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Host HG100011 - Apple Macintosh Performa 631

Next steps Increase memory to 52 MiB Buy 32 MiB DIMM 72-pin SDRAM FPM <= 80ns Add an ODD IDE Requires a CD-ROM carrier 922-0850 Install a larger HDD: IDE 120GB Install LocalTalk cabling Set-up AppleTalk network Add a processor upgrade board ( PowerPC 601) Add a keyboard Add a mouse Add a video monitor Add external microphone Add a scanner (SCSI) Add a Printer Deployment lay-out (insert ASCII drawing showing the set-up) Configuration Devices: MoBo:  Status: S/N: CPU: 1 x Motorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz P/N: 820-0624-A Memory Type: DIMM 72-pin SDRAM FPM <= 80ns Maximum: 52MiB Installed: 20 MiB On-board: 4 MiB Slot 0 (J9): 16MiB (max 16MiB) Slot 1 J10):  empty (max 32MiB) Storage HDD: 500 MB (IDE) Partition 0: 500 MB : HFS ; Mac OS 7.5.5 Deutsch ODD: None FDD: 1.44 MB 3 1/2" Cables Internal flat ribbon 40-vias: IDE (HDD+ODD) flat ribbon 20-vias: FDD External Connectors: Internal In-line x+y-pin: Video card-In LC PDS 114-pin:  Comm slot I (112-pin):  Description: A...

Host HG100010 - Apple Macintosh Performa 400

Next Steps Install Mac OS 7.6.1 English Install LocalTalk cabling Set-up AppleTalk network Add a Ethernet NIC (LC PDS) Add a serial joystick Add an external HDD Add an external microphone Add an external speakers Add an external modem Add a Printer Deployment lay-out (insert ASCII drawing showing the set-up) Configuration Devices: Keyboard Mouse MoBo:  Status: working CPU: 1 x Motorola 68030 @ 16 MHz P/N: Memory Type: SIMM 30-pin FPM <=100ns Maximum: 10 MiB (4MiB + 2 x 4MiB) Installed: 4 MiB On-board: 4 MiB Slot1: empty Slot2: empty Storage FDD: 5 1/4" HDD: 40MB SCSI Partition 0: 40 MB : HFS Cables Internal flat ribbon 20-vias; 2 x IDC female (SCSI) flat ribbon 50-vias; 2 x IDC female (SCSI) Connectors: Internal NuBus External Costs Acquisition = ? Links https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_400.html https://lowendmac.com/1992/mac-lc-ii/ Photos

Host HG100009 - Apple Power Macintosh 7200/90

Next Steps Increase memory to 512 MiB Install LocalTalk cabling Set-up AppleTalk network over LocalTalk Add a larger HDD SCSI. 4GB, perhaps? SCSI 50-pin HDD OR SCA-80 146GB + adapter ()+(Eur8.00) OR SCSI2SD (Eur80.00)+ Install PC Compatibility Card (100 MHz or 166 MHz) Add an external microphone Add an external speakers Add an external modem (Apple GeoPort Telecom Adapter) Add a Printer Add TV/FM turner card Add Video input card Add external video out Deployment lay-out (insert ASCII drawing showing the set-up) Configuration Devices: Nothing MoBo:  Status:  CPU: 1 x PowerPC 601 @ 90 MHz P/N: Memory RAM Type: DIMM 168-pin DRAM FPM <=70ns 5V Maximum: 512 MiB (4 x 128 MiB) Installed:  0 Slot1: empty Slot2: empty Slot3: empty Slot4: empty VRAM Type: VRAM DIMM 112-pin <=70ns Maximum: 3 x 1 MiB Installed: none Slot1: Slot2: Slot3: Cache SIMM Type: Maximum: 1 MiB Installed: Slot1: populated Storage FD...

Computer memory

DRAM (Dynamic random-access memory) Physical characteristics Packaging SIP (Single in-line package) DIP (Dual in-line package) ZIP (Zig-Zag in-line package) SIMM (single in-line memory module) DIMM (dual in-line memory module) Socket type push-type ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) SIMM Asynchronous DRAM  (DRAM) Page Mode DRAM (PM RAM) Fast Page Mode DRAM (FPM RAM) Extended Data Out DRAM (EDO RAM) Burst EDO DRAM (BEDO RAM) Number of pins parity ECC FPM EDO Push-type ZIF Max size 30-pin Yes No Yes No Yes No 16 MiB 64-pin (Apple) Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 128 MiB 64-pin (GVP) Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 128 MiB 72-pin Yes Yes Yes Yes No ...

Host HG000013 - Apple Mac-Mini PowerPC 1.42GHz

Next steps Increase internal HDD to 2TB IDE Add an external FireWire 2TB (maybe more?) HDD Install Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) Install WiFi card Deployment lay-out (insert ASCII drawing showing the set-up) Configuration Devices: MoBo:  Status: CPU: 1 x  PowerPC ? @ ? P/N: Memory Type: SDRAM DIMM PC3200U Maximum:  Installed: 256 MB Slot 0: ? MB Slot 1: ? MB Storage HDD: 80 GB IDE 2.5" Partition 0: 80 GB: Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) ODD: CD-ROM SCSI FDD: None Cables Internal IDE cable Connectors: Internal External Costs Acquisition = Eur60,00 + Eur9,50 (Shipping) VT main memory PC3200U-25330 3-3100801  = Eur6,00 + Eur1,50 Links https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_quadra/specs/mac_quadra_650.html Photos

Host HG100008 - Apple Macintosh Centris 650

Next steps Increase memory to 136MB 128Mb (4 x 32MB) purchased from eBay : Eur50.00 Acquire some CD caddies CD caddy purchased from eBay : 3 x Eur15,00 + Eur6,00 Install LocalTalk cabling Set-up AppleTalk network Add a keyboard Add a mouse Add a video monitor Add external microphone Add a modem Add a scanner (SCSI) Add a Printer Deployment lay-out (insert ASCII drawing showing the set-up) Configuration Devices: MoBo:  status: working CPU: P/N: Memory Type: SIMM 72-pin SDRAM FPM <= 80ns Maximum: 136 MB (8 MiB + 4 x 32 MiB) Installed: 40 MiB On-board: 8 MB Slot 0: 16 MB Slot 1: 16 MB Slot 2: empty Slot 3: empty Storage HDD: 2 GB SCSI Partition 0: 2 GB: Mac OS 8.1 Czech ODD: CD-ROM SCSI FDD: 1.44 MB 3 1/2" Cables Internal SCSI cable Internal FDD cable Connectors: Internal SCSI Floppy J12: NuBus: empty J13: NuBus: empty J14: NuBus: empty J16: PDS External 1 x DB-15 (Video output) 2 x mini-DIN4 (ADB) 2 x mini-DIN8 RS-232/RS-422 (Serial) 1 x RCA (audio out) 1 x RCA (audio in...