Editing Macintosh Performa 600

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 600
| image        = [[File:Macintosh_IIvx.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 600
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = Personal Computer
| release date = September 14, 1992
| discontinued = October 18, 1993
| 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           = System 7.1P – Mac OS 7.6.1
| predecessor  = 
| successor    = 
| codename     = 
| model        = M1350
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 600''' is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on September 14, 1992.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP285 |title=Macintosh Performa 600 and 600CD:Technical Specifications |publisher=Apple |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It was part of Apple's consumer-focused [[Macintosh Performa]] line and shares its architecture with the [[Macintosh IIvx|Macintosh IIvi and IIvx]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_600.html |title=Macintosh Performa 600 (CD) Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

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 [[Macintosh Performa 600CD|Performa 600CD]], was also available.

== Specifications ==
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! Component !! Specification
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| ''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 ==
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 ==
Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the [[Macintosh IIvx Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

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

== See Also ==
* [[Macintosh IIvx]]
* [[Macintosh IIvi]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 600CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa]]

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