The power and floppy drive LEDs are both yellow in colour and are original.
Original double sided, double density floppy disk drive.
Small button floppy drive. Tested, working, formatted. Double sided, double density.
All hardware and software have been tested.
What’s included in the auction
Atari 520 STFM computer, with the following specification:
- 512Kb of system memory
- TOS v1.02
- GEM v0.13
- AES v1.20
- Serial #3132095
Original Atari STM1 computer mouse
Refurbishment
* The computer itself has been soak tested for 12 hours
* Cleaned and disinfected inside and out
* Keyboard dismantled, cleaned and disinfected
* Keyboard joints for the joystick and mouse re-soldered
* Main motherboard and keyboard motherboard checked for ageing capacitors and changed where required
* Format / verify / read and write double-sided floppy drive test
* External floppy disk drive connected and tested
* All screws and parts present
* 100+ pass memory test
Testing
This Atari ST has been tested with the official Atari ST Field Service Diagnostics cartridge (used by certified Atari technicians back in the day) and passed all official Atari ST internal tests which included:-
* RAM test
* O.S. ROM test
* Colour test
* Keyboard test
* Audio test
* Timing test
* Real-time clock test
* DMA test
Questions we are regularly asked with helpful answers
What’s the difference between a 520 STFM and a 1040 STFM?
Nothing, except the internal memory specification. From the factory, the Atari 520 STFM has 512Kb of internal memory, the Atari 1040 STFM has 1Mb of internal memory but the Atari ST for sale with this auction is 512Kb.
Which modes does this computer support?
Low, high and medium resolutions dependent on monitor and cables used.
Can I upgrade TOS (The Operating System)?
We offer an upgrade service for the Atari STE system only, not the Atari ST / STF or STFM due to time and parts involved.
Does this auction include Cubase? No it doesn’t. The Cubase software is still covered under copyright and it is ILLEGAL to sell a copied version of Cubase to anyone without breaking the law under piracy laws. There is a Cubase Lite version I can include free of charge which is a cut down version of the full blown Cubase application.
Can I pick up the Atari? I would prefer to deliver or collect the Atari, dependant on location, due to the fragility of the cases. Although I send the Atari computers out very, very well packaged using a reputable courier
Does the computer come with any other hardware, software or peripherals? No, the auction shows an Atari ST unit only so please do not assume it comes with a mouse, joystick, software, box, disks etc unless otherwise advertised.
Are you reputable? Yes, I have been upgrading and working with Atari computers for over 28 years.
Why are your prices sometimes higher than others? It takes hours to refurbish these units properly. You can be rest assured that you will receive a top quality, lovingly refurbished item ready for use, and properly tested.
Where do you ship? Internationally, except South America, Russia (unless tracked and buyer takes ALL responsibility of carriage) and Africa. If you’re buying from outside the European Union, please contact us before purchase to confirm delivery costs as eBay’s shipping zones do not match ones for my courier for some countries.
Do I have any Falcon’s or Falcon spares for sale?
No, I am afraid we do not have any Atari Falcon machines or spares.
Buy with confidence! Any questions, please ask!