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=== History ===
=== History ===
The Megatouch XL Countertop was released in 1997, being the successor of the Classic Megatouch countertop.
The Megatouch XL Countertop was released in 1997 as successor or upgrade kit to the [[Merit Megatouch Classic Countertop|Classic Megatouch Countertop]].


While the external appearance is equal to the previous generation the internals have been largely upgraded (for the entire XL line), now using a 486 processor instead of the previous Z80.   
While the external appearance is equal to the previous generation the internals have been largely upgraded (for the entire XL line), now using a 486 processor instead of the previous Z80.   


Other notorious improvements is the introduction of CD-ROMs as the boot media instead of Flash memory chips and later down the line of the XL history, hard disks, greatly improving the upgrade process. Graphics were upgraded to VGA resolution, permitting the use of more realistic photos and it was now possible to link machines locally and through the use of a modem and phone line.
Other notorious improvements is the introduction of CD-ROMs as the boot media instead of Flash memory chips and later down the line of the XL history, hard disks, greatly improving the upgrade process. Graphics were upgraded to VGA resolution, permitting the use of more realistic photos and it was now possible to link machines locally and through the use of a modem and phone line.


=== Hardware ===
=== Hardware ===
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|Telco 486-based Motherboard
|Telco 486-based Motherboard
|-
|-
|'''CPU''' ||
|'''CPU''' ||486-class unknown speed.
|Am486DX2-S @ 100Mhz
|Am486DX2-S @ 100Mhz
|-
|-
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|8 MB RAM
|8 MB RAM
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|-
|'''Graphics Card''' ||
|'''Graphics Card''' ||Unknown
|Cirrus Logic CL-GD54M30 with 1MB of VRAM
|Cirrus Logic CL-GD54M30 with 1MB of VRAM
|-
|-
|'''Sound Card''' ||
|'''Sound Card''' ||Crystal CS4231A-KL Chip on I/O Board
|Crystal CS4231A-KL Chip on I/O Board
|Crystal CS4231A-KL Chip on I/O Board
|-
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|CRT-500 Zeus Megatouch XL I/O Board
|CRT-500 Zeus Megatouch XL I/O Board
|-
|-
|'''Hard Disk''' || None
|'''Hard Disk''' || None (boots from CD-ROM)
|
|2GB or less IDE HDD with custom Merit Firmware
|-
|-
|'''Touchscreen Controller'''||3M Megatouch SMT-3(V) External Serial Controller / Elo Serial Controller
|'''Touchscreen Controller'''||3M Megatouch SMT-3(V) External Serial Controller / Elo Serial Controller
|3M Megatouch SMT-3(V) External Serial Controller / Elo Serial Controller
|3M Megatouch SMT-3(V) External Serial Controller / Elo Serial Controller
|-
|-
|'''Monitor''' || 13" VGA 640x480
|'''Monitor''' || 13" CRT (VGA 640x480)
|13" VGA 640x480
|13" CRT (VGA 640x480)
|-
|-
|'''Modem ''' ||
|'''Modem ''' ||Unknown
|
|Unknown
|-
|-
|'''Coin Acceptor'''
|'''Coin Acceptor'''
|
|Unknown
|
|Unknown
|-
|-
|'''Optional Accessories'''
|'''Optional Accessories'''
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|39 x 51 x 46 cm
|39 x 51 x 46 cm
|-
|-
| '''Weight'''|| 43kg  
| '''Shipping Weight'''|| 43kg  
|43kg
|43kg
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|~160VA
|~160VA
|}
|}
=== Reference ===
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091211043516/http://www.meritgames.com/Support_Center/Mega%20XL/manuals/Megatouch_XL_pm0109-0D.pdf Megatouch XL Owners Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091211085714/http://www.meritgames.com:80/Support_Center/manuals/pm0076_OA_Megatouch%20XL%20Trouble%20Shooting%20Manual.pdf Megatouch XL Troubleshooting Manual]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101215090005/http://meritgames.com/Support_Center/manuals/Megatouch%20XL%20Technical%20Service%20Manual.pdf Megatouch XL Technical Service Reference Manual]

Latest revision as of 21:22, 21 August 2025


History

The Megatouch XL Countertop was released in 1997 as successor or upgrade kit to the Classic Megatouch Countertop.

While the external appearance is equal to the previous generation the internals have been largely upgraded (for the entire XL line), now using a 486 processor instead of the previous Z80.

Other notorious improvements is the introduction of CD-ROMs as the boot media instead of Flash memory chips and later down the line of the XL history, hard disks, greatly improving the upgrade process. Graphics were upgraded to VGA resolution, permitting the use of more realistic photos and it was now possible to link machines locally and through the use of a modem and phone line.

Hardware

Original Hardware Later Revision Hardware
Motherboard DeAmertek 486-based Motherboard Telco 486-based Motherboard
CPU 486-class unknown speed. Am486DX2-S @ 100Mhz
RAM 8 MB RAM 8 MB RAM
Graphics Card Unknown Cirrus Logic CL-GD54M30 with 1MB of VRAM
Sound Card Crystal CS4231A-KL Chip on I/O Board Crystal CS4231A-KL Chip on I/O Board
IO Card CRT-500 Zeus Megatouch XL I/O Board CRT-500 Zeus Megatouch XL I/O Board
Hard Disk None (boots from CD-ROM) 2GB or less IDE HDD with custom Merit Firmware
Touchscreen Controller 3M Megatouch SMT-3(V) External Serial Controller / Elo Serial Controller 3M Megatouch SMT-3(V) External Serial Controller / Elo Serial Controller
Monitor 13" CRT (VGA 640x480) 13" CRT (VGA 640x480)
Modem Unknown Unknown
Coin Acceptor Unknown Unknown
Optional Accessories RS-485 Cable to Link up to 4 Terminals RS-485 Cable to Link up to 4 Terminals
Dimensions 39 x 51 x 46 cm 39 x 51 x 46 cm
Shipping Weight 43kg 43kg
Power Consumption ~160VA ~160VA

Reference

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