Apple Inc.
Image Credit:   Apple Inc.



(Click) Early 1993 Apple Computer Ad, Introducting the Macintosh IIvx


Introduced: October 19, 1992
Terminated: October 21, 1993

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   32 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   68882
Bus Speed:   16 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   0.5K
Level 2 Cache:   32K
Expansion Slots:   3 NuBus, 1 PDS
Battery:   3.6V Lithium



Image Credit:   Macworld, December 1992



Memory
RAM Type:   30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   4
Min - Max RAM:   1 MB - 68 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   4
RAM Sizes:   256K, 1, 2, 4, 16 MB
Onboard RAM:   4 MB

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

Video
Standard VRAM:   512K (2 x 256K)
Maximum VRAM:   1 MB (2 x 512K)

Display Resolution:
  • 512 x 384, 16-bit (2 x 256K), 16-bit (2 x 512K)
  • 640 x 480, 8-bit (2 x 256K, 16-bit (2 x 512K)

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   2x optional
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (40 - 400 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 001
AppleTalk Version:   57.0.4

Compatible MacOS:
7.1
7.1.1 (Pro)
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1


For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Codename:   Brazil
Form Factor:   IIvx
Dimensions (Inches):   6 H x 13 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):   25
Gestalt ID:   48
Original Price:   $2950 - $3550 US



Image Credit:   Apple Inc.




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Comments
The IIvx was a compromised design. It used a fast 32 MHz 68030 on a 16 MHz bus. This gave it slower performance than the older IIci.




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