Apple Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.66 (Server) Specs
Identifiers: Mid-2010 - MC438LL/A - Macmini4,1 - A1347 - 2364
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The Apple Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.66 Server (Mid-2010/Aluminum Unibody) features a 2.66 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" (P8800) processor, a 3 MB on-chip level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz frontside bus, 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) memory, dual 500 GB 3 Gb/s Serial ATA hard drives, and a NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256 MB of memory shared with the system.
Connectivity includes an HDMI port and a Mini DisplayPort, a Firewire "800" port, four USB 2.0 ports, combined "audio line in (digital/analog)" and combined "audio line out/headphone (digital/analog)" minijacks, a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, in addition to an SD (SDXC) card slot.
Unlike earlier Mac mini models, which use a polycarbonate case, the "Mid-2010" line uses a "Unibody" case -- milled from a single block of aluminum -- with a "spin off" black plastic base on the underside that makes it easy to upgrade the RAM. The power supply is integrated as well. All Mac mini systems ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options are available.
Please note that this model is similar to the Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 (Mid-2010) model but the "Server" version is equipped with a faster processor, more RAM and dual 500 GB hard drives and no optical drive. It also uses a revised case design without an optical drive slot. It ships with an unlimited user version of MacOS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Server rather than the standard MacOS X 10.6 Snow Leopard as well.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the "Mid-2010" Aluminum Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" models?
- What are the differences between the "Mid-2010" Aluminum Mac mini models and the models replaced?
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| Introduction Date: |
June 15, 2010 |
Discontinued Date: |
July 20, 2011 |
| 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 2010. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
3627/4003* |
| Details: |
*These Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively.
Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the Macmini4,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Processor Speed: |
2.66 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core 2 Duo (P8800) |
| Details: |
The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (P8800) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How fast are the "Mid-2010" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" models compared to the Mac mini models replaced? |
| Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The processor is soldered directly to the motherboard. |
| System Bus Speed: |
1066 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.66 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
1066 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
3 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 3 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC3-8500 DDR3 |
Min. RAM Speed: |
1066 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? How much RAM of what type do they actually support? |
| Standard RAM: |
4 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
16 GB* |
| Details: |
By default, 4 GB installed as two 2 GB modules.
*Originally, both the official and actual maximum RAM was 8 GB. However, as confirmed by site sponsor OWC, if running OS X 10.7.5 or higher, updated with the latest EFI, and equipped with proper specification memory modules, this model can support up to 16 GB of RAM.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this Mac mini.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video Card: |
GeForce 320M |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor that shares memory with the system.
Also see: What type of video system is provided by the Aluminum Mac mini models? Which are integrated and which are dedicated? Can the video be upgraded? |
| Standard VRAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
256 MB |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this model shares 256 MB of memory for graphics use with the system. Please note that this is the minimum graphics memory usage but the memory available to MacOS X "may vary depending on graphics needs". |
| Display Support: |
Dual Displays |
Resolution Support: |
1920x1200* |
| Details: |
*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI display or a DVI display using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter and 2560x1600 on a Mini DisplayPort display or a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter). |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
2560x1600* |
| Details: |
*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI or a DVI display (using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter) and 2560x1600 on a Mini DisplayPort display or a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter). |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
500 GB x2 (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
| Details: |
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive(s) in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? What type of hard drive(s) do they support?
Site sponsor Mission Repair offers free diagnosis of Mac mini hardware problems and a 24-hour repair service for this Mac mini. A hard drive upgrade service and more are provided. |
| Standard Optical: |
None* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*This model has dual hard drives rather than a single hard drive and an optical drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g/n |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.1+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard. |
| USB Ports: |
4 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (800) |
| Details: |
Four 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire "800" port. |
| Expansion Slots: |
SD Card (SDXC*) |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
*Although Apple does not mention it in marketing or technical materials, this Mac mini has an SDXC SD Card slot. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Details: |
No Mac mini systems ship with a keyboard or mouse. |
| Case Type: |
Cuboid |
Form Factor: |
Mac mini Unibody |
| Details: |
Uses a tiny case -- milled from a single block of aluminum -- that is 7.7 inches wide and deep and 1.4 inches tall. |
| Apple Order No: |
MC438LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mid-2010 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1347 (EMC 2364) |
Model ID: |
Macmini4,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1347 Model Number, the 2364 EMC Number, and the Macmini4,1 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X Server 10.6.4 |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
*This system fully supports the latest version of Mac OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion," with the exception of the "AirPlay Mirroring" feature (which also requires an Apple TV 2nd Gen or newer). It boots in 64-bit mode by default. |
| Minimum Windows: |
None* |
Maximum Windows: |
None* |
| Details: |
*Apple's Boot Camp provides no support for running Windows in coordination with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Server. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: |
Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications.
For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.8 lbs. (1.29 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (3.6 cm, 19.7 cm, 19.7 cm) |
| Original Price (US): |
US$999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$650-US$800 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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Global original prices for the Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.66 (Server) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North America
| Canada: |
C$1099 |
United States: |
US$999 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€1149 |
Belgium: |
€1149 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 7,999 |
Finland: |
€1029 |
| France: |
€1149 |
Germany: |
€1149 |
| Ireland: |
€1149 |
Italy: |
€1149 |
| Netherlands: |
€1149 |
Norway: |
NOK 8.690 |
| Portugal: |
€1149 |
Spain: |
€1129 |
| Sweden: |
SEK 9.995 |
Switzerland: |
CHF 1'449 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 8,298 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$7,988 |
| Japan: |
¥98,800 |
Singapore: |
S$1,588 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1399 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1848 |
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