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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD]]		{{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 ==
			<references />

			[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

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