Power Macintosh 8600/200

If your profession demands a high- your Power Macintosh 8600/200 to

performance, expandable computer run MS-DOS and Windows applica-
that’s optimized to make complex tions as well as software written for
work easy, choose the Power the Macintosh, you can install a PC
Macintosh 8600/200 system. This Compatibility Card from Apple in
high-performance computer includes one of the PCI slots—and switch
Features built-in video-in and video-out capa- instantly between computing envi-
High performance
bilities in an innovative new design. ronments. In addition, connecting
• 200-MHz PowerPC 604e processor It includes features that make it an your Power Macintosh 8600/200
• Built-in floating-point processor and
64K cache
ideal choice for in-house publish- computer to an Ethernet network is
• 256K level 2 cache on a DIMM ing, media authoring, and technical easy, because it includes both AAUI
• Built-in graphics acceleration
applications. And because its pro- and 10BASE-T connectors.
Communications and multimedia
• 64-bit VRAM graphics subsystem
cessor is mounted on a removable Today, more and more computer
• Two high-speed serial ports compatible card for easy and affordable upgrade users are discovering the wealth of
with GeoPort devices and LocalTalk cables
• 12x-speed CD-ROM drive
to faster processor cards* (as avail- information and communications
• 16-bit stereo audio input and output able), you can protect your invest- resources and opportunities offered
• 24-bit composite and S-video input
and output
ment for the future. by the Internet. The Power Macintosh
• Support for speech-recognition and text-to- The new tower design of the 8600/200 makes it easy to get involved
speech capabilities
• Optimized for QuickTime Conferencing
Power Macintosh 8600/200 provides in this rapidly expanding community,
software incredibly easy system access for because it comes with all the software
Upgradability/Expandability upgrades, new security features, and you need for easy Internet access.
• Built-in Iomega Zip drive a built-in Iomega Zip drive for fast, The Power Macintosh 8600/200:
• Removable processor card allows easy
upgrades* easy storage or backup. In addition, Exceptional performance for media
• Three industry-standard PCI expansion slots built-in near-broadcast-quality video- authoring or any work with video,
• SCSI connector for hard disks, CD-ROM
drives, and other SCSI devices input/output capabilities, high-reso- audio, or graphics—to enhance your
• Internal expansion bays for additional lution graphics, an AV-capable hard creativity.
storage devices (3.5-inch and 5.25-inch)
disk drive, a 12x-speed CD-ROM
Compatibility
• Includes 10BASE-T and AAUI Ethernet drive, and CD-quality stereo sound
connectors add vitality to professional projects
• Supports Open Transport networking
software (TCP/IP and AppleTalk) and—with Apple’s QuickTime soft-
• Runs 680x0 Macintosh applications as well ware—make media authoring easy.
as applications accelerated for Power
Macintosh computers The three industry-standard
• Reads Mac OS, Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, Peripheral Component Interconnect
and ProDOS floppy disk formats
• Runs MS-DOS and Windows applications (PCI) high-performance expansion
via either of two optional PC Compatibility slots on this system let you cus-
Cards from Apple
• Comes with all of the software required for tomize it easily to meet your needs
Internet access more precisely. You can find PCI
System 7.5.5 software cards for a variety of uses, including
• Makes working with different applications
consistent, so they’re easier to learn and use
graphics, storage, and high-speed
• Allows easy customization of your Macintosh networking. And if you want to use
to reflect the way you work
• Provides active assistance in learning new
*Capable of accepting processor upgrades at such time
features with Apple Guide
• Includes MacLinkPlus file translation
as upgrade products may become available from Apple
software from DataViz Computer, Inc. or third-party manufacturers.
 Power Macintosh 8600/200
Video capabilities
Technical Specifications
• 24-bit video input
— Real-time video playthrough of up to 640 by 480
Processor
pixels with NTSC; 768 by 576 pixels with PAL
• 200-MHz PowerPC 604e microprocessor
and SECAM
• Integrated floating-point unit, 64K cache, and three
— Up to 320- by 240-pixel capture up to 25 frames
integer units
per second with NTSC (with 2GB drive)
• Processor mounted on a removable card for easy
— Maximum capture size of 640 by 480 pixels
upgrades
with NTSC
Memory • 24-bit video output
Ordering Information
• 32MB of RAM, expandable to 512MB via 8 DIMM — Support for NTSC and PAL
Power Macintosh 8600/200 sockets — Convolution for flicker reduction at all bit depths
Order No. M5453LL/A • 4MB of ROM
Graphics support
• Power Macintosh 8600/200 computer with • 256K level 2 cache on DIMM socket
• 2MB of VRAM, expandable to 4MB via four
32MB of RAM, a built-in 1.4MB Apple Disk drives connectors
SuperDrive floppy disk drive, an internal • Internal 2GB SCSI hard disk • Fast 64-bit data path to VRAM
2GB high-performance hard disk drive, an • Internal Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive • Support for display resolutions of up to 1,280
internal 12x-speed CD-ROM drive, an — Accepts high-density 1.4MB disks and 800K disks by 1,024 pixels
internal Iomega Zip drive, and a PlainTalk — Reads, writes, and formats Macintosh, Windows, • 24-bit color up to 1,152- by 870-pixel resolution
microphone. Includes keyboard and mouse; MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS disks • Refresh rate of up to 75 Hz
system software version 7.5.5 or later; • Internal 12x-speed CD-ROM drive
Internet access software; complete setup, GeoPort telephony support*
• Integrated Iomega Zip drive for fast, easy storage
learning, and reference documentation; and • 28.8-Kbit/s modem support
or backup
limited warranty. • V.17 fax support
• Expansion bays for additional storage devices—four
• Speakerphone and answering-machine capability
PC Compatibility Card Solutions 5.25-inch removable bays, three internal bays (open
Order No. M4092LL/A bays vary with configurations) Clock/calendar
• PC Compatibility Card with 100-MHz • Custom integrated circuit with long-life battery
Interfaces
Pentium processor • Three PCI expansion slots compatible with PCI 2.0– Keyboard and mouse
Order No. M4091LL/C compliant cards • Includes Apple keyboard and ADB Mouse II
• PC Compatibility Card with 100-MHz • Two high-speed DMA serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports
586 processor compatible with LocalTalk cables and GeoPort devices Electrical requirements
• 10BASE-T and AAUI-15 Ethernet connectors; • Line voltage: 100 to 240 V AC, RMS single phase,
GeoPort Telecom Adapter Kit
optional PC Compatibility Cards provide multinode automatically configured
Order No. M5438LL/A
support for simultaneous network connections • Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase
Product specifications are subject to change. • Internal Fast SCSI bus (up to 10MB/s) • Power: 390 W maximum, not including display
Check with your Apple reseller for the most • External SCSI bus (up to 5MB/s)
ADB power requirements
current information about product specifica- • Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) expansion port
• Maximum current draw for all ADB devices: 500 mA
tions and configurations. • RCA phono jacks for line-level stereo audio input
(a maximum of three ADB devices is recommended)
and output • Mouse draws 10 mA
• Mini jacks for stereo audio input and output
• Keyboard draws 25 to 80 mA (varies with
• All sound ports support 16-bit audio and up to
keyboard used)
44.1-kHz sampling rate
• DB-15 connector for monitor Size and weight
• Composite connectors (RCA phono jacks) for • Height: 17.3 in. (44.0 cm)
composite video input and output • Width: 9.7 in. (24.6 cm)
• S-video input and output connectors • Depth: 17.3 in. (44.0 cm)
• Internal digital audio/video (DAV) connector for • Weight: 35.0 lb. (15.9 kg)
video compression/decompression cards
Environmental requirements
• Operating temperature: 50° to 104° F (10° to 40° C)
• Storage temperature: –40° to 116° F (–40° to 47° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048 m)
*Requires GeoPort Telecom Adapter Kit

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Power Macintosh, ProDOS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. QuickDraw is a trademark of
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February 1997. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.
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