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DISCUSSION Microprocessor -------------- * PowerPC 601 RISC microprocessor running at 110 MHz (8100/110 only) * PowerPC 601 RISC microprocessor running at 100 MHz (8100/100 and 8100/100AV) * Integrated floating-point unit and 32K cache * 256K level-2 cache Memory ------ * 4 MB ROM * 256 bytes of non-volatile parameter memory * 8 MB of RAM standard, expandable to 264 MB * 8 SIMM slots (4 pairs) * SIMMs can be 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB, but must be installed in pairs of the same size. For example, you should install two 8 MB SIMMs in first two adjoining slots, and two 4 MB SIMMs in the remaining two slots for a 32 MB machine. * Possible RAM configurations are 8 MB, 16 MB, 24 MB, 32 MB, 40 MB, 48 MB, 56 MB, 64 MB, 72 MB, 80 MB, 96 MB, 104 MB, 120 MB, 136 MB, 168 MB, 200 MB, 216 MB and 264 MB. * 80 ns non-composite SIMMs or faster * L2 Cache Slot for Optional Macintosh Cache Card RAM note: All 8MB RAM configurations come with 8MB of RAM soldered onto the logic board Form Factor ----------- * Desktop Mini Tower (similiar to Quadra 800, Quadra 840 case) Disk Drives ----------- * Includes one built-in Apple SuperDrive 1.4MB floppy disk drive that uses high-density floppy disks and reads, writes, and formats Macintosh, Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS disks * Includes one internal hard disk (700MB, 1GB, and 2GB options available) * Supports one 5.25-inch, half-height device, such as the AppleCD 300i Plus CD-ROM drive * Supports one additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive or 3.5-inch removable-media device Video Display ------------- * All Apple displays * Third-party displays including VGA and SVGA monitors * NTSC and PAL monitors (8100/100AV only) Video support ------------- * 8100/100 and 8100/110: 2MB of VRAM, expandable to 4MB * 8100/100AV: 2MB of VRAM * DRAM display support for optional second display 8100/100 8100/100 8100/100AV 8100/100AV 8100/100* Display 8100/110 8100/110 8100/110* resolution DRAM video 2MB VRAM 4MB VRAM ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- 640 by 480 32,768 colors 16.7 million colors 16.7 million colors 832 by 624 256 colors 16.7 million colors 16.7 million colors 1,024 by 768 not supported 32,768 colors 16.7 million colors 1,152 by 870 not supported 32,768 colors 16.7 million colors *With 2MB VRAM upgrade Interfaces ---------- * Three internal NuBus expansion slots; the 8100/110 also supports higher-performance burst mode between NuBus cards * One Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port for a keyboard, mouse, and other device * AAUI-15 Ethernet connector * High-density display port supporting Apple AudioVision monitors directly and other displays via the optional Power Macintosh Display Adapter * Two DMA serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports compatible with LocalTalk and GeoPort cables * Dual-channel asynchronous SCSI interface: external channel supports up to six SCSI devices; internal channel supports a hard disk array * 16-bit stereo sound input and output ports * DB-15 video port for display * 8100/100AV only: S-video input and output ports (RCA adapters included) * 8100/100AV only: digital-audio video connector (DAV) * Energy Star compliant Audio System ------------ * 16-bit stereo in and out * Sample rates of 48, 44.1, 24, 22.05 kilohertz (kHz) * Input line level: 1 volt peak-to-peak * Output line level: 1 volt peak-to-peak * Input SNR (signal-to-noise ratio): 82 decibels (dB) with no audible discrete tones * Output SNR: 85 dB with no audible discrete tones * Bandwidth: 20 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 2 dB) at 44.100 kHz sample rate * THD+N (Total harmonic distortion plus noise): Less than 0.05 percent; measured 20 Hz-20kHz with a 1-Vrms sine wave input. Networking ---------- * Built-in Ethernet * Serial port for AppleTalk * Integrated GeoPort telecommunications architecture for data, fax, and voice connectivity. Keyboard -------- * Several Apple Desktop Bus keyboards with numeric keypads available. Mouse ----- * Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II; mechanical tracking, optical shaft, or contact encoding. Clock/Calendar -------------- * Custom integrated circuit with long-life lithium battery. Apple PlainTalk Microphone -------------------------- * The microphone is unidirectional and optimized for use with speech recognition. (Microphone bundled with all AV units sold in the USA, available as a separate item outside the USA.) Disability Access ----------------- * Easy Access, and visible beep included with system software. These built-in features and third-party options provide alternative input and output tools for people with disabilities. Electrical Requirements ----------------------- * Line voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, RMS single phase, automatically configured * Frequency: 50 to 60 hertz, single phase * Power Supply Output Rating (Power available for internal devices) - Continuous output 200W * A/C Line Input (Power drawn by the Power Macintosh 8100/80) - Maximum continuous 298W - Peak input 453W ADB Power Requirements ---------------------- * Maximum current draw for all ADB devices: 500 milliamps (a maximum of three Apple Desktop Bus devices is recommended) * Mouse draws 10 milliamps. * Keyboard draws 25 to 80 milliamps, depending on the keyboard model used. Size and Weight --------------- Main unit * Height 14.25 inches (46.2 cm) * Width 7.75 inches. (19.6 cm) * Depth 16 inches (40.5 cm) * Weight 24 lb. (16.7 kg) varies with disk drive options installed Mouse * Height 1.3 inches (33 mm) * Width 2.4 inches (61.7 mm) * Depth 4.2 inches (107.3 mm) * Weight 4 ounces (0.10 kg) Operating Environment --------------------- * Operating temperature: 50 degrees to 104 degrees F (10 degrees to 40 degrees C) * Storage temperature: -40 degrees to 116.6 degrees F (-40 degrees to 47 degrees C) * Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing * Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048m) System Software Requirements ---------------------------- Requires System 7.5. Article Change History: 26 Apr 1995 - Changed title to more accurately reflect contents of article. 03 Jan 1995 - Made article public. Support Information Services |
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| Product Area: | Computers |
| Category: | Power Macintosh |
| Sub Category: | Power Macintosh 8100 |
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