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- Macintosh Classic II: How It Differs from the Macintosh Classic
-
- Article Created: 21 October 1991
- Article Last Reviewed: 17 June 1992
- Article Last Updated:
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- TOPIC ------------------------------------------------------------
-
- This article describes enhancements in the Macintosh Classic II, as
- compared to the Macintosh Classic.
-
- DISCUSSION -------------------------------------------------------
-
- Processor
- ---------
- The Macintosh Classic II uses a 68030, 16 MHz CPU, while the Macintosh
- Classic has a 68000, 8MHz CPU.
-
- RAM
- ---
- The Classic II comes with 2MB of RAM and two standard 32-pin SIMM sockets
- to add RAM configurations of 2, 4, 6 or 10 megabytes using standard SIMM
- modules with 100ns or better access time. The Macintosh Classic can have a
- maximum of 4MB of RAM.
-
- ROM
- ---
- The Macintosh Classic II ROM is a modified version of the Macintosh
- LC ROM that supports virtual memory and 512 pixels x 342 pixels x 1 bit
- video. It comes with a 512K ROM, expandable to 4MB using the on-board
- FPU/ROM connector.
-
- Analog Board
- ------------
- These are the changes made to the Macintosh Classic analog board for use in
- the Macintosh Classic II:
-
- - The width adjust coil replaced by a potentiometer.
-
- - A new low-radiation flyback transformer added.
-
- Other Differences
- -----------------
- The Macintosh Classic II comes with a microphone for sound input.
-
- The Macintosh Classic II has a connector on the logic board that allows you
- to add a floating-point coprocessor, available from third parties.
-
- The Macintosh Classic II has a new monitor yoke with opposing windings
- (cancellation coils). It requires system software version 7.0.1, and comes
- in configurations of 2MB RAM with a 40MB hard disk, or 4MB of RAM with an
- 80MB hard disk.
-
- Upgrade
- -------
- A dealer installable upgrade is available for the Macintosh Classic. It
- includes a new logic board, and a rear housing to accommodate the new
- microphone port.
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- Copyright 1991, Apple Computer, Inc.
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