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This page contains detailed technical specifications for the '''Power Macintosh 6500''' series.

== Model Configurations ==

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|+ '''Power Macintosh 6500 Model Configurations'''
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! Model !! Order Number !! Processor !! RAM !! Hard Drive !! CD-ROM !! Zip Drive !! Modem !! Market
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| 6500/225 || M5606LL/A || 225 MHz || 32 MB || 2.0 GB || 12X || Yes || No || Education
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| 6500/225 || M5611LL/A || 225 MHz || 32 MB || 3.0 GB || 12X || No || Yes || Consumer
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| 6500/250 || M5607LL/A || 250 MHz || 32 MB || 3.0 GB || 12X || Yes || No || Education
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| 6500/250 || M6189LL/A || 250 MHz || 32 MB || 4.0 GB || 24X || Yes || Yes || Consumer
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| 6500/250 || M6127LL/A || 250 MHz || 48 MB || 4.0 GB || 12X || Yes || Yes || Small Business
|-
| 6500/275 || M6191LL/A || 275 MHz || 32 MB || 4.0–6.0 GB || 24X || Yes || Yes || Consumer
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| 6500/275 || M6190LL/A || 275 MHz || 48 MB || 6.0 GB || 12X || Yes || Yes || Small Business
|-
| 6500/300 || M6192LL/A || 300 MHz || 64 MB || 6.0 GB || 24X || Yes || Yes || Consumer
|}

All models share Apple Model Number '''M3548''' and Gestalt ID '''513'''.

== Processor Specifications ==

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|+ '''CPU Specifications'''
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! Specification !! Value
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| Processor || PowerPC 603e
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| Clock Speed || 225, 250, 275, or 300 MHz
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| Architecture || 32-bit RISC
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| Data Path || 64-bit
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| FPU || Integrated
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| System Bus || 50 MHz
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| L1 Cache || 32 KB
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| L2 Cache || 256 KB (225/250 MHz) or 512 KB (275/300 MHz)
|}

== Memory Specifications ==

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|+ '''RAM Specifications'''
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! Specification !! Value
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| RAM Type || 168-pin DIMM
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| Minimum Speed || 60 ns
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| RAM Slots || 2
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| Standard RAM || 32–64 MB (varies by model)
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| Maximum RAM || 128 MB
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| Interleaving || Not supported
|}

== ROM ==

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|+ '''ROM Specifications'''
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! Specification !! Value
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| ROM Type || Macintosh ROM
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| ROM Size || 4 MB
|}

== Video Specifications ==

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|+ '''Video Specifications'''
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! Specification !! Value
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| Video RAM || 2 MB SGRAM (60 ns)
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| VRAM Upgradeable || No
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| Graphics Acceleration || 2D/3D hardware acceleration
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| Maximum Resolution (24-bit) || 832×624
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| Maximum Resolution (16-bit) || 1152×870
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| Maximum Resolution (8-bit) || 1280×1024
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| Second Display || Supported with PCI video card
|}

=== Supported Display Modes ===
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! Resolution !! Color Depth
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| 512×384 || 24-bit (millions)
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| 640×480 || 24-bit (millions)
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| 800×600 || 24-bit (millions)
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| 832×624 || 24-bit (millions)
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| 1024×768 || 16-bit (thousands)
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| 1152×870 || 16-bit (thousands)
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| 1280×1024 || 8-bit (256 colors)
|}

== Storage Specifications ==

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|+ '''Storage Specifications'''
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! Component !! Specification
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| Hard Drive Interface || IDE
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| Hard Drive Capacity || 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, or 6.0 GB (varies by model)
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| Floppy Drive || 1.44 MB 3.5" (manual eject)
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| CD-ROM || 12X or 24X (varies by model)
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| Zip Drive || Internal Zip 100 (most configurations)
|}

== Audio Specifications ==

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|+ '''Audio Specifications'''
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! Specification !! Value
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| Audio System || SRS 3D surround sound
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| Subwoofer || Integrated
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| Audio Input || Stereo line in
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| Audio Output || Stereo line out
|}

== Expansion and Ports ==

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|+ '''Expansion Slots'''
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! Slot Type !! Quantity !! Notes
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| PCI || 2 || Standard PCI slots
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| Comm-II || 1 || Modem slot (occupied in consumer models)
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| Video Input || 1 || Optional video capture card
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| TV || 1 || Optional TV/FM tuner card
|}

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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 25-pin 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
|}

== Networking ==

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|+ '''Networking Options'''
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! Component !! Specification
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| Internal Modem || 33.6k (consumer models; absent in education models)
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| Ethernet || 10Base-T (optional upgrade)
|}

== Physical Specifications ==

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|+ '''Physical Dimensions'''
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! Specification !! Imperial !! Metric
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| Height || 16.0 inches || 40.6 cm
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| Width || 7.8 inches || 19.8 cm
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| Depth || 16.9 inches || 42.9 cm
|-
| Weight || 44.5 lbs || 20.2 kg
|}

== Power Specifications ==

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|+ '''Power Requirements'''
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! Specification !! Value
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| Input Voltage || 100V–125V or 200V–240V AC
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| Frequency || 47–63 Hz
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| Maximum Power || 220 Watts
|}

== Operating System Support ==

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|+ '''Software Compatibility'''
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! Specification !! Value
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| Original OS || Mac OS 7.5.5
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| Maximum OS || Mac OS 9.1
|-
| Supported Range || Mac OS 7.5.5 – 9.1
|}

== Timeline ==

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|+ '''Product Timeline'''
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! Event !! Date
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| 6500/225 and 6500/250 Introduction || February 17, 1997
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| 6500/275 and 6500/300 Introduction || April 4, 1997
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| All Models Discontinued || March 14, 1998
|}

== Related Pages ==
* [[Power Macintosh 6500]]
* [[Power Macintosh 6500 General Maintenance]]
* [[Power Macintosh 6500 Troubleshooting]]
* [[Power Macintosh 6500 Capacitor Replacement Guide]]

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