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{{Infobox computer
{{Infobox computer
| name        = Power Macintosh 6200
| name        = Power Macintosh 6200
| image        = [[File:Macintosh_Performa_6200.jpg]]
| image        =  
| caption      = Power Macintosh 6200
| caption      = Power Macintosh 6200
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = Personal Computer
| type        = Personal Computer
| release_date = May 28, 1995
| release date = May 28, 1995
| discontinued = May 1, 1996
| discontinued = May 1, 1996
| price        = Asia only
| cpu          = PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
| cpu          = PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
| memory      = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| memory      = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 500 MB IDE hard drive
| storage      = 500 MB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
| display      = External (640×480 at 16-bit)
| display      = 640×480 @ 16-bit (max)
| os          = System 7.5.1, 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
| sound        = Stereo 16-bit
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Quadra 630]]
| dimensions  = 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
| weight      = 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os          = Mac OS 7.5.1 – 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh LC 630]]
| successor    = [[Power Macintosh 6300]]
| successor    = [[Power Macintosh 6300]]
| model        = N/A
| codename    =
| model        =  
}}
}}
The '''Power Macintosh 6200''' is a desktop Macintosh computer released on May 28, 1995.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac/specs/powermac_6200_75.html |title=Power Macintosh 6200/75 Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It features a PowerPC 603 processor running at 75 MHz with a 37.5 MHz system bus.
The '''Power Macintosh 6200''' is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on May 28, 1995.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac/specs/powermac_6200_75.html |title=Power Macintosh 6200/75 Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It uses the compact desktop case design of the [[Macintosh Quadra 630]] and features a PowerPC 603 processor. The Power Macintosh 6200 was sold primarily in Asia, while the consumer version—the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]]—was sold worldwide.


This model was sold only in Asia. The consumer version, the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]], was sold worldwide.
== Architecture and Processor ==


== Hardware Overview ==
* '''Processor:''' PowerPC 603
* '''Clock Speed:''' 75 MHz
* '''Architecture:''' 32-bit processor with 64-bit data path
* '''FPU:''' Integrated
* '''System Bus:''' 37.5 MHz
* '''L1 Cache:''' 16 KB
* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB
* '''ROM:''' 4 MB


=== Processor and Memory ===
== Memory and Storage ==
The Power Macintosh 6200 uses a PowerPC 603 processor at 75 MHz with a 32-bit processor and 64-bit data path. It has 16K of L1 cache and 256K of L2 cache.


RAM uses 72-pin SIMMs at 80 ns minimum speed, with 2 RAM slots supporting up to 64 MB total. 1 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function.
* '''RAM Type:''' 72-pin SIMM (80 ns minimum)
* '''RAM Slots:''' 2
* '''Standard RAM:''' 8 MB
* '''Maximum RAM:''' 64 MB
* '''Hard Drive:''' 500 MB IDE
* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5"
* '''CD-ROM:''' 4X


=== Storage ===
== Display and Graphics ==
The system includes a 500 MB IDE hard drive and a 4X CD-ROM drive. A 1.44 MB floppy drive is standard.


=== Display ===
* '''Resolution:''' 640×480 (16-bit), 800×600 and 832×624 (8-bit)
The system supports a single external display at 640×480 at 16-bit or 800×600/832×624 at 8-bit. A second display can be added with an expansion video card.
* '''Video RAM:''' 1 MB (from system RAM)


=== Expansion ===
== Input/Output and Expansion ==
The system has one LC PDS slot, plus Comm, TV, and video input/output expansion slots.


=== Case Design ===
* '''LC PDS Slot:''' 1
The 6200 uses the Macintosh Quadra 630 case form factor.
* '''Comm Slot:''' 1
* '''Video I/O Slots:''' Input and output
* '''TV Tuner Slot:''' 1
* '''Serial Ports:''' 2
* '''Ethernet:''' 10Base-T (optional)
 
== Power ==
 
* '''Input:''' 100V–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
* '''Maximum Power:''' 55 Watts


== General Maintenance ==
== General Maintenance ==
For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD General Maintenance|General Maintenance]] page (shared hardware with Performa 6200CD).
 
For detailed maintenance information, refer to the [[Power Macintosh 6200 General Maintenance]] page.


== Troubleshooting ==
== Troubleshooting ==
For troubleshooting information, see the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] page.
 
See the [[Power Macintosh 6200 Troubleshooting]] page.


== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
For capacitor replacement guidelines, see the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide|Capacitor Replacement Guide]].
 
See the [[Power Macintosh 6200 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.
 
== Specifications ==
 
Full technical specifications are available on the [[Power Macintosh 6200 Specifications]] page.
 
== Related Models ==
 
* [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6205CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6210CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6214CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6216CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6218CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6220CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6230CD]]


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD]]
 
* [[Power Macintosh 6300]]
* [[Power Macintosh 6300]]
* [[Macintosh Quadra 630]]
* [[Macintosh Quadra 630]]
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== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 13:46, 10 February 2026

Power Macintosh 6200
Power Macintosh 6200
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypePersonal Computer
ReleasedMay 28, 1995
DiscontinuedMay 1, 1996
Intro priceAsia only
CPUPowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
Memory8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
Storage500 MB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
Display640×480 @ 16-bit (max)
SoundStereo 16-bit
Dimensions4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
Weight19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
OS / FirmwareMac OS 7.5.1 – 9.1
PredecessorMacintosh LC 630
SuccessorPower Macintosh 6300

The Power Macintosh 6200 is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on May 28, 1995.[1] It uses the compact desktop case design of the Macintosh Quadra 630 and features a PowerPC 603 processor. The Power Macintosh 6200 was sold primarily in Asia, while the consumer version—the Performa 6200CD—was sold worldwide.

Architecture and Processor

  • Processor: PowerPC 603
  • Clock Speed: 75 MHz
  • Architecture: 32-bit processor with 64-bit data path
  • FPU: Integrated
  • System Bus: 37.5 MHz
  • L1 Cache: 16 KB
  • L2 Cache: 256 KB
  • ROM: 4 MB

Memory and Storage

  • RAM Type: 72-pin SIMM (80 ns minimum)
  • RAM Slots: 2
  • Standard RAM: 8 MB
  • Maximum RAM: 64 MB
  • Hard Drive: 500 MB IDE
  • Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5"
  • CD-ROM: 4X

Display and Graphics

  • Resolution: 640×480 (16-bit), 800×600 and 832×624 (8-bit)
  • Video RAM: 1 MB (from system RAM)

Input/Output and Expansion

  • LC PDS Slot: 1
  • Comm Slot: 1
  • Video I/O Slots: Input and output
  • TV Tuner Slot: 1
  • Serial Ports: 2
  • Ethernet: 10Base-T (optional)

Power

  • Input: 100V–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
  • Maximum Power: 55 Watts

General Maintenance

For detailed maintenance information, refer to the Power Macintosh 6200 General Maintenance page.

Troubleshooting

See the Power Macintosh 6200 Troubleshooting page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

See the Power Macintosh 6200 Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Specifications

Full technical specifications are available on the Power Macintosh 6200 Specifications page.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Power Macintosh 6200/75 Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
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