The system clock and interrupt timers are calibrated for a 50Hz refresh rate, compared to the 60Hz rate used in North America. Implementation and Emulation
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The "heart" of the system. This version is specifically timed for PAL regions. It handles input/output operations, memory management, and hardware initialization. The system clock and interrupt timers are calibrated