TITLE
    Performa 466: Technical Specifications
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9/28/93
9/18/00

TOPIC

    This article provides technical specifications for the Macintosh Performa 466 computer.


DISCUSSION

    Microprocessor

    * MC68030, 32-bit architecture, 33 MHz clock speed
    * Socket for optional 68882 FPU
    * CMOS custom clock/calendar with long-life lithium battery

    Memory

    * 4MB RAM on logic board, expandable to 36MB via one 72-pin SIMM slots
    * 512K Video RAM (VRAM) for 256 colors on the Apple Performa PLUS Display. VRAM is expandable to 768K for 32,000 colors.

    Video Display

    * Apple Performa Plus Display standard:
    - 14-inch color display
    - 640 x 480 pixels
    - 0.28mm dot pitch
    - Meets international magnetic-field emissions guidelines
    (SWEDAC MPR2)

    Storage

    * One internal SuperDrive 1.4MB high-density floppy-disk drive, reads disks from Macintosh, Apple II, MS-DOS, and Windows systems
    * One internal 160MB SCSI hard disk drive
    * Optional external SCSI hard disk drive (many capacities available)
    * Optional external AppleCD CD-ROM drive

    Modem

    * TelePort/Bronze for Macintosh Performa (from Global Village Communication, Inc.)
    * GlobalFax software (send-only fax) for 9600-baud faxing from any application to fax machines worldwide (upgradable to receive fax via software)
    * Modem also serves as 300/1200/2400-baud data modem
    * No separate power adapter required

    Power Input

    * Line voltage: 90 to 240 volts AC, RMS automatically configured
    * Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz single phase
    * Power: 50 watts maximum, not including display power

    Interfaces

    * One Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port supports a keyboard, mouse, and other devices daisy-chained through a low-speed, synchronous serial bus
    * Two serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports, 230 kilobits per second maximum (up to 0.920 megabits per second if clocked externally)
    * SCSI interface for connecting up to six external devices
    * Video port supports RGB and monochrome monitors of various sizes and resolutions
    * Sound output port capable of delivering monophonic sound to both channels of a stereo device
    * Sound input port for monaural sound input (monaural 8-bit sound, sampled at 22 or 11 kHz)
    * Internal expansion slot for one processor-direct expansion card


    Keyboard and Mouse

    * Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) keyboard with numeric keypad and two-level tilt adjustment
    * Apple ADB Mouse II

    Apple Desktop Bus Power Requirements

    * Maximum current draw for all ADB devices: 200 milliamperes (mA)
    * Recommended maximum of three ADB devices
    * Mouse draws 10 mA
    * Keyboard draws 25 mA

    Sound Generator

    Custom sound chip, including mono sampling generator capable of driving stereo miniature phone jack headphones, or stereo equipment by sending the same output into each channel.

    Software

    * Macintosh System Software version 7.1P, designed specifically for Performa computers.
    * At Ease software lets adults share the computer with children while protecting valuable data.
    * Macintosh PC Exchange lets you work with MS-DOS and Windows disks.
    * Application software: a selection of productivity and communication tools already installed on the hard drive.

    Disability Access

    * CloseView, Easy Access, and "visible beep" software are built in.

    * Third-party options provide other alternative input and output devices

    Size and Weight

    * Main Unit
    Weight: 8.8 lb. (4.0 kg)
    Height: 3.0 inches (77 mm)
    Width: 12.2 inches (310 mm)
    Depth: 15.0 inches (382 mm)

    Environment

    * Operating temperature: 10 to 40 C (50 to 104 F)
    * Storage temperature: -40 to 47 C (-40 to 116.6 F)
    * Relative humidity: 20 to 80 percent (noncondensing)
    * Maximum altitude: 3048 m (10,000 ft.)

    Service and Support

    * One year limited warranty
    * One year free in-home service
    * Toll-free help line
    * Support for non-Apple software is provided by the respective software publishers.


Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Macintosh Performa 200 through 640 Series
Sub Category: Macintosh Performa 460-466-467

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