Power Mac 6300/1200

a.k.a. Performa 6320

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Overview

The Power Mac 6300/120 and Performa 6320 replaced the Performa 6300's 100 MHz 603e with a 120 MHz 603e CPU.

Be sure to read Performa and Power Mac 5200, 5300, 6200, 6300 Issues. Then you'll understand why it's called a Road Apple.

Details

6300/120 introduced June 27, 1996; discontinued
6320 introduced April 22, 1996; discontinued
requires System 7.5.1 or later
CPU: 120 MHz PPC 603e
bus: 40 MHz
performance: XXX (relative to SE)
ROM: 4 MB
RAM: 16 MB, expandable to 64 MB using two 72-pin 80ns SIMMs, installing RAM in pairs of identical speed gives slightly more efficient performance
VRAM: 1 MB, supports up to 800x600 resolution
Video:
L2 cache: 256 KB
hard drive: 1.2 GB IDE
CD-ROM: 8x
ADB port for keyboard and mouse
DIN-8 serial ports on back of computer (modem port disabled when comm slot modem present; printer port disabled when comm slot ethernet card present)
DB-25 SCSI connector on back of computer
video input slot
comm slot, occupied by 28.8 kbps modem
one LC PDS slot
Gestalt ID: 42
Size (HxWxD): 4.3" x 12.6" x 16.5"
weight: 19 pounds

Accelerators & Upgrades

third-party video card will improve performance

Online Resources

Can I Speed a 6200 or 5200 on the Net?, Mac Daniel
Performa 6300, 5200 questions, Mac Daniel
Performa and Power Mac 5200, 5300, 6200, 6300 Issues by Scott L. Barber
Apple Specs for Power Mac 6300/120, Performa 6320
Modem performance using FreePPP and OT PPP on at 5320, Adrian Winnard

Cautions

This highest PIO mode this model supports is Mode 3, Apple TIL 16335
Macs with IDE hard drive do not provide SCSI termination power, depending on external SCSI devices to provide it. For more details, see SCSI Termination Power.
On most models, the serial ports do not support hardware handshaking necessary for high speed (9600 bps or higher) modems. However, Global Village Teleport Platinum modems implement handshaking on the modem, providing 28.8 kbps and faster telecommunications. (The final revision of the motherboard does support hardware handshaking.)

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