Macintosh Performa 5200CD
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| Macintosh Performa 5200CD | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | All-in-one Personal Computer |
| Released | May 1, 1995 |
| Discontinued | February 1, 1996 |
| Intro price | US$1,900–$2,300 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz |
| Memory | 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 790 MB or 1 GB IDE hard drive, 2X or 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy |
| Display | 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 @ 16-bit, 832×624 @ 8-bit) |
| Sound | 16-bit stereo output, mono input |
| Dimensions | 17.5" H × 16.0" W × 15.1" D (44.5 × 40.6 × 38.4 cm) |
| Weight | 47 lbs (21.3 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | LC 575 |
| Successor | Performa 5260CD |
| Codename | Bongo, Transformer |
| Model no. | M3046 |
The Macintosh Performa 5200CD is an all-in-one Macintosh personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on May 1, 1995.[1] It was the first PowerPC-based all-in-one Mac and the consumer version of the Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC.[2]
The 5200CD features a 75 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 8 MB of RAM, and an integrated 15" shadow mask color display. It shipped with either a 790 MB or 1 GB IDE hard drive and either a 2X or 4X CD-ROM drive depending on configuration.[3]
The Performa 5200 series shares the same chassis and logic board design with several variants:
- Performa 5200 – Base model without CD-ROM (not widely sold)
- Performa 5200CD – Primary North American consumer model
- Performa 5210CD – Asia/Europe model with 500 MB hard drive
- Performa 5215CD – North American model with different software bundle
- Performa 5220CD – Asia/Europe model with 500 MB hard drive
Model Variants
[edit | edit source]| Model | Release Date | Hard Drive | CD-ROM | Region | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performa 5200 | April 1995 | 500 MB | None | North America | N/A |
| Performa 5200CD | May 1, 1995 | 790 MB / 1 GB | 2X / 4X | North America | $1,900–$2,300 |
| Performa 5210CD | May 1, 1995 | 500 MB | 4X | Asia/Europe | N/A |
| Performa 5215CD | July 14, 1995 | 1 GB | 4X | North America | $2,300 |
| Performa 5220CD | July 14, 1995 | 500 MB | 4X | Asia/Europe | N/A |
The education-market equivalent is the Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC, which shipped with a 500 MB hard drive. All variants share the same M3046 model number and Gestalt ID 41.
Architecture and Processor
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5200CD uses a 75 MHz PowerPC 603 processor with a 37.5 MHz system bus. The 603 is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path.[4]
The logic board architecture derives from the Quadra 630, using a 32-bit memory bus despite the PowerPC 603's 64-bit capability. This design choice, along with an 8-bit IDE controller, limits performance to approximately that of a 66 MHz Power Macintosh 6100.[5]
Processor Specifications
[edit | edit source]| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB (8 KB instruction, 8 KB data) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB |
| System Bus | 37.5 MHz |
| FPU | Integrated |
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]RAM Configuration
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5200CD ships with 8 MB of RAM and supports up to 64 MB using 72-pin SIMMs.[6] The system has two SIMM slots, each accepting 4, 8, 16, or 32 MB modules. RAM speed must be 80 ns or faster.
Note: 1 MB of system RAM is permanently allocated to video, reducing available memory by 1 MB regardless of installed capacity.
ROM and System Software
[edit | edit source]The system contains a 4 MB ROM and originally shipped with System 7.5.1. Supported operating systems range from System 7.5.1 through Mac OS 9.1 (excluding System 7.5.2).
Storage Systems
[edit | edit source]| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive | 790 MB or 1 GB IDE |
| CD-ROM | 2X or 4X (configuration dependent) |
| Floppy Drive | 1.44 MB 3.5" (manual inject) |
| HD Interface | IDE (PIO Mode 3, 11.1 MB/s max) |
The IDE interface does not provide SCSI termination power; external SCSI devices must supply their own termination power.
Display and Graphics
[edit | edit source]The integrated 15" shadow mask CRT has a 12.8" viewable diagonal. Video memory consists of 1 MB allocated from system RAM.
Supported Resolutions:
- 640×480 at 16-bit color (thousands of colors) @ 60/66.7 Hz
- 800×600 at 8-bit color (256 colors) @ 60/72 Hz
- 832×624 at 8-bit color (256 colors) @ 75 Hz
A second display can be added via an LC PDS video card.
Audio Capabilities
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5200CD provides 16-bit stereo sound output and 16-bit mono sound input via a standard 3.5mm minijack compatible with Apple's PlainTalk microphone.
Note: Some early units have 8-bit sound hardware. The presence of capacitor C255 on the logic board indicates 8-bit audio; units without C255 have 16-bit audio.
Input/Output and Expansion
[edit | edit source]Port Configuration
[edit | edit source]| Port | Connector | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ADB | Mini-DIN 4 | Keyboard and mouse |
| Serial (Printer) | Mini-DIN 8 | Disabled when comm slot Ethernet installed |
| Serial (Modem) | Mini-DIN 8 | Disabled when comm slot modem installed |
| SCSI | DB-25 | External SCSI devices |
| Audio Out | 3.5mm stereo | 16-bit stereo |
| Audio In | 3.5mm mono | 16-bit mono (or 8-bit on some units) |
| Video Out | DB-15 | Optional, requires expansion card |
Serial ports do not support hardware handshaking on most board revisions. The final board revision added hardware handshaking support.
Expansion Slots
[edit | edit source]- 1× LC PDS (Processor Direct Slot)
- 1× Communications slot
- 1× TV tuner slot
- 1× Video input slot
- 1× Video output slot
The M3941LL/A configuration shipped with video input and TV tuner cards pre-installed.
Known Issues
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5200 series experienced several documented problems:
- System freezes and color shifts – Apple established a Repair Extension Program in 1996 for affected units
- Network instability – Installing a 25-pin SCSI terminator (with no devices attached) can improve stability
- Serial port limitations – Hardware handshaking not supported on most board revisions
- Performance constraints – 32-bit memory bus limits PowerPC 603 performance
Apple released a "Revision B" design during production that addressed some issues, featuring an updated power supply, speakers, analog board, EMI shield, and housing.[7]
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 5200CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for both analog and logic boards can be found on the Macintosh Performa 5200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Retrobrite
[edit | edit source]To address plastic yellowing, detailed instructions can be found on the Retrobrite page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, chime but no video, intermittent operation, and other common problems is available on the Macintosh Performa 5200CD Troubleshooting page.
Technical Details
[edit | edit source]System Architecture at a Glance
[edit | edit source]| Sub-system | Specification (Macintosh Performa 5200CD, 1995) |
|---|---|
| CPU | PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz |
| Bus width | 32-bit data • 32-bit address |
| ROM | 4 MB |
| RAM | 8 MB standard (expandable to 64 MB) |
| VRAM | 1 MB (shared from system RAM) |
| Video | 640×480 @ 16-bit, 832×624 @ 8-bit |
| Sound | 16-bit stereo DAC |
| Disks | IDE hard drive, CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy |
| Ports | ADB, Serial × 2, SCSI, Audio in/out |
See Also
[edit | edit source]- Macintosh Performa 5200
- Macintosh Performa 5210CD
- Macintosh Performa 5215CD
- Macintosh Performa 5220CD
- Power Macintosh 5200 LC
- Power Macintosh 6200
- Macintosh Performa 5300CD
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Macintosh Performa 5200CD: Technical Specifications, Apple—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Macintosh Performa 5200CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Performa 5200, Low End Mac—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Macintosh Performa 5200CD: Technical Specifications, Apple—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Performa 5200, Low End Mac—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Macintosh Performa 5200CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Power Macintosh 5200 LC, Wikipedia—link(accessed 2026-02-10)