Specifications

Memory Power Macintosh - 1 1
Power Macintosh
6500 Series
The information presented
here is valid for the Power
Macintosh 6500/225,
6500/250, 6500/275, and
6500/300. The Power
Macintosh 6500 Series ships
with a minimum of 32 MB of
DRAM. The 6500/ 275 comes
with 48 MB and the 6500/
300 comes with 64 MB
DRAM. You can expand the
total memory up to a
maximum of 128 MB by
installing DRAM DIMMs.
DRAM DIMM Slots
Memory Information
DRAM Speed 60 ns
DIMM Type 168-pin, 1K or
2K refresh
Soldered DRAM None
Number of DIMM Slots 2
Supported Sizes in MB 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Maximum DRAM 128 MB
Virtual Memory 1 GB
Soldered VRAM 2 MB
Number of VRAM Slots None
Note: The Power Macintosh 6400 has two
DIMM slots. You do not have to fill both slots
when upgrading memory, nor do you have to
use DIMMs of the same size. However, if you
wish to take advantage of the computer’s
interleaving capability, which provides
maximum performance, you must install the
DIMMs in matching pairs. DIMMs purchased
from different manufacturers can be paired
as long as they are the same size and speed.
Note: Supported memory configurations
include 16, 20, 24, 32, 36, 40, 48, 64, and
128 MB.
Note: This computer requires 1K or 2K
refresh rate EDO DIMMs.
DRAM Configurations
32 MB The Power Macintosh 6500
comes standard with a minimum
of 32 MB of DRAM.
Up to
128 MB
Use various combinations up to
128 MB of 168-pin DIMMs.