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Power Macintosh 6100/66AV

Released 1995

A low-profile 66 MHz PowerPC desktop with a 256 KB cache, dedicated AV video memory and two display outputs.

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Processor: PowerPC 601 66 MHz (Power Macintosh 6100/66AV)
CPU cores: 1
Memory: 8 MB or 16 MB
Storage: 350 MB
CPU: 66 MHz PowerPC 601 with integrated floating-point unit, 32 KB L1 cache, standard 256 KB L2 cache and 64-bit data path at 33 MHz; 4 MB ROM
GPU: AV video card with fixed 2 MB VRAM, plus separate HDI-45 video using system DRAM
Memory type: 8 MB soldered to the logic board and two 72-pin noncomposite 80 ns SIMM sockets accepting a matched pair; maximum 72 MB total. English support lists an 8 MB minimum; Japanese 6100/66 bundle includes 16 MB, with the AV card sold separately.
Storage type: English support lists a 350 MB internal SCSI hard drive. Original Apple TIL describes 8 MB/350 MB 6100/66 bundles and states that the AV card upgrades them to the 66AV; Japan offers 16 MB/350 MB with 2× AppleCD 300i Plus and separately sold AV card. Those AV-installed configurations are shown, without implying that the Japanese AV card was bundled. Service Source lists CD-ROM standard in some 66AV configurations and optional in others; 1.44 MB Apple SuperDrive floppy is built in.
Expansion slots: One processor-direct expansion position occupied by the AV card. A NuBus adapter cannot be used while retaining the AV card.

Ports: Ethernet
External displays: Up to 2
Back ports: ADB, AAUI-15 Ethernet, HDI-45 and DB-15 video, external DB-25 SCSI, two LocalTalk/GeoPort serial ports, 16-bit stereo audio input and output, and S-video input and output with composite adapters
External displays: Two simultaneous displays using DRAM and AV-card outputs. AV VRAM supports 24-bit colour at 640 × 480 and 832 × 624, or 16-bit colour at 1024 × 768 and 1152 × 870. Only one monitor or television can be attached to the AV card at a time.
Keyboard and mouse: Original Apple TIL lists power cord, keyboard cable, mouse and microphone; Japanese standard 6100/66 bundle includes mouse and display adapter with keyboard sold separately. AV-card and regional bundle accessories remain distinct.

Type: Compact
Weight: 6.4 kg
Width × depth × height: 415 × 399 × 85 mm
Operating system: macOS
Size and weight detail: Shared Service Source gives 85 × 415 × 399 mm and 6.4 kg, varying with installed devices. Japanese 6100/66 page gives 396 mm depth; April 1995 AppleFacts gives 86 × 411 × 396 mm and 6.3 kg. Different maker measurements remain qualified; shared service values retained for this AV record.
Power supply: Automatically configured 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz. Exact English support lists 210 W maximum. Shared Service Source separately gives 132 W maximum continuous and 201 W peak AC input, excluding monitor power, with 86 W continuous DC output; conditions remain qualified.
In the box: Exact support lists original System 7.5 with PowerPC Enabler 1.1.1 and introduction on 3 January 1995. April 1995 AppleFacts lists the current 6100/66 with an Apple AV configuration, and Apple's TIL describes the AV-card upgrade. Release year 1995 retained; first-sale month unresolved. Japanese standard bundles include KanjiTalk 7.5 CD-ROM, manuals and warranty.

Processor	Memory	Storage	Storage type
PowerPC 601 66 MHz (Power Macintosh 6100/66AV)	8 MB	350 MB	Hard drive
PowerPC 601 66 MHz (Power Macintosh 6100/66AV)	16 MB	350 MB	Hard drive

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AppleMacintosh Performa 6300CD	Compact	PowerPC 603e 100 MHz (Macintosh Performa 6300CD)	16 MB	1.2 GB	–	–	1995
ApplePower Macintosh 6100/66 DOS Compatible	Compact	PowerPC 601 66 MHz (Power Macintosh 6100/66)	16 MB	500 MB	–	–	1995
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