Specifications

Memory Power Macintosh - 1 8
Power Macintosh
8500 Series
The Power Macintosh 8500
Series logic boards have eight
DRAM DIMM slots, each with
a 64-bit data bus. You can
increase the computer’s
DRAM to a total of 512 MB
using 5-volt, 64-bit-wide,
168-pin fast-paged mode,
70ns DIMMs.
B4 slot
B3 slot
B2 slot
B1 slot
A4 slot
A3 slot
A2 slot
A1 slot
(front of
computer)
VRAM Note: This computer also uses
VRAM DIMMs (112-pin 70ns or faster)
instead of VRAM SIMMs. The VRAM SIMMs
used in earlier Power Macintosh models are
not compatible.
Memory Information
DRAM Speed 70 ns
DIMM Type 168-pin
Soldered DRAM None
Number of DIMM Slots 8
Supported Sizes in MB 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Maximum DRAM 512 MB
Virtual Memory 1 GB
Soldered VRAM See VRAM Notes
Number of VRAM Slots 4
Note: DRAM DIMMs can be installed
individually; however, to provide maximum
performance, install the DIMMs in matching
pairs and in paired slots (A4 and B4 first,
then A3 and B3, etc.).
Note: The Single In-Line Memory Modules
(SIMMs) used in previous Macintosh models
are
compatible with the Power Macintosh
8500.
Note: These computers do not have any main
memory soldered to the logic board. At least
one DRAM DIMM must be installed for the
computer to operate.
DRAM Configurations
8 MB The Power Macintosh 8500
logic boards have 8 MB of DRAM
installed.
Up to
512 MB
Use 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 MB 168-
pin DIMMs.