The Apple Power Macintosh 4400/200 (PC), based on the Tanzania architecture co-developed by Apple and Motorola, features a 200 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB or 32 MB of RAM, a 1.2 GB or 2.0 GB hard drive and an 8X or 12X CD-ROM drive in an inexpensive, industry-standard desktop case.

The PC Compatible version shipped with a 166 MHz Cyrix 6x86 PCI card that can have up to 80 MB of RAM dedicated to the DOS/Windows operating system.

The Power Macintosh 4400 models were unique because these were the first Apple Macs to primarily use industry-standard parts to keep the price low.

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Introduction Date:

February 17, 1997

Discontinued Date:

October 11, 1997

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 1997.

Processor Speed:

200 MHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 603e

Details:

This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. The PC compatible version also has a 166 MHz Cyrix 6x86 processor.

Processor Upgrade:

Third-Party*

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

*Although the processor is soldered in this model, third-parties cleverly learned how to use the L2 cache slot to bypass this limitation. As a result, a variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.

System Bus Speed:

40 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

N/A

Details:

N/A

ROM Type:

Macintosh ROM

ROM Size:

4 MB

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

32k

L2 Cache:

256k

Details:

N/A

RAM Type:

168-pin DIMM

Min. RAM Speed:

60 ns

Details:

Supports three 60 ns 168-pin DIMMs.

Standard RAM:

16 MB, 32 MB

Maximum RAM:

160 MB*

Details:

*Officially this model supports 96 MB of RAM, but third-parties discovered that only the first slot is limited to a 32 MB single-bank memory module. The second and third slots can accommodate 64 MB memory modules for an actual total of 160 MB of RAM. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

3*

Details:

*The first slot is limited to a 32 MB single-bank memory module. The other two must be installed as a pair and can hold up to 64 MB memory modules.

Video Card:

Dedicated*

VRAM Type:

EDO DRAM*

Details:

*By default, this model ships with one 1 MB of dedicated VRAM as its only DIMM. It can accept EDO DRAM, SGRAM or SDRAM.

Standard VRAM:

1 MB

Maximum VRAM:

4 MB*

Details:

*This model can support a single 1 MB, 2 MB or 4 MB EDO DRAM, SGRAM or SDRAM DIMM for video expansion.

Display Support:

Single Display*

Resolution Support:

832x624*

Details:

*By default, with 1 MB of VRAM, this model supports a single display at 512x384, 640x480, 800x600 or 832x624 at 16-bit color and 1024x768 or 1152x870 at 8-bit color. With 2 MB of VRAM installed, it can support 512x384, 640x480, 800x600 or 832x624 at 24-bit color, 1024x768 or 1152x870 at 16-bit color, and 1280x1024 at 8-bit color. With the maximum of 4 MB of VRAM installed, it can support 512x384, 640x480, 800x600, 832x624, 1024x768, or 1152x870 at 24-bit color and 1280x1024 at 16-bit color.

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:

1.2 GB, 2.0 GB

Int. HD Interface:

IDE/ATA

Details:

By default, this model is configured with a 1.2 GB or 2.0 GB internal IDE/ATA hard drive. It does not support an internal SCSI hard drive without the installation of a SCSI PCI card.

Standard Optical:

8X, 12X CD-ROM

Standard Disk:

1.44 MB (Manual)

Details:

By default, this model is configured with an 8X or 12X CD-ROM drive.

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

10Base-T

Details:

10Base-T Ethernet standard.

Expansion Slots:

2 PCI, Comm-II*

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

*One full-length 12-inch PCI slot and one 7" PCI slot. In the PC Compatible configuration, the 12-inch PCI slot is occuiped by a 166 MHz Cyrix 6x86 PC compatibility card.

Case Type:

Desktop

Form Factor:

Power Mac 4400

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

M5767LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

Power Mac 4400

Details:

*M5767LL/A refers to the standard US configuration of this model with 16 MB of RAM and a 1.2 GB hard drive. The PC Compatible version was assigned order number M5817LL/A.

Apple Model No:

M3959

Gestalt ID:

515

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the M3959 Model Number and 515 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:

4.5V Alkaline

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Original Mac OS:

7.5.3

Supported Mac OS:

7.5.3, 7.6.1-9.1

Details:

Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.

Dimensions:

5.43 x 15.15 x 17.4

Avg. Weight:

24.0 lbs (10.9 kg)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth, (13.8 cm, 38.4 cm, 44.1 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$1700, US$2400

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

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Video (Monitor):

1 (DB-15)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

N/A

ADB:

1

SCSI:

1 (DB-25)

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

2*

Details:

*Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

10Base-T Ethernet standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

1 (PlainTalk)

Sound In:

None

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

1 (16-Bit Stereo)

Headphone:

None

Details:

N/A

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

1

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

100V-125V or 200-240V AC, 47-63 Hz Frequency, 150 Max Watts. Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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