Macintosh Classic II

Mac_specs

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Introduced=October 21 1991
Discontinued=September 13, 1993
MSRP=1900
CPU=Motorola 68030
CPUspeed=16 MHz
OS=System 6.0.8L, System 7.0.1, Mac OS 7.6.1
RAM=2 MB, expandable to 10 MB
RAMtype=100 ns 30-pin SIMM

The Apple Macintosh Classic II (also known as the Performa 200) replaced the Macintosh SE/30 in the compact Macintosh line in 1991. Like the SE/30, the Classic II was powered by a 16 MHz Motorola 68030 CPU and 40 or 80 MB hard disk, but in contrast to its predecessor, it was limited by a 16-bit data bus and a 10 MB memory ceiling.

While the Classic II shares a case with the earlier Classic, architecturally it is more similar to the Macintosh LC. The use of custom ICs, identical to those used in the LC, enabled the Classic II to have a lower component count than older Macs. Unlike the LC and the SE/30 before it, The Classic II did not have an internal PDS expansion slot.

There were two Classic II cases. Later models came with a new speaker grille on the left side for enhanced sound (as pictured).

The Classic II was the last black-and-white compact Macintosh. It was also the last desktop Macintosh to include an external floppy disk port. Apple discontinued support for the Classic II on January 1, 2001.

Full Specifications

* CPU: 16 MHz (15.6672 MHz) Motorola 68030 (32-bit wide)
* FPU: Motorola 68882 (optional)
* ROM: 512 KB
* RAM: 2 MB, expandable to 10 MB using two 100 ns 30-pin SIMMs
* Display: 9" b&w screen, 512 x 342 pixels
* Audio: 8-bit mono 22Khz
* Hard drive: 40 or 80 MB
* Floppy: 1.4 MB double sided
* Size (HxWxD): 13.2" x 9.7" x 11.2"
* Weight: 16 lb.
* Gestalt ID: 23
* Addressing: 24-bit or 32-bit
* Battery: 3.6 V lithium
* Expansion slots: none†
* Upgrade path: none

Interfaces

* ADB port for keyboard and mouse
* Two mini-DIN-8 RS-422 serial ports
* DB-25 SCSI connector
* DB-19 External floppy drive connector
* Microphone 3.5 mm jack socket
* Headphone 3.5 mm jack socket

†The Classic II has a 50-pin internal expansion slot intended for either an FPU co-processor or additional ROM. The socket is not designed to be used for any other purpose and is not suitable for use as a general expansion slot. Apple never produced an expansion card of any kind for this slot. [ [http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=10090 Macintosh Classic II: Math Co-Processor Card Availability ] ]

Gallery

ee also

* Macintosh SE/30
* Macintosh Classic
* Macintosh Color Classic

References

External links

* [http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Hardware/Developer_Notes/Macintosh_CPUs-68K_Desktop/Mac_Classic_II.pdf Apple developer note for the Classic II (detailed hardware information) ]
* [http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=112179 Macintosh Classic II technical specifications] at apple.com
* [http://www.mac512.com/macwebpages/classicii.htm Classic II (Performa 200)Information pages] at Mac512.comNavbox with columns
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