320 x 350 Text Only.
	360 x 400 Text Only.
	640 x 200 Graphics.
	640 x 350 Graphics.
	640 x 480 Graphics.
	720 x 350 Text Only.
	720 x 400 Text Only.
	800 x 600 Graphics.
	1024 x 768 Graphics.
	1056 x 400 Text Only.
	1280 x 1024 Graphics (Interlaced)

- Databooks on the NCR 77C22E Plus available by calling 800-334-5454. 
  This is NCR's literature request Telephone Number.
>
>: About the MS-DOS, WIndows v3.1, Lotus apps, and MS-Mouse, does ZEOS just
>: ship you the software on the hd, and the mouse, or do they ship you 
>: shrinkwrapped boxes. (ie-doc's, ability to register the products)
>
>Mine came with all of the apps shrinkwrapped.  I had no trouble at all
>registering them and getting support.

All systems that say they have DOS and Windows as part of the package are 
pre-installed. SAM's club systems have the AMI and Lotus pre-installed.


>
>: What kind of hd/fd controller does it use for the IDE hd?  Just a generic
>: 16-bit card?
>
>No, it is built-in on the mboard.
>
>: Is the 2s/1p I/O ports on a card or on the motherboard?  Is a 16550AFN on
>: the machine, or easy to add?
>
>No, all this is built in on the mboard (I believe one giant VSLI chip).
>It does NOT emulate a 16550AFN.  I had to go out and buy a high speed
>comm card to get my v.32 modem working well with my system.

The VL-Bus and ISA Upgradable (DX-50) motherboard has a 1645x UART.
>
>: Does ZEOS offer other case options besides the desktop and large tower?
>
>I don't think so.  I'm perfectly happy with the desktop case.  It's currently
>living under my desk on its side.  

Yes we do offer a tower case. It is a 195 dollar upgrade.

>
>: I have tried calling, but was put on hold for about 30 minutes!  I figure
>: since I've seen ZEOS people here my questions might get answered.

Right, this is probably the best place to ask pre-sales questions for the 
time being. We are moving to a new facility. 90 percent or more of ZEOS
will now be under one roof.


We humbly request that questions that you are not sure about be left to the
ZEOS techs to answer. We request this to avoid creating any confusion. It
is very important to us that the correct answers are given. 
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