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Introduced: September 19, 1988
Terminated: October 15, 1990

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   16 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   68882
Bus Speed:   16 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   256K
Level 1 Cache:   0.5K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   6 NuBus
Battery:   3.6V Lithium


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Memory
RAM Type:   30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   8
Min - Max RAM:   1 MB - 32 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   120 ns
Install in groups of:   4
RAM Sizes:   256K, 1, 4 MB
Onboard RAM:   none


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Ports
ADB:   2
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   none
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker

Video
Standard VRAM:   none
Maximum VRAM:   none
Display:   Video memory requires video card

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   none
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (40 - 80 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB (x2)


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Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit
Original OS:   6.0.1
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   49

Compatible MacOS:
6.0.1
6.0.2
6.0.3
6.0.4
6.0.5
6.0.7
6.0.8
7.0
7.0.1
7.1
7.1.1 (Pro)
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5


For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Codename:   Spock, Stratos
Form Factor:   II
Dimensions (Inches):   5.5 H x 18.7 W x 14.4 D
Average Weight (lbs):   24
Gestalt ID:   7
Original Price:   $9300 US

Comments
The IIx was essentially the same as the Macintosh II, but instead of a 68020 CPU, it used the more powerful 68030.

MACazine, December 1988
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