Editing Macintosh Performa 6200CD

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 6200CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 6200CD.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 6200CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = Personal Computer
| release date = July 11, 1995
| discontinued = April 1, 1996
| price        = US$2,300
| cpu          = PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
| memory       = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 1.0 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
| display      = 640×480 @ 16-bit, 800×600 or 832×624 @ 8-bit
| sound        = Stereo 16-bit, 22 kHz
| dimensions   = 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
| weight       = 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os           = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Quadra 630|Quadra 630]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 6360|Performa 6360]]
| codename     = Crusader
| model        = M3076
}}

The '''Macintosh Performa 6200CD''' is a [[PowerPC]]-based desktop computer introduced by Apple Computer on July 11, 1995.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_6200cd.html |title=Macintosh Performa 6200CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It was the consumer-oriented replacement for the [[Macintosh Quadra 630|Quadra 630]], sharing the same desktop case design. The business version, sold only in Asia, was marketed as the Power Macintosh 6200/75.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP321 |title=Power Macintosh 6200/75: Technical Specifications |publisher=Apple |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

The 6200CD was sold with an [[Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display|Apple Multiple Scan 15" display]] and an external 14.4k Global Village modem. Several variants were released with different configurations, all sharing the same logic board.

== Model Variants ==

The Performa 6200 series encompasses multiple configurations based on the same logic board:

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|+ '''Performa 6200 Series Variants'''
|-
! Model !! CPU !! RAM !! HDD !! Modem !! Monitor !! Notes
|-
| '''[[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]]''' || 603 @ 75 MHz || 8 MB || 1.0 GB || 14.4k || 15" || Base model
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6205CD|Performa 6205CD]] || 603 @ 75 MHz || 8 MB || 1.0 GB || 28.8k || 15" || Upgraded modem
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6210CD|Performa 6210CD]] || 603 @ 75 MHz || 8 MB || 1.0 GB || 28.8k || 15" || Different software bundle
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6214CD|Performa 6214CD]] || 603 @ 75 MHz || 8 MB || 1.0 GB || 14.4k || 15" || Different software bundle
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6216CD|Performa 6216CD]] || 603 @ 75 MHz || 8 MB || 1.0 GB || 14.4k || None || No bundled monitor
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6218CD|Performa 6218CD]] || 603 @ 75 MHz || 16 MB || 1.0 GB || 14.4k || 15" || More RAM
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6220CD|Performa 6220CD]] || 603 @ 75 MHz || 16 MB || 1.0 GB || 14.4k || None || TV/video card included
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6230CD|Performa 6230CD]] || 603 @ 75 MHz || 16 MB || 1.0 GB || 14.4k || 15" || Hardware MPEG decoder
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6260CD|Performa 6260CD]] || 603e @ 100 MHz || 8 MB || 800 MB || None || 14" || Europe/Asia only
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6290CD|Performa 6290CD]] || 603e @ 100 MHz || 8 MB || 1.2 GB || None || None || North America only
|}

== Architecture and Processor ==

The Performa 6200CD uses a [[PowerPC 603]] processor running at 75 MHz with integrated FPU. The processor is a 32-bit design with a 64-bit data path.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP348 |title=Macintosh Performa 6200CD: Technical Specifications |publisher=Apple |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

The internal bus architecture consists of three buses:
* A 64-bit 75 MHz bus connecting the CPU, 256 KB L2 cache, and 4 MB ROM
* A 32-bit 37.5 MHz bus connecting memory, video, and I/O controllers via the Capella bridge chip
* A 32-bit 16 MHz I/O bus managed by the PrimeTime II controller

The 6260CD and 6290CD variants use a [[PowerPC 603e]] processor at 100 MHz, with the system bus speed increased to 40 MHz.

== Memory and Storage ==

=== RAM Configuration ===

The 6200CD shipped with 8 MB of RAM in two 72-pin SIMM slots, expandable to 64 MB using 80ns or faster SIMMs. The system dedicates 1 MB of main RAM to video memory, leaving 7 MB available for applications in the base configuration.

=== Storage Systems ===

Standard storage includes a 1.0 GB IDE hard drive, a 4X CD-ROM drive, and a 1.44 MB 3.5" floppy drive with manual insert mechanism. The system does not support internal SCSI hard drives.

== Display and Graphics ==

Video is handled by an integrated controller using 1 MB of system RAM as VRAM. Display resolutions supported:
* 640×480 at 16-bit color
* 800×600 at 8-bit color
* 832×624 at 8-bit color

A second display can be added via an LC PDS video card.

== Input/Output and Expansion ==

=== Port Configuration ===

* 2× RS-232/422 serial ports (printer and modem)
* 1× External SCSI port (DB-25)
* 1× ADB port
* 1× Monophonic sound input
* 1× Stereo headphone output
* 1× DB-15 video output

The modem port was originally covered by a plastic seal on units shipped with an internal modem. If the seal is removed and the internal modem extracted, the external port becomes usable.

=== Expansion Slots ===

* 1× LC PDS slot
* 1× Comm slot (112-pin, for internal modem)
* 1× Video I/O slot
* 1× TV tuner slot

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and general upkeep, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing common issues is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD Troubleshooting]] page.

== Technical Details ==

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=== System Architecture at a Glance ===

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! Sub-system !! Specification (Macintosh Performa 6200CD, 1995)
|-
| '''CPU''' || PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz (603e @ 100 MHz on 6260/6290)
|-
| '''Bus width''' || 64-bit data • 32-bit address
|-
| '''System Bus''' || 37.5 MHz (40 MHz on 6260/6290)
|-
| '''ROM''' || 4 MB
|-
| '''L1 Cache''' || 16 KB (32 KB on 603e models)
|-
| '''L2 Cache''' || 256 KB
|-
| '''RAM''' || 8 MB (expandable to 64 MB)
|-
| '''Video''' || 640×480 @ 16-bit (1 MB VRAM from system RAM)
|-
| '''Sound''' || 16-bit stereo output, mono input
|-
| '''Storage''' || 1.0 GB IDE, 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
|-
| '''Expansion''' || LC PDS, Comm, Video I/O, TV slots
|-
| '''Ports''' || Serial ×2, SCSI, ADB, Audio I/O, Video out
|}

=== Identification ===

{| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:60%; text-align:center;"
! Identifier !! Value
|-
| Apple Model Number || M3076
|-
| Apple Order Number || M4100LL/A
|-
| Gestalt ID || 42
|-
| Codename || Crusader
|}

== References ==
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== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD|Performa 5200CD]] — All-in-one variant with integrated CRT
* [[Macintosh Quadra 630|Quadra 630]] — Predecessor with same case design
* [[Macintosh Performa 6360|Performa 6360]] — Successor with PCI architecture

[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]