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    Macintosh Quadra 630: Description (Discontinued)
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    This article provides a description of the Macintosh Quadra 630 computer.

DISCUSSION


    Overview
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    The Apple Macintosh Quadra 630 computer is the most advanced CD-ROMðequipped Apple multimedia system. It is also upgradeable to take advantage of PowerPC technology, so it can bring you performance and multimedia opportunities for years to come.

    Its advanced multimedia expansion options offer new ways to interact with information. You can connect to an external video source such as a VCR or camcorder to cut and paste video images. You can also add an option to connect your computer to a large-screen TV for displaying presentations. And you can add an internal TV tuner to view television channels in a window on your display.

    Power and Speed
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    * 66/33-MHz 68040 microprocessor with 32-bit data bus
    * Integrated math coprocessor

    Memory
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    4MB of RAM standard, expandable to 36MB using one 72-pin SIMM (dealer installation recommended)

    Display
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    * 1MB DRAM display support (independent from system DRAM) works with Apple
    displays of up to 15 inches
    * Works with a wide range of third-party VGA and SVGA displays
    * Standard 16-bit color for display of up to 32,768 colors on monitors of up to
    14 inches and on 15-inch monitors at 640- by 480-pixel resolution
    * Standard 8-bit color for display of 256 colors on 15-inch monitors at 800- by
    600-pixel resolution

    Audio System
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    * Stereo 8-bit sound capable of driving stereo headphones or other stereo
    equipment through the sound jacks
    * Stereo 16-bit CD playback
    * One sound-in port
    * Front and rear headphone jacks

    Expansion
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    * Can be upgraded to PowerPC
    * Comes with built-in ports for hard drives, printers, scanners, and modems
    * Supports most processor-direct cards compatible with Macintosh Quadra 605 and
    Macintosh LC series of computers via an internal expansion slot
    * Includes a communications slot for an Ethernet connection or 14.4-baud
    fax/data modem
    * Has video slot for NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video-input card
    * Includes expansion bay for television tuner
    * External drop box provides expansion for NTSC or PAL video output
    * Includes bay for CD-ROM player

    System software
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    * System software version 7.1 with multitasking, file sharing, QuickTime,
    Balloon Help, TrueType fonts, and more

    Networking
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    * Interface port for AppleTalk networking

    Compatibility
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    * Reads and writes Macintosh, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS disks

    Configurations and Ordering Information:
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    Order No. M3491LL/A
    * Macintosh Quadra 630 personal computer with 4MB of RAM, 1MB of video memory,
    a built-in 1.4MB Apple SuperDrive, floopy disk drive, and an internal 250MB
    hard disk drive
    * Mouse
    * Complete setup, learning, and reference documentation
    * System software version 7.1
    * Limited warranty

    Apple Video System
    Order No. M2894LL/C

    Apple Video/TV System
    Order No.M2896LL/C

    Apple Presentation System
    Order No. M2895LL/A

    Macintosh 10BaseT Ethernet Port Kit
    Order No. M3065LL/A

    Macintosh 10Base2 Ethernet Port Kit
    Order No. M2708LL/A

    Macintosh AAUI Ethernet Port Kit
    Order No. M3066LL/A

    Macintosh 14.4 Fax/Modem Kit
    Order No. M2480LL/A


    Article Change History:
    05 Oct 1995 - Updated video option part numbers.
    13 Jun 1995 - Reviewed for technical accuracy.

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Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Macintosh Quadra & Centris
Sub Category: Macintosh 630 Family

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