Macintosh Performa 6100 Series(1994)

1994.11System 7.5 ~ Mac OS 9.1

Background

The PowerMac 6100 was the first Mac to be powered by a PowerPC processor. An optional AV configuration was available. The 6100 came in a Centris 610-style low-profile case, cost $1,700 U.S., and was "speed bumped" to 66 MHz in January 1995. The 6100/66 was discontinued at the end of 1995. The 6100/66 DOS was also available, with a 66 MHz 486DX/2 processor card, and was discontinued in early 1996.

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Key Specs

DisplayModular / Split
ChipPowerPC 601
Memory8 MB Built-in / Max 136 MB (Actual) / 72 MB (Apple Official)
Storage250、350、500 or 700 MB
Weight6.4 kg

Full Specifications

Basic Info

Release Date1994.11
Introduced1994.11
Discontinued1995.7
OS SupportSystem 7.5 ~ Mac OS 9.1
Support StatusDiscontinued

Chip & Storage

ChipPowerPC 601(60 MHz (some models later upgraded to 66 MHz), single-core, built-in FPU, optional L2 cache)
Memory8 MB Built-in / Max 136 MB (Actual) / 72 MB (Apple Official)
Storage250、350、500 or 700 MB
Hard Drive InterfaceSCSI
FirmwareMacintosh ROM
Graphics Memory1 MB DRAM

Display

Screen TypeModular / Split

Camera & Audio

Media Drive2x CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy drive

Connectivity & Expansion

Expansion Slots1x 7-inch NuBus or PDS
Backup Battery3.6 V Lithium battery
Power Consumption210 W (Max continuous power)

Body & Dimensions

Width41.4 mm
Height8.6 mm
Thickness39.6 mm
Weight6.4 kg

Color

Available Colors

Model Identifier

Model IDM1596