Apple Macintosh IIvx

Apple Macintosh IIvx was introduced in 19 October 1992 and introduced Apple's first desktop enclosure designed to accept an internal CD-ROM drive. It used a Motorola 68030 at 32 MHz with 4MB standard; expandable to 68MB. Internal CD-ROM option anticipated multimedia desktop use.

Its 32MHz processor was constrained by a 16MHz bus, but the expandable case became the basis of later Centris and Power Macintosh systems.

Notable Features

• Internal CD-ROM option anticipated multimedia desktop use.
• Three NuBus slots and dedicated video memory supported expansion.
• Mismatched 32MHz CPU and 16MHz bus gave disappointing performance.

Historical Significance

• Its 32MHz processor was constrained by a 16MHz bus, but the expandable case became the basis of later Centris and Power Macintosh systems.
• Its place in the range reflects Apple's progression from the original compact Macintosh toward broader professional, educational and portable markets.

Collector’s Notes

• CD-ROM-equipped original configurations and intact drive bezels are increasingly difficult to find
• Original keyboards, mice, storage devices and model-specific accessories help document a complete period configuration.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Apple Macintosh IIvx
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Monday, October 19, 1992
Country	United States
CPU	Motorola 68030 at 32 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	System 7.1 through Mac OS 8.1
I/O	Video, SCSI, two serial, ADB, audio and three NuBus slots
Keyboard	External ADB keyboard and mouse
Storage	1.44MB floppy, internal SCSI hard disk and optional CD-ROM
Sound	Eight-bit mono input and stereo output
Graphics	Integrated colour graphics with dedicated VRAM
Display	Built-in colour video
ROM	1MB ROM
RAM	4MB standard; expandable to 68MB
CPU Speed	32 MHz