Apple Power Macintosh 7500/100 Specs
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The Apple Power Macintosh 7500/100, based on the TNT architecture, features a 100 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 8 MB or 16 MB of RAM, a 500 MB or 1.0 GB hard drive, a 4X CD-ROM drive, and built-in S-video for video input as well as RCA ports for video and sound input. Please note that single-stream video output is supported by this model, but dual-stream output is not.
Although the Power Macintosh 7500/100 case looks similar to the earlier "high profile" Mac desktop case, it has a completely new "flip open" internal design that makes upgrades considerably easier.
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| Introduction Date: |
August 7, 1995 |
Discontinued Date: |
April 1, 1996 |
| 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 1995. |
| Processor Speed: |
100 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 601 |
| Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Daughtercard |
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 (Optional) |
| RAM Type: |
168-pin DIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
70 ns |
| Details: |
Supports eight 70 ns 168-pin DIMMs. |
| Standard RAM: |
8 MB, 16 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
1.0 GB* |
| Details: |
*Officially, this model supports a maximum of 512 MB of RAM. However, third-parties have discovered that it actually can support 1024 MB (1.0 GB) of RAM with eight 128 MB memory modules.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
8 |
| Details: |
RAM can be interleaved (installed in matching pairs) to improve performance. |
| Video Card: |
Dedicated* |
VRAM Type: |
1 MB VRAM DIMM* |
| Details: |
*By default, this model has 2 MB of VRAM installed as two 1 MB VRAM DIMMs. |
| Standard VRAM: |
2 MB* |
Maximum VRAM: |
4 MB* |
| Details: |
*By default, this model has 2 MB of VRAM installed as two 1 MB VRAM DIMMs. It has four dedicated VRAM DIMM slots that each can be populated with a 1 MB VRAM DIMM for a total maximum of 4 MB of VRAM. |
| Display Support: |
Single Display* |
Resolution Support: |
832x624* |
| Details: |
*With the default 2 MB of VRAM, this model supports a single display at 512x384, 640x480, 800x600 or 832x624 at 24-bit, 1024x768 or 1152x870 at 16-bit, and 1280x1024 at 8-bit.
With the maximum 4 MB of VRAM installed, it supports 512x384, 640x480, 800x600, 832x624, 1024x768, or 1152x870 at 24-bit and 1280x1024 at 16-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, 1 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
| Details: |
*By default, this model is configured with a 500 MB or 1.0 GB internal SCSI hard drive. |
| Standard Optical: |
4X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Manual) |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
AAUI, 10Base-T |
| Details: |
This model has both AAUI and 10Base-T Ethernet onboard. |
| Expansion Slots: |
3 PCI |
Expansion Bays: |
2 3.5" |
| Details: |
*This model has two 3.5" drive bays (one is internal and occupied by a hard drive, and one is external and intended for a Zip 100 drive). By default, the external 3.5" bay is free. The system also has an external 5.25" drive bay occupied by the optical drive. |
| Case Type: |
Desktop |
Form Factor: |
Power Mac 7500 |
| Apple Order No: |
M3100LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Power Mac 7500 |
| Details: |
*M3100LL/A refers to the configuration with a 500 MB hard drive. The configuration with a 1 GB hard drive was assigned order number M3102LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
M3979 |
Gestalt ID: |
68 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.
Also see: All Macs with the M3979 Model Number and 68 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: |
7.5.2 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.5.2-9.1 |
| Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
| Dimensions: |
6.15 x 14.4 x 16.9 |
Avg. Weight: |
22.0 lbs (10 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (15.6 cm, 36.5 cm, 43 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$3000 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. |
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