Editing Macintosh Performa 6230CD

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 6230CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 6200CD.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 6230CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = Personal Computer
| release date = July 11, 1995
| discontinued = April 1, 1996
| cpu          = PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
| memory       = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 1.0 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
| 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
| weight       = 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os           = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
| codename     = Crusader
| model        = M3076
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 6230CD''' 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 is a multimedia-focused variant of the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]] with 16 MB RAM and a hardware MPEG decoder card for video playback.

== Differences from Performa 6200CD ==

The Performa 6230CD differs from the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]] in the following ways:

* '''Standard RAM:''' 16 MB (vs 8 MB)
* '''MPEG Decoder:''' Hardware MPEG decoder card pre-installed
* '''Bundled Monitor:''' Apple Multiple Scan 15"

== Hardware MPEG Decoder ==

The Performa 6230CD includes a dedicated hardware MPEG decoder card enabling:
* Full-screen MPEG video playback without software decoding overhead
* Smooth playback of Video CD and MPEG-1 content
* Improved multimedia performance compared to software-only decoding

This was a significant feature at the time, as the PowerPC 603 processor lacked the performance for smooth software MPEG decoding.

== Architecture and Processor ==

The Performa 6230CD uses a PowerPC 603 processor running at 75 MHz with integrated FPU.

== Memory and Storage ==

=== RAM Configuration ===
* '''RAM Type:''' 72-pin SIMM
* '''Standard RAM:''' 16 MB
* '''Maximum RAM:''' 64 MB

=== Storage Systems ===
* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.0 GB IDE internal drive
* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject
* '''CD-ROM:''' 4X

== Display and Graphics ==

* '''Standard Resolution:''' 640×480 at 16-bit color
* '''Extended Resolution:''' 800×600 or 832×624 at 8-bit color

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

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

== Troubleshooting ==

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

== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD]] — Base model
* [[Macintosh Performa 6220CD]] — TV/video input variant

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