The Macintosh IIvx

The IIvx was aimed directly at the mid-range market. It introduced a new case design (the first case built with an internal CD-ROM in mind), and ran on a 32 Mhz 68030 processor with a 68882 FPU. However, the 16 Mhz bus made it roughly equivalent to a 25 Mhz IIci. The IIvx cost $2,950.

Looking For Used Macs? Join the LEM Swap List  

IIvx Specs

• Codename: Brazil
• CPU: MC68030
• CPU speed: 32 Mhz
• FPU: 68882
• motherboard RAM: 4 MB
• maximum RAM: 68 MB
• number of sockets: 4 -- 30 pin SIMM
• minimum speed: 80 ns
• VRAM: 512 k - 1 MB (two sockets) ROM: 1 MB
• L1 cache: 0.5 k
• L2 cache: 32 k soldered
• data path: 32 bit
• bus speed: 16 Mhz
• slots: 3 NuBus, 1 PDS
• SCSI: DB-25
• Serial Ports: 2
• ADB: 2
• Floppy: 1.4 MB SuperDrive
• HD: 40-400 MB
• CD-ROM: optional 2x
• Display: 8 bit (256 color) at 640x480
• Sound Output: mono 8 bit
• Ethernet: none
• Gestalt ID: 48
• power: 230 Watts
• Weight: 35 lbs. Dimensions: 6" H x 13" W x 16.5" D
• Min System Software: 7.1
• Max System Software: 7.6.1
• introduced: October 1992
• terminated: October 1993
• Current Value: $10

Upgrades

Check out my Mac store for parts!
Memory - d/l HyperCard stacks on how to install memory. Color Black and white
You'll need HyperCard or HC Player to view the stacks
DiIMO 030
MicroMac 040
Sonnet 040
Daystar 040
Daystar 601 PPC
Radius Rocket
Download my Get Your Compact Mac On the Web Tutorial for info on memory and system upgrades.
Ram Guide for Macs

Internet

Serial port normally restricted to 57.6 kbps; use of a 56k modem may be limited.
Start here for internet info on a IIvx
Get Your Compact Mac On the Web - everything you need.
Worldshare has free internet for 68k Macs - Mac Plus or up. No banners, no proprietary software to download. (Requires minimum $10 donation to the charity of your choice, also requires filling out 1 survey a month. Not available in all cities).
Tips For Browsing On Older Macs
Info About Browsers On Older Macs
Surf the web through another Mac - Mac Plus or up
ZTerm HOW-TO. Connect to Unix hosts or Macs and PC's with this terminal emulation program.
Tips on using Eudora on older Macs
Sue Korlan's Internet FAQ - tips and tricks on getting online and staying online

Software

Born Again allows you to run OS 8 on most 030 Macs
System 7.5.3 and 7.5.5
Start here for info on software for the IIvx
Classic Mac icons
Software that will work on 68000 Macs
Formatting third party (non Apple) drives on a IIvx.

Uses

Word Processing
Internet - slow
Web server
Email
HyperCard programming for kids
Learn How To Type
Play old games
Learn Unix
Play network games
Paint programs for kids
Animation creation with HyperCard, Director, VideoWorks (last two are out of print)
Clock
Datase, mailing list, recipes with Filemaker 1-3, HyperCard

Usenet

comp.sources.mac : Software for the Mac
comp.sys.mac.advocacy : Macintosh family compared to the others
comp.sys.mac.announce : Important notices for Mac users
comp.sys.mac.apps : Discussion of Macintosh applications
comp.sys.mac.comm : Discussion of Macintosh communications
comp.sys.mac.digest : Mac info & uses
comp.sys.mac.hardware.misc : General Mac hardware topics
comp.sys.mac.misc : General discussion about Mac
comp.sys.mac.programmer.help : Help with Mac programming
comp.sys.mac.programmer.info : FAQ
comp.sys.mac.programmer.misc : Other issues of Macintosh programming
comp.sys.mac.system : Discussion of Macintosh software system

Other

Some IIvx's came with a CD ROM drive, making them imminently more usable.

Some content used ith permission from Apple_history.com.