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| 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 == | |||
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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]] | |||
Revision as of 12:20, 10 February 2026
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| Macintosh Performa 6116CD | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | 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 / Firmware | System 7.5 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 6115CD |
| Successor | Performa 6200CD |
| Codename | Piltdown 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
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
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
| 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