Apple Power Macintosh 5500/225 Specs
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The Apple Power Macintosh 5500/225, based on the Gazelle architecture, features a 225 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB of RAM, a 2.0 GB hard drive, a 12X or 24X CD-ROM drive, 2D/3D graphics acceleration, and pre-installed video input/output expansion cards in an attractive all-in-one case with a 15" multiscan color monitor.
Originally, this model was sold exclusively to the North American education market, but Apple subsequently noticed interest among consumers and released it to the consumer market, too.
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Introduction Date: |
February 17, 1997 |
Discontinued Date: |
March 31, 1998 |
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: |
225 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 603e |
Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. |
Processor Upgrade: |
Third-Party* |
FPU: |
Integrated |
System Bus Speed: |
50 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
4 MB |
L1 Cache: |
32k |
L2 Cache: |
256k |
RAM Type: |
168-pin DIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
70 ns |
Details: |
Supports two 70 ns 168-pin DIMMs. |
Standard RAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
128 MB |
Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
Details: |
RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance. |
Video Card: |
Integrated* |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated* |
Details: |
*2 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function. |
Standard VRAM: |
2 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
2 MB |
Details: |
When system RAM is upgraded, 2 MB of RAM remains dedicated to video function. |
Display Support: |
15" Color* |
Resolution Support: |
832x624* |
Details: |
15" Multiscan RGB display (12.8" viewable area). It supports 512x384, 640x480, 800x600, and 832x624 at 24-bit, 1024x768 and 1152x870 at 16-bit and 1280x1024 at 8-bit. |
2nd Display Support: |
Mirroring Only |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
832x624 |
Details: |
This model can mirror the internal display at its current resolution. |
Standard Hard Drive: |
2.0 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
IDE |
Details: |
By default, this model is configured with a 2.0 GB internal IDE hard drive. It does not support an internal SCSI hard drive. |
Standard Optical: |
12X, 24X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Manual) |
Details: |
By default, this model is configured with a 12X CD-ROM drive. |
Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10Base-T |
Details: |
10Base-T Ethernet pre-installed. |
Expansion Slots: |
1 PCI, Comm, Video I/O, TV* |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
Details: |
*This model has a single PCI, Comm, TV, and both video input and video output expansion slots. By default, the video input and video output expansion slots are occupied. |
Case Type: |
Desktop |
Form Factor: |
Power Mac 5200 |
Apple Order No: |
M5761LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Power Mac 5500 |
Details: |
*M5761LL/A and M6148LL/B both refer to this model, but the M6148LL/B configuration was equipped with a 24X CD-ROM drive and a different software bundle. |
Apple Model No: |
N/A |
Gestalt ID: |
512 |
Details: |
Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.
Also see: All Macs with the N/A Model Number and 512 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 |
Original Mac OS: |
7.5.5 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.5.5-9.1 |
Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
Dimensions: |
17.5 x 15.1 x 16.0 |
Avg. Weight: |
47 lbs (21.3 kg) |
Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (44.5 cm, 38.4 cm, 40.6 cm). |
Original Price (US): |
US$2000 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
Details: |
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. |
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