The Apple Macintosh Performa 6116CD, based on the PDM (Piltdown Man) architecture, features a 60 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 8 MB of RAM, a 700 MB hard drive and a 2X CD-ROM drive in a low-profile desktop case. This model also shipped with an external 14.4k modem, and a "business" software bundle, but without a monitor.

The business version of the Performa 6116CD is the Power Macintosh 6100/60 and the server version is the WGS 6150/60.

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Tech Specs

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Introduction Date:

July 17, 1995

Discontinued Date:

April 1, 1996

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. Also see: All Macs introduced in 1995.

Processor Speed:

60 MHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 601

Details:

This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.

Processor Upgrade:

Third-Party*

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

*A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.

System Bus Speed:

30 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

N/A

Details:

N/A

ROM Type:

Macintosh ROM

ROM Size:

4 MB

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

32k

L2 Cache:

256k (Optional)

Details:

N/A

RAM Type:

72-pin SIMM

Min. RAM Speed:

80 ns

Details:

N/A

Standard RAM:

8 MB

Maximum RAM:

136 MB*

Details:

*This model formally can be upgraded to a maximum of 72 MB of RAM, but third-parties have discovered it actually can support 136 MB with two 64 MB SIMMs and the 8 MB of onboard memory. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

8 MB

RAM Slots:

2*

Details:

*SIMMs must be installed in matching pairs.

Video Card:

Integrated*

VRAM Type:

Integrated*

Details:

*640k of system RAM is dedicated to video function.

Standard VRAM:

640k

Maximum VRAM:

640k

Details:

When system RAM is upgraded, 640k of RAM remains dedicated to video function.

Display Support:

Single Display*

Resolution Support:

640x480*

Details:

*By default, this model supports a single display at 512x394 or 640x480 at 16-bit or 832x624 at 8-bit.

2nd Display Support:

Single Display*

2nd Max. Resolution:

Variable*

Details:

*This model can support a second display with the addition of a video card. By default, it only supports a single display.

Standard Hard Drive:

700 MB

Int. HD Interface:

SCSI

Details:

*By default, this model is configured with a 700 MB internal SCSI hard drive.

Standard Optical:

2X CD-ROM

Standard Disk:

1.44 MB (Manual)

Details:

By default, this model is configured with a 2X CD-ROM drive.

Standard Modem:

14.4k (External)*

Standard Ethernet:

AAUI-15

Details:

*This model shipped with an external Geoport-compatible 14.4k Global Village modem.

Expansion Slots:

1 601 PDS or 7" NuBus*

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

*NuBus slot available with PDS-to-NuBus adapter (M1402LL/A).

Case Type:

Desktop

Form Factor:

Macintosh Centris 610

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

M4094LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

Performa 6100 Series

Details:

N/A

Apple Model No:

M1596

Gestalt ID:

75

Details:

Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models. Also see: All Macs with the M1596 Model Number and 75 Gestalt ID. For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

3.6V Lithium

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Original Mac OS:

7.1.2

Supported Mac OS:

7.1.2-7.5.1, 7.5.3-9.1

Details:

Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.

Dimensions:

3.4 x 16.3 x 15.6

Avg. Weight:

14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth, (8.6 cm, 41.4 cm, 39.6 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$1900

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc (Sun Remarketing).

Ports

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Video (Monitor):

1 (HDI-45)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

N/A

ADB:

1

SCSI:

1 (DB-25)

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

2*

Details:

*Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).

Modem:

None*

Ethernet:

1 (AAUI-15)

Details:

AAUI-15 Ethernet standard. *It shipped with an external Geoport compatible 14.4k modem.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

1 (PlainTalk)

Sound In:

None

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

1 (16-Bit Stereo)

Headphone:

1 (Rear-Mounted)

Details:

N/A

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

1

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 210 Max Watts. Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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