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This page contains detailed technical specifications for the '''Power Macintosh 6100''' series.

== Model Configurations ==

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|+ '''Power Macintosh 6100 Model Configurations'''
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! Model !! Order Number !! Processor !! Bus Speed !! L2 Cache !! RAM !! Hard Drive !! CD-ROM !! Price
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| 6100/60 || M2197LL/A || 60 MHz || 30 MHz || Optional 256k || 8 MB || 160 MB || None || $1,820
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| 6100/60 || M1878LL/A || 60 MHz || 30 MHz || Optional 256k || 8 MB || 160 MB || 2X || $2,000
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| 6100/60 || M3078LL/A || 60 MHz || 30 MHz || Optional 256k || 16 MB || 250 MB || 2X || $2,350
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| 6100/66 || M3631LL/A || 66 MHz || 33 MHz || 256k || 8 MB || 350 MB || None || $1,750
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| 6100/66 || M3632LL/A || 66 MHz || 33 MHz || 256k || 8 MB || 350 MB || 2X || $1,950
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| 6100/66 (PC) || M3972LL/A || 66 MHz || 33 MHz || 256k || 8 MB || 500 MB || 2X || $2,150
|}

Model Number: '''M1596''' | Gestalt ID: '''75''' (6100/60), '''100''' (6100/66)

== Processor Specifications ==

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! Specification !! 6100/60 !! 6100/66
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| Processor || PowerPC 601 || PowerPC 601
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| Clock Speed || 60 MHz || 66 MHz
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| Architecture || 32-bit RISC || 32-bit RISC
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| Data Path || 64-bit || 64-bit
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| FPU || Integrated || Integrated
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| System Bus || 30 MHz || 33 MHz
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| L1 Cache || 32 KB || 32 KB
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| L2 Cache || Optional 256 KB || 256 KB (standard)
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== Memory Specifications ==

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! Specification !! Value
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| RAM Type || 72-pin SIMM
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| Minimum Speed || 80 ns
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| RAM Slots || 2
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| Onboard RAM || 8 MB
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| Standard RAM || 8–16 MB (varies by model)
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| Official Maximum || 72 MB
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| Actual Maximum || 136 MB (with 2× 64 MB SIMMs + onboard)
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| Interleaving || Requires matched pairs
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== ROM ==

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! Specification !! Value
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| ROM Type || Macintosh ROM
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| ROM Size || 4 MB
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== Video Specifications ==

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! Specification !! Value
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| Video Type || Integrated (shared RAM)
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| Video RAM || 640 KB (from system RAM)
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| VRAM Upgradeable || No
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| Maximum Resolution (16-bit) || 640×480
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| Maximum Resolution (8-bit) || 832×624
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| Second Display || Supported with NuBus video card (requires adapter)
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=== Supported Display Modes ===
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! Resolution !! Color Depth
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| 512×384 || 16-bit (thousands)
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| 640×480 || 16-bit (thousands)
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| 832×624 || 8-bit (256 colors)
|}

== Storage Specifications ==

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! Component !! Specification
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| Hard Drive Interface || SCSI
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| Hard Drive Capacity || 160, 250, 350, or 500 MB (varies by model)
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| Floppy Drive || 1.44 MB 3.5" (manual eject)
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| CD-ROM || 2X (optional or standard depending on model)
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== Audio Specifications ==

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! Specification !! Value
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| Audio Output || Stereo 16-bit
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| Audio Input || Stereo 16-bit
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| Sample Rate || 22.05 kHz, 44.1 kHz
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== Expansion and Ports ==

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! Slot Type !! Quantity !! Notes
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| 601 PDS || 1 || Processor Direct Slot
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| NuBus || 1 (via adapter) || Requires M1402LL/A PDS-to-NuBus adapter
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| Drive Bay || 1 || Front-facing 5.25" (if no CD-ROM installed)
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|+ '''Ports'''
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! Port !! Quantity !! Notes
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| Serial (Geoport) || 2 || Printer and modem ports
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| ADB || 1 || Apple Desktop Bus (keyboard/mouse)
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| SCSI || 1 || External HDI-30 connector
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| Video Out || 1 || DB-15 monitor connector
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| Audio In || 1 || Stereo 3.5mm jack
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| Audio Out || 1 || Stereo 3.5mm jack
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| Ethernet || 1 || AAUI-15
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== Physical Specifications ==

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|+ '''Physical Dimensions'''
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! Specification !! Imperial !! Metric
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| Height || 3.4 inches || 8.6 cm
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| Width || 16.3 inches || 41.4 cm
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| Depth || 15.6 inches || 39.6 cm
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| Weight || 14.0 lbs || 6.4 kg
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== Power Specifications ==

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! Specification !! Value
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| Input Voltage || 100V–240V AC
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| Frequency || 50–60 Hz
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| Maximum Power || 210 Watts
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== Operating System Support ==

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! Specification !! Value
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| Original OS || System 7.1.2
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| Maximum OS || Mac OS 9.1
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| Supported Range || System 7.1.2–7.5.1, 7.5.3–9.1
|-
| Note || Mac OS 7.5.2 not supported
|}

== Timeline ==

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! Event !! Date
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| 6100/60 Introduction || March 14, 1994
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| 6100/60 Discontinued || January 3, 1995
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| 6100/66 Introduction || January 3, 1995
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| 6100/66 Discontinued || October 14, 1995
|}

== DOS Compatible Card Specifications ==

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! Specification !! Value
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| Processor || Intel 486DX2
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| Clock Speed || 66 MHz
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| Maximum RAM || 32 MB (dedicated)
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| Interface || NuBus
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| Operating System || MS-DOS, Windows 3.1
|}

== Related Pages ==
* [[Power Macintosh 6100]]
* [[Power Macintosh 6100 General Maintenance]]
* [[Power Macintosh 6100 Troubleshooting]]
* [[Power Macintosh 6100 Capacitor Replacement Guide]]

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