Editing Macintosh Performa 5400

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 5400
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 5200.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 5400
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = All-in-one Personal Computer
| release_date = April 22, 1996
| discontinued = February 1, 1997
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
| memory       = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB)
| storage      = 1.6 GB IDE hard drive
| display      = 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 16-bit, 832×624 8-bit)
| sound        = 16-bit stereo output, 16-bit mono input, SRS surround
| dimensions   = 17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D (44.5 × 38.4 × 40.6 cm)
| weight       = 47 lbs (21.3 kg)
| os           = System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 5300|Performa 5300]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5500|Performa 5500]]
| codename     = Alchemy
| model        = M3046
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 5400''' is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. It is functionally identical to the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]], with the same 120 MHz PowerPC 603e processor and Alchemy logic board. Both model names refer to the same hardware configuration.

The Performa 5400 series was based on the Alchemy architecture and was the consumer version of the [[Power Macintosh 5400|Power Macintosh 5400]] educational line. It introduced 168-pin DIMM memory sockets and a PCI expansion slot to the LC line.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5400cd.html |title=Macintosh Performa 5400CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

== Architecture and Processor ==

The Performa 5400 uses a PowerPC 603e processor running at 120 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 ===
* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB (16 KB instruction, 16 KB data)
* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB (optional)

== Memory and Storage ==

=== RAM Configuration ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%; text-align:center;"
|-
! 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 ===
* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.6 GB IDE internal drive
* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-eject
* '''CD-ROM:''' 4X

== Display and Graphics ==

The built-in 15" shadow mask CRT supports:
* 640×480 at 16-bit color
* 800×600 at 16-bit color
* 832×624 at 8-bit color

Video memory consists of 1 MB dedicated from system RAM.

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD Troubleshooting]] page.

== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD]] — Primary model designation
* [[Macintosh Performa 5410CD]] — Europe variant
* [[Macintosh Performa 5420CD]] — Asia variant

== References ==
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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]