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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD]]		{{Infobox computer
			\| name = Macintosh Performa 6100
			\| image = [[File:Power_Macintosh_6100.jpg]]
			\| caption = Macintosh Performa 6100
			\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
			\| type = Personal Computer
			\| release_date = November 1, 1994
			\| discontinued = July 1, 1995
			\| cpu = PowerPC 601 @ 60 MHz
			\| memory = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 72 MB)
			\| storage = 250 MB SCSI HDD
			\| display = Supports 640×480 at 16-bit color
			\| sound = Stereo 16-bit input/output, mono speaker
			\| dimensions = 3.4" H × 16.3" W × 15.6" D
			\| weight = 14 lbs (6.4 kg)
			\| os = System 7.5 – Mac OS 9.1
			\| predecessor = [[Macintosh Performa 475\|Performa 475]]
			\| successor = [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD\|Performa 6200CD]]
			\| codename = Piltdown Man
			\| model = M1596
			}}
			The '''Macintosh Performa 6100''' is the consumer-oriented version of the [[Power Macintosh 6100\|Power Macintosh 6100/60]], released on November 1, 1994. It is the base model of the Performa 6100 series without a CD-ROM drive, differing from the [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD\|Performa 6110CD]] only in the absence of the optical drive.

			The Performa 6100 was the first PowerPC-based Performa, representing Apple's transition from the Motorola 680x0 architecture to the PowerPC platform in the consumer market.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_6110cd.html \|title=Macintosh Performa 6110CD \|publisher=EveryMac.com \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

			== Differences from Performa 6110CD ==

			The Performa 6100 differs from the [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD\|Performa 6110CD]] in the following ways:

			* '''CD-ROM:''' Not included
			* '''Price:''' Lower entry price point

			All other specifications are identical.

			== Architecture and Processor ==

			The Performa 6100 uses the PowerPC 601 processor running at 60 MHz on a 30 MHz system bus. The 601 was the first generation PowerPC chip developed jointly by Apple, IBM, and Motorola (the "AIM alliance"). It features a 32-bit architecture with a 64-bit data path and integrates the FPU on-die.

			=== Cache Configuration ===
			* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB (16 KB data + 16 KB instruction)
			* '''L2 Cache:''' Optional 256 KB (cache slot on logic board)

			== Memory and Storage ==

			=== RAM Configuration ===
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			! Specification !! Details
			\|-
			\| '''RAM Type''' \|\| 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMMs
			\|-
			\| '''Minimum Speed''' \|\| 80 ns
			\|-
			\| '''Motherboard RAM''' \|\| 8 MB soldered
			\|-
			\| '''Maximum RAM''' \|\| 72 MB (136 MB with third-party 64 MB SIMMs)
			\|-
			\| '''RAM Slots''' \|\| 2 (matched pairs required)
			\|}

			=== Storage Systems ===
			* '''Hard Drive:''' 250 MB internal SCSI
			* '''Floppy:''' 1.44 MB SuperDrive (manual inject)
			* '''Interface:''' 50-pin internal SCSI, DB-25 external SCSI

			== Display and Graphics ==

			Video output is provided through the HDI-45 connector. The system uses 640 KB of system RAM dedicated to video functions.

			* '''Standard Resolution:''' 640×480 at 16-bit color
			* '''Maximum Resolution:''' 832×624 at 8-bit color
			* '''VRAM:''' 640 KB (borrowed from system RAM)

			== General Maintenance ==

			For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD General Maintenance]] page.

			== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

			Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

			== Troubleshooting ==

			A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD Troubleshooting]] page.

			== See Also ==

			* [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD]] — Base CD-ROM model
			* [[Macintosh Performa 6112CD]] — 250 MB HDD, different software bundle

			== References ==
			<references />

			[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

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