Apple Macintosh IIvx Specs
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The Apple Macintosh IIvx features a 32 MHz 68030 processor, a 68882 FPU, 4 MB of RAM and either a 40 MB, 80 MB, or 230 MB hard drive in a high-profile desktop case.
Most notably, the Macintosh IIvx was the first Mac to accommodate an internal CD-ROM drive, and it could be configured accordingly with an optional 2X CD-ROM drive (standard on M1373LL/A configuration).
The consumer version of the Macintosh IIvx is the Performa 600.
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| Introduction Date: |
October 19, 1992 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 21, 1993 |
| 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 1992. |
| Processor Speed: |
32 MHz |
Processor Type: |
68030 |
| Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 32-bit data path. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Third-Party* |
FPU: |
68882 |
| System Bus Speed: |
16 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
1 MB |
| L1 Cache: |
0.5k |
L2 Cache: |
32k |
| Details: |
Unlike the even slower Macintosh IIvi, the Macintosh IIvx has a 32k level 2 cache. |
| RAM Type: |
30-pin SIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
80 ns |
| Standard RAM: |
4 MB, 5 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
68 MB |
| Motherboard RAM: |
4 MB |
RAM Slots: |
4* |
| Details: |
*4 MB of RAM onboard. Four identical RAM SIMMs must be installed in a group. |
| Video Card: |
Dedicated* |
VRAM Type: |
VRAM SIMM* |
| Details: |
*The Macintosh IIvx has two SIMM slots for video memory that support 100 ns VRAM SIMMs. |
| Standard VRAM: |
512k, 1 MB* |
Maximum VRAM: |
1 MB* |
| Details: |
*By default, either two 256k VRAM SIMMs or two 512k VRAM SIMMs are installed for video memory. The smaller modules can be replaced with 512k VRAM SIMMs for 1 MB total VRAM in configurations where it was not pre-installed. |
| Display Support: |
Single Display* |
Resolution Support: |
640x480* |
| Details: |
*With the most common 512k of VRAM, the onboard video is capable of supporting a maximum resolution of 512x384 (16-bit) or 640x480 (8-bit). With 1 MB of VRAM installed, it can support a maximum of 640x480 at 16-bit color. NuBus video cards can be installed to support additional displays, as well. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Single Display* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
Variable* |
| Details: |
*The onboard memory only can support a single display. NuBus cards can be added to support additional displays, however. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
40, 80, 230 MB* |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
| Details: |
Configured with a 40 MB, 80 MB, or 230 MB hard drive. |
| Standard Optical: |
2X (Optional) |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Auto) |
| Details: |
An internal 2X CD-ROM drive was offered as an option. Standard in M1373LL/A configuration. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
None |
| Expansion Slots: |
3 NuBus, PDS |
Expansion Bays: |
1 5.25"* |
| Details: |
*If the 2X CD-ROM was not installed, the system has one open front-facing 5.25" drive bay intended for an optical drive. |
| Case Type: |
Desktop |
Form Factor: |
Macintosh IIvx |
| Apple Order No: |
M1355LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Macintosh IIvx |
| Details: |
*M1355LL/A refers to the configuration with 4 MB of RAM, 512k of VRAM, and an 80 MB hard drive. M1371LL/A is configured with 4 MB of RAM, 512k of VRAM, and a 230 MB hard drive. M1373LL/A is configured with 5 MB of RAM, 1 MB of VRAM, an 80 MB hard drive, and a 2X CD-ROM drive. |
| Apple Model No: |
M1350 |
Gestalt ID: |
48 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.
Also see: All Macs with the M1350 Model Number and 48 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: |
7.1 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.1-7.5.1, 7.5.3-7.6.1 |
| Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
| Dimensions: |
6.0 x 13.0 x 16.5 |
Avg. Weight: |
25.0 lbs (11.3 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (15.2 cm, 33 cm, 41.9 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$2950, US$3550 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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