Power Macintosh 6300
The Power Macintosh 6300 is a desktop Macintosh computer released on June 27, 1996.[1] It features a PowerPC 603e processor available at 100 MHz or 120 MHz with a 40 MHz system bus.
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| Power Macintosh 6300 | |
| Specifications | |
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| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | June 27, 1996 |
| Discontinued | July 1, 1997 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 100/120 MHz |
| Memory | 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 1.2 GB IDE hard drive |
| Display | External (640×480 at 16-bit) |
| Sound | — |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.1, 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Power Macintosh 6200 |
| Successor | Power Macintosh 6400 |
| Model no. | M3076 |
This model was sold only in Asia. The consumer version, the Performa 6300CD, was sold worldwide with the addition of a TV/video system.
Hardware Overview
Processor and Memory
The Power Macintosh 6300 uses a PowerPC 603e processor at 100 or 120 MHz with a 32-bit processor and 64-bit data path. It has 32K 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.
Storage
The system includes a 1.2 GB IDE hard drive and a 4X CD-ROM drive. A 1.44 MB floppy drive is standard.
Display
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.
Expansion
The system has one LC PDS slot, plus Comm, TV, and video input/output expansion slots.
Case Design
The 6300 uses the Macintosh Quadra 630 case form factor.
General Maintenance
For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the General Maintenance page (shared hardware with Performa 6300CD).
Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting information, see the Troubleshooting page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
For capacitor replacement guidelines, see the Capacitor Replacement Guide.
See Also
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