Apple Power Macintosh 8100/100AV Specs
All Power Macintosh Models | All 1995 Models | Dynamically Compare This Mac to Others
The Apple Power Macintosh 8100/100AV, based on the Cold Fusion architecture, features a 100 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 1 GB hard drive, a 2X CD-ROM drive, and an Audio-Visual card with S-video and RCA video input/output (via provided adapter) in the same expandable tower case design introduced by the Quadra 800.
Click on the category for related details. The most commonly needed info is "open" by default, but all info is important.
Introduction Date: |
January 3, 1995 |
Discontinued Date: |
August 5, 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 |
System Bus Speed: |
33.3 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/Dedicated* |
VRAM Type: |
AV Card* |
Details: |
*By default, this model has an AV card that has 2 MB of VRAM soldered. The system has an HDI-45 port onboard that can use 640k of system memory and a DB-15 port via video card. The video card also provides S-video onboard and RCA input/output ports via adapter. |
Standard VRAM: |
2 MB* |
Maximum VRAM: |
2 MB* |
Details: |
*The pre-installed AV card has 2 MB of VRAM soldered. 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. The DB-15 port uses the 2 MB of VRAM on the AV card to support a display at 512x384, 640x480 or 832x624 at 24-bit and 1024x768 or 1152x870 at 16-bit. |
2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1152x870* |
Details: |
*This model can support dual displays by default. The DB-15 port uses the 2 MB of dedicated VRAM provided by the AV card and can support a display up to 1152x870 at 16-bit. |
Standard Hard Drive: |
1 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
Details: |
*By default, this model is configured with a 1.0 GB 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: |
1 5.25"* |
Details: |
*The system has one open front-facing 5.25" drive bay. Another front-facing 5.25" drive bay is occupied by the optical drive. |
Case Type: |
Tower |
Form Factor: |
Mac Quadra 800 |
Apple Order No: |
N/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Power Mac 8100 |
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 |
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$4600 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
Details: |
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. |
Permalink | Report an Error/Typo | Sign Up for Site Update Notices
<< Power Macintosh (Home)
Established in 1996, EveryMac.com has been created by experts with decades of experience with Apple hardware. EveryMac.com includes, and always has included, original research incorporating detailed, hands-on inspection of packaging, computers, and devices as well as extensive real-world use. All information is provided in good faith, but no website or person is perfect.
Accordingly, EveryMac.com is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind whatsoever.
EveryMac.com, and the authors thereof, shall not be held responsible or liable, under any circumstances, for any
damages resulting from the use or inability to use the information within. For complete disclaimer and copyright
information please read and understand the Terms
of Use and the Privacy Policy before
using EveryMac.com. Copying, scraping, or use of any content without expressed permission is not allowed, although links to any page are welcomed and appreciated.