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			== Service Documentation ==

			The official Apple Service Source documentation for this model:

			<pdf width="800" height="500">File:Quadra_605.lc_series.pdf</pdf>

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	\| image = Macintosh_LC_475.jpg		\| image = [[File:Macintosh_LC_475.jpg]]
	\| caption = Macintosh Quadra 605		\| caption = Macintosh Quadra 605
	\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.		\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.

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	The '''Macintosh Quadra 605''' is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on October 21, 1993.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_quadra/specs/mac_quadra_605.html \|title=Macintosh Quadra 605 Specs \|publisher=EveryMac.com \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It was the smallest and least expensive member of the Quadra line, housed in a compact "pizza box" case shared with the LC series.		The '''Macintosh Quadra 605''' is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on October 21, 1993.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_quadra/specs/mac_quadra_605.html \|title=Macintosh Quadra 605 Specs \|publisher=EveryMac.com \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It was the smallest and least expensive member of the Quadra line, housed in a compact "pizza box" case shared with the LC series.

	The Quadra 605 targeted business users, while Apple sold essentially the same hardware to educational markets as the [[LC 475]] and to consumers as the [[Performa 475]] and [[Performa 476]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://apple-history.com/quadra605 \|title=Quadra 605 \|publisher=Apple History \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> All three product lines share the same logic board design.		The Quadra 605 targeted business users, while Apple sold essentially the same hardware to educational markets as the [[Macintosh LC 475\|LC 475]] and to consumers as the [[Macintosh Performa 475\|Performa 475]] and [[Macintosh Performa 476\|Performa 476]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://apple-history.com/quadra605 \|title=Quadra 605 \|publisher=Apple History \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> All three product lines share the same logic board design.

	== Model Variants ==		== Model Variants ==
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	The Quadra 605 shares its logic board with several other Apple models:		The Quadra 605 shares its logic board with several other Apple models:

	* '''[[LC 475]]''' – Education market variant		* '''[[Macintosh LC 475\|LC 475]]''' – Education market variant
	* '''[[Performa 475]]''' – Consumer market variant		* '''[[Macintosh Performa 475\|Performa 475]]''' – Consumer market variant
	* '''[[Performa 476]]''' – Consumer market variant (bundled with different software/peripherals)		* '''[[Macintosh Performa 476\|Performa 476]]''' – Consumer market variant (bundled with different software/peripherals)

	The primary differences between these models are case color, bundled software, and distribution channel. The LC 475 case has a slightly different appearance, but the internal hardware is identical.		The primary differences between these models are case color, bundled software, and distribution channel. The LC 475 case has a slightly different appearance, but the internal hardware is identical.
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

	* [[LC 475]]		* [[Macintosh LC 475\|LC 475]]
	* [[Performa 475]]		* [[Macintosh Performa 475\|Performa 475]]
	* [[Performa 476]]		* [[Macintosh Performa 476\|Performa 476]]
	* [[Macintosh Quadra 605 General Maintenance]]		* [[Macintosh Quadra 605 General Maintenance]]
	* [[Macintosh Quadra 605 Troubleshooting]]		* [[Macintosh Quadra 605 Troubleshooting]]

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{{Infobox computer
| name = Macintosh Quadra 605
| image =
| caption = Macintosh Quadra 605
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type = Personal Computer
| release_date = October 21, 1993
| discontinued = October 17, 1994
| price = US$900 (4 MB/80 MB), US$1,300 (8 MB/160 MB)
| cpu = Motorola 68LC040 @ 25 MHz
| memory = 4 MB RAM soldered + 1 SIMM slot (up to 36 MB)
| storage = 80 MB or 160 MB SCSI hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy
| display = 512×384 to 1152×870
| sound = 8-bit stereo
| dimensions = 2.9" H × 12.2" W × 15.3" D (7.4 × 31 × 38.9 cm)
| weight = 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
| os = System 7.1 – Mac OS 8.1
| predecessor =
| successor =
| codename =
| model = M1476
}}

The '''Macintosh Quadra 605''' is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on October 21, 1993.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_quadra/specs/mac_quadra_605.html |title=Macintosh Quadra 605 Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It was the smallest and least expensive member of the Quadra line, housed in a compact "pizza box" case shared with the LC series.

The Quadra 605 targeted business users, while Apple sold essentially the same hardware to educational markets as the [[LC 475]] and to consumers as the [[Performa 475]] and [[Performa 476]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://apple-history.com/quadra605 |title=Quadra 605 |publisher=Apple History |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> All three product lines share the same logic board design.

== Model Variants ==

The Quadra 605 shares its logic board with several other Apple models:

* '''[[LC 475]]''' – Education market variant
* '''[[Performa 475]]''' – Consumer market variant
* '''[[Performa 476]]''' – Consumer market variant (bundled with different software/peripherals)

The primary differences between these models are case color, bundled software, and distribution channel. The LC 475 case has a slightly different appearance, but the internal hardware is identical.

== Architecture and Processor ==

The Quadra 605 uses a Motorola 68LC040 processor running at 25 MHz.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_quadra/specs/mac_quadra_605.html |title=Macintosh Quadra 605 Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> The "LC" designation indicates this is a cost-reduced version of the 68040 that lacks a floating-point unit (FPU). The processor is socketed and can be upgraded to a full 68040 with FPU, or to a PowerPC 601 via third-party upgrade cards.

The system bus runs at 25 MHz. The 68LC040 includes 8 KB of on-chip cache. An optional 256 KB L2 cache card could be installed on a riser card that plugged into the CPU socket.

=== ROM and System Software ===

The Quadra 605 contains a 1 MB ROM. It shipped with System 7.1 and officially supports up to Mac OS 8.1.

== Memory and Storage ==

=== RAM Configuration ===

The Quadra 605 has 4 MB of RAM soldered to the logic board. A single 72-pin SIMM slot allows expansion. Apple officially supports up to 32 MB SIMMs for a maximum of 36 MB total RAM. Third-party testing has demonstrated compatibility with 128 MB SIMMs, allowing up to 132 MB total.

RAM must be 80 ns or faster.

=== Storage Systems ===

The Quadra 605 shipped with either an 80 MB or 160 MB internal SCSI hard drive. A single 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject floppy drive is standard. External SCSI devices can be connected via the rear panel SCSI port.

== Display and Graphics ==

The Quadra 605 has dedicated video with two VRAM SIMM slots. Standard configuration includes 512 KB of VRAM (two 256 KB SIMMs). Upgrading to 1 MB (two 512 KB SIMMs) increases color depth at higher resolutions.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Video Capabilities'''
|-
! VRAM !! Resolution !! Color Depth
|-
| 512 KB || 512×384 || 16-bit (Thousands)
|-
| 512 KB || 640×480 || 8-bit (256 colors)
|-
| 512 KB || 832×624 || 8-bit (256 colors)
|-
| 512 KB || 1024×768 || 4-bit (16 colors)
|-
| 1 MB || 832×624 || 16-bit (Thousands)
|-
| 1 MB || 1024×768 || 8-bit (256 colors)
|-
| 1 MB || 1152×870 || 8-bit (256 colors)
|}

A second display can be supported by adding an LC III PDS video card.

== Input/Output and Expansion ==

=== Port Configuration ===

* 1× Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) for keyboard and mouse
* 2× Serial ports (printer and modem)
* 1× SCSI port (external)
* 1× Video port (DB-15)
* 1× Audio in (3.5mm)
* 1× Audio out (3.5mm)

=== Expansion ===

The Quadra 605 includes a single LC III PDS slot. However, in practice this slot is largely inaccessible due to the compact case design – installing PDS cards requires significant modification. The slot shares the same pinout as the LC III PDS.

== Power Supply ==

The Quadra 605 uses the same compact power supply as the LC, LC II, LC III, and LC 475. The power supply accepts 100V-240V AC at 47-63 Hz and draws a maximum of 30 watts. This shared power supply design means capacitor replacement guides for the LC series apply to the Quadra 605.

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Quadra 605 General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board and power supply can be found on the [[Macintosh Quadra 605 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing common issues including startup problems, video issues, and component failures is available on the [[Macintosh Quadra 605 Troubleshooting]] page.

== Technical Details ==

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=== System Architecture at a Glance ===

{| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:90%; text-align:center;"
! Sub-system !! Specification
|-
| '''CPU''' || Motorola 68LC040 @ 25 MHz
|-
| '''FPU''' || None (LC variant)
|-
| '''Bus width''' || 32-bit data, 32-bit address
|-
| '''System Bus''' || 25 MHz
|-
| '''ROM''' || 1 MB
|-
| '''RAM''' || 4 MB soldered + 1 SIMM slot (max 36 MB official, 132 MB tested)
|-
| '''L1 Cache''' || 8 KB (on-chip)
|-
| '''L2 Cache''' || Optional 256 KB (riser card)
|-
| '''Video''' || 512 KB – 1 MB VRAM, up to 1152×870
|-
| '''Sound''' || 8-bit stereo input/output
|-
| '''Storage''' || SCSI internal/external, 1.44 MB floppy
|-
| '''Expansion''' || 1× LC III PDS (limited accessibility)
|-
| '''Power''' || 30W max, 100-240V AC
|}

=== Gestalt ID and Model Numbers ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Identifier !! Value
|-
| Apple Model No. || M1476
|-
| Apple Order No. || M1821LL/A
|-
| Gestalt ID || 89
|-
| PRAM Battery || 3.6V Lithium
|}

== See Also ==

* [[LC 475]]
* [[Performa 475]]
* [[Performa 476]]
* [[Macintosh Quadra 605 General Maintenance]]
* [[Macintosh Quadra 605 Troubleshooting]]
* [[Macintosh Quadra 605 Capacitor Replacement Guide]]

== References ==

<references />

[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]
[[Category:Macintosh]]
[[Category:Macintosh Quadra]]