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Introduced: October 21, 1991
Terminated: May 18, 1992

Logic Board
Processor:   68040
Processor Speed:   25 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   25 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   8K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   5 NuBus, 1 PDS
Battery:   3.6V Lithium


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Memory
RAM Type:   30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   16
Min - Max RAM:   4 MB - 256 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   4
RAM Sizes:   1, 4, 8, 16 MB
Onboard RAM:   none

Note:
  • 8 MB and 16 MB SIMMs may be used, but are not supported by Apple.

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

Video
Standard VRAM:   1 MB (Built-in)
Maximum VRAM:   2 MB (4 x 256K)

Display Resolution:
  • 512 x 384, 24-bit (Built-in), 24-bit (4 x 256K)
  • 640 x 480, 8-bit (Built-in), 24-bit (4 x 256K)
  • 832 x 624, 8-bit (Built-in), 24-bit (4 x 256K)
  • 1152 x 870, 8-bit (Built-in), 8-bit (4 x 256K)
Note:
  • 512K VRAM SIMMs may be installed, but only 256K of each SIMM will be used.


Macworld, June 1993
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Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   2x
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (80 MB - 160 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.0.1
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   56.0.2

Compatible MacOS:
7.0.1
7.1
7.1.1 (Pro)
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
8.0
8.1


Miscellaneous
Codename:   Darwin, Eclipse, IIex, Premise 500
Form Factor:   Quadra 900
Dimensions (Inches):   18.6 H x 8.9 W x 20.6 D
Average Weight (lbs):   36.8
Gestalt ID:   20
Original Price:   $8500 US


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