Apple Power Macintosh 6100/66 (PC) Specs
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The Apple Power Macintosh 6100/66 (PC), based on the PDM (Piltdown Man) architecture, features a 66 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 8 MB or 16 MB of RAM, a 350 MB or 500 MB hard drive and an optional 2X CD-ROM drive in a low-profile desktop case.
The PC Compatible version also shipped with a 66 MHz 486DX2 processor-equipped NuBus card that can have a maximum of 32 MB of RAM dedicated to the DOS/Windows operating system.
The server version of this model is the WGS 6150/66.
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| Introduction Date: |
January 3, 1995 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 14, 1995 |
| 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: |
66 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 601 |
| Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. The PC compatible version also has a 66 MHz 486DX2 processor. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Third-Party* |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
33 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
4 MB |
| L1 Cache: |
32k |
L2 Cache: |
256k |
| RAM Type: |
72-pin SIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
80 ns |
| Standard RAM: |
8 MB, 16 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: |
350 MB, 500 MB |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
| Details: |
*By default, this model is configured with a 350 MB or 500 MB internal SCSI hard drive. |
| Standard Optical: |
2X CD-ROM (Optional*) |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Manual) |
| Details: |
*Standard in M3632LL/A configuration. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
AAUI-15 |
| Expansion Slots: |
1 601 PDS or 7" NuBus* |
Expansion Bays: |
None* |
| Details: |
*NuBus slot available with PDS-to-NuBus adapter (M1402LL/A). By default, in the PC compatible version, the expansion slot is occupied by the PC compatibility card.
*If the 2X CD-ROM was not installed, the system has one open front-facing 5.25" drive bay intended for an optical drive. |
| Case Type: |
Desktop |
Form Factor: |
Macintosh Centris 610 |
| Apple Order No: |
M3631LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Power Mac 6100 |
| Details: |
*M3631LL/A refers to the configuration with a 350 MB hard drive and no CD-ROM drive. M3632LL/A refers to the configuration with a 350 MB hard drive and a 2X CD-ROM drive. M3972LL/A refers to the PC Compatible configuration. |
| Apple Model No: |
M1596 |
Gestalt ID: |
100 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the M1596 Model Number and 100 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 |
| 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$1750, $1950, $2150 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc (Sun Remarketing). |
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