Power Macintosh 8100

Introduced: March 1994
Terminated: January 1995

Description

The highest end of the new PowerPC line had a PowerPC 601 or 601+ processor running at 80Mhz.  There was 32K level one cache and a 256K level two cache.  The hard drive was available with between 500MB and 2G of space.  The 8100 was held in a Quadra 800-type case.

History

The Power Macintosh 8100 was the fastest of the new Power Macintosh line.  It was also the most expandable.

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Power Macintosh 8100

Specifications

Processor: PowerPC 601 or 601+
Processor Speed: 80, 100, or 110 MHz
Cache: 32 KB L1, 256 KB L2
System Bus: 40, 33.3, or 36.7 MHz
Hard Drive: 500 MB - 2.0 GB
Media: Optional 2x CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
Weight and Dimensions (US): 25 lbs., 14” H x 7.7” W x 15.75” D
Weight and Dimensions (Metric): 11.3 kg, 35.6 cm H x 19.6 cm W x 40 cm D
Original Mac OS: System 7.1.2 (80 MHz) 7.5 (100, 110 MHz)
Maximum Mac OS: Mac OS 9.1
Firmware: Macintosh ROM
Logicboard RAM: 8 MB
Maximum RAM: 264 MB
Type of RAM Slots: 8 - 72 Pin SIMMs (Groups of 2)
Minimum RAM Speed: 80 ns
Interleaving Support: No
Graphics Card: None
Graphics Memory: 2 - 4 MB
Built-in Display: None
Display Connection: DB-15 and HDI-45
Expansion Slots: 3 - 7” NuBus, 1 - PDS (Filled by Video or AV Card)
Hard Drive Bus: SCSI
Backup Battery: 3.6 V Lithium
Max Watts: 150 W
Line Voltage: 100-240 V
Ethernet: AAUI-15
Modem: None
ADB: 1
Serial: 2
SCSI: 1 - DB-25
USB: None
FireWire: None
Audio In: 1 - 3.5-mm analog input jack
Audio Out: 1 - 3.5-mm analog output jack, 1 - Built-in speaker

Timeline

The Power Macintosh 8100 was introduced March 1994.  It got a speed bump to 100Mhz in November of that year and 110Mhz in January 1995 at which point it was discontinued.

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Comments

  • The PowerMac 8100 as said to be the fastest, most expandable first-generation PowerMac at that time surely so inviting to buyers. It was originally priced at $4,250. I guess it’s too expensive to have that unit knowing its specifications. GAR Labs

    chesterfoster had this to say on Aug 21, 2011 Posts: 27
  • The processor upgrades fit into the PDS (Processor Direct Slot) which is normally occupied by a video card on the 8100. These cards may also include a pass through connector (which may be an extra cost option) allowing you to plug the PDS video card into the upgrade card. car title loan

    Car Title Loans had this to say on Sep 05, 2011 Posts: 20
  • Power with us. Czyszczenie akwarium

    Alpina had this to say on Nov 09, 2011 Posts: 154
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