Macintosh Performa 6100
The Macintosh Performa 6100 is the consumer-oriented version of the Power Macintosh 6100/60, released on November 1, 1994. It is the base model of the Performa 6100 series without a CD-ROM drive, differing from the Performa 6110CD only in the absence of the optical drive.
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| Macintosh Performa 6100 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | November 1, 1994 |
| Discontinued | July 1, 1995 |
| CPU | PowerPC 601 @ 60 MHz |
| Memory | 8 MB RAM (expandable to 72 MB) |
| Storage | 250 MB SCSI HDD |
| Display | Supports 640×480 at 16-bit color |
| 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 475 |
| Successor | Performa 6200CD |
| Codename | Piltdown Man |
| Model no. | M1596 |
The Performa 6100 was the first PowerPC-based Performa, representing Apple's transition from the Motorola 680x0 architecture to the PowerPC platform in the consumer market.[1]
Differences from Performa 6110CD
editThe Performa 6100 differs from the Performa 6110CD in the following ways:
- CD-ROM: Not included
- Price: Lower entry price point
All other specifications are identical.
Architecture and Processor
editThe Performa 6100 uses the PowerPC 601 processor running at 60 MHz on a 30 MHz system bus. The 601 was the first generation PowerPC chip developed jointly by Apple, IBM, and Motorola (the "AIM alliance"). It features a 32-bit architecture with a 64-bit data path and integrates the FPU on-die.
Cache Configuration
edit- L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB data + 16 KB instruction)
- L2 Cache: Optional 256 KB (cache slot on logic board)
Memory and Storage
editRAM Configuration
edit| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMMs |
| Minimum Speed | 80 ns |
| Motherboard RAM | 8 MB soldered |
| Maximum RAM | 72 MB (136 MB with third-party 64 MB SIMMs) |
| RAM Slots | 2 (matched pairs required) |
Storage Systems
edit- Hard Drive: 250 MB internal SCSI
- Floppy: 1.44 MB SuperDrive (manual inject)
- Interface: 50-pin internal SCSI, DB-25 external SCSI
Display and Graphics
editVideo output is provided through the HDI-45 connector. The system uses 640 KB of system RAM dedicated to video functions.
- Standard Resolution: 640×480 at 16-bit color
- Maximum Resolution: 832×624 at 8-bit color
- VRAM: 640 KB (borrowed from system RAM)
General Maintenance
editFor detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6110CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
editDetailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6110CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
editA comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 6110CD Troubleshooting page.
See Also
edit- Macintosh Performa 6110CD — Base CD-ROM model
- Macintosh Performa 6112CD — 250 MB HDD, different software bundle