This page contains detailed technical specifications for the Power Macintosh 6500 series.
Power Macintosh 6500 Model Configurations
| Model |
Order Number |
Processor |
RAM |
Hard Drive |
CD-ROM |
Zip Drive |
Modem |
Market
|
| 6500/225 |
M5606LL/A |
225 MHz |
32 MB |
2.0 GB |
12X |
Yes |
No |
Education
|
| 6500/225 |
M5611LL/A |
225 MHz |
32 MB |
3.0 GB |
12X |
No |
Yes |
Consumer
|
| 6500/250 |
M5607LL/A |
250 MHz |
32 MB |
3.0 GB |
12X |
Yes |
No |
Education
|
| 6500/250 |
M6189LL/A |
250 MHz |
32 MB |
4.0 GB |
24X |
Yes |
Yes |
Consumer
|
| 6500/250 |
M6127LL/A |
250 MHz |
48 MB |
4.0 GB |
12X |
Yes |
Yes |
Small Business
|
| 6500/275 |
M6191LL/A |
275 MHz |
32 MB |
4.0–6.0 GB |
24X |
Yes |
Yes |
Consumer
|
| 6500/275 |
M6190LL/A |
275 MHz |
48 MB |
6.0 GB |
12X |
Yes |
Yes |
Small Business
|
| 6500/300 |
M6192LL/A |
300 MHz |
64 MB |
6.0 GB |
24X |
Yes |
Yes |
Consumer
|
All models share Apple Model Number M3548 and Gestalt ID 513.
CPU Specifications
| Specification |
Value
|
| Processor |
PowerPC 603e
|
| Clock Speed |
225, 250, 275, or 300 MHz
|
| Architecture |
32-bit RISC
|
| Data Path |
64-bit
|
| FPU |
Integrated
|
| System Bus |
50 MHz
|
| L1 Cache |
32 KB
|
| L2 Cache |
256 KB (225/250 MHz) or 512 KB (275/300 MHz)
|
RAM Specifications
| Specification |
Value
|
| RAM Type |
168-pin DIMM
|
| Minimum Speed |
60 ns
|
| RAM Slots |
2
|
| Standard RAM |
32–64 MB (varies by model)
|
| Maximum RAM |
128 MB
|
| Interleaving |
Not supported
|
ROM Specifications
| Specification |
Value
|
| ROM Type |
Macintosh ROM
|
| ROM Size |
4 MB
|
Video Specifications
| Specification |
Value
|
| Video RAM |
2 MB SGRAM (60 ns)
|
| VRAM Upgradeable |
No
|
| Graphics Acceleration |
2D/3D hardware acceleration
|
| Maximum Resolution (24-bit) |
832×624
|
| Maximum Resolution (16-bit) |
1152×870
|
| Maximum Resolution (8-bit) |
1280×1024
|
| Second Display |
Supported with PCI video card
|
| Resolution |
Color Depth
|
| 512×384 |
24-bit (millions)
|
| 640×480 |
24-bit (millions)
|
| 800×600 |
24-bit (millions)
|
| 832×624 |
24-bit (millions)
|
| 1024×768 |
16-bit (thousands)
|
| 1152×870 |
16-bit (thousands)
|
| 1280×1024 |
8-bit (256 colors)
|
Storage Specifications
| Component |
Specification
|
| Hard Drive Interface |
IDE
|
| Hard Drive Capacity |
2.0, 3.0, 4.0, or 6.0 GB (varies by model)
|
| Floppy Drive |
1.44 MB 3.5" (manual eject)
|
| CD-ROM |
12X or 24X (varies by model)
|
| Zip Drive |
Internal Zip 100 (most configurations)
|
Audio Specifications
| Specification |
Value
|
| Audio System |
SRS 3D surround sound
|
| Subwoofer |
Integrated
|
| Audio Input |
Stereo line in
|
| Audio Output |
Stereo line out
|
Expansion Slots
| Slot Type |
Quantity |
Notes
|
| PCI |
2 |
Standard PCI slots
|
| Comm-II |
1 |
Modem slot (occupied in consumer models)
|
| Video Input |
1 |
Optional video capture card
|
| TV |
1 |
Optional TV/FM tuner card
|
Ports
| Port |
Quantity |
Notes
|
| Serial (Geoport) |
2 |
Printer and modem ports
|
| ADB |
1 |
Apple Desktop Bus (keyboard/mouse)
|
| SCSI |
1 |
External 25-pin connector
|
| Video Out |
1 |
DB-15 monitor connector
|
| Audio In |
1 |
Stereo 3.5mm jack
|
| Audio Out |
1 |
Stereo 3.5mm jack
|
Networking Options
| Component |
Specification
|
| Internal Modem |
33.6k (consumer models; absent in education models)
|
| Ethernet |
10Base-T (optional upgrade)
|
Physical Dimensions
| Specification |
Imperial |
Metric
|
| Height |
16.0 inches |
40.6 cm
|
| Width |
7.8 inches |
19.8 cm
|
| Depth |
16.9 inches |
42.9 cm
|
| Weight |
44.5 lbs |
20.2 kg
|
Power Requirements
| Specification |
Value
|
| Input Voltage |
100V–125V or 200V–240V AC
|
| Frequency |
47–63 Hz
|
| Maximum Power |
220 Watts
|
Software Compatibility
| Specification |
Value
|
| Original OS |
Mac OS 7.5.5
|
| Maximum OS |
Mac OS 9.1
|
| Supported Range |
Mac OS 7.5.5 – 9.1
|
Product Timeline
| Event |
Date
|
| 6500/225 and 6500/250 Introduction |
February 17, 1997
|
| 6500/275 and 6500/300 Introduction |
April 4, 1997
|
| All Models Discontinued |
March 14, 1998
|
