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    Performa 550: Specifications (11/95)
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11/1/95

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    This article gives technical specifications for the Macintosh Performa 550
    computer.


DISCUSSION


    Microprocessor
    -------------
    * MC68030, 33 MHz clock speed; 32-bit data bus
    * Built-in memory-management unit
    * Socket for optional MC68882 floating-point unit (FPU)

    Memory
    ------
    * 5MB RAM standard (4MB on logic board, 1MB in SIMM)
    * Expandable (by authorized Apple dealer) to as much as 36MB by adding 1MB,
    2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB SIMM to a single 72-pin slot. Requirement:
    72-pin fast-paged, 80ns or faster.
    * 1MB ROM

    Disk Drives
    -----------
    * One built-in Apple SuperDrive 1.4MB floppy disk drive
    * One internal 160MB hard disk
    * Internal AppleCD 300i double-speed CD-ROM drive

    Video Display
    -------------
    * Integrated Macintosh Color Display with 14-inch Trinitron CRT
    * Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels, 69 dpi
    * 768K (512K on main board and 256K SIMM) VRAM supports 32,768 colors
    (16-bit color)

    Software
    --------
    * System Software version 7.1P5
    * Educational and productivity software installed on hard drive

    Interfaces
    ----------
    * Internal expansion slot for one Macintosh LC processor-direct
    expansion card. Compatible with Apple IIe Card.
    * SCSI interface for connecting up to five external peripheral devices
    * Two serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports
    * One stereo sound-output port for external audio amplifier or headphones
    * Two Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) ports for keyboard, mouse, and other
    devices
    * Front headphone jack
    * Built-in electret microphone above display
    * One sound-input port for four sources: internal or external* microphone,
    internal CD-ROM, or external audio

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

    Sound Generator
    ---------------
    * Stereo 8-bit digital-analog conversion using 22-kHz sample rate -
    capable of driving stereo headphones or other stereo equipment through
    the sound jack and headphone jack
    * Built-in stereo speakers

    Keyboard and Mouse
    ------------------
    * ADB Mouse II
    * Apple Keyboard 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 264 V AC, RMS single phase, automatically
    configured
    * Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
    * Power: 40 W maximum, not including display
    60 W maximum, including display
    * Energy-saving feature reduces power consumption by 50%
    * One AC outlet powers computer, display, drives, and speakers

    ADB Power Requirements
    ----------------------
    * Maximum current draw for all ADB devices: 500 mA (three ADB devices
    maximum is recommended)
    * Mouse draws 10 mA
    * Keyboard draws 25 to 80 mA, depending model used

    Size and Weight
    ---------------
    Main unit:
    * Height: 17.9 in. (45.5 cm)
    * Width: 13.5 in. (34.4 cm)
    * Depth: 16.5 in. (42.0 cm)
    * Weight: 40.5 lbs (18.4 kg)

    Mouse:
    * Height: 1.3 in. (3.3 cm)
    * Width: 2.4 in. (6.2 cm)
    * Depth: 4.2 in. (10.7 cm)
    * Weight: 4.0 oz. (0.10 kg)

    Keyboard:
    * Weight: 2.2 lb. (1 kg)
    * Height: 1.8 inches (44 mm)
    * Width: 16.5 inches (418 mm)
    * Depth: 5.6 inches (142 mm)

    Operating Environment
    ---------------------
    * Operating temperature: 50 to 104í F (10 to 40í C)
    * Storage temperature: ð40 to 116.6í F (ð40 to 47í C)
    * Relative humidity: 20% to 85% noncondensing
    * Maximum altitude: 15,000 ft. (4,722 m)


    Article Change History:
    01 Nov 1995 - Corrected VRAM size.
    15 Aug 1995 - Included information about PlainTalk microphone.

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Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Macintosh Performa 200 through 640 Series
Sub Category: Macintosh Performa 550
Keywords: specsht

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