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


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| Standard RAM || 8–16 MB (varies by model)
| Standard RAM || 8–16 MB (varies by model)
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| Official Maximum || 72 MB
| Maximum RAM || 72 MB <ref name="ss6100">Apple Computer, Inc., ''Power Macintosh 6100/WS 6150 Service Source'', Specifications chapter (Processor, Memory, I/O Interfaces, Electrical, Physical) and Additional Procedures &rarr; Battery Verification. Hosted on this wiki as [[:File:Powermac 6100 series.pdf]].</ref>
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| Actual Maximum || 136 MB (with 2× 64 MB SIMMs + onboard)
| SIMM rule || Must be fitted as a pair of the same size and speed; non-composite SIMMs only<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Interleaving || Requires matched pairs
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Apple's figure of 72 MB assumes the SIMM sizes on sale at the time. Larger non-composite
72-pin SIMMs are often reported to work, but Apple publishes no figure above 72 MB and no
source has been found for a higher one, so none is given here.


== ROM ==
== ROM ==
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! Specification !! Value
! Specification !! Value
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| Video Type || Integrated (shared RAM)
| Video Type || Built-in DRAM-based video on the logic board<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Video RAM || 640 KB (from system RAM)
| Video RAM || None fitted. Apple lists VRAM as "None" for every non-AV 6100 and 6150; the frame buffer is taken from main DRAM<ref name="ss6100" />
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| VRAM Upgradeable || No
| VRAM Upgradeable || No (the optional Power Macintosh AV Card carries its own 2 MB of VRAM)<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Maximum Resolution (16-bit) || 640×480
| Maximum Resolution (16-bit) || 640×480
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! Specification !! Value
! Specification !! Value
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| Audio Output || Stereo 16-bit
| Audio Output || 16-bit stereo out<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Audio Input || Stereo 16-bit
| Audio Input || 16-bit stereo in<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Sample Rate || 22.05 kHz, 44.1 kHz
| Sample Rates || 48, 44.1, 24 and 22.05 kHz<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Line Level || 1 V peak-to-peak in and out<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Signal-to-Noise Ratio || 82 dB, with no audible discrete tones<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Bandwidth || 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±2 dB) at a 44.1 kHz sample rate<ref name="ss6100" />
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| THD+N || Less than 0.05%, measured 20 Hz – 20 kHz with a 1 V RMS sine input<ref name="ss6100" />
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! Port !! Quantity !! Notes
! Port !! Quantity !! Notes
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| Serial (Geoport) || 2 || Printer and modem ports
| Serial || 2 || RS-232/RS-422 LocalTalk/GeoPort ports on '''mini DIN-9''' connectors, backward compatible with mini DIN-8<ref name="ss6100" />
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| ADB || 1 || Apple Desktop Bus (keyboard/mouse)
| ADB || 1 || Apple Desktop Bus. Maximum draw 500 mA; maximum of three devices in total<ref name="ss6100" />
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| SCSI || 1 || External HDI-30 connector
| SCSI || 1 || External '''DB-25''' connector. Supports six external devices, or five when a CD-ROM drive is fitted<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Video Out || 1 || DB-15 monitor connector
| Video Out || 1 || '''HDI-45''' DRAM-based video port. An HDI-45 to DB-15 adapter was supplied in the box<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Audio In || 1 || Stereo 3.5mm jack
| Audio In || 1 || Stereo 3.5mm jack
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! Specification !! Value
! Specification !! Value
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| Input Voltage || 100V–240V AC
| A/C line input voltage || 100–240 VAC, RMS single phase, '''automatically configured'''<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Input line frequency || 50–60 Hz<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Frequency || 50–60 Hz
| Input power || '''132 W maximum continuous, 201 W peak''' (not including monitor power)<ref name="ss6100" />
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| Maximum Power || 210 Watts
| Power supply DC output || '''86 W continuous'''<ref name="ss6100" />
|}
|}
Apple publishes no per-rail voltages, no rail tolerances and no power-supply adjustment
procedure for this machine; the ''Service Source'' electrical specification stops at the four
figures above.<ref name="ss6100" /> See [[Power Macintosh 6100 General Maintenance]] for what
can usefully be measured instead.


== Operating System Support ==
== Operating System Support ==
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| Operating System || MS-DOS, Windows 3.1
| Operating System || MS-DOS, Windows 3.1
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== References ==
<references />


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


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Power Macintosh 6100

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

Model Configurations

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Power Macintosh 6100 Model Configurations
Model Order Number Processor Bus Speed L2 Cache RAM Hard Drive CD-ROM Price
6100/60 M2197LL/A 60 MHz 30 MHz Optional 256k 8 MB 160 MB None $1,820
6100/60 M1878LL/A 60 MHz 30 MHz Optional 256k 8 MB 160 MB 2X $2,000
6100/60 M3078LL/A 60 MHz 30 MHz Optional 256k 16 MB 250 MB 2X $2,350
6100/66 M3631LL/A 66 MHz 33 MHz 256k 8 MB 350 MB None $1,750
6100/66 M3632LL/A 66 MHz 33 MHz 256k 8 MB 350 MB 2X $1,950
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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CPU Specifications
Specification 6100/60 6100/66
Processor PowerPC 601 PowerPC 601
Clock Speed 60 MHz 66 MHz
Architecture 32-bit RISC 32-bit RISC
Data Path 64-bit 64-bit
FPU Integrated Integrated
System Bus 30 MHz 33 MHz
L1 Cache 32 KB 32 KB
L2 Cache Optional 256 KB 256 KB (standard)

Memory Specifications

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RAM Specifications
Specification Value
RAM Type 72-pin SIMM
Minimum Speed 80 ns
RAM Slots 2
Onboard RAM 8 MB
Standard RAM 8–16 MB (varies by model)
Maximum RAM 72 MB [1]
SIMM rule Must be fitted as a pair of the same size and speed; non-composite SIMMs only[1]

Apple's figure of 72 MB assumes the SIMM sizes on sale at the time. Larger non-composite 72-pin SIMMs are often reported to work, but Apple publishes no figure above 72 MB and no source has been found for a higher one, so none is given here.

ROM

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ROM Specifications
Specification Value
ROM Type Macintosh ROM
ROM Size 4 MB

Video Specifications

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Video Specifications
Specification Value
Video Type Built-in DRAM-based video on the logic board[1]
Video RAM None fitted. Apple lists VRAM as "None" for every non-AV 6100 and 6150; the frame buffer is taken from main DRAM[1]
VRAM Upgradeable No (the optional Power Macintosh AV Card carries its own 2 MB of VRAM)[1]
Maximum Resolution (16-bit) 640×480
Maximum Resolution (8-bit) 832×624
Second Display Supported with NuBus video card (requires adapter)

Supported Display Modes

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Resolution Color Depth
512×384 16-bit (thousands)
640×480 16-bit (thousands)
832×624 8-bit (256 colors)

Storage Specifications

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

Audio Specifications

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Audio Specifications
Specification Value
Audio Output 16-bit stereo out[1]
Audio Input 16-bit stereo in[1]
Sample Rates 48, 44.1, 24 and 22.05 kHz[1]
Line Level 1 V peak-to-peak in and out[1]
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 82 dB, with no audible discrete tones[1]
Bandwidth 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±2 dB) at a 44.1 kHz sample rate[1]
THD+N Less than 0.05%, measured 20 Hz – 20 kHz with a 1 V RMS sine input[1]

Expansion and Ports

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Expansion Slots
Slot Type Quantity Notes
601 PDS 1 Processor Direct Slot
NuBus 1 (via adapter) Requires M1402LL/A PDS-to-NuBus adapter
Drive Bay 1 Front-facing 5.25" (if no CD-ROM installed)
Ports
Port Quantity Notes
Serial 2 RS-232/RS-422 LocalTalk/GeoPort ports on mini DIN-9 connectors, backward compatible with mini DIN-8[1]
ADB 1 Apple Desktop Bus. Maximum draw 500 mA; maximum of three devices in total[1]
SCSI 1 External DB-25 connector. Supports six external devices, or five when a CD-ROM drive is fitted[1]
Video Out 1 HDI-45 DRAM-based video port. An HDI-45 to DB-15 adapter was supplied in the box[1]
Audio In 1 Stereo 3.5mm jack
Audio Out 1 Stereo 3.5mm jack
Ethernet 1 AAUI-15

Physical Specifications

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Physical Dimensions
Specification Imperial Metric
Height 3.4 inches 8.6 cm
Width 16.3 inches 41.4 cm
Depth 15.6 inches 39.6 cm
Weight 14.0 lbs 6.4 kg

Power Specifications

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Power Requirements
Specification Value
A/C line input voltage 100–240 VAC, RMS single phase, automatically configured[1]
Input line frequency 50–60 Hz[1]
Input power 132 W maximum continuous, 201 W peak (not including monitor power)[1]
Power supply DC output 86 W continuous[1]

Apple publishes no per-rail voltages, no rail tolerances and no power-supply adjustment procedure for this machine; the Service Source electrical specification stops at the four figures above.[1] See Power Macintosh 6100 General Maintenance for what can usefully be measured instead.

Operating System Support

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Software Compatibility
Specification Value
Original OS System 7.1.2
Maximum OS Mac OS 9.1
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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Product Timeline
Event Date
6100/60 Introduction March 14, 1994
6100/60 Discontinued January 3, 1995
6100/66 Introduction January 3, 1995
6100/66 Discontinued October 14, 1995

DOS Compatible Card Specifications

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PC Compatibility Card (Optional)
Specification Value
Processor Intel 486DX2
Clock Speed 66 MHz
Maximum RAM 32 MB (dedicated)
Interface NuBus
Operating System MS-DOS, Windows 3.1

References

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  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 Apple Computer, Inc., Power Macintosh 6100/WS 6150 Service Source, Specifications chapter (Processor, Memory, I/O Interfaces, Electrical, Physical) and Additional Procedures → Battery Verification. Hosted on this wiki as File:Powermac 6100 series.pdf.
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