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Macworld, November 1994
Image Credit:   Macworld, November 1994


Introduced: April 3, 1995
Terminated: April 13, 1996

Logic Board
Processor:   68LC040
Processor Speed:   33 MHz
  • The clock input runs at 66 MHz; however, the processor itself is clocked at 33 MHz, so technically it is only a 33 MHz processor.
2nd Processor:   486DX2, 66 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   none
Bus Speed:   33 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   8K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   PDS, Comm, Video in, TV
Battery:   4.5V Alkaline


Macworld, January 1995
(Macworld, January 1995) Intel 486DX2-66 PDS Card



Memory
RAM Type:   72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   2
Min - Max RAM:   12 MB - 52 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 16, 32 MB
Onboard RAM:   8 MB

Note:
  • Second SIMM slot can accept only 1, 4, or 16 MB SIMMs. DOS card can accept one 72-pin SIMM (80 ns), up to 32 MB in size -- comes with 4 MB SIMM installed.

Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   DB-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Mic Type:   PlainTalk
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker, headphone, remote control

Note:
  • PC game port also available. Comes with Sound Blaster 16-compatible expansion card.

Video
Standard DRAM:   1 MB (Built-in)
Maximum DRAM:   1 MB (Built-in)

Display Resolution:
  • 512 x 384, 16-bit
  • 640 x 480, 16-bit
  • 800 x 600, 8-bit
  • 832 x 624, 8-bit
  • Video in not supported at 832 x 624

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   2x
Internal Hard Drive:   IDE (500 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual


Apple, Inc.
Image Credit:   Apple, Inc.


Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   7.5.1
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   58.1.3

Compatible MacOS:
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
8.0

Note:
  • Includes Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.1.

For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Form Factor:   Quadra 630
Dimensions (Inches):   4.3 H x 12.6 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):   19
Gestalt ID:   98
Original Price:   $1350 - $2080 US

Comments
The business version of the LC 630 was the Quadra 630. Apple sold the LC 630 to the education markets. The consumer version was the Performa 630.