COMPUADD UNVEILS DUAL-PROCESSOR SYSTEM.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 1994--CompuAdd Computer Corporation today introduced its most powerful personal computer system, the CompuAdd CP90mp. Targeted at high-performance file server and standalone workstation applications, the system features a highly expandable tower design and one or two 90MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. Pentium processors for the fastest results possible in a PC. The new model is scheduled to be shipped this month in a variety of custom-built configurations. CompuAdd is offering a $5,995 "best-buy" dual-processor configuration that includes two 90MHz Pentium processors, 16MB RAM, 512K cache, 1GB hard drive, 3.5-inch floppy drive, 2x CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , 15-inch monitor, PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). graphics video card, keyboard, mouse and Windows NT Workstation operating system. Windows NT Workstation and NT Server are available preloaded on any CompuAdd CP90mp configuration. Other operating systems that can utilize Intel's Multiprocessing Specification 1.1 also will be offered, including OS/2 for SMP (Symmetric MultiProcessing) A multiprocessing architecture in which multiple CPUs, residing in one cabinet, share the same memory. SMP systems provide scalability. As business increases, additional CPUs can be added to absorb the increased transaction volume. and NetWare. "The CompuAdd CP90mp offers our customers reliable, leading-edge processing power at prices that significantly undercut comparable products from Compaq and Dell," said Jerry Mixon, director of sales and marketing. The system is particularly well suited for networks in need of a server upgrade. It has eight expansion slots, five of which are 32-bit EISA (Extended ISA) Pronounced "ee-suh." A PC bus standard that extends the 16-bit ISA bus (AT bus) to 32 bits and provides bus mastering. ISA cards can plug into an EISA slot. slots, so customers with networked EISA workstations can optimize their hardware investment. Two slots are PCI, and one shared PCI/EISA for state-of-the-art 32-bit I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output functions. The flash Phoenix BIOS is Plug-and-Play ready and automatically detects memory and hard disk size. As a high-performance workstation, the CompuAdd CP90mp's multitasking multitasking Mode of computer operation in which the computer works on multiple tasks at the same time. A task is a computer program (or part of a program) that can be run as a separate entity. capabilities allow several applications -- including intensive CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. and video applications -- to run concurrently without degrading performance. The highly integrated motherboard design features 8MB RAM expandable to 512MB, 512KB cache, dual hard disk controller, buffered 16550 serial ports and ECP/EPP parallel port. Also offering ample expansion are a 300-watt power supply and a tower chassis with nine expansion bays (four 5.25-inch and one 3.5-inch external, and four 3.5-inch internal). Also standard are two hard drive connectors: one PCI local bus hard drive controller that supports two drives, and one non-local bus connector that supports two other devices. The CompuAdd CP90mp is backed by CompuAdd's Risk-Free Guarantee. This comprehensive set of programs includes a 30-day money-back guarantee, one- year warranty, out-of-warranty repairs, Remote Rescue online support, 7x24 phone and BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. technical support and 30-day price protection. About CompuAdd: Founded 12 years ago in Austin, CompuAdd Computer Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and supports a broad range of award-winning PCs and PC-based retail point-of-sale terminals. The company is widely recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction and pioneering role in the direct channel of PC distribution and after- sale support. -0- Note to Editors: For more information or a free catalog, your readers may call CompuAdd at 800/627-1967. CONTACT: CompuAdd Computer Corp., Austin John Q. Pope, 512/250-2000 |
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