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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
image: /media/museum/photos/fujitsu_fmtownii_system_2.jpg
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: /media/museum/photos/fujitsu_fmtownii_system_1.jpg
- 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: /media/museum/photos/fujitsu_fmtownii_system_3.jpg
- title: FRONT PANEL CLOSE-UP
subtitle: ''
text: Thanks to **Charles Maib** for picture and info
image: /media/museum/photos/fujitsu_fmtownii_front_1.jpg
- 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: /media/museum/photos/fujitsu_fmtownii_monitor_1.jpg
- 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: /media/museum/photos/fujitsu_fmtownii_back_1.jpg
- title: INSIDE
subtitle: ''
text: |-
Notice the 386-DX processor (marked A80386DX-16 IV)
Thanks to **Charles Maib** for picture and info
image: /media/museum/photos/fujitsu_fmtownii_inside_1.jpg
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>
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