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Mac Clones: PowerEx: StepMac 233 DP Specs | Ports

PowerEx StepMac

The PowerEx StepMac 233 DP, based on the Tsunami architecture, features dual 233 MHz PowerPC 604e processors, 64 MB of RAM, a 2.1 GB hard drive, and a 4 MB IMS Twin Turbo video card in an industry-standard tower case. The PowerEx StepMac 233 DP is based on the SuperMac S900 series, but was only sold in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.


Introduction Date: May 1, 1997 Discontinued Date: July 31, 1998
Processor Type: PowerPC 604e (2) Processor Speed: 233 MHz
Processor Upgrade: Daughtercard 1. FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 604e
System Bus Speed: 46.6 MHz Lookaside Bus Speed: 46.6 MHz
ROM Size: 4 MB Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 64k Level 2 Cache: 512k
RAM Type: 70 ns 168-pin DIMM VRAM Type: Video card
Standard RAM: 64 MB Maximum RAM: 1040 MB
Motherboard RAM: 16 MB RAM Slots: 8 2.
Standard VRAM: 4 MB Maximum VRAM: 8 MB
Standard Hard Drive: 2.1 GB Int. Hard Drive Type: SCSI-II 3.
Standard CD-ROM: 8X Standard Disk: 1.44 MB (manual)
Standard Modem: N/A Standard Ethernet: AAUI, 10Base-T 3.
Case Type: Tower Form Factor: SuperMac S900
Exp. Slots: 6 PCI Exp. Bays (Free): 2 (5.25"), 3 (3.5") 4.
Battery Type: 3.6V Lithium Battery Life: N/A
Built-in Display: N/A Supported MacOS: 7.5.3-7.6.1, 8.0-9.0 5.
Dimensions: 17.25 x 7.0 x 17.5 6. Avg. Weight: 28 lbs.
Original Price: N/A Est. Current Price: N/A
Notes: 1. The processors can be replaced with 604e-family CPU cards (ASPD).
2. RAM can be interleaved to improve performance.
3. Optional E100 card includes UltraSCSI and 10/100Base-T ethernet.
4. Two 3.5" bays are internal, others are external.
5. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple.
6. In inches, height x width x depth.
7. Photo Credit: Umax Computer Corp.



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