This article contains a description of the Power Macintosh 7600 series computers.

If you need a computer that offers increased performance and expandability for your business, regardless of its size, the Power Macintosh 7600/120 and 7600/132 deliver. With a 120- or 132-megahertz PowerPC 604 RISC processor that you can easily upgrade to an even faster processor, the Power Macintosh 7600/120 and 7600/132 give you all the advantages of PowerPC technology now--with plenty of room to grow later. Built-in video-input capability, high-resolution graphics, and CD-quality stereo sound add vitality to everyday business projects. And because the Power Macintosh 7600/120 and 7600/132 optimize the transfer of video data, they are ideal systems for videoconferencing.

The three industry-standard Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion slots on the Power Macintosh 7600/120 and 7600/132 let you customize the computer easily to more precisely meet your needs. You can find many PCI cards for a variety of uses, including graphics, storage, and high-speed networking. And if you want to use your Power Macintosh 7600/120 or 7600/132 to run MS-DOS and Windows applications as well as software written for the Macintosh, you can install an Apple PC Compatibility Card in one of the system's PCI slots--and switch instantly between the two computing environments.

Connecting your Power Macintosh 7600/120 or 7600/132 computer to an Ethernet network is easy, because it includes both AAUI and 10BASE-T connectors. With an optional PC Compatibility Card, you can connect both the card and Power Macintosh to a network simultaneously.

Today, more and more computer users are discovering the wealth of information and communications resources and opportunities offered by the Internet. The Power Macintosh 7600/120 and 7600/132 make it easy to get involved in this rapidly expanding community, because it comes with all of the software you need for easy Internet access.

Whether you are selecting computers for a large corporation or a single-person home office, the Power Macintosh 7600/120 and 7600/132 systems offer PowerPC performance and PCI expandability giving you the versatility you need for professional computing.


Features

High performance

• 120-MHz PowerPC 604 processor, user-upgradable to faster processor up to 233 MHz. (Processor upgrade planned for fall 1997)
• Built-in floating-point processor and 32K cache
• 256K level 2 cache
• Built in graphic acceleration

Communications and multimedia

• 64-bit VRAM graphics subsystem
• Two high-speed serial ports compatible with GeoPort and LocalTalk cables
• Quadruple-speed or 8x-speed CD-ROM drive, depending on configuration
• 16-bit stereo audio input and output
• 24-bit composite and S-video input
• Support for speech-recognition and text-to-speech capabilities
• Optimized for QuickTime Conferencing software

Expandability

• Three industry-standard PCI expansion slots
• SCSI connector for hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and other SCSI devices
• Internal expansion bay for additional hard disk drive

Compatibility

• Includes 10BASE-T and AAUI Ethernet connectors
• Supports Open Transport networking software (TCP/IP and AppleTalk)
• Runs most 680x0 Macintosh applications as well as applications accelerated for Power Macintosh computers
• Reads Mac OS, Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS floppy disk formats
• Runs MS-DOS and Windows applications via optional PC Compatibility Cards
• Comes with all of the software required for Internet access

System 7.5 software

• Makes working with different applications consistent, so they're easier to learn and use
• Allows easy customization of your Macintosh to reflect the way you work
• Provides active assistance in learning new features with Apple Guide

Power Macintosh 7600/120

• Power Macintosh 7600/120 computer with 16 MB of RAM, a built-in 1.4 MB Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive, an internal 1.2 GB hard disk drive, an internal quadruple-speed CD-ROM drive, and a PlainTalk microphone. Includes mouse; system software version 7.5.3 or later; Internet access software; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; and limited warranty.

Power Macintosh 7600/132

• Power Macintosh 7600/132 computer with 16MB of RAM, a built-in 1.4MB Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive, an internal 1.2GB hard disk drive, an internal 8x-speed CD-ROM drive, and a PlainTalk microphone. Includes mouse; system software version 7.5.3 or later; Internet access software; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; and limited warranty.

PC Compatibility Card Solutions

• Order No. M4092LL/A
  - PC Compatibility Card with Pentium 100-MHz processor
• Order No. M4091LL/A
  - PC Compatibility Card with 586 100-MHz processor

Processor Upgrade Card

• Order No. M5458LL/B (180 MHz)

Power Macintosh Processor Upgrade Card (Discontinued)

• Order No. M4875LL/A (132 MHz)

Power Macintosh GeoPort Telecom Adapter

• Order No. M3127LL/C

Apple QuickDraw 3D Accelerator Card

• Order No. M4333LL/A