Microprocessor
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* PowerPC 603e processor running at 180 or 200 MHz
* Integrated floating-point unit
* 40-MHz, 64-bit bus
* 256K level 2 cache (standard with 200-MHz configuration; optional with 180-MHz configuration)
* 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 1.6GB or 2.4GB 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 AppleCD 8x drive
Sound
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* Stereo 16-bit sound
* SRS surround sound enhancement
* Subwoofer speaker
* Sound-input port (for an Apple PlainTalk microphone, other microphone, or standard mini-plug audio cable)
* Sound-output port
* Front headphone jack and volume control
Interfaces
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* 10BASE-T Ethernet Card included in Communications Slot
* 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)
* Pre-cabled SCSI expansion bay for additional
5.25-inch internal SCSI device
* Apple Desktop Bus port for mouse, keyboard, and other devices (multiple devices can be connected to each other from one port)
* Two serial ports (RS-232/RS-422) for an AppleTalk network connection, other network connections, communications equipment (including GeoPort compatible devices), or a printer
* Video-output port
* Two PCI expansion slots (require PCI cards that come with a Macintosh driver and are PCI 2.0 compliant; NuBus cards cannot be used in these slots)
* 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)
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
Electrical requirements and compliance
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* Line voltage: 100 to 125/200 to 240 V AC, RMS, single phase
* Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
* Power: 220 W maximum (continuous)
* Energy-saving sleep mode
Size and weight
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* Height: 16.0 in. (40.6 cm)
* Width: 7.8 in. (19.8 cm)
* Depth: 16.9 in. (42.8 cm)
* Weight: 44.5 lb. (20.18 kg)
Operating environment
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* Operating temperature: 50 to 97 degrees F (10 to 35 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)
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
Article Change History:
11 Nov 1996 - Removed reference to built-in Ethernet.
31 Oct 1996 - Changed distribution status.