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DISCUSSION Processor --------- * 200-MHz PowerPC 604e microprocessor * Integrated floating-point unit, 64K cache, and three integer units * 50-MHz system bus * Processor is mounted on a removable card for easy upgrades Memory ------ * 32 MB of RAM, expandable to 512 MB via 8 DIMM sockets * 4 MB of ROM * 256K level 2 cache Disk drives ----------- * Internal 2 GB Fast SCSI hard disk * Internal Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive * Accepts high-density 1.4MB disks and 800K disks * Reads, writes, and formats Macintosh, Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS disks * Internal 12x-speed CD-ROM drive * Integrated Iomega Zip drive for fast, easy storage or backup * Expansion bays for additional storage devices (3.5- or 5.25-inch) Interfaces ---------- * Three PCI expansion slots compatible with PCI 2.0-compliant cards * Two high-speed DMA serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports compatible with LocalTalk and GeoPort cables * 10BASE-T and AAUI-15 Ethernet connectors; optional PC Compatibility Cards provide multinode support for simultaneous network connections * Internal Fast SCSI bus (up to 10MB/s) * External SCSI bus (up to 5MB/s) * Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) expansion port * RCA phono jacks for line-level stereo audio input and output * Mini jacks for stereo audio input and output * All sound ports support 16-bit audio and up to 44.1-kHz sampling rate * DB-15 connector for monitor * Composite connectors (RCA phono jacks) for composite video input and output * S-video input and output connectors * Internal digital audio/video (DAV) connector for video compression/decompression cards Video capabilities ------------------ * 24-bit video input * Real-time video playthrough of up to 640 by 480 pixels with NTSC; 768 by 576 pixels with PAL and SECAM * Up to 320- by 240-pixel capture at 25 frames per second with NTSC (with 2GB drive) * Maximum capture size of 640 by 480 pixels with NTSC * 24-bit video output * Support for NTSC and PAL * Convolution for flicker reduction at all bit depths Graphics support ---------------- * 2 MB of VRAM, expandable to 4 MB * Fast 64-bit data path to VRAM * Support for display resolutions of up to 1,280 by 1,024 pixels * 24-bit color up to 1,152- by 870-pixel resolution * Refresh rate of up to 75 Hz GeoPort telephony ----------------- * 28.8-Kbit/s modem support * V.17 fax support * GeoPort Fax and GeoPort Telephony software included * Speakerphone and answering-machine capability Note: Requires GeoPort Telecom Adapter Clock/calendar -------------- * Custom integrated circuit with long-life battery Keyboard and mouse ------------------ * Includes keyboard and ADB Mouse II Electrical requirements and compliance -------------------------------------- * Line voltage: 100 to 240 V AC, RMS single phase, automatically configured * Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase * Power: 390 W maximum, not including display ADB power requirements * Maximum current draw for all devices: 500 mA (a maximum of three ADB devices is recommended) * Mouse draws 10 mA * Keyboard draws 25 to 80 mA (varies with keyboard used) Size and weight --------------- * Height: 17.3 in. (44.0 cm) * Width: 9.7 in. (24.6 cm) * Depth: 17.3 in. (44.0 cm) * Weight: 35.0 lb. (15.9 kg) Environmental requirements -------------------------- * Operating temperature: 50 to 104 degrees F (10 to 40 degrees C) * Storage temperature: ð40 to 116 degrees F (ð40 to 47 degrees C) * Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing * Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) Article Change History: 13 Feb 1997 - Changed distribution status. 28 Feb 1997 - Corrected power out rating. |
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| Product Area: | Computers |
| Category: | Power Macintosh |
| Sub Category: | Power Macintosh 8600 |
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