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{{Infobox computer
| name        = Macintosh Performa 6116CD
| image        = [[File:Power_Macintosh_6100.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 6116CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = Personal Computer
| release_date = July 17, 1995
| discontinued = October 1, 1995
| cpu          = PowerPC 601 @ 60 MHz
| memory      = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 72 MB)
| storage      = 350 MB SCSI HDD, 2x CD-ROM
| display      = Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display (bundled)
| 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 6115CD|Performa 6115CD]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]]
| codename    = Piltdown Man
| model        = M1596
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 6116CD''' is a consumer-oriented personal computer released on July 17, 1995.<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> It is a later variant of the Performa 6100 series with a 350 MB hard drive, released without bundled productivity software.
 
== Differences from Performa 6110CD ==
 
The Performa 6116CD differs from the [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD|Performa 6110CD]] in the following ways:
 
* '''Hard Drive:''' 350 MB (vs 250 MB)
* '''Software Bundle:''' No bundled productivity suite
* '''Release Date:''' July 1995 (vs November 1994)
 
== Architecture and Processor ==
 
The Performa 6116CD uses the PowerPC 601 processor running at 60 MHz on a 30 MHz system bus.
 
=== Cache Configuration ===
* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB (16 KB data + 16 KB instruction)
* '''L2 Cache:''' Optional 256 KB
 
== Memory and Storage ==
 
=== RAM Configuration ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%; text-align:center;"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| '''RAM Type''' || 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMMs
|-
| '''Minimum Speed''' || 80 ns
|-
| '''Motherboard RAM''' || 8 MB soldered
|-
| '''Maximum RAM''' || 72 MB
|-
| '''RAM Slots''' || 2 (matched pairs)
|}
 
=== Storage Systems ===
* '''Hard Drive:''' 350 MB internal SCSI
* '''Optical:''' 2x CD-ROM (Apple 300i)
* '''Floppy:''' 1.44 MB SuperDrive
 
== Display and Graphics ==
 
* '''Standard Resolution:''' 640×480 at 16-bit color
* '''Maximum Resolution:''' 832×624 at 8-bit color
* '''VRAM:''' 640 KB
 
== 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]] — 250 MB HDD
* [[Macintosh Performa 6115CD]] — 350 MB with Bundle #1
* [[Macintosh Performa 6117CD]] — 700 MB HDD
 
== References ==
<references />
 
[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

Latest revision as of 12:20, 10 February 2026


Macintosh Performa 6116CD
Macintosh Performa 6116CD
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypePersonal Computer
ReleasedJuly 17, 1995
DiscontinuedOctober 1, 1995
CPUPowerPC 601 @ 60 MHz
Memory8 MB RAM (expandable to 72 MB)
Storage350 MB SCSI HDD, 2x CD-ROM
DisplayApple Multiple Scan 15 Display (bundled)
SoundStereo 16-bit input/output, mono speaker
Dimensions3.4" H × 16.3" W × 15.6" D
Weight14 lbs (6.4 kg)
OS / FirmwareSystem 7.5 – Mac OS 9.1
PredecessorPerforma 6115CD
SuccessorPerforma 6200CD
CodenamePiltdown Man
Model no.M1596

The Macintosh Performa 6116CD is a consumer-oriented personal computer released on July 17, 1995.[1] It is a later variant of the Performa 6100 series with a 350 MB hard drive, released without bundled productivity software.

Differences from Performa 6110CD

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The Performa 6116CD differs from the Performa 6110CD in the following ways:

  • Hard Drive: 350 MB (vs 250 MB)
  • Software Bundle: No bundled productivity suite
  • Release Date: July 1995 (vs November 1994)

Architecture and Processor

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The Performa 6116CD uses the PowerPC 601 processor running at 60 MHz on a 30 MHz system bus.

Cache Configuration

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  • L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB data + 16 KB instruction)
  • L2 Cache: Optional 256 KB

Memory and Storage

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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
RAM Slots 2 (matched pairs)

Storage Systems

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  • Hard Drive: 350 MB internal SCSI
  • Optical: 2x CD-ROM (Apple 300i)
  • Floppy: 1.44 MB SuperDrive

Display and Graphics

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  • Standard Resolution: 640×480 at 16-bit color
  • Maximum Resolution: 832×624 at 8-bit color
  • VRAM: 640 KB

General Maintenance

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

Capacitor Replacement Guide

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

Troubleshooting

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

See Also

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References

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  1. ↑ Macintosh Performa 6110CD, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
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