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Apple Macintosh IIvx Specs

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The Apple Macintosh IIvx features a 32 MHz 68030 processor, a 68882 FPU, 4 MB of RAM and either a 40 MB, 80 MB, 160 MB, or 400 MB hard drive in a high-profile desktop case.

Most notably, the Macintosh IIvx was the first Mac to accommodate an internal CD-ROM drive, and it could be configured accordingly with an optional 2X CD-ROM drive.

The consumer version of the Macintosh IIvx is the Performa 600.

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Introduction Date:

October 19, 1992

Discontinued Date:

October 21, 1993

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 1992.

Processor Speed:

32 MHz

Processor Type:

68030

Details:

This model has a 32-bit processor and a 32-bit data path.

Processor Upgrade:

Third-Party*

FPU:

68882

Details:

*A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available as well as a logicboard upgrade to a Quadra 650.

System Bus Speed:

16 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

N/A

Details:

N/A

ROM/Firmware Type:

Macintosh ROM

ROM/Firmware Size:

1 MB

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

0.5k

L2 Cache:

32k

Details:

Unlike the even slower Macintosh IIvi, the Macintosh IIvx has a 32k level 2 cache.

RAM Type:

30-pin SIMM

Min. RAM Speed:

80 ns

Details:

N/A

Standard RAM:

4 MB

Maximum RAM:

68 MB

Details:

N/A

Motherboard RAM:

4 MB

RAM Slots:

Details:

*4 MB of RAM onboard. Four identical RAM SIMMs must be installed in a group.

Video Card:

Dedicated*

VRAM Type:

VRAM SIMM*

Details:

*The Macintosh IIvx has two SIMM slots for video memory that support 100 ns VRAM SIMMs.

Standard VRAM:

512k*

Maximum VRAM:

1 MB*

Details:

*By default, two 256k VRAM SIMMs are installed for video memory. Both can be replaced with 512k VRAM SIMMs for 1 MB total VRAM.

Display Support:

Single Display*

Resolution Support:

640x480*

Details:

*With the standard 512k of VRAM, the onboard video is capable of supporting a maximum resolution of 512x384 (16-bit) or 640x480 (8-bit). With 1 MB of VRAM installed, it can support a maximum of 640x480 at 16-bit color. NuBus video cards can be installed to support additional displays, as well.

Standard Hard Drive:

40, 80, 160, 400 MB*

Int. HD Interface:

SCSI

Details:

Configured with a 40 MB, 80 MB, 160 MB, or 400 MB hard drive.

Standard Optical:

2X (Optional)

Standard Disk:

1.44 MB (Auto)

Details:

An internal 2X CD-ROM drive was offered as an option.

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

None

Details:

N/A

Expansion Slots:

3 NuBus, PDS

Expansion Bays:

1 5.25"*

Details:

*If the 2X CD-ROM was not installed, the system has one open front-facing 5.25" drive bay intended for an optical drive.

Case Type:

Desktop

Form Factor:

Macintosh IIvx

Details:

N/A

Battery Type:

3.6V Lithium

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Original Mac OS:

7.1

Supported Mac OS:

7.1-7.5.1, 7.5.3-7.6.1

Details:

Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.

Dimensions:

6.0 x 13.0 x 16.5

Avg. Weight:

25.0 lbs (11.3 kg)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth, (15.2 cm, 33 cm, 41.9 cm).

Original Price:

US$2950, US$3550

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

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Video (Monitor):

1 (DB-15)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

One onboard DB-15 video port.

ADB:

SCSI:

1 (DB-25)

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

Serial ports are marked by printer and modem icons.

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

None

Details:

N/A

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

None

Sound In:

1 (Mono)

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

1 (Stereo)

Headphone:

None

Details:

N/A

Security (Lock):

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

FM Tuner:

None

TV Tuner:

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 230 Max Watts.

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