Macintosh IIvi
 | |
| Macintosh IIvi (same case as IIvx) | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Desktop Personal Computer |
| Released | October 19, 1992 |
| Discontinued | February 10, 1993 |
| Intro price | Not sold in United States |
| CPU | Motorola 68030 @ 16 MHz |
| Memory | 4 MB RAM onboard (expandable to 68 MB) |
| Storage | 40 MB, 80 MB, 160 MB, or 400 MB SCSI hard drive |
| Display | DB-15 video, 640×480 @ 8-bit (512K VRAM) |
| Sound | 8-bit stereo output, mono input |
| Dimensions | 6.0" H × 13.0" W × 16.5" D (15.2 × 33 × 41.9 cm) |
| Weight | 25 lbs (11.3 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.1 – Mac OS 7.6.1 |
| Predecessor | Macintosh IIci |
| Successor | Macintosh Centris 650 |
| Model no. | M1350 |
The Macintosh IIvi is a desktop personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. from October 1992 to February 1993.[1] The IIvi was a cost-reduced version of the Macintosh IIvx, featuring the same 68030 processor but running at 16 MHz instead of 32 MHz, and lacking the L2 cache and FPU of its faster sibling.
The IIvi was sold in South America, Europe, and Japan, but not in the United States. The consumer version sold in the US was the Performa 600.[2]
Architecture and Processor
The Macintosh IIvi uses a Motorola MC68030 microprocessor running at 16 MHz.[3]
- Clock Speed: 16 MHz
- Bus Speed: 16 MHz
- Data Path: 32-bit
- L1 Cache: 0.5 KB (on-chip)
- L2 Cache: None
- FPU: Optional Motorola 68882
The IIvi lacks the 32K L2 cache found in the IIvx, making it slower in cache-dependent operations.
Memory
RAM Configuration
- Onboard RAM: 4 MB soldered
- SIMM Slots: 4 × 30-pin
- SIMM Speed: 80 ns minimum
- Maximum RAM: 68 MB (4 MB onboard + 64 MB in SIMMs)
- SIMM Installation: Four identical SIMMs must be installed as a group
ROM
- ROM Size: 1 MB
- ROM Type: Macintosh ROM
VRAM
- Standard VRAM: 512 KB (two 256 KB VRAMs)
- Maximum VRAM: 1 MB (two 512 KB VRAMs)
- VRAM Slots: 2 × VRAM SIMM slots
- VRAM Speed: 100 ns
Video
- Video Output: DB-15 connector
- Maximum Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels
- Color Depth (512K VRAM): 8-bit (256 colors) at 640×480, 16-bit at 512×384
- Color Depth (1 MB VRAM): 16-bit (thousands) at 640×480
Additional displays can be connected via NuBus video cards.
Storage
Hard Drive
- Interface: SCSI (DB-25 external connector)
- Standard Capacities: 40 MB, 80 MB, 160 MB, or 400 MB
Floppy Drive
- Drive Type: Apple SuperDrive (1.44 MB)
- Auto-inject: Yes
Optical Drive
- CD-ROM: Optional 2X internal
Input/Output and Expansion
Ports
- ADB Ports: 2 (Apple Desktop Bus)
- Serial Ports: 2 × Mini DIN-8 RS-422 (Printer and Modem)
- SCSI Port: DB-25 connector
- Video Port: DB-15 connector
- Audio Output: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Audio Input: 3.5 mm mono jack
Expansion Slots
- NuBus slots: 3, plus what Apple calls an accelerator slot (not a general-purpose PDS)[4]
- Processor Direct Slot (PDS): 1
- Expansion Bay: 1 × 5.25" (for CD-ROM)
Power
Power — Apple's figures, and the trap in them
Apple's Electrical specification for the IIvi, IIvx and Performa 600 is in three parts, and they are easy to conflate:[4]
- A/C line input: 100–120 VAC, 200 W
- A/C line output receptacle: 100–240 VAC, 3 A maximum — this is the switched monitor
outlet on the back, not the machine's own input
- DC power: 112 W maximum
"Input voltage 100–240 V AC" circulates for this machine. That is the output receptacle's rating. Apple prints the machine's own line input as 100–120 VAC — a domestic figure — so a 220–240 V IIvx is a different supply, and its primary-side parts are not interchangeable with a 110 V one. Check which board is in front of you before ordering primary-side capacitors.
"230 W maximum" was also previously given here and is not Apple's figure for any part of this machine: 200 W is the AC input rating and 112 W the DC output. 230 W is the Macintosh IIfx figure.
Apple publishes no rail tolerance and no power-supply adjustment for this machine.
Battery
3.6 V ½AA lithium; Apple's instruction is to replace it below 2.8 V[4] — measured on the 10 V DC range. 2.8 V is the IIcx / IIci / IIvi / IIvx / Quadra 700 / SE / SE-30 figure; 3.0 V and 3.2 V belong to other machines and get transplanted between them. Lithium leakage is neutralised with bicarbonate of soda, not vinegar.
Case Design
The IIvi uses the same high-profile desktop case as the Macintosh IIvx, Performa 600, Macintosh Centris 650, Macintosh Quadra 650, and Power Macintosh 7100. The case includes a front-accessible 5.25" bay for an optional CD-ROM drive.
- Dimensions: 6.0" H × 13.0" W × 16.5" D (15.2 × 33 × 41.9 cm)
- Weight: 25 lbs (11.3 kg)
General Maintenance
Common maintenance concerns include capacitor leakage, PRAM battery failure, and power supply issues.
For cleaning, battery maintenance, and inspection procedures, see the Macintosh IIvi General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
The Macintosh IIvi logic board contains surface-mount electrolytic capacitors that leak over time.
For capacitor specifications and procedures, see the Macintosh IIvi Capacitor Replacement Guide.
Troubleshooting
Common issues include startup failures, video problems, and SCSI errors.
For diagnostics, see the Macintosh IIvi Troubleshooting page.
Technical Specifications
| Sub-system | Specification (Macintosh IIvi, October 1992) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Motorola 68030 @ 16 MHz |
| FPU | Optional Motorola 68882 |
| Bus Speed | 16 MHz |
| ROM | 1 MB |
| RAM | 4 MB onboard + 4 × 30-pin SIMM slots (68 MB max) |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 KB (on-chip) |
| L2 Cache | None |
| Video | 640 × 480 @ 8-bit (512K VRAM), 16-bit with 1 MB |
| Sound | 8-bit stereo output, mono input |
| Storage | 40/80/160/400 MB SCSI HDD, 1.44 MB SuperDrive |
| Expansion | Apple: three NuBus slots and one accelerator slot[4]; plus a 5.25-inch bay |
| Ports | 2 × ADB, 2 × Serial, SCSI, Video, Audio I/O |
Identification
| Identifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Apple Model Number | M1350 |
| Gestalt ID | 44 |
See Also
- Macintosh IIvx
- Performa 600
- Macintosh Centris 650
References
- ↑ Macintosh IIvi Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-09)
- ↑ Macintosh IIvi Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-09)
- ↑ Macintosh IIvi Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-09)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Apple Computer, Macintosh IIvx, Macintosh IIvi, Performa 600 Service Source (Macintosh IIvx/IIvi/Performa 600 Service Source, File:Macintosh_iivx.vi.perf_600.pdf), Specifications chapter and Additional Procedures → Battery Verification ("if the battery voltage is below 2.8 volts, replace the battery").