Macintosh Performa 6117CD
The Macintosh Performa 6117CD is a consumer-oriented personal computer released on November 1, 1994.[1] It is the high-storage variant of the Performa 6100 series with a 700 MB hard drive, offering the largest storage capacity in the series.
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| Macintosh Performa 6117CD | |
| 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 | 700 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 475 |
| Successor | Performa 6200CD |
| Codename | Piltdown Man |
| Model no. | M1596 |
Differences from Performa 6110CD
editThe Performa 6117CD differs from the Performa 6110CD in the following ways:
- Hard Drive: 700 MB (vs 250 MB)
All other specifications are identical. This model did not include the productivity software bundles of the 6112CD or 6115CD.
Architecture and Processor
editThe Performa 6117CD uses the PowerPC 601 processor running at 60 MHz on a 30 MHz system bus.
Cache Configuration
edit- L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB data + 16 KB instruction)
- L2 Cache: Optional 256 KB
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 |
| RAM Slots | 2 (matched pairs) |
Storage Systems
edit- Hard Drive: 700 MB internal SCSI
- Optical: 2x CD-ROM (Apple 300i)
- Floppy: 1.44 MB SuperDrive
Display and Graphics
edit- Standard Resolution: 640×480 at 16-bit color
- Maximum Resolution: 832×624 at 8-bit color
- VRAM: 640 KB
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 — 250 MB HDD
- Macintosh Performa 6118CD — 500 MB HDD, both bundles