Apple Macintosh LC II Specs
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The Apple Macintosh LC II features a 16 MHz 68030 processor, 4 MB of RAM, and either a 40 MB or an 80 MB hard drive in a compact, easy-to-upgrade "pizza box" case. The Macintosh LC II is very similar to the Macintosh LC, but uses the 68030 processor and includes a PMMU chip for virtual memory, but lacks dual disk drive capability (as the case does not have a "slot" to allow a disk drive in the left-hand drive bay).
The consumer version of this model is the Performa 400 series.
Please note that the picture is an LC 475 and the LC II design is similar, but has a "flatter" front with a groove rather than a sleek curve. EveryMac.com eventually will swap out this photo with a more precise one.
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| Introduction Date: |
March 23, 1992 |
Discontinued Date: |
March 15, 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: |
16 MHz |
Processor Type: |
68030 |
| Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 16-bit data path. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Third-Party* |
FPU: |
None |
| System Bus Speed: |
16 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
512k |
| L1 Cache: |
0.5k |
L2 Cache: |
N/A |
| RAM Type: |
30-pin SIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
100 ns |
| Standard RAM: |
4 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
10 MB* |
| Details: |
*With two 4 MB SIMMs installed (12 MB including the 4 MB of onboard memory), only 10 MB can be addressed. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
4 MB |
RAM Slots: |
2* |
| Details: |
*RAM SIMMs must be installed as an equal pair. |
| Video Card: |
Dedicated* |
VRAM Type: |
VRAM SIMM* |
| Details: |
*The Macintosh LC II has a single dedicated slot that supports a 100 ns VRAM SIMM. The standard 256k module can be replaced with a 512k one. |
| Standard VRAM: |
256k* |
Maximum VRAM: |
512k* |
| Details: |
*The standard 256k VRAM SIMM can be replaced with a 512k VRAM SIMM. |
| Display Support: |
Single Display* |
Resolution Support: |
512x384, 640x480* |
| Details: |
*By default, the Macintosh LC II only supports a single display, but a second one can be supported with the addition of an LC PDS video card. With the default 256k of VRAM, the LC II can support a single display at 512x384 with 8-bit color or 640x480 with 4-bit color. Upgraded to 512k of VRAM, it can support 512x384 at 16-bit color and 640x480 at 8-bit color. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
40 MB, 80 MB* |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
| Details: |
*By default, the Macintosh LC II is configured with either a 40 MB or an 80 MB 3.5" internal SCSI hard drive. |
| Standard Optical: |
None |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Auto) |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
None |
| Expansion Slots: |
1 LC PDS |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
By default, both the floppy disk and 3.5" hard drive bays are occupied. |
| Case Type: |
Desktop |
Form Factor: |
Macintosh LC |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Original Mac OS: |
7.0.1 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.0.1-7.5.1, 7.5.3-7.6.1 |
| Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
| Dimensions: |
2.9 x 12.2 x 15.3 |
Avg. Weight: |
8.8 lbs (4 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (7.4 cm, 31 cm, 38.9 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$1400 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*As a collector's item, this model may still retain value.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. |
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