Apple · Macintosh

Macintosh SE/30

Released 1989

A compact monochrome Macintosh with a 68030 processor, floating-point coprocessor and processor direct expansion slot.

Model history · 2 models, 1987–1989
  1. 1987Macintosh SECompare
  2. 1989Macintosh SE/30
Type
All-in-one
Processor
68030 16 MHz (Macintosh SE/30)
Memory
1 MB – 4 MB
Storage
40 MB – 80 MB
Screen
9″
Weight
–

Performance

Processor
68030 16 MHz (Macintosh SE/30)
CPU cores
1
Memory
1 MB or 4 MB
Storage
40 MB to 80 MB
CPU
Nominal 16 MHz 68030 with 32-bit data path, integrated PMMU and 68882 FPU; 0.5K L1 cache, no L2 or second processor. Original owner manual specifies 15.6672 MHz exact clock; nominal support-sheet rating retained
Memory type
Eight 30-pin SIMM slots in groups of four, 120 ns or faster; support sheet certifies 1–32 MB and 256K, 1 MB or 4 MB modules. Original manual describes 8 MB with then-current modules and future 128 MB expansion; limits depend on installed modules and software. 256K ROM
Storage type
Factory choices from original Apple technical procedures are 1 MB RAM with floppy only, 1 MB with 40 MB SCSI disk, or 4 MB with 80 MB SCSI disk; all have an FDHD high-density floppy drive. Original capacity units retained; floppy capacity is removable storage
Expansion slots
One 120-pin 32-bit 030 Direct Slot; optional monitor connection requires a compatible video card

Display

Screen size
9″
Resolution
512 × 342
Panel
CRT
Refresh rate
60.1 Hz
Display type
Built-in 9-inch one-bit monochrome CRT, 512 × 342 pixels. Maker's explicit note and owner manual correct generic support table's 512 × 384
Display features
Original owner manual specifies exact 60.1 Hz refresh

Connections

Ports
Headphone jack
Back ports
Two ADB ports, DB-19 external floppy, DB-25 SCSI, two RS-232/RS-422 serial ports and stereo mini-phone audio output; no built-in Ethernet or external video socket
Speakers
Apple Sound Chip supports four-voice wavetable synthesis and stereo sampling; mixed stereo through a monophonic internal speaker, stereo through external sound port
Keyboard and mouse
Choice of Apple Keyboard or Apple Extended Keyboard; ADB mouse, as described in original owner manual

Design and power

Type
All-in-one
Operating system
macOS
Size and weight detail
Maker 19.5 lb; 13.6 in height × 9.6 in width × 10.9 in depth, retained in original units
Power supply
Maximum 75 W, 120–240 V, 48–62 Hz, 0.63 A; 3.6 V lithium clock battery
In the box
Original system software 6.0.3. Maker introduction 19 January 1989 is not treated as exact first sale; earliest actual-sale month unresolved in bounded search, released year only

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorageStorage type
68030 16 MHz (Macintosh SE/30)1 MB––
68030 16 MHz (Macintosh SE/30)1 MB40 MBHard drive
68030 16 MHz (Macintosh SE/30)4 MB80 MBHard drive

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Floating-point coprocessor
  • Eight memory slots
  • Internal SCSI storage options

Cons

  • Monochrome display
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • One expansion slot

Closest rivals

Model
TypeProcessorMemoryStorageScreenWeightReleased
All-in-one68030 16 MHz (Macintosh Classic II)2 MB – 4 MB40 MB – 80 MB9″–1991
All-in-oneMotorola 68030 33 MHz (Macintosh Color Classic II)8 MB160 MB10″––
All-in-one68000 8 MHz (Macintosh SE)1 MB – 2 MB20 MB – 40 MB9″–1989

Previous model: Macintosh SE.

Sources

  1. support.apple.com/en-gb/112247
  2. vintageapple.org/macmanuals/pdf/Macintosh_SE_30_Owners_Guide_1988.pdf
  3. manuals.plus/m/890aa1c22d06d1968994ab4efeb8aacf20cc3a1cc8c4db06d0db5e058e0ab116
  4. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Macintosh_SE30_cropped.jpg

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