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+title: Fujitsu FM Towns II
+categories:
+- Computers
+types:
+- Home Computer
+origins:
+- Japan
+years:
+- '1989'
+cpus:
+- Intel 80386sx
+params:
+  name: FM Towns II
+  company: /companies/fujitsu
+  company_name: Fujitsu
+  specs:
+  - label: NAME
+    value: FM Towns II
+  - label: MANUFACTURER
+    value: Fujitsu
+  - label: TYPE
+    value: Home Computer
+  - label: ORIGIN
+    value: Japan
+  - label: YEAR
+    value: '1989'
+  - label: KEYBOARD
+    value: Full stroke 123 (!) keys with function keys and numeric keypad
+  - label: CPU
+    value: Intel 80386sx
+  - label: SPEED
+    value: 16 MHz
+  - label: CO-PROCESSOR
+    value: 80387 arithmetic coprocessor
+  - label: RAM
+    value: 1 or 2 MB, depending models (max 64 MB)
+  - label: VRAM
+    value: 512KB + 128KB (Sprite RAM)
+  - label: ROM
+    value: Unknown
+  - label: TEXT MODES
+    value: Unknown
+  - label: GRAPHIC MODES
+    value: |-
+      from 352 x 232 up to 640 x 480\
+      up to 1024 sprites (16x16)
+  - label: COLORS
+    value: 32768 colors palette - 256 on screen
+  - label: SOUND
+    value: 6 channel FM, 8 channel PCM
+  - label: SIZE / WEIGHT
+    value: Unknown
+  - label: I/O PORTS
+    value: SCSI
+  - label: BUILT IN MEDIA
+    value: 2 x 3.5'' floppy discs, PC format; CD-ROM single speed; 80 MB hard-disk
+  - label: OS
+    value: Town OS
+  - label: POWER SUPPLY
+    value: Built-in power supply unit
+  - label: PERIPHERALS
+    value: Unknown
+  - label: PRICE
+    value: Unknown
+  tabs:
+  - photos
+  - software
+  - emulators
+  - links
+  - videos
+  photos:
+  - title: ANOTHER FM-TOWNS II VERSION
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: ''
+    image: null
+  - title: 'TOWER VERSION #1'
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: |-
+      Note in this picture the way the CD tray opens, as well as the fact the case has a fold out handel on top for easy transport.
+
+      Thanks to **Charles Maib** for picture and info
+    image: null
+  - title: FRONT PANEL CLOSE-UP
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: Thanks to **Charles Maib** for picture and info
+    image: null
+  - title: MONITOR
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: |-
+      The monitor matches the CPU and even has the FM TOWNS logo on it.
+
+      Thanks to **Charles Maib** for picture and info
+    image: null
+  - title: TOWER BACK SIDE
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: |-
+      **(1)** External Floppy disc drive unit connector\
+      **(2)** Analog RGB video connector\
+      **(3)** 3 expansion card housings\
+      **(4)** Serial RS-232 connector\
+      **(5)** Parallel printer DB25 connector\
+      **(6)** SCSI connector\
+      **(7)** Stereo audio IN\
+      **(8)** Stereo audio OUT\
+      **(9)** Monitor grounded plug
+
+      Thanks to **Charles Maib** for picture and info
+    image: null
+  - title: INSIDE
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: |-
+      Notice the 386-DX processor (marked A80386DX-16 IV)
+
+      Thanks to **Charles Maib** for picture and info
+    image: null
+  screenshots:
+  - title: SCREENSHOT
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: Thanks to [fullmotionvideo.free.fr](http://fullmotionvideo.free.fr/) for this picture
+    image: /media/museum/software/fujitsu_fmtowns_ss_3x3eye_1.jpg
+  - title: SCREENSHOT
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: Thanks to [fullmotionvideo.free.fr](http://fullmotionvideo.free.fr/) for this picture
+    image: /media/museum/software/fujitsu_fmtowns_ss_3x3eye_2.jpg
+  - title: SCREENSHOT
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: Thanks to [fullmotionvideo.free.fr](http://fullmotionvideo.free.fr/) for this picture
+    image: /media/museum/software/fujitsu_fmtowns_ss_amaranthiii.jpg
+  - title: SCREENSHOT
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: Thanks to [fullmotionvideo.free.fr](http://fullmotionvideo.free.fr/) for this picture
+    image: /media/museum/software/fujitsu_fmtowns_ss_american-ultra-quizz.jpg
+  - title: SCREENSHOT
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: Thanks to [fullmotionvideo.free.fr](http://fullmotionvideo.free.fr/) for this picture
+    image: /media/museum/software/fujitsu_fmtowns_ss_nobunaganoyabou-tenshouki.jpg
+  - title: SCREENSHOT
+    subtitle: ''
+    text: Thanks to [fullmotionvideo.free.fr](http://fullmotionvideo.free.fr/) for this picture
+    image: /media/museum/software/fujitsu_fmtowns_ss_nobunaganoyabou-tenshouki_2.jpg
+  emulators:
+  - title: FM Towns Bochs Emulator
+    url: http://fmbochs.emuvibes.com/
+    platform: Windows
+    text: Windows emulator
+  - title: UNZ Emulator & info
+    url: http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/townsemu/index.html
+    platform: Windows
+    text: UNZ Emulator & info
+  links:
+  - title: ASSEMBLER - FM Towns page
+    url: http://assembler.roarvgm.com/FM_towns_computers/fm_towns_computers.html
+    text: Nice page with a lot of pictures
+  - title: FM Towns Software Database
+    url: http://homepage2.nifty.com/ftowns/db/sdb.html
+    text: The name says it all (in japanese)
+  - title: FM TOWNS world
+    url: http://homepage2.nifty.com/ftowns/
+    text: Dedicated japanese site
+  - title: FUJITSU FM TOWNS 2 Japanese page
+    url: http://www.geocities.jp/bmtc_pin/FM-TOWNS-2-01.html
+    text: Very detailed page with a lot of pictures (in japanese)
+  - title: The World of FM Towns
+    url: http://ktj.dip.jp/towns/index_e
+    text: Some interesting info here
+  videos:
+  - title: FM Towns II japanese TV commercial
+    url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkPMpmBfwfI
+    text: 'Length: 15 s'
+  - title: FM Towns japanese TV commercial
+    url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SstlqNyuD1w
+    text: 'Length: 30 s'
+  - title: FM Towns japanese TV commercial
+    url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9UlTdrjbr8
+    text: 'Length: 30 s'
+  - title: FM Towns japanese TV commercial
+    url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y01Pjyin-pU
+    text: 'Length: 30 s'
+  comments:
+  - author: Robert (usa)
+    date: Tuesday 24th October 2017
+    text: I found one of these supprisingly at a flea market for cheap and there are alot of amazing games available for it i had mine upgraded to a 486 a few years after obtaining it
+  - author: TylerE (UK)
+    date: Monday 11th March 2013
+    text: I find the English language to be very unintelligent and with many gramical errors. Obviously PorkyR never took the time at School to learn French or is arrogant of his own language. This is why they teach you this kind of stuff in grade school. And also to stay on topic of the computer I find the casing of the FM Towns II very interesting and I really like it. Possibly my favourite design for a computer of this time.
+  - author: Matthew
+    date: Tuesday 13rd March 2012
+    text: |-
+      Sentinelle_Divine (FRANCE) J''utilise un traducteur en ligne.
+
+      Je ne comprends pas complètement à votre question. Mais je pense que le système d''exploitation, il a été fait pour qu''on appelle le système d''exploitation villes, et je ne pense pas que vous y trouverez des informations plus sur le sujet, en raison de la rareté de cette machine.
+  - author: Matthew
+    date: Tuesday 13rd March 2012
+    text: porkyR I do not think that comment was called for, in any way, and would be classified as xenophobia in the least. Please do refrain from making such comments again, and if you can, try to learn another language yourself. And, I''d like to point out, you insulted them in English, when they speak french, which may also be a further extent of your xenophobia, hiding behind a shield of language and all.
+  - author: porkyR
+    date: Thursday 29th December 2011
+    text: to Sentinelle_Divine - too stupid for English?
+  - author: Sentinelle_Divine (FRANCE)
+    date: Thursday 8th September 2005
+    text: |-
+      bonjour\
+      je recherche cette machine ainsie que des logiciel pouvant tourner dessus\
+      comme c'est une machine un peu particuliere j'aimerais savoir si quelqun peut me dire sous quel systeme d'exploitation etait gerer cette machine
+
+      merci
+  related:
+  - /museum/fujitsu-fm-towns
+  - /museum/fujitsu-fm-towns-ii-ex
+  oc_id: 384
+  source:
+    url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230505073348/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=384
+    date: '2023-05-05'
+---
+
+The FM Towns II is a follow up to the [FM Towns](/museum/fujitsu-fm-towns/) (read this entry for more info).
+
+The FM Towns II could read CD audio. 5 LED displayed the sound volume and two buttons was used to change volume.
+
+Graphics video features were very powerful:\
+\- One could display up to 800 sprite (16x16) on one video frame, - Zoom and screen rotation were hardware features. Display could be rotated to any angle using one single command.\
+\- Texts, Sprites and Graphics used three different RAM areas. They could be easily displayed simultaneously.
+
+<table> <tr> <td></td> <td>We need more info about this computer ! If you designed, used, or have more info about this system, please send us pictures or anything you might find useful.</td> <td></td> </tr> </table>