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{{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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| Macintosh Performa 6100 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | 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 / Firmware | System 7.5 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 475 |
| Successor | Performa 6200CD |
| Codename | Piltdown Man |
| Model no. | M1596 |
The Macintosh Performa 6100 is the consumer-oriented version of the 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 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.[1]
Differences from Performa 6110CD
[edit | edit source]The Performa 6100 differs from the Performa 6110CD in the following ways:
- CD-ROM: Not included
- Price: Lower entry price point
All other specifications are identical.
Architecture and Processor
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]- L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB data + 16 KB instruction)
- L2 Cache: Optional 256 KB (cache slot on logic board)
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]RAM Configuration
[edit | edit source]| 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
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6110CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6110CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 6110CD Troubleshooting page.
See Also
[edit | edit source]- Macintosh Performa 6110CD — Base CD-ROM model
- Macintosh Performa 6112CD — 250 MB HDD, different software bundle