Power Macintosh 8100
Codename: "Cold Fusion, Flagship"
Introduced: March 1994
Discontinued: January 1995
Processor: PowerPC 601
Processor Speed: 80, 100, 110 MHz
Cache: 32 k L1, 256 k L2
Data Path: 64 bit
System Bus: 40/33.3/36.7 MHz
Hard Drive Size: 500 MB - 2.0 GB
Media: 2x CD-ROM (optional), 1.44 MB Floppy
Weight and Dimensions: 25 lbs, 14" H x 7.7" W x 15.75" D
Original Mac OS: Mac OS 7.1.2 (80 MHz)/7.5 (100,110 MHz)
Maximum Mac OS: Mac OS 9.1
Machine ID: 65 (80 MHz)/55 (100 MHz)/40 (110 MHz)
Motherboard RAM: 8 MB
Maximum RAM: 264 MB
Number of Sockets: 8 - 72 Pin SIMMs (Groups of 2)
Minimum RAM Speed: 80 ns
Graphics Card: None
Video Memory: 1 MB DRAM - 2 MB VRAM
Built-in Display: None
Display Connection: DB-15, HDI-45
Slots: 3 - 7" NuBus, 1 - PDS
Hard Drive Bus: SCSI
Expansion Bays: n/a
Modem: None
Airport: None
Bluetooth: None
PRAM: 3.6V Lithium
Power: 150 W
ADB: 1
Serial: 2
SCSI: DB-25
USB: None
FireWire: None
Ethernet: AAUI-15
Sound In: 16 bit stereo mini-jack
Sound Out: stereo 16 bit
History: The PowerMac 8100 was the fastest, most expandable first-generation PowerMac. It shipped in a Quadra 800-style case, and was speed bumped to 100 MHz in November, and to 110 MHz in January 1995. It was originally priced at $4,250 U.S.

