Specification - Macintosh PowerBook 540/540c

Macintosh PowerBook 540/540c Specifications
Code Name	"Blackbird, SR-71, Spruce Goose"
Processor	Motorola 68LC040
Processor Speed	33 MHz
System Bus Speed	33 MHz
Cache	8k L1
Hard drive sizes	240-500 MB
Media options	1.44 MB Floppy
Built in non-removeable memory	4 MB
Maximum memory	36 MB
Memory sockets	1 - PB 5xx
Graphics Card	None
Video Memory	512k
Display Connection	Mini-15
Slots	Modem, Optional Type II/III PC Card Bay
Hard drive bus type	SCSI
Modem	None
PRAM Battery Type	n/a
USB Ports	None
ADB Ports	1
Firewire Ports	None
Ethernet	AAUI-15
Airport	None
Serial Ports	1
Power required	40 Watts
Built in display	9.5" 8 bit 640x480 (520) or 9.5" LCD 16 bit 640x480 (520c)
Original OS Version	Mac OS 7.1.1
Maximum OS Version	Mac OS 8.1

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