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Macintosh Performa 600CD

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Macintosh Performa 600CD
Macintosh Performa 600CD
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypePersonal Computer
ReleasedSeptember 14, 1992
DiscontinuedOctober 18, 1993
Intro priceUS$2,000
CPUMotorola 68030 @ 32 MHz
Memory5 MB RAM (expandable to 68 MB)
Storage160 MB SCSI hard drive, 2× CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
DisplayDB-15 video port (640×480 @ 16-bit with 1 MB VRAM)
Sound8-bit mono audio, microphone input
Dimensions6.0" H × 13.0" W × 16.5" D
Weight25 lbs (11.3 kg)
OS / FirmwareSystem 7.1P – Mac OS 7.6.1
Model no.M1350

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

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Macintosh Performa 600CD Specifications
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

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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

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Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh IIvx Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Troubleshooting

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A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh IIvx Troubleshooting page.

See Also

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References

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  1. Macintosh Performa 600 and 600CD:Technical Specifications, Apple—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
  2. Macintosh Performa 600 (CD) Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)