Apple Macintosh SE FDHD Specs
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The Apple Macintosh SE FDHD features an 8 MHz 68000 processor, 1 MB of RAM, and either a 20 MB or 40 MB hard drive in a compact all-in-one case with a 9" monochrome display.
Most notably, the Macintosh SE FDHD was the first compact monochrome Macintosh to offer a high-density 1.44 MB "SuperDrive" disk drive as well as a customized PDS expansion slot.
For additional information on the Macintosh SE FDHD, also check out the excellent Macintosh SE Support Pages [Archive].
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Introduction Date: |
August 1, 1989 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 15, 1990 |
Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 1989. |
Processor Speed: |
8 MHz |
Processor Type: |
68000 |
Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor. It has a 16-bit data path. |
Processor Upgrade: |
Third-Party* |
FPU: |
N/A |
System Bus Speed: |
8 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
256k |
L1 Cache: |
None |
L2 Cache: |
N/A |
RAM Type: |
30-pin SIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
150 ns |
Standard RAM: |
1 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
4 MB* |
Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
4* |
Details: |
*RAM must be installed in equal pairs. |
Video Card: |
Integrated |
VRAM Type: |
Built-in |
Standard VRAM: |
N/A |
Maximum VRAM: |
N/A |
Built-in Display: |
9" Monochrome |
Native Resolution: |
512x342 |
2nd Display Support: |
N/A |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
N/A |
Standard Hard Drive: |
20 MB, 40 MB* |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI* |
Details: |
*Offered with either a 20 MB or 40 MB internal SCSI hard drive. |
Standard Optical: |
None |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Auto) |
Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
None |
Expansion Slots: |
SE PDS |
Expansion Bays: |
None* |
Details: |
*Two front-facing 3.5" drive bays occupied by default with a 1.44 MB disk drive and a hard drive, respectively. |
Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
Macintosh SE |
Apple Order No: |
N/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Macintosh SE FDHD |
Apple Model No: |
M5011 |
Gestalt ID: |
5 |
Details: |
N/A
Also see: All Macs with the M5011 Model Number and 5 Gestalt ID.
For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
Original Mac OS: |
3.3 |
Supported Mac OS: |
3.3-7.5.1, 7.5.3-7.5.5 |
Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
Dimensions: |
13.6 x 9.69 x 10.9 |
Avg. Weight: |
17.0 lbs (7.7 kg) |
Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (34.5 cm, 24.6 cm, 27.7 cm). |
Original Price (US): |
US$3700 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
Details: |
*As a collector's item, it still may retain value.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. (MacUser Magazine Ad). |
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