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Power Macintosh Logic Board Upgrades: Specifications
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19617
4/15/96
8/25/99
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TOPIC
This article lists the technical specifications for the Power Macintosh Logic Board Upgrades including the Logic Board Upgrades Compatibility table.
DISCUSSION
Power Macintosh Logic Board Upgrades
Power and speed
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See table below for available options; processor upgrade card must be purchased separately.
Memory and storage
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Power Macintosh 7600 upgrade can use existing RAM from upgraded system; includes 256K L2 cache with 7600 logic board upgrade
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Power Macintosh 8500 logic board upgrade includes 8MB of RAM and 256K level 2 cache (discontinued)
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Both upgrades retain existing hard disks from upgraded system
Video support, expansion, setup, system software, compatibility, and communications
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Identical to corresponding Power Macintosh models (For detailed specifications on the Power Macintosh 7600 and 8500 series computers, see the appropriate product data sheets.)
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Includes accessory kit with CD-ROM disc containing system software version 7.5.3
Installation
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Must be installed by an authorized Apple reseller or service provider
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Logic Board Upgrades Compatibility
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Macintosh Model
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7600 Series
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8500 Series
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Power Macintosh 8100 series
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No
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Yes (discontinued)
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Power Macintosh 7200 series
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Yes
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No
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Macintosh Quadra 840AV
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No
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Yes (discontinued)
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Macintosh Quadra 800
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No
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Yes (discontinued)
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Note:
Macintosh models other than those listed in this table do not have a logic board upgrade path.
Note:
On a very few systems, the 300i CD-ROM drive is incompatible with the Power Macintosh 8500 logic board upgrade. At the time of upgrade, your Apple Authorized Service Provider will resolve the incompatibility by replacing the CD-ROM drive.
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