Power Macintosh 8500 Series High performance 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. L01073A - Introductions for August 8, 1995 .