Image Credit:  Unknown Source


Introduced: November 15, 1997
Terminated: July 7, 1998

Logic Board
Processor:   PowerPC 750 (G3)
Processor Speed:   233 MHz
Processor Upgrade:   ZIF socket
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   66 MHz
Data Path:   64-bit
ROM Size:   4 MB
Level 1 Cache:   64K
Level 2 Cache:   512K
Expansion Slots:   3 PCI, 1 Comm
Battery:   3.6V Lithium



(Click) MacAddict, January 1998
Gossamer System Board



Memory
RAM Type:   168-pin DIMM
RAM Slots:   3
Min - Max RAM:   32 MB - 384 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   10 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   8, 16, 32, 64, 128 MB
Onboard RAM:   none

Note:
  • DIMMs must be: 3.3 volt(V) unbuffered, 64-bit wide, 168-pin 100MHz/10ns cycle time or faster

Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   DB-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Modem:   56K (optional)
Ethernet:   10baseT
Mic Type:   PlainTalk
Other ports:   Printer, speaker, headphone

Video
Standard SGRAM:   2 MB (2 x 1 MB)
Maximum SGRAM:   6 MB (6 x 1 MB)

Display Resolution:
  • 512 x 384, 32-bit (2 MB, 2 x 1 MB), 32-bit (4 MB, 4 x 1 MB), 32-bit (6 MB, 6 x 1 MB)
  • 640 x 400, 32-bit (2 MB, 2 x 1 MB), 32-bit (4 MB, 4 x 1 MB), 32-bit (6 MB, 6 x 1 MB)
  • 640 x 480, 32-bit (2 MB, 2 x 1 MB), 32-bit (4 MB, 4 x 1 MB), 32-bit (6 MB, 6 x 1 MB)
  • 800 x 600, 24-bit (2 MB, 2 x 1 MB), 32-bit (4 MB, 4 x 1 MB), 32-bit (6 MB, 6 x 1 MB)
  • 832 x 624, 24-bit (2 MB, 2 x 1 MB), 32-bit (4 MB, 4 x 1 MB), 32-bit (6 MB, 6 x 1 MB)
  • 1024 x 768, 16-bit (2 MB, 2 x 1 MB), 32-bit (4 MB, 4 x 1 MB), 32-bit (6 MB, 6 x 1 MB)
  • 1152 x 870, 16-bit (2 MB, 2 x 1 MB), 32-bit (4 MB, 4 x 1 MB), 32-bit (6 MB, 6 x 1 MB)
  • 1280 x 1024, 8-bit (2 MB, 2 x 1 MB), 16-bit (4 MB, 4 x 1 MB), 32-bit (6 MB, 6 x 1 MB)
  • Supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   24x
Internal Hard Drive:   IDE (6 GB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual

Note:
  • Also included an Iomega Zip drive.



Image Credit:  Apple Inc.


Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   8.0
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   60.2

Compatible MacOS:
8.0
8.1
8.5
8.5.1
8.6
9
X v10.1 (Puma), 9.2 (Classic)
X v10.2 (Jaguar) (Up to v10.2.8)

For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Codename:   Gossamer
Form Factor:   PM G3 MiniTower
Dimensions (Inches):   15.2 H x 9.6 W x 17.8 D
Average Weight (lbs):   33.1
Gestalt ID:   510
Original Price:   $2400 US



Image Credit:  ViewSonic