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Introduced: August 5, 1997
Terminated: December 13, 1997

Logic Board
Processor:   604e
Processor Speed:   250 MHz
2nd Processor:   opt. PC Compatibility Card
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   100 MHz

Note:
  • System supports 100 MHz cache bus, and 50 MHz system bus speeds.
Data Path:   64-bit
ROM Size:   4 MB
Level 1 Cache:   64K
Level 2 Cache:   1 MB
Expansion Slots:   3 PCI
Battery:   3.6V Lithium


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Memory
RAM Type:   168-pin DIMM
RAM Slots:   8
Min - Max RAM:   32 MB - 512 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   70 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   8, 16, 32, 64 MB
Onboard RAM:   none

Note:
  • 128 MB DIMMs can be used, but have not been tested. Two identical DIMMs installed in corresponding slots may result in increased performance.

Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   DB-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   2
Ethernet:   AAUI, 10baseT
Mic Type:   PlainTalk
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker

Note:
  • Includes S-video and RCA ports for video in and out. Includes RCA ports for sound in and out.


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Video
Standard VRAM:   2 MB (2 x 1 MB)
Maximum VRAM:   4 MB (4 x 1 MB)

Display Resolution:
  • 512 x 384, 24-bit (2 x 1 MB), 24-bit (4 x 1 MB)
  • 640 x 480, 24-bit (2 x 1 MB), 24-bit (4 x 1 MB)
  • 800 x 600, 24-bit (2 x 1 MB), 24-bit (4 x 1 MB)
  • 832 x 624, 24-bit (2 x 1 MB), 24-bit (4 x 1 MB)
  • 1024 x 768, 16-bit (2 x 1 MB), 24-bit (4 x 1 MB)
  • 1152 x 870, 16-bit (2 x 1 MB), 24-bit (4 x 1 MB)
  • 1280 x 1024, 8-bit (2 x 1 MB), 16-bit (4 x 1 MB)
Note:
  • Video mirroring requires 4 MB of VRAM.

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   24x
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (4 GB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual

Note:
  • System shipped with an Iomega Zip drive.

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   7.6.1
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   60.1.1

Compatible MacOS:
7.6.1
8.0
8.1
8.5
8.6
9

Miscellaneous
Codename:   Kansas
Form Factor:   PM 9600
Dimensions (Inches):   17.3 H x 9.7 W x 17.3 D
Average Weight (lbs):   35
Gestalt ID:   103
Original Price:   $3200 US


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Manuals at Apple.com:

Power Macintosh 8600/250

Power Macintosh 8600 User's Manual