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--- fm_towns:tower_models [2021/06/22 11:14] – created Cyothevile
+++ fm_towns:tower_models [2021/06/23 07:57] (current) – Cyothevile
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-Towns Tower models generally have the ironic look having a vertical CD Rom drive.   What is uncommon when importing them is the plastic bezel to crack on the CD rom drive.  It's recommended to add additional protection on your package before importing your computer. There are four generations of tower models with different quirks.
+[[http://labo.main.jp/newage/towns/fmt_model.html|According to this website]] and also my own experience with disassembling and documenting these computers. \\
- [[http://labo.main.jp/newage/towns/fmt_model.html|According to this website]]
+The very easy way to tell the difference between the 4 types of tower models is to specifically look near the power button area on the front and the LED/buttons in the front. Pay attention to it carefully.
+All tower models come with a 386 CPU.
+Generation 1\\
+MODEL 1, MODEL 2, S1, S1 \\  \\
+Parts are not as interchangeable.  Requires a SCSI card in order to use hard drives which are external only.  Power Supply card different than other 3 generation tower models. CPU has a socket so it can be upgraded.
+{{:fm_towns:fmtg1.jpg?400|\\ \\}}
+Generation 2\\
+"F" Family of parts \\
+CPU has a socket so it can be upgraded.
+{{:fm_towns:fmtgen2.jpg?400|}}
+Generation 3 \\
+"0F" Family of Parts
+{{:fm_towns:fmtgen3.jpg?400|}}
+Generation 4 \\
+CX Family of parts. Has FAST mode for software that supports it.
+{{:fm_towns:fmtgen4.jpg?400|}}