Macintosh Performa 5430
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| Macintosh Performa 5430 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | All-in-one Personal Computer |
| Released | August 1, 1996 |
| Discontinued | December 1, 1997 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 160 MHz |
| Memory | 16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB) |
| Storage | 1.6 GB IDE hard drive, 8X CD-ROM |
| Display | 15" shadow mask CRT (800ร600 16-bit, 1024ร768 8-bit) |
| Sound | 16-bit stereo output, 16-bit mono input, SRS surround |
| Dimensions | 17.5" H ร 15.1" W ร 16.0" D (44.5 ร 38.4 ร 40.6 cm) |
| Weight | 47 lbs (21.3 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.3 โ Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 5400CD |
| Successor | Performa 5500 |
| Codename | Alchemy |
The Macintosh Performa 5430 is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on August 1, 1996.[1] It is an upgraded variant of the Performa 5400CD with a faster 160 MHz processor and 8X CD-ROM drive, sold exclusively in Europe.
The Performa 5430 is also known as the Performa 5400/160 and shares the same Alchemy logic board as the base 5400CD, but with the faster processor option.
Differences from Performa 5400CD
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5430 differs from the Performa 5400CD in the following ways:
- CPU Speed: 160 MHz (vs 120 MHz)
- CD-ROM: 8X (vs 4X)
- Display Resolution: Supports 800ร600 at 16-bit (vs 640ร480)
- Market: Europe only
- Introduction: August 1996 (vs April 1996)
Architecture and Processor
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5430 uses a PowerPC 603e processor running at 160 MHz on a 40 MHz system bus. The 603e is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path and integrated floating-point unit.
Cache Configuration
[edit | edit source]- L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB instruction, 16 KB data)
- L2 Cache: 256 KB (optional)
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]RAM Configuration
[edit | edit source]| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | 168-pin DIMM |
| Minimum Speed | 70 ns |
| Motherboard RAM | 8 MB soldered |
| Standard RAM | 16 MB |
| Maximum RAM | 136 MB |
| RAM Slots | 2 |
Storage Systems
[edit | edit source]- Hard Drive: 1.6 GB IDE internal drive
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-eject
- CD-ROM: 8X
Display and Graphics
[edit | edit source]The built-in 15" shadow mask CRT supports:
- 640ร480 at 16-bit color
- 800ร600 at 16-bit color
- 832ร624 at 8-bit color
- 1024ร768 at 8-bit color (external mirroring)
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 5400CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Troubleshooting page.
See Also
[edit | edit source]- Macintosh Performa 5400CD โ Base model (120 MHz)
- Macintosh Performa 5440 โ 180 MHz variant (black case)
