Apple Power Macintosh 6500/225 Specs
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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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| 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 |
| System Bus Speed: |
50 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
4 MB |
| L1 Cache: |
32k |
L2 Cache: |
256k |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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