Macintosh Performa 600CD
The Macintosh Performa 600CD is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on September 14, 1992.[1] It is a variant of the Macintosh Performa 600 that includes a 2× CD-ROM drive, making it one of the earliest Performa models with CD-ROM capabilities.[2]
The Performa 600CD shares its architecture with the Macintosh IIvi and IIvx. Compared to the base Performa 600, the 600CD came standard with 5 MB of RAM, 1 MB of VRAM (enabling 16-bit color at 640×480), and a larger 160 MB hard drive.
Specifications
[edit | edit source]| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | Motorola 68030 @ 32 MHz |
| FPU | Optional Motorola 68882 |
| RAM | 5 MB (4 MB onboard + 1 MB), expandable to 68 MB (4× 30-pin SIMMs, 80 ns) |
| VRAM | 1 MB (2× 512K VRAM SIMMs) |
| ROM | 1 MB |
| Storage | 160 MB SCSI hard drive |
| CD-ROM | 2× AppleCD |
| 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 600CD 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.
