Power Macintosh 7100

Essentials

Family: PowerMac

Codename: Carl Sagan, BHA, LAW

Gestalt ID: 112

Minimum OS: 7.1.2

Maximum OS: 9.1

Introduced: March 1994

Terminated: January 1996

Processor

CPU: PowerPC 601

CPU Speed: 66/80 MHz

FPU: integrated

Bus Speed: 33/40 MHz

Data Bus Width: 64-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 16 kB data, 16 kB instruction

Level 2 Cache: optional

ROM: 4 MB

RAM Type: 72 pin SIMM

Minimum RAM Speed: 80 ns

Onboard RAM: 8 MB

RAM slots: 4

Maximum RAM: 136 MB

Expansion Slots: 3 NuBus, PDS (AV card fills PDS)

Video

VRAM: 1 MB DRAM (2 MB w/ AV card)

Max Resolution: 1152x870

Video Out: HDI-45

Storage

Hard Drive: 250 - 700 MB

Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive

Optical Drive: optional 2x CD-ROM

Input/Output

ADB: 1

Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8

SCSI: DB-25

Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini

Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini

Speaker: mono

Networking

Ethernet: AAUI-15

Miscellaneous

Power: 230 Watts

Dimensions: 6" H x 13" W x 16.5" D

Weight: 25 lbs.

Notes

The Minimum System Software for the 7100/80 was 7.5, and the Gestalt ID was 47.

Introduced in March 1994, the PowerMac 7100 was a faster more expandable 6100. It came in a slightly restyled IIvx case, and was "speed bumped" to 80 MHz January 1995. It was originally priced at $2,900.

Picture Credits:
Apple, Inc.