 | Introduced: April 3, 1995 Terminated: March 2, 1996 |
Logic Board
Processor: 68LC040
Processor Speed: 33 MHz
Processor Upgrade: 66 MHz with PPC 601, 66 MHz Upgrade Card
PMMU: Integrated
FPU: None – 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: LC PDS (filled if using PPC 601, 66 MHz Upgrade Card), Comm, Video in/out
Battery: 4.5V Alkaline
Note:
- Apple sold the LC 580 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 580.
Memory
RAM Type: 72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots: 2
Min – Max RAM: 4 MB – 52 MB
Minimum RAM Speed: 80 ns
Install in groups of: 1
RAM Sizes: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 MB
Onboard RAM: 4 MB
Note:
- Second SIMM slot can accept only 1, 4, or 16 MB SIMMs.
Ports
ADB: 1
USB: none
FireWire: none
Video: opt. DB-15
Floppy: none
SCSI: DB-25
Geoports: none
Ethernet: none
Mic Type: PlainTalk
Other ports: Printer, modem, speaker, headphone
Video
Standard VRAM: 1 MB (Built-in)
Maximum VRAM: 1 MB (Built-in)
Display Resolution: 640 x 480, 16-bit
Storage
Standard CD-ROM: 2x
Internal Hard Drive: IDE (500 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive: 1.44 MB manual
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: 58.1.3
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)
Note:
- 7.1 may work on an LC 580 without a PPC 601, 66 MHz Upgrade Card using System Enabler 065.
Miscellaneous
Codename: Dragonkid
Form Factor: LC 520
Dimensions (Inches): 17.9 H x 13.5 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs): 40.5
Gestalt ID: 107
Original Price: $1300 US
Comments
The LC 580 was essentially the same as the LC 575, but with a cheaper, less flat monitor.