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TITLE
Power Macintosh 233-MHz Processor Upgrade Kit: Description
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Article ID:
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24186
10/8/97
6/12/98
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TOPIC
DISCUSSION
If you currently own any of a number of older-model Power Macintosh computers, or either of two earlier Workgroup Server systems, and you want the advanced capabilities of more powerful models, Apple has the ideal solution: the Power Macintosh 233-MHz Processor Upgrade Kit.
More specifically, the Power Macintosh 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, and 9600 desktop computers, as well as our Workgroup Server 7350 and 8550 models, feature a processor card that can be removed from the system's logic board and replaced by a card containing a more advanced processor. The Power Macintosh 233-MHz Processor Upgrade Kit offers this capability and more. It includes a card that contains a 233-megahertz PowerPC 604e processor, a 256K level 2 cache module designed to work effectively with this processor, and an auxiliary fan and grounding clip (not required for most installations; for specifics, see the Installation Requirements chart below). The kit provides everything you need to upgrade any of the supported systems and to experience dramatic increases in power and speed.
Features
Performance
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Dramatically improves overall system performance
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Features a 233-MHz PowerPC 604e processor with integrated floating-point coprocessor and 32K on-chip cache
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Includes a 256K level 2 cache module designed to work with this processor
Economy
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Protects your investment in Apple hardware
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Extends the useful life of systems
Convenience
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Comes with everything you need to upgrade any of the supported systems
Technical Specifications
Power and speed
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233-MHz PowerPC 604e processor with integrated floating-point coprocessor and 32K cache
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256K level 2 cache module designed for use with this processor
Memory and storage
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Retains existing RAM
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Retains existing hard disk drive(s)
Installation
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Includes step-by-step instructions; however, because this installation can be technically challenging, Apple recommends that it be performed by an authorized Apple reseller or service provider. (In particular, only a qualified technician or Apple authorized service provider should perform the upgrade on any of the Power Macintosh 8500 models, which involves procedures not covered by the included documentation.)
System requirements
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Power Macintosh 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, or 9600 desktop computer
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Workgroup Server 7350 or 8550
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Installation Requirements
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Part
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7300/7500/7600
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8500/8600
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9500
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9600
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Workgroup Server
7350
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Workgroup Server
8550
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Processor card
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Cache module
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Auxiliary fan
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yes
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Grounding clip
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required only if one is not already installed
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Sample Performance Data
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Power Macintosh model
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Original MacBench Score
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New MacBench Score*
with upgrade kit
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Performance Increase
with upgrade kit
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7500/100
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160
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412
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158%
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7600/, 8500/, 9500/120
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240
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412
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72%
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7600/, 8500/, 9500/132
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250
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412
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65%
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8500/, 9500/150
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260
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412
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58%
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7300/, 8500/180
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330
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412
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25%
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* Approximate results based on Apple internal testing using MacBench 4.0. Actual performance on applications will vary.
MacBench is a subsystem-level benchmark that compares the relative performance level of Mac OS-based systems.
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Ordering Information
Power Macintosh 233-MHz Processor Upgrade Kit
Order No. M6223LL/A
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Card with 233-MHz PowerPC 604e with integrated floating-point coprocessor and 32K on-chip cache
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256K level 2 cache module
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Auxiliary fan
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Grounding clip
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Installation guide
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Floppy disk containing Apple System Profiler 1.3 software
Product specifications are subject to change.
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