Apple Macintosh WGS 8150/80 Specs
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The Apple Macintosh WGS 8150/80, based on the Cold Fusion architecture, features an 80 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 500 MB or 700 MB hard drive, and a 2X CD-ROM drive in the same expandable tower case design introduced by the Quadra 800. It shipped with pre-installed server software, as well.
The business version of the Macintosh WGS 8150/80 is the Power Macintosh 8100/80.
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Introduction Date: |
April 25, 1994 |
Discontinued Date: |
April 3, 1995 |
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 1994. |
Processor Speed: |
80 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 601 |
Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. |
Processor Upgrade: |
Third-Party* |
FPU: |
Integrated |
System Bus Speed: |
40 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
4 MB |
L1 Cache: |
32k |
L2 Cache: |
256k |
RAM Type: |
72-pin SIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
80 ns |
Details: |
Supports eight 80 ns 72-pin SIMMs. |
Standard RAM: |
16 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
264 MB |
Motherboard RAM: |
8 MB |
RAM Slots: |
8* |
Details: |
*SIMMs must be installed in matching pairs. |
Video Card: |
Integrated* |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated* |
Details: |
*640k of system RAM is dedicated to video function. |
Standard VRAM: |
640k* |
Maximum VRAM: |
640k* |
Details: |
When system RAM is upgraded, 640k of RAM remains dedicated to video function. |
Display Support: |
Single Display* |
Resolution Support: |
832x624* |
Details: |
*This model supports one display via the HDI-45 port. It uses 640k of system memory and supports a display at 512x394 or 640x480 at 16-bit or 832x624 at 8-bit. |
2nd Display Support: |
Single Display* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
Variable* |
Details: |
*This model can support a second display with the addition of a video card. By default, it only supports a single display. |
Standard Hard Drive: |
500 MB, 700 MB |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
Details: |
*By default, this model is configured with a 500 MB or 700 MB internal SCSI hard drive. |
Standard Optical: |
2X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Manual) |
Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
AAUI-15 |
Expansion Slots: |
1 601 PDS and 3 NuBus |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
Case Type: |
Tower |
Form Factor: |
Mac Quadra 800 |
Apple Order No: |
N/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mac WGS 8150 |
Apple Model No: |
M1688 |
Gestalt ID: |
65 |
Details: |
Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.
Also see: All Macs with the M1688 Model Number and 65 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: |
7.1.2 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.1.2-7.5.1, 7.5.3-9.1 |
Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
Dimensions: |
14.0 x 7.7 x 15.75 |
Avg. Weight: |
25.3 lbs (11.3 kg) |
Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (35.6 cm, 19.6 cm, 40 cm). |
Original Price (US): |
N/A |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
Details: |
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