Macintosh Performa 600
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| Macintosh Performa 600 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | September 14, 1992 |
| Discontinued | October 18, 1993 |
| Intro price | US$2,000 |
| CPU | Motorola 68030 @ 32 MHz |
| Memory | 4 MB RAM (expandable to 68 MB) |
| Storage | 80 MB SCSI hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy |
| Display | DB-15 video port (640×480 @ 8-bit with 512K VRAM) |
| Sound | 8-bit mono audio, microphone input |
| Dimensions | 6.0" H × 13.0" W × 16.5" D |
| Weight | 25 lbs (11.3 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.1P – Mac OS 7.6.1 |
| Model no. | M1350 |
The Macintosh Performa 600 is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on September 14, 1992.[1] It was part of Apple's consumer-focused Macintosh Performa line and shares its architecture with the Macintosh IIvi and IIvx.[2]
The Performa 600 features a 32 MHz Motorola 68030 processor (matching the IIvx's clock speed) in the IIvx desktop case. It shipped with the Apple Extended Keyboard II and a microphone. A CD-ROM equipped variant, the Performa 600CD, was also available.
Specifications
[edit | edit source]| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | Motorola 68030 @ 32 MHz |
| FPU | Optional Motorola 68882 |
| RAM | 4 MB onboard, expandable to 68 MB (4× 30-pin SIMMs, 80 ns) |
| VRAM | 512 KB – 1 MB (2× VRAM SIMMs) |
| ROM | 1 MB |
| Storage | 80 MB SCSI hard drive |
| Floppy | 1.44 MB SuperDrive |
| Expansion | 3× NuBus slots, 1× PDS |
| Ports | ADB (2), Serial (2), SCSI (DB-25), Video (DB-15), Audio in/out |
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]The Performa 600 shares its logic board with the Macintosh IIvx. For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the Macintosh IIvx General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh IIvx Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh IIvx Troubleshooting page.