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Apple Macintosh Quadra 610 (PC) Specs

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Apple Macintosh Quadra 610The Apple Macintosh Quadra 610 (PC) features a 25 MHz 68LC040 or 68040 processor, 8 MB of RAM and a 160 MB or 230 MB hard drive in a low-profile desktop case. An internal 2X CD-ROM drive also was available as an option.

The Quadra 610 PC-Compatible shipped with a 25 MHz Intel 486SX processor card that can have a maximum of 32 MB of RAM dedicated to the DOS/Windows operating system.

The Workgroup Server version of the Macintosh Quadra 610 is the WGS 60.


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October 21, 1993 May 28, 1994
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 1993.
25 MHz* 68040*
Details: *The Macintosh Quadra 610 has a 32-bit processor and a 32-bit data path. Sometimes this model is designated as having a 50 MHz processor, since the clock input runs at 50 MHz. However, the processor itself is not "clock doubled," so technically it only is a 25 MHz processor. Some configurations shipped with a 68LC040 processor, which lacks an integrated FPU.
Third-Party* Integrated**
Details: *A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.

**Some configurations shipped with a 68LC040 processor, which does not have an integrated FPU.
25 MHz N/A
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Macintosh ROM 1 MB
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8k N/A
Details: N/A
72-pin SIMM 80 ns
Details: N/A
8 MB 68 MB
Details: This model can be upgraded to 68 MB of RAM with two 32 MB SIMMs.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
4 MB 2
Details: N/A
Dedicated* VRAM SIMM*
Details: *This model has slots for two 100 ns VRAM SIMMs.
512k* 1 MB*
Details: *By default, 512k of VRAM is installed as two 256k VRAM SIMMs. The VRAM can be upgraded to 1 MB by installing two 512k VRAM SIMMs.
Single Display* 512x384-832x624*
Details: *By default, the Macintosh Quadra 610 only supports a single display, but a second one can be supported with the addition of a compatible PDS or NuBus video card. With the standard VRAM, the system is capable of supporting 512x384 at 16-bit color and 640x480, 800x600 and 832x624 at 8-bit color. With 1 MB of VRAM installed, it can support 640x480, 800x600 and 832x624 at 16-bit color and 832x624, 1024x768 and 1152x870 at 8-bit color.
Single Display* Variable*
Details: *This model can support a second display with the addition of a video card. By default, it only supports a single display.
160 MB, 230 MB* SCSI
Details: *By default, this model is configured with a 160 MB or 230 MB internal SCSI hard drive.
2X CD-ROM (Optional) 1.44 MB (Auto)
Details: N/A
None AAUI-15
Details: N/A
1 PDS or 7" NuBus* None**
Details: *NuBus slot available with PDS-to-NuBus adapter (M1402LL/A).

**If the CD-ROM drive is not installed, an external 5.25" bay is available.
Desktop Macintosh Centris 610
Details: N/A
M2372LL/A* Macintosh Quadra 610
Details: *M2372LL/A refers to the Quadra 610 with a 160 MB hard drive. With a 230 MB hard drive and an internal CD-ROM drive, it was assigned order number M2099LL/A. The PC Compatible version, with a 160 MB hard drive, was assigned M2322LL/A.
M2113 53
Details: Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.

Also see: All Macs with the M2113 Model Number and 53 Gestalt ID.

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3.6V Lithium N/A
Details: N/A
7.1 7.1-7.5.1, 7.5.3-8.1
Details: Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
3.4 x 16.3 x 15.6 14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth, (8.6 cm, 41.4 cm, 39.6 cm).
US$1440, $1650, $2100 N/A
Details: Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc (Sun Remarketing).


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1 (DB-15) None
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2 1 (DB-25)
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2 None
Details: Serial ports are marked by printer and modem icons.
None 1 (AAUI-15)
Details: AAUI-15 Ethernet standard.
None None
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1 (Omni) None
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1 (8-Bit Stereo) None
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1 None
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1 N/A
Details: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 210 Max Watts.

Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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