The Apple Power Macintosh 8200/100 -- based on the Catalyst architecture like the Power Macintosh 7200 models -- features a 100 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 8 MB or 16 MB of RAM, a 700 MB or 1.0 GB hard drive, and a 4X CD-ROM drive in the same expandable tower case design introduced by the Quadra 800.

This model was sold throughout Europe and Asia, but not in North America.

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Introduction Date:

April 22, 1996

Discontinued Date:

September 19, 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 1996.

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:

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 (Optional)

Details:

N/A

RAM Type:

168-pin DIMM

Min. RAM Speed:

70 ns

Details:

Supports four 70 ns 168-pin DIMMs.

Standard RAM:

8 MB, 16 MB

Maximum RAM:

512 MB*

Details:

*Officially, this model supports a maximum of 256 MB of RAM. However, third-parties have discovered that it actually can support 512 MB of RAM with four 128 MB memory modules. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

4

Details:

RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance.

Video Card:

Dedicated*

VRAM Type:

1 MB VRAM DIMM*

Details:

*By default, this model has 1 MB of VRAM soldered onboard. It supports three 1 MB VRAM DIMMs as well.

Standard VRAM:

1 MB*

Maximum VRAM:

4 MB*

Details:

*By default, this model has 1 MB of VRAM soldered onboard. It has three 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 1 MB of VRAM, this model supports a single display at 512x384, 640x480, 800x600 or 832x624 at 24-bit, and 1024x768 or 1152x870 at 16-bit. With 2 MB of VRAM installed, it supports 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, and 1024x768 at 24-bit, 1152x870 or 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:

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:

4X CD-ROM

Standard Disk:

1.44 MB (Manual)

Details:

N/A

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:

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

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

N/A

Apple Subfamily:

Power Mac 8200

Details:

N/A

Apple Model No:

N/A

Gestalt ID:

108

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the N/A Model Number and 108 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:

7.5.3

Supported Mac OS:

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):

N/A

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:

2*

Details:

*Both AAUI-15 and 10Base-T 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, 150 Max Watts. Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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