Home > Pre-PPC Specs > Macintosh LC 630



Macworld, November 1994
Image Credit:   Macworld, November 1994


Introduced: November 3, 1994
Terminated: March 2, 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.
Processor Upgrade:   66 MHz with PPC 601, 66 MHz Upgrade Card
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated - available via a 68040 upgrade
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

Note:
  • Apple sold the LC 630 with a red label on the box stating that it was "Ready for PowerPC Upgrade" Apple offered a 66 MHz, PowerPC 601 upgrade card (Macintosh Processor Upgrade Card) for the LC 630.

Memory
RAM Type:   72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   1
Min - Max RAM:   4 MB - 36 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 16, 32 MB
Onboard RAM:   4 MB

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

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 (250 - 350 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual


Apple, Inc.
Image Credit:   Apple, Inc.


Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   7.5
Original Enabler:   601 Processor Upgrade Enabler (if PPC 601, 66 MHz Upgrade Card used)
AppleTalk Version:   Not Applicable

Compatible MacOS:
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
8.0
8.1
8.5 (Requires PPC 601, 66 MHz Upgrade Card)


For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Codename:   Crusader, Show Biz, Show & Tell
Form Factor:   Quadra 630
Dimensions (Inches):   4.3 H x 12.6 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):   19
Gestalt ID:   106
Original Price:   $1200 US


MacAddict, August 1997
Image Credit:   MacAddict, August 1997


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.