120-MHz PowerPC 604 processor, user upgradable to faster processor when
available (up to 150 MHz)
Built-in floating-point processor and 32K cache
256K level-2 cache on a DIMM
Communications and multimedia
64-bit VRAM graphics subsystem
Two high-speed serial ports compatible with GeoPort and LocalTalk cables
Quadruple-speed CD-ROM drive
16-bit stereo audio input and output
24-bit composite and S-video input and output
Support for speech-recognition and text-to-speech capabilities
Optimized for QuickTime Conferencing software
Expandability
Three industry-standard PCI expansion slots
SCSI connector for hard disks,CD-ROM drives, and otherSCSI devices
Internal expansion bay foradditional hard disk drive
Compatibility
10Base-T and AAUI Ethernet connectors
Open Transport networking software (TCP/IP and AppleTalk)
Runs 680x0 Macintosh applications as well as applications accelerated for
Power Macintosh computers
Allows you to open and use MS-DOS 6.0 and Windows 3.1 documents and
disks
Runs MS-DOS and Windows applications via SoftWindows software (not
included)
System 7.5 software
Makes working with different applications consistent, so they're
easier to learn and use
Allows easy customization of your Macintosh to reflect the way you work
Provides active assistance in learning new features with Apple
Guide
If your profession demands a high-performance, expandable computer that can
handle any media as easily as text, the Apple Power Macintosh 8500/120 system
is for you. Featuring a new Power Macintosh architecture with even greater
multimedia capabilities than previous models, the 8500/120 is the system of
choice for in-house publishing, media authoring, and technical applications.
Built-in video input and output capability of near-broadcast quality,
high-resolution graphics (up to 1,280 by 1,024 pixels), and CD-quality stereo
sound add vitality to professional projects and let you explore new
computer-enabled applications. For example, the Power Macintosh 8500/120
supports the capture of quarter-screen video in real time. Combine this
capability with Apple's QuickTime software, and media authoring has never been
easier.
Three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slots let you take advantage
of a wide range of high-performance expansion cards. Because PCI is an industry
standard, you can find inexpensive PCI cards for a variety of uses, including
video compression, video production, and high-speed networking. Many PCI cards
include the necessary software to work with Macintosh systems.
With a PowerPC 604 RISC processor running at 120 megahertz that you can
upgrade yourself when faster versions become available, the Power Macintosh
8500/120 offers high-end PowerPC technology now--with plenty of room to grow
later.
Power Macintosh 8500 systems run most applications written for 680x0-based
Macintosh computers, as well as applications that have been accelerated to take
advantage of their PowerPC processors. By adding SoftWindows software from
Insignia Systems, you can also run MS-DOS and Windows applications, enabling
the 8500 to fit into almost any computing environment.
The Power Macintosh 8500/120: Exceptional performance for handling even
the most complex computing tasks and enhancing your creativity.
Upgradable microprocessor
PowerPC 604 microprocessor running at 120 MHz, upgradable to a
higher-speed processor when available
Integrated floating-point unit, 32K cache, and three integer units
High-speed system bus (up to 50 MHz)
Memory
16MB of RAM, expandable to 512MB via 8 DIMM sockets
256K level-2 cache on a DIMM
4MB of ROM
Disk drives
Internal 1GB or 2GB Fast SCSI hard disk
Internal Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive
-- Accepts high-density 1.4MB disks and 800K disks
-- Reads, writes, and formats Macintosh, Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS
disks
Internal AppleCD 600i quadruple-speed CD-ROM drive
Expansion bay for additional 3.5-inch hard disk
Interfaces
Three PCI expansion slots compatible with PCI 2.0-compliant cards
(Note: These slots are not NuBus-compatible)
Two high-speed DMA serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports compatible with LocalTalk
and GeoPort cables
10Base-T and AAUI-15 Ethernet connectors
Internal Fast SCSI bus (up to 10MB/s)
External SCSI bus (up to 5MB/s)
Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) expansion port
RCA phono jacks for line-level stereo audio input and output
Mini jacks for stereo audio input and output
All sound ports support 16-bit audio and up to 44.1-kHz sampling rate
DB-15 connector for monitor
Composite connectors (RCA phono jacks) for composite video input and
output
S-video input and output connectors
Internal digital audio/video (DAV) connector for video
compression/decompression cards
Video input/output subsystem
24-bit video input
-- Real-time video playthrough of up to 640 by 480 pixels with NTSC; 768 by
576 pixels with PAL and SECAM
-- Up to 320- by 240-pixel capture at 25 frames per second with NTSC (with
2GB drive)
-- Maximum capture size of 640 by 480 pixels with NTSC
24-bit video output
-- Support for NTSC and PAL
-- Convolution for flicker reduction at all bit depths
Graphics support
2MB of VRAM, expandable to 4MB
Fast 64-bit data path to VRAM
Support for display resolutions of up to 1,280 by 1,024 pixels
24-bit color up to 1,152- by 870-pixel resolution
Refresh rate of up to 75 Hz
GeoPort telephony
14.4-Kbit/s modem support
V.17 fax support
GeoPort Fax and GeoPort Telephony software included
Speakerphone and answering-machine capability
Clock/calendar
Custom integrated circuit with long-life battery
Keyboard and mouse
Supports ADB keyboards with numeric keypads
Comes with an ADB Mouse II
Electrical requirements and compliance
Line voltage: 100 to 240 V AC, RMS single phase, automatically configured
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase
Power: 225 W maximum, not including display
Energy Star compliant
ADB power requirements
Maximum current draw for all devices: 500 mA (a maximum of three ADB
devices is recommended)
Mouse draws 10 mA
Keyboard draws 25 to 80 mA (varies with keyboard used)
Size and weight
Height: 14 in. (35.6 cm)
Width: 7.7 in. (19.6 cm)
Depth: 15.75 in. (40.0 cm)
Weight: 25 lb. (11.3 kg)
Operating environment
Operating temperature: 50deg. to 104deg. F (10deg. to 40deg. C)
Storage temperature: -40deg. to 116deg. F (-40deg. to 47deg. C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048 m)
Requires GeoPort Telecom Adapter
Power Macintosh 8500/120 configuration
Power Macintosh 8500/120 computer with 16MB of RAM, a built-in 1.4MB
Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive, an internal 1GB or 2GB hard disk drive,
an internal quadruple-speed CD-ROM drive, and a PlainTalk microphone
Power Macintosh GeoPort Telecom Adapter
Order No. M3127LL/A
All configurations include mouse; system software version 7.5.2; eWorld
on-line service software; complete setup, learning, and refer-ence
documentation; and limited warranty.
Product specifications are subject to change. Check with your Apple
reseller for the most current information about product specifica-tions and
configurations.
(c) 1995 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
Apple, the Apple logo, Apple SuperDrive, AppleTalk, GeoPort, LocalTalk,
Macintosh, Power Macintosh, PlainTalk, ProDOS, and QuickTime are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. AppleCD and
eWord are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. MS-DOS is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation. NuBus is a trademark of Texas Instruments. OS/2 is a
trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; PowerPC is a
trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license
therefrom. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, and SoftWindows is
a trademark used under license by Insignia from Microsoft Corporation. Mention
of non-Apple products is for informational purposes only and constitutes
neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility
with regard to the selection, performance, or use of these products. All
understandings, agreements, or warranties, if any, take place between the
vendors and the prospective users.
June 1995. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed
in the United States of America.
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