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Macworld, May 1990
Image Credit:   Macworld, May 1990


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Introduced: March 19, 1990
Terminated: April 15, 1992

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   40 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   68882
Bus Speed:   40 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   512K
Level 1 Cache:   0.5K
Level 2 Cache:   32K
Expansion Slots:   6 NuBus, 1 IIfx PDS
Battery:   3.6V Lithium


Macworld, May 1990
(Click) Macintosh IIfx System Board (Macworld, May 1990)



Memory
RAM Type:   64-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   8
Min - Max RAM:   1 MB - 128 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   4
RAM Sizes:   1, 4, 16 MB
Onboard RAM:   none

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 - 160 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto (x2)

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   6.0.5
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   54

Compatible MacOS:
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:   BlackBird, F-16, F-19, Four Square, IIxi, Stealth, Weed-Whacker, Zone 5
Form Factor:   II
Dimensions (Inches):   5.5 H x 18.7 W x 14.4 D
Average Weight (lbs):   24
Gestalt ID:   13
Original Price:   $8970-$10,970 US


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Comments
The IIfx was the fastest of the Mac II line and perhaps the fastest desktop computer on any platform at the time. It used a "wicked fast" 40 MHz 68030 on a 40 MHz/32-bit bus. This speed came at a steep price. The IIfx could cost upwards of $12,000 depending on the configuration.