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Power Macintosh 8100/80: Description (3/94)
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Overview
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The Power Macintosh 8100/80 and Power Macintosh 8100/80AV deliver
the highest performance and speed ever in Macintosh computers. These
racehorse computers are designed to meet the speed, expansion, and
networking needs of the most demanding Macintosh power users, from
professional publishers to computer-aided design professionals.
Although based on new technology, these computers support virtually
all existing Macintosh applications. In addition, Power Macintosh
computers run applications written for Power Macintosh at two to six
times the speed of revious Macintosh computers. And the 8100/80 and
8100/80AV can run 50 to 100 percent faster than the Power Macintosh
6100/60 computer. Both computers can also run MS-DOS and Windows
applications when using SoftWindows software.
Based on the 80-megahertz PowerPC 601 microprocessor co-developed by
Apple, IBM, and Motorola, the Power Macintosh 8100/80 and 8100/80AV
both have built-in, floating-point math coprocessors. They also
provide built-in, high-speed Ethernet networking.
Both computers support all Apple and most third-party displays,
including monochrome, color, VGA, and SVGA. Support for 16.7 million
colors on Apple color displays (up to 16- or 17-inch) is included with
the 8100/80 and the 8100/80AV. The 8100/80, with the addition of 2
megabytes of VRAM (to total 4 megabytes) supports display of more than
16 million colors.
Both computers feature easy expandability via three NuBus slots, and
you can run two simultaneous displays with each.
GeoPort telecommunications capabilities can integrate both computers
with your phone, and both feature speech-recognition and
text-to-speech capabilities. The 8100/80AV adds S-video and composite
video input as well as output for use with televisions, video cameras,
and video recorders.
The Power Macintosh 8100/80 and Power Macintosh 8100/80AV provide the
most power and speed ever available in a Macintosh computer. And they
come with the flexibility and expandability necessary to build a firm
foundation for your future computing needs.
Power and Speed
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> 80-MHz PowerPC 601 RISC Processor
> Integrated floating-point unit and 32k cache
Memory
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> 4 MB ROM
> 256 bytes of non-volatile parameter memory
> 8 MB of RAM standard, expandable to 264 MB
> 8 SIMM slots
> SIMMs can be 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB, but must be installed in
pairs of the same size. For example, you should install two 8 MB
SIMMs in first two adjoining slots.
> Possible RAM configurations are 8 MB, 40 MB, 72 MB, 136 MB,
and 264 MB.
> 80 ns SIMMs or faster
> L2 Cache Slot with preinstalled Macintosh Cache Card
RAM note: All 8MM RAM configurations come with 8MB of RAM soldered
onto the logic board
Display
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> New AV Display Connector supports the Apple AudioVision 14 Display.
A Video Adapter Cable (Part #M2681LL/A) is available as an option to
allow connecting an additional monitor with a standard DB-15
connector to your Power Macintosh built-in video.
> Works with all Apple monitors as well as NTSC, PAL, VGA, and
SuperVGA displays
> 2 MB of VRAM standard, upgradeable to 4 MB on the PDS card with
standard DB-15 monitor connector
Expansion
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> Eight built-in ports to support a wide range of peripherals
> One 601 PDS (Processor Direct Slot)
> Three NuBus 90 Slots for additional expansion cards
> Optional internal CD-ROM drive (such as AppleCD 300i Plus)
System software
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> System 7 for Power Macintosh with multitasking, file sharing,
QuickTime, Balloon Help, TrueType, and more
Networking
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> Built-in AppleTalk networking
> File sharing without a dedicated server
> On-board Ethernet networking
Compatibility
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> Reads Macintosh, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS floppy disk formats
Technical Specifications:
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Microprocessor
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> 80-MHz PowerPC 601 RISC Processor
Memory
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> 4 MB ROM
> 256 bytes of non-volatile parameter memory
> 8 MB of RAM standard, expandable to 264 MB
> 8 SIMM slots (4 pairs)
> SIMMs can be 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB, but must be installed in pairs
of the same size. For example, you should install two 8 MB SIMMs in
first two adjoining slots, and two 4 MB SIMMs in the remaining two slots
for a 32 MB machine.
> Possible RAM configurations are 8 MB, 16 MB, 24 MB, 32 MB, 40 MB, 48 MB,
56 MB, 64 MB, 72 MB, 80 MB, 96 MB, 104 MB, 120 MB, 136 MB, 168 MB, 200 MB,
216 MB and 264 MB.
> 80 ns SIMMs or faster
> L2 Cache Slot for Optional Macintosh Cache Card
RAM note: All 8MB RAM configurations come with 8MB of RAM soldered onto
the logic board
Form Factor
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> Desktop Mini Tower (similiar to Quadra 800, Quadra 840 case)
Disk Drives
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> One Built-in Apple SuperDrive 1.4 MB floppy disk drive that uses
high-density floppy disks and reads, writes, and formats Macintosh,
MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS disks.
> Support for three internal SCSI devices, one of which may be used for a
one-half height, 5.25-inch removable media drive, such as an internal
CD-ROM drive.
> One internal hard disk (xxx MB options available)
> Optional internal Apple CD-ROM drive (see above)
> Optional external SCSI hard disk drive (many capacities available)
Video Display
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> DRAM based video: 16 bit on 14-inch monitors, 8 bit on 16-inch monitors
> VRAM based video: 2MB: 24 bit on 16-inch monitors, 16 bit on 21-inch
monitors. 4MB: 24 bit on 21-inch monitors
Monitor: Resolution: 2 MB VRAM: 4 MB VRAM:
12-inch Color 512 by 384 millions millions
12-inch Monochrome 640 by 480 256 256
13-inch or 14-inch Color or VGA 640 by 480 millions millions
13-inch Color 640 by 400 millions millions
15-inch Portrait Monochrome 640 by 870 256 256
16-inch Color 832 by 624 thousands millions
19-inch Color 1024 by 768 thousands millions
21-inch Color 1152 by 870 thousands millions
SuperVGA 800 by 600 thousands millions
NTSC 640 by 480 thousands millions
NTSC flicker-free 640 by 480 256 256
NTSC 512 by 384 thousands millions
NTSC flicker-free 512 by 384 256 256
PAL 768 by 576 thousands millions
PAL flicker-free 768 by 576 256 256
PAL 640 by 480 thousands millions
PAL flicker-free 640 by 480 256 256
Interfaces
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> Three internal Nubus 90 slots, support block transfers to and from
main memory, 2x block transfers card to card.
> One Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port, supporting a keyboard, mouse, and
other devices.
> One AAUI-15 Ethernet connector.
> Two serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports. (Printer & Modem/GeoPort)
> SCSI interface for connecting up to a total of seven SCSI devices.
> Sound-out port for stereo playback from CDs or Macintosh audio
applications
> Stereo sound-input port (supports 16-bit stereo audio)
> One AV Display Connector supports the Apple AudioVision 14 Display.
> The available Video Adapter Cable (Part #M2681LL/A) allows you to
connect a monitor with a standard DB-15 connector to your Power
Macintosh built-in video.
> One internal 601 PDS (processor direct slot)
> One internal L2 (Level 2) cache slot
Audio System
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> 16-bit stereo in and out
> Sample rates of 48, 44.1, 24, 22.05 kilohertz (kHz)
> Input line level: 1 volt peak-to-peak
> Output line level: 1 volt peak-to-peak
> Input SNR (signal-to-noise ratio): 82 decibels (dB) with no audible
discrete tones
> Output SNR: 85 dB with no audible discrete tones
> Bandwidth: 20 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 2 dB) at 44.100 kHz sample rate
> THD+N (Total harmonic distortion plus noise): Less than 0.05
percent; measured 20 Hz-20kHz with a 1-Vrms sine wave input.
Networking
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> Built-in Ethernet
> Serial port for AppleTalk
> Integrated GeoPort telecommunications architecture for data, fax,
and voice connectivity.
Keyboard
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> Several Apple Desktop Bus keyboards with numeric keypads available.
Mouse
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> Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II; mechanical tracking, optical shaft, or
contact encoding.
Clock/Calendar
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> Custom integrated circuit with long-life lithium battery.
Apple PlainTalk Microphone
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> The microphone is unidirectional and optimized for use with speech
recognition. (Microphone bundled with all units sold in the USA,
available as a separate item outside the USA.)
Disability Access
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> CloseView, Easy Access, and visible beep included with system software. These built-in features and third-party options provide alternative input
and output tools for people with disabilities.
Electrical Requirements
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> Line voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, RMS single phase, automatically
configured
> Frequency: 50 to 60 hertz, single phase
> Power: 454 watts maximum. (Does not include monitor power.)
ADB Power Requirements
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> Maximum current draw for all ADB devices: 500 milliamps (a maximum
of three Apple Desktop Bus devices is recommended)
> Mouse draws 10 milliamps.
> Keyboard draws 25 to 80 milliamps, depending on the keyboard model
used.
Size and Weight
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Main unit
> Height 18.6 inches (47.3 cm)
> Width 8.9 inches (22.4 cm)
> Depth 20.6 inches (52.3 cm)
> Weight* 36 lb. 12 oz. (16.7 kg)
*Weight varies based on internal devices installed
Mouse
> Height 1.3 inches (33 mm)
> Width 2.4 inches (61.7 mm)
> Depth 4.2 inches (107.3 mm)
> Weight 4 ounces (0.10 kg)
Operating Environment
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> Operating temperature: 50 degrees to 104 degrees F
(10 degrees to 40 degrees C)
> Storage temperature: -40 degrees to 116.6 degrees F
(-40 degrees to 47 degrees C)
> Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
> Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048m)
System Software Requirements
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Requires System 7.1.2 for Power Macintosh or later and the accompanying System Enabler.
What's in the box:
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Each unit includes a power cord, keyboard cable, mouse, microphone,
and system software.
System software includes System 7.1.2 for Power Macintosh, Color
Macintosh Basics, Apple File Exchange 1.0.5, AppleScript 1.1,
QuickTime 1.6.2, and HyperCard Runtime 2.2.
System software shipped on a bootable CD-ROM, the "Install Me First
CD" which can double as a rescue disk.#
Documentation included with the Power Macintosh 8100/80:
> Power Macintosh Getting Started
> Technical Information
> Macintosh Reference
> AppleCD 300i Plus User's Guide#
# - CD-ROM and AppleCD 300i Plus User's Guide bundled with
configurations which include an internal CD-ROM drive.
Configurations and Ordering Information:
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> Power Macintosh 8100/80:
- Power Macintosh 8100/80 computer with 8MB of RAM, 2MB of VRAM,
built-in 1.4MB Apple SuperDrive, and internal 250MB hard disk
drive:
Order No. M1884LL/A
- With 8MB of RAM, 250MB hard disk, and internal CD-ROM drive:
Order No. M1880LL/A
- With 16MB of RAM, and 500MB hard disk: Order No. M2199LL/A
- With 16MB of RAM, 500MB hard disk, and SoftWindows software:
Order No. M3079LL/A
- With 16MB of RAM, 500MB hard disk, and internal CD-ROM drive:
Order No. M2284LL/A
- With 16MB of RAM, 1GB hard disk, and internal CD-ROM drive:
Order No. M2297LL/A
> Power Macintosh 8100/80AV*
- Power Macintosh 8100/80AV computer
with 16MB of RAM, 2MB of VRAM, built-in 1.4MB Apple SuperDrive,
internal 500MB hard disk drive, internal CD-ROM drive, and two
S-video to composite video adapters: Order No. M2293LL/A
> Power Macintosh GeoPort Telecom Adapter
Order No. M3127LL/A
> PlainTalk for Power Macintosh: Includes PlainTalk software and the
PlainTalk microphone. Order No. M2844LL/A
> DRAM upgrades: All models of the Power Macintosh 8100 have eight
DRAM SIMM slots (Single In-line Memory Module). SIMMs can be 4 MB,
8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB, but must be installed in pairs.
- 4MB (1-4MB SIMM)
Order No. M1507LL/A
- 8MB (1-8MB SIMM)
Order No. M1508LL/A
- 16MB (2-8MB SIMMs)
Order No. M2838LL/A
- 32MB (2-16MB SIMMs)
Order No. M2839LL/A
> Power Macintosh 8100 VRAM upgrade kit (Part M1311LL/A)
Adding VRAM increases the number of colors which can be displayed on
large monitors. For example, adding VRAM to the Power Macintosh
8100/80 increases the number of colors which can be viewed on a
21-inch monitor from 32,000 to over 16.7 million. The kit upgrades
the standard 2MB VRAM to 4MB VRAM.
Note: This upgrade does not apply to the Power Macintsoh 8100/80 AV
which is not expandable over the standard configuration of 2MB VRAM.
> Video Adapter Cable (Part M2681LL/A)
This cable allows you to connect a monitor with a standard DB-15
connector to your Power Macintosh built-in video. You can use it if
you want to connect an additional display (other than the Apple
AudioVision 14) to your computer.
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04-08-94