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    Macintosh Performa 636CD: Technical Specifications (4/97)
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    This article gives the technical specifications for the Macintosh Performa 636CD computer.


DISCUSSION

    Microprocessor
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    * 66/33-MHz Motorola 68LC040 with 32-bit data bus
    (66-MHz processor/33-MHz data bus)

    Memory
    ------
    * 8 MB RAM, expandable to 36 or 52 MB (depending on the model*)
    * RAM expansion via one or two 72-pin SIMM sockets (depending on the model*)
    (one double-sided SIMM can take up to 32 MB; one single-sided SIMM can be
    up to 16 MB)

    *Note: Later models have two SIMM slots. Earlier models have one.

    Disk Drives
    -----------
    * One built-in Apple SuperDrive 1.4MB floppy disk drive
    * One internal 500 MB IDE type hard disk
    * AppleCD 300i Plus CD-ROM player

    Video Display
    -------------
    * Supports Apple displays of up to 15 inches
    * Works with a wide range of third-party VGA and SVGA displays
    * 1MB DRAM display support, independent from system DRAM
    * 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-pixel by 600-pixel resolution

    Modem
    -----
    * Comes with TelePort/Gold II for Performa from Global Village
    Communications: 14,400-bps send and receive fax and 14,400-bps send
    and receive data.

    Interfaces
    ----------
    * One Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port supports a keyboard, mouse, and other
    devices
    * Two (RS-232/RS-422) serial ports
    * SCSI interface port for connecting up to five external peripheral devices
    * Internal expansion slot compatible with most Macintosh Performa 400 and
    500 series, Macintosh Quadra 605, Macintosh LC II, LC III, LC 475,
    LC 520, and LC 575 processor-direct cards
    * Communications slot for future addition of either Ethernet card or
    14.4-baud fax/modem card
    * Video slot for NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video-input card
    * Dedicated connector for internal TV tuner
    * One standard monitor port also supports connection to external video-out
    (NTSC or PAL) drop box

    Audio capabilities
    ------------------
    * 8-bit on-board Stereo sound output and mono sound in
    * Stereo 16-bit CD playback
    * One sound-in port
    * Front and rear headphone jacks

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

    Keyboard and Mouse
    ------------------
    * AppleDesign Keyboard
    * Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II

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

    Disability Access
    -----------------
    * CloseView, Easy Access, and the ability to substitute visual cue for
    beep included with system software. These built-in solutions and
    third-party options provide alternative input and output devices for
    people with disabilities.

    Electrical Requirements
    -----------------------
    100-240 volts AC, 50-60 Hz
    Power: 45 W maximum, not including monitor

    ADB Power Requirements
    ----------------------
    500ma maximum draw

    Size and Weight
    ---------------
    * Height: 4.3 in. (10.95 cm)
    * Width: 12.6 in. (32 cm)
    * Depth: 16.5 in. (41.95 cm)
    * Weight: 19 lb. (8.6 kg) with CD-ROM player
    (varies based on internal devices installed)

    Operating 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 5% to 95% noncondensing
    Altitude Works below 10,000 feet (3,048 m)

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

    Third-party software bundle
    ---------------------------
    * At Ease
    * ClarisWorks
    * Click Art Performa Collection
    * MacGallery Clip Art Treasure Pak
    * MacLink Plus Easy Open Translators
    * Spectre Challenger
    * Spin Doctor Challenge
    * The American Heritage

    CD bundle
    ---------
    * Grolier's Multimedia Encyclopedia

    * TIME Almanac Reference Edition


    Article Change History:
    28 Apr 1997 - Removed out dated on line references.
    29 Nov 1995 - Corrected minor typo.
    24 Aug 1995 - Added information about number of SIMM slots.

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Macintosh Performa 200 through 640 Series
Sub Category: Macintosh 630 Family

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