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    Macintosh Performa 640 DOS Compatible: Specifications
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    This article provides the specifications of the Macintosh Performa 640CD DOS Compatible computer.


DISCUSSION

    Common Features
    ===============
    Integration
    -----------
    * Run Mac OS and DOS or Windows software simultaneously
    - applications, games and CD-ROM titles
    * Toggle between operating systems with a keystroke
    - single monitor supports both
    * Copy & paste between OS environments
    * Easily share files and folders
    * Use Mac compatible printer and peripherals with both operating systems
    * Supports Apple monitors (High Resolution RGB up to Multiple Scan 15) or VGA and SVGA monitors

    Storage
    -------
    * 1.4 MB Apple SuperDrive floppy
    - Read and write Mac OS, MS-DOS, OS/2 and ProDOS disks
    * 500 MB IDE hard drive, 1/3 height
    - PC files reside in virtual drive container
    * Double-speed CD-ROM drive

    Options
    -------
    * CommSlot Ethernet card
    - 10 BASE-T, thin, thick, AAUI
    * Apple Presentation System

    Bundled Hardware
    ----------------
    * Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display
    * AppleDesign Keyboard
    * Global Village TelePort Gold 14.4Kps Fax Modem

    Environment
    -----------
    * Operating Temperature
    - 50í F to 104í F (10í C to 40í C)
    * Storage Temperature
    - -40í F to 116.6í F (-40í C to 47í C)
    * Relative Humidity
    - Operating: 10% RH to 90% noncondensing
    - Non-operating: 5% RH to 95% noncondensing
    * Altitude
    - Operating: -1,000 to 10,000 feet
    - Non-operating: -1,000 to 40,000 feet

    Weight
    ------
    * 19 Pounds (8.6 Kg)

    Dimensions
    ----------
    * 12.6" X 16.5" X 4.3" (320 mm X 419 mm X 109 mm)

    Electrical Requirements
    -----------------------
    * Line voltage: 100-240 volts AC, RMS, single-phase, nominal
    * Frequency: 50-60 hertz (Hz)
    * Power consumption: 45 watts maximum, not including monitor

    ADB Power Requirements
    ----------------------
    * Maximum current draw for all ADB devices is 500 milliamperes (mA) (a maximum of three Apple Desktop Bus devices is recommended)
    * Mouse draws up to 10 mA
    * Keyboard draws 25-80 mA (varies with model).

    Other
    -----
    * Front headphone jack
    * Front controls for volume
    * Infrared remote control
    * Power on/off from keyboard

    Macintosh Features
    ==================
    Processor & RAM
    ---------------
    * 68LC040 running at 66/33 MHz
    * 8 MB RAM standard
    - 4 MB on logic board, 4 MB in SIMM
    - Expandable up to 52 MB (32 MB in one SIMM, 16 MB in other)
    - Two 72-pin SIMM sockets
    - Expand single SIMM at a time
    - 80 ns or faster
    * 1 MB ROM

    Expansion & Ports
    -----------------
    * Video-in slot (Optional)
    * TV tuner slot (Optional)
    * Communications slot
    * SCSI, two serial, ADB, sound-in, sound-out
    * Internal LC-Compatible 68030 processor-direct slot (PDS) with installed DOS-Compatibility Card*

    Video
    -----
    * 1 MB DRAM video frame buffer
    * 16-bit color at 640x480, 8-bit color at 800x600, 832x624
    * Supports video in a window with optional card

    Sound
    -----
    * 8-bit monophonic sound input
    * 8-bit stereophonic sound output (16-bit CD stereophonic playback)
    * Sound input port for optional microphone or line input
    * Two sound output ports, level nominally 0.5 volts RMS into 39 ohms
    * Internal speaker, muted whenever a plug is inserted into either sound output port

    Software
    ========
    System software
    ---------------
    * Mac OS System 7.5.1 with Apple Guide, AppleScript, PC Exchange
    * At Ease

    Third-party software bundles
    ----------------------------
    * American Heritage Dictionary
    * ClarisWorks
    * Quicken
    * MacLink Plus/Easy Open Translators
    * Click Art Performa Collection
    * MacGallery Clip Art Treasure Pak
    * Expresso
    * Zip Zap
    * TelePort Gold II for Performa
    * TelePort Modem Legend Tour


    CD bundles
    ----------
    * TIME Almanac Reference Edition
    * CardShop/StickerShop Plus
    * 3D Atlas
    * 1995 Groiler's MM Encyclopedia
    * Club KidSoft

    DOS/Windows Features
    ====================
    Processor & RAM
    ---------------
    * 486 DX/2 running at 66 MHz
    * 4 MB RAM standard on SIMM
    - Expand up to 32 MB
    - One 72-pin SIMM socket
    - 80 ns or faster
    * DMA for shared-memory support provided through Mac OS system software

    Networking
    ----------
    * Included ODI driver supports Novell NetWare IPX and TCP/IP protocols

    Sound
    -----
    * SoundBlaster 16 compatible audio out

    Ports
    -----
    * Joystick (DB-15)
    * Serial ports emulate PC serial interface (COM1, COM2)
    * Printer port emulates parallel port (LPT1) supporting PostScript, Epson and HP PCL-style printer drivers

    Video
    -----
    * 512K DRAM video frame buffer
    * 8-bit color at 640x480
    - 4-bit color at 800x600
    * Supports VGA, SVGA, EGA, CGA standards

    Software
    --------
    * DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.1 included
    * SoundBlaster

    *Note: The Macintosh Performa 640CD DOS Compatible computer is not upgradeable to a PowerPC processor. The DOS Compatibility Card is installed in the single PDS slot.

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

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