Microprocessor
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* PowerPC 603e processor running at 160 MHz
* Integrated floating-point unit
* 40-MHz, 64-bit bus
* Optional High Performance Module (256K level 2 cache; see ordering information)
* 32K internal cache
Memory
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* Two DIMM expansion slots
* Comes with 16 MB of RAM (8 MB on logic board and 8 MB in one DIMM socket)
* Can be expanded to 136 MB
* Uses 64-bit-wide, 168-pin, noncomposite, 70-nanosecond or faster DIMMs (1K or 2K refresh)
Disk drives
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* Internal 1.2GB IDE hard disk drive
* Internal Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive
- Uses high-density, 1.4MB floppy disks
- Reads, writes, and formats Macintosh, Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS disks
* Internal 8x-speed CD-ROM drive
Modem
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* 28.8-Kbit/s internal Geoport data/voice/fax modem (fax speeds up to 14.4 Kbit/s; data speeds up to 28.8 Kbit/s)
* Built-in error correction and compression (MNP4, V.42, MNP5, V.42bis)
Sound
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* Stereo 16-bit sound
* SRS surround sound enhancement
* Sound-input port (for an Apple PlainTalk microphone)
* Sound-output port
* Front headphone jack and volume control
Display support
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* 1 MB of video RAM
* 16-bit color for display of up to 32,768 colors on monitors using 640- by 480-pixel or 800- by 600-pixel resolution
* 8-bit color for display of 256 colors on monitors using 832- by 624-pixel or 1,024- by 768-pixel resolution
Interfaces
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* PCI expansion slot (requires PCI card that comes with a Macintosh driver and is PCI 2.0 compliant; a NuBus card cannot be used in this slot)
* PCI-based communications (Comm II) slot for a 28.8-Kbit/s modem (used by the built-in data/voice/fax modem)
* Two serial ports (RS-232/RS-422) for an AppleTalk network connection, other network connections, communications equipment (including GeoPort compatible devices), or a printer (one port used by the built-in modem)
* SCSI interface port for connecting as many as six external SCSI devices, such as disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners (multiple devices can be connected to each other from one port)
* Apple Desktop Bus port for mouse, keyboard, and other devices (multiple devices can be connected to each other from one port)
* Video-output port
* Video-input slot for optional Apple Video System (supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video formats)
* Expansion bay for optional Apple TV/FM Radio System
* Infrared receiver for remote control (provided with Apple TV/FM Radio System and certain other accessories)
Disability access
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* CloseView software magnifies screen image up to 16 times
* Easy Access software permits combination keys to be pressed sequentially and enables cursor control from the numeric keypad instead of the mouse
* "Visual beep" replaces audible system alerts
Electrical requirements and compliance
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* Line voltage: 90 to 270 V AC, RMS, single phase
* Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
* Power: 150 W maximum (continuous)
* Includes low-power sleep mode
* U.S. EPA Energy Star compliant
Size and weight
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* Height: 4.3 in. (11.0 cm)
* Width: 12.6 in. (32.0 cm)
* Depth: 16.5 in. (42.0 cm)
* Weight: 17 lb. (7.7 kg)
Operating environment
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* Operating temperature: 50 to 104 degrees F (10 to 40 degrees C)
* Storage temperature: -40 to 116.6 degrees F (-40 to 47 degrees C)
* Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, noncondensing
* Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048 m)
Article Change History:
12 Nov 1996 - Clarified number of DIMM slots.
11 Nov 1996 - Clarified modem type.
21 Oct 1996 - Changed distribution status.