The Apple Power Macintosh 8100/100, based on the Cold Fusion architecture, features a 100 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 8 MB or 16 MB of RAM, a 700 MB or 1 GB hard drive, and an optional 2X CD-ROM drive in the same expandable tower case design introduced by the Quadra 800.

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Introduction Date:

January 3, 1995

Discontinued Date:

October 14, 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 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:

Third-Party*

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

*A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.

System Bus Speed:

33.3 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:

72-pin SIMM

Min. RAM Speed:

80 ns

Details:

Supports eight 80 ns 72-pin SIMMs.

Standard RAM:

8 MB, 16 MB

Maximum RAM:

264 MB

Details:

This model can support 264 MB of RAM with eight 32 MB SIMMs and the 8 MB of onboard memory. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

8 MB

RAM Slots:

8*

Details:

*SIMMs must be installed in matching pairs.

Video Card:

Integrated/Dedicated*

VRAM Type:

512k VRAM SIMM*

Details:

*By default, this model has a VRAM card that has 2 MB of VRAM soldered. This VRAM card also has four slots that can hold 512k VRAM SIMMs. The system has an HDI-45 port onboard that can use 640k of system memory and a DB-15 port via video card.

Standard VRAM:

2 MB*

Maximum VRAM:

4 MB*

Details:

*By default, this model has 2 MB of VRAM on a dedicated VRAM card. It can be expanded to 4 MB by installing four 512k VRAM SIMMs in expansion slots on the card. In addition, the HDI-45 port uses 640k of system memory for video function.

Display Support:

Dual Displays

Resolution Support:

832x624*

Details:

*This model supports one display via the HDI-45 port and another via the DB-15 port. The HDI-45 port uses 640k of system memory and supports a display at 512x394 or 640x480 at 16-bit or 832x624 at 8-bit. By default, the DB-15 port uses the 2 MB of VRAM on the VRAM card to support a display at 512x384, 640x480 or 832x624 at 24-bit and 1024x768 or 1152x870 at 16-bit. With 4 MB of VRAM installed, it supports 512x384, 640x480, 832x624, 1024x768, or 1152x870 all at 24-bit.

2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring

2nd Max. Resolution:

1152x870*

Details:

*This model can support dual displays by default. With the standard 2 MB of VRAM, the DB-15 port can support a second display up to 832x624 at 24-bit or 1152x870 at 16-bit. Upgraded to 4 MB of VRAM, it can support a second display up to 1152x870 at 24-bit.

Standard Hard Drive:

700 MB, 1 GB

Int. HD Interface:

SCSI

Details:

*By default, this model is configured with a 700 MB or 1 GB internal SCSI hard drive.

Standard Optical:

2X CD-ROM (Optional)

Standard Disk:

1.44 MB (Manual)

Details:

2X CD-ROM drive standard in some configurations.

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

AAUI-15

Details:

N/A

Expansion Slots:

1 601 PDS and 3 NuBus

Expansion Bays:

1 5.25"*

Details:

*If the 2X CD-ROM was not installed, the system has a second open front-facing 5.25" drive bay intended for an optical drive.

Case Type:

Tower

Form Factor:

Mac Quadra 800

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

N/A

Apple Subfamily:

Power Mac 8100

Details:

N/A

Apple Model No:

M1688

Gestalt ID:

55

Details:

Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models. Also see: All Macs with the M1688 Model Number and 55 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

Details:

N/A

Original Mac OS:

7.5

Supported Mac OS:

7.5-7.5.1, 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):

US$4400

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

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Video (Monitor):

1 (HDI-45), 1 (DB-15)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

HDI-45 port is onboard.

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 (AAUI-15)

Details:

AAUI-15 Ethernet standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

1 (PlainTalk)

Sound In:

None*

Details:

*Single microphone sound in port.

Sound Out:

1 (16-Bit Stereo)

Headphone:

None*

Details:

*Single rear-mounted sound out port.

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

1

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 200 Max Watts. Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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