The Apple Power Macintosh 6500/225, based on the Gazelle architecture, features a 225 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB of RAM, a 2.0 GB or 3.0 GB hard drive, a 12X CD-ROM drive, 2D/3D graphics acceleration, and an SRS 3D surround sound system with subwoofer packed in a sleek, rounded tower case.

There were two different configurations of this model. One configuration for the education market (M5606LL/A), shipped with a 2.0 GB hard drive and an internal Zip drive, and another for the consumer market, shipped with a 3.0 GB hard drive but without the Zip drive (M5611LL/A).

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Tech Specs

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Introduction Date:

February 17, 1997

Discontinued Date:

March 14, 1998

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 1997.

Processor Speed:

225 MHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 603e

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:

50 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

Details:

N/A

RAM Type:

168-pin DIMM

Min. RAM Speed:

60 ns

Details:

Supports two 60 ns 168-pin DIMMs.

Standard RAM:

32 MB

Maximum RAM:

128 MB

Details:

This model can support up to 128 MB of RAM with two 64 MB memory modules. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

2

Details:

RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance.

Video Card:

Dedicated*

VRAM Type:

SGRAM*

Details:

*2 MB of onboard 60 ns SGRAM is dedicated to video function.

Standard VRAM:

2 MB

Maximum VRAM:

2 MB

Details:

VRAM cannot be upgraded.

Display Support:

Single Display*

Resolution Support:

832x624*

Details:

*By default, this model supports a single display at 512x384, 640x480, 800x600 or 832x624 at 24-bit, 1024x768 or 1152x870 at 16-bit and 1280x1024 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:

2.0 GB, 3.0 GB

Int. HD Interface:

IDE

Details:

By default, this model is configured with a 2.0 GB or 3.0 GB internal IDE hard drive. It does not support an internal SCSI hard drive without the addition of a PCI card.

Standard Optical:

12X CD-ROM

Standard Disk:

1.44 MB (Manual)

Details:

By default, this model is configured with a 12X CD-ROM drive.

Standard Modem:

33.6k (Internal)*

Standard Ethernet:

None*

Details:

*By default, systems for the consumer market have an internal 33.6k modem installed in the Comm-II slot. Education models do not. 10Base-T Ethernet was available as an optional upgrade.

Expansion Slots:

2 PCI, Comm-II, Video In, TV*

Expansion Bays:

None**

Details:

*This model has two PCI slots as well as Comm-II, TV, and video input expansion slots. In consumer targeted configurations, the Comm-II slot was occupied by a modem. *If a Zip drive was not pre-installed, there is one front-facing 5.25" drive bay intended for a Zip drive.

Case Type:

Tower

Form Factor:

Performa 6400

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

M5611LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

Power Mac 6500

Details:

*M5611LL/A refers to the consumer targeted model that shipped with a 3.0 GB hard drive. M5606LL/A refers to the education-only configuration that shipped with a 2.0 GB hard drive and a Zip 100 drive.

Apple Model No:

M3548

Gestalt ID:

513

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the M3548 Model Number and 513 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:

4.5V Alkaline

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Original Mac OS:

7.5.5

Supported Mac OS:

7.5.5-9.1

Details:

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

Dimensions:

16.0 x 7.8 x 16.9

Avg. Weight:

44.5 lbs (20.2 kg)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth, (40.6 cm, 19.8 cm, 42.9 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$1800, US$2000

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

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Ports

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Video (Monitor):

1 (DB-15)

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:

1 (RJ-11)*

Ethernet:

None*

Details:

*Internal modem standard in consumer-targeted configuration, absent in educational configuration. 10Base-T Ethernet was available as an optional upgrade.

S-Video Input:

None*

S-Video Output:

None*

Details:

*Video input/output capability offered as an optional upgrade.

Microphone:

1 (PlainTalk)

Sound In:

1 (Rear-Mounted)

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

1 (16-Bit Stereo)

Headphone:

1 (Front-Mounted)

Details:

N/A

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

1

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

100V-125V or 200-240V AC, 47-63 Hz Frequency, 220 Max Watts. Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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