Macintosh Performa 6100
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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 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.
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
[edit | edit source]The 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
[edit | edit source]The 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 | edit source]- L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB data + 16 KB instruction)
- L2 Cache: Optional 256 KB (cache slot on logic board)
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]RAM Configuration
[edit | edit source]| 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 | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]Video 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
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6110CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6110CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 6110CD Troubleshooting page.
See Also
[edit | edit source]- Macintosh Performa 6110CD — Base CD-ROM model
- Macintosh Performa 6112CD — 250 MB HDD, different software bundle