Macintosh Performa 5430 - Revision history

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Josh: Rewrite from Apple tech specs 112360: intro Nov 12 1996 (was Aug 1), not sold in US (was 'Europe only'), 4.5 V alkaline battery; remove unsupported 'also known as 5400/160' and 'external mirroring' claims

2026-09-30T16:04:21Z

Rewrite from Apple tech specs 112360: intro Nov 12 1996 (was Aug 1), not sold in US (was 'Europe only'), 4.5 V alkaline battery; remove unsupported 'also known as 5400/160' and 'external mirroring' claims

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Josh: Red-link sweep: retarget delegation links to the pages that actually exist (LC 550/LC 580/Performa 6100 sub-pages do not, the Performa 550/580 and Power Macintosh 6100 ones do), fix the malformed 'Macintosh Power Macintosh 5400' title, and de-link targets with no page

2026-09-27T13:13:07Z

Red-link sweep: retarget delegation links to the pages that actually exist (LC 550/LC 580/Performa 6100 sub-pages do not, the Performa 550/580 and Power Macintosh 6100 ones do), fix the malformed 'Macintosh Power Macintosh 5400' title, and de-link targets with no page

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	\| os = System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1		\| os = System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
	\| predecessor = [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD\|Performa 5400CD]]		\| predecessor = [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD\|Performa 5400CD]]
	\| successor = ~~[[Macintosh~~ Performa 5500~~\|Performa 5500]]~~		\| successor = Performa 5500
	\| codename = Alchemy (logic board)		\| codename = Alchemy (logic board)
	}}		}}

Josh: Apple Service Source: width and depth were transposed (Apple: 16 in W x 15.1 in D); the 47 lb weight was invented (Apple: 17 lb / 19 lb with CD-ROM); sound input port is stereo, and SRS surround-sound mode is a 5500 feature not a 5400 one; Apple lists no 1024x768 mode for the 5400 series; added Apple's electrical, display, battery (3.0 V) and adjustment-control data; removed the unsourced M3046 model number

2026-09-27T12:38:10Z

Apple Service Source: width and depth were transposed (Apple: 16 in W x 15.1 in D); the 47 lb weight was invented (Apple: 17 lb / 19 lb with CD-ROM); sound input port is stereo, and SRS surround-sound mode is a 5500 feature not a 5400 one; Apple lists no 1024x768 mode for the 5400 series; added Apple's electrical, display, battery (3.0 V) and adjustment-control data; removed the unsourced M3046 model number

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 | memory       = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB)
 | storage      = 1.6 GB IDE hard drive, 8X CD-ROM
-| display      = 15" shadow mask CRT (800×600 16-bit, 1024×768 8-bit)
+| display      = 15" shadow mask CRT, 12.8" viewable (640×480 16-bit, 800×600 16-bit, 832×624 8-bit)
-| sound        = 16-bit stereo output, 16-bit mono input, SRS surround
+| sound        = 16-bit stereo output; stereo sound input port; mono built-in microphone
-| dimensions   = 17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D (44.5 × 38.4 × 40.6 cm)
+| dimensions   = 17.5" H × 16.0" W × 15.1" D (445 × 406 × 383 mm)
-| weight       = 47 lbs (21.3 kg)
+| weight       = 17 lb without CD-ROM, 19 lb with CD-ROM (Apple)
 | os           = System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
 | predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]]
 | successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5500|Performa 5500]]
-| codename     = Alchemy
+| codename     = Alchemy (logic board)
 }}
 The '''Macintosh Performa 5430''' is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on August 1, 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5400_160.html |title=Apple Macintosh Performa 5400/160 Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is an upgraded variant of the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]] with a faster 160 MHz processor and 8X CD-ROM drive, sold exclusively in Europe.
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 A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD Troubleshooting]] page.
 == See Also ==
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 == References ==
 <references />
 [[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD]]		{{Infobox computer
			\| name = Macintosh Performa 5430
			\| image = [[File:Macintosh Performa 5200.jpg]]
			\| caption = Macintosh Performa 5430
			\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
			\| type = All-in-one Personal Computer
			\| release_date = August 1, 1996
			\| discontinued = December 1, 1997
			\| cpu = PowerPC 603e @ 160 MHz
			\| memory = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB)
			\| storage = 1.6 GB IDE hard drive, 8X CD-ROM
			\| display = 15" shadow mask CRT (800×600 16-bit, 1024×768 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 5400CD\|Performa 5400CD]]
			\| successor = [[Macintosh Performa 5500\|Performa 5500]]
			\| codename = Alchemy
			}}
			The '''Macintosh Performa 5430''' is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on August 1, 1996.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5400_160.html \|title=Apple Macintosh Performa 5400/160 Specs \|publisher=EveryMac.com \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is an upgraded variant of the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD\|Performa 5400CD]] with a faster 160 MHz processor and 8X CD-ROM drive, sold exclusively in Europe.

			The Performa 5430 is also known as the Performa 5400/160 and shares the same Alchemy logic board as the base 5400CD, but with the faster processor option.

			== Differences from Performa 5400CD ==

			The Performa 5430 differs from the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD\|Performa 5400CD]] in the following ways:

			* '''CPU Speed:''' 160 MHz (vs 120 MHz)
			* '''CD-ROM:''' 8X (vs 4X)
			* '''Display Resolution:''' Supports 800×600 at 16-bit (vs 640×480)
			* '''Market:''' Europe only
			* '''Introduction:''' August 1996 (vs April 1996)

			== Architecture and Processor ==

			The Performa 5430 uses a PowerPC 603e processor running at 160 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:''' 8X

			== 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
			* 1024×768 at 8-bit color (external mirroring)

			== 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]] — Base model (120 MHz)
			* [[Macintosh Performa 5440]] — 180 MHz variant (black case)

			== References ==
			<references />

			[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

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