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    Macintosh Quadra 605: Specifications (8/95)
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    This article gives technical specifications for the Macintosh Quadra 605
    computer.


DISCUSSION


    Microprocessor
    -------------
    * MC680LC40, 25 MHz clock speed, logic board clock 25 MHz; 32-bit data bus
    * Integrated Paged Memory Management Unit (PMMU)

    Memory
    ------
    * Comes with 4MB of RAM on the logic board
    * Expandable to 36MB by adding one SIMM to a single 72-pin slot
    * Includes RAM disk software

    Disk drives
    -----------
    * One built-in Apple SuperDrive 1.4MB floppy disk drive
    * One internal 80MB or 160MB hard disk
    * Optional external hard disk drive
    * Optional external AppleCD CD-ROM drive

    Video display
    -------------
    Supports several displays, including:
    * Macintosh 12-inch Monochrome Display
    * Macintosh 12-inch RGB Display
    * AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Display (13-inch)
    * Macintosh Color Display (14-inch)
    * Macintosh Portrait Display (15-inch)
    * Macintosh 16-inch Color Display
    * Third-party monitors
    * VGA monitors

    Video RAM (VRAM)
    ----------------
    * Standard 512K VRAM supports 8-bit color for display of 256 colors on monitors
    up to 16 inches.
    * Additional 512K VRAM provides 16-bit color for display of thousands of colors
    on monitors up to 16 inches

    * 512K standard supports:
    - 32,768 colors on the Macintosh 12-inch RGB Display
    - 256 colors on the AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Display (13-inch),
    Macintosh Color Display (14"), and Macintosh 16-inch Color Display
    - 256 shades of gray on the Macintosh 12-inch Monochrome Display
    - 16 shades of gray on the Macintosh Portrait Display (15-inch)
    - 16 colors on the Macintosh 21-inch Color Display
    - 16 shades of gray on the Two-Page Monochrome Display

    * 1MB option supports:
    - 32,768 colors on the Macintosh 12-inch RGB Display, AppleColor High-
    Resolution RGB Display (13-inch), Macintosh Color Display (14-inch), and
    Macintosh 16-inch Color Display
    - 256 shades of gray on the Macintosh 12-inch Monochrome Display and
    Macintosh Portrait Display (15-inch)
    - 256 colors on the Macintosh 21-inch Color Display
    - 256 shades of gray on the Two-Page Monochrome Display

    Interfaces
    ----------
    * One Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port for a keyboard, mouse, and other
    devices
    * SCSI interface for connecting up to six external peripheral devices
    * Two serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports
    * One video port for color and monochrome displays of various sizes and
    resolutions
    * Sound-output port (stereo) for external amplifier or headphones
    * Slot for most expansion cards that are compatible with Macintosh LC II,
    LC III, and LC 520 Processor Direct Slots.

    Networking
    ----------
    * Built-in AppleTalk port

    Sound Input*
    -----------
    * Sound input port for monaural sound input
    (monaural 8-bit sound, sampled at 22 or 11 kHz)

    *NOTE:
    The Apple PlainTalk Microphone, which is sold as a standalone product, is compatible with these systems. These products can not use the older style low-level output microphone used on previous Macintosh models.

    Keyboard and Mouse
    ------------------
    * Several ADB keyboards with numeric key pads available
    * Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II

    Clock/Calendar
    --------------
    * Custom integrated circuit with long-life lithium battery

    Disability Access
    -----------------
    * CloseView, Easy Access, and visible-beep software are built in.
    * Third-party options provide alternative input and output devices

    Power Requirements
    ------------------
    * Line voltage: 90 to 240 VAC, RMS single phase, automatically configured
    * Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
    * Power: 30 watts maximum, not including display power
    * EPA Energy Star compliant

    ADB Power Requirements
    ----------------------
    * Maximum current draw for all ADB devices: 200 mA (three ADB devices
    maximum is recommended)
    * Mouse draws 80 mA
    * Keyboard draws 25 to 80 mA (varies with keyboard model used)

    Size and Weight
    ---------------
    Main unit:
    * Height: 2.9 inches (7.4 cm)
    * Width: 12.2 inches (31.0 cm)
    * Depth: 15.3 inches (38.8 cm)
    * Weight: 8.8 pounds (4.0 kg) (varies based on internal devices installed)

    Mouse:
    * Height: 1.3 inches (3.3 cm)
    * Width: 2.4 inches (6.2 cm)
    * Depth: 4.2 inches (10.7 cm)
    * Weight: 4.0 ounces (0.10 kg)

    Operating Environment
    ---------------------
    * Operating temperature: 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 C)
    * Storage temperature: -40 to 116.6 F (-40 to 47 C)
    * Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing
    * Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048 m)

    System Software Requirements
    ----------------------------
    Requires System 7.1 or later and System Enabler 065.

    What's Included
    ---------------
    Software included: System Software 7.1, QuickTime 1.6.1, HyperCard Player
    2.1, Macintosh Basics 4.2 and MacCheck 1.0.4.

    Documentation included:
    * Getting Started with your Macintosh Quadra 605
    * Macintosh User's Guide
    * Technical Specifications for your Macintosh Quadra 605


    Article Change History:
    22 Aug 1995 - Added compatibility information on PlainTalk microphone.
    18 Mar 1994 - Added "Macintosh" to title.
    01 Mar 1994 - Added Two-Page Monochrome Monitor to Video RAM Section.

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Product Area: Computers
Category: Macintosh Quadra & Centris
Sub Category: Quadra 605

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