Power Macintosh 6300
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| Power Macintosh 6300 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | June 27, 1996 |
| Discontinued | July 1, 1997 |
| Intro price | Asia only |
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 100–120 MHz |
| Memory | 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM |
| Display | 640×480 @ 16-bit (max) |
| Sound | Stereo 16-bit |
| Dimensions | 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm) |
| Weight | 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | Mac OS 7.5.1 – 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Power Macintosh 6200 |
| Model no. | M3076 |
The Power Macintosh 6300 is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on June 27, 1996.[1] It uses the compact desktop case design of the Macintosh Quadra 630 and features a PowerPC 603e processor. The Power Macintosh 6300 was sold primarily in Asia, while the consumer version—the Performa 6320CD—was sold worldwide with an additional TV/video system.
Model Variants
[edit | edit source]| Model | Processor | Standard RAM | Hard Drive | CD-ROM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6300/100 | 100 MHz | 16 MB | 1.2 GB | 4X |
| 6300/120 | 120 MHz | 16 MB | 1.2 GB | 4X |
Architecture and Processor
[edit | edit source]- Processor: PowerPC 603e
- Clock Speed: 100 MHz or 120 MHz
- Architecture: 32-bit processor with 64-bit data path
- FPU: Integrated
- System Bus: 40 MHz
- L1 Cache: 32 KB
- L2 Cache: 256 KB
- ROM: 4 MB
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]- RAM Type: 72-pin SIMM (80 ns minimum)
- RAM Slots: 2
- Standard RAM: 16 MB
- Maximum RAM: 64 MB
- Hard Drive: 1.2 GB IDE
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5"
- CD-ROM: 4X
Display and Graphics
[edit | edit source]- Resolution: 640×480 (16-bit), 800×600 and 832×624 (8-bit)
- Video RAM: 1 MB (from system RAM)
Input/Output and Expansion
[edit | edit source]- LC PDS Slot: 1
- Comm Slot: 1
- Video I/O Slots: Input and output
- TV Tuner Slot: 1
- Serial Ports: 2
- Ethernet: 10Base-T (optional)
Power
[edit | edit source]- Input: 100V–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
- Maximum Power: 55 Watts
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance information, refer to the Power Macintosh 6300 General Maintenance page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]See the Power Macintosh 6300 Troubleshooting page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]See the Power Macintosh 6300 Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Specifications
[edit | edit source]Full technical specifications are available on the Power Macintosh 6300 Specifications page.