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| cpu = PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz | | cpu = PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz | ||
| memory = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) | | memory = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) | ||
| storage = | | storage = 500 MB, 700 MB or 1 GB IDE hard drive (Apple's figures for the 5200 Series), 2X or 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy | ||
| display = 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 @ 16-bit, 832×624 @ 8-bit) | | display = 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 @ 16-bit, 832×624 @ 8-bit) | ||
| sound = 16-bit stereo output | | sound = 16-bit monophonic input, 16-bit stereo output at nominally 0.5 V RMS into 39 Ω; internal speakers deliver 8-bit stereo (Apple's figures) | ||
| dimensions = 17.5" H × 16.0" W × 15.1" D ( | | dimensions = 17.5" H × 16.0" W × 15.1" D (445 × 406 × 383 mm) | ||
| weight = 47 lbs (21.3 kg) | | weight = 47 lbs (21.3 kg) | ||
| os = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 | | os = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 | ||
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== Model Variants == | == Model Variants == | ||
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* [[Power Macintosh 6200]] | * [[Power Macintosh 6200]] | ||
* [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD]] | * [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD]] | ||
== Apple's chassis, electrical and environmental figures == | |||
* '''CPU''' PowerPC '''603''' at 75 MHz, 64-bit PowerPC bus; '''ROM 4 MB'''; '''256K level 2 cache'''; '''1 MB DRAM frame buffer''' on board for video | |||
* '''DRAM 8 MB minimum in one SIMM slot, with no RAM soldered on the board''', expandable to 64 MB in two slots (72-pin, 80 ns or faster)<ref name="ss5200">Apple Computer, ''Power Macintosh/Performa 5200 and 5300 Service Source (not 5260, 5280)'' ([[Power Macintosh/Performa 5200 and 5300 Service Source]], [[:File:Powermac.perf_5200.5300.pdf]]), Specifications, Adjustments (Light Meter Setup, Geometry, Video, High Voltage) and Additional Procedures, Battery Verification (below 3.0 V, replace the battery).</ref> | |||
* '''Dimensions''' 17.5 in (445 mm) H × '''16 in (406 mm) W''' × '''15.1 in (383 mm) D'''. Several pages on this wiki had the width and depth transposed | |||
* '''Line voltage''' 100–240 VAC; '''frequency''' 47–63 Hz; '''power 125 W''' | |||
* '''Surge voltage''' 300 V rms for 100 ms; '''peak inrush current 40 A pk'''; '''current 2.5 A maximum''' for all line and load conditions; '''220 W maximum''' for all line and load conditions<ref name="ss5200" /> | |||
* '''Operating''' 10–40 °C; '''transit (72 h)''' −40 to +65 °C; '''storage (6 months)''' −40 to +47 °C; humidity 20–95 % non-condensing; altitude 0–10,000 ft | |||
* '''PRAM battery''' 3.6 V ½AA lithium; Apple: '''replace below 3.0 V'''. Neutralise lithium leakage with bicarbonate of soda, not vinegar<ref name="ss5200" /> | |||
'''Apple's own weight figure for this chassis is internally contradictory and should not be quoted.''' It prints "Without CD-ROM: 17 lb. With CD-ROM: 19 lb. (21.15 kg)" — 19 lb is 8.6 kg, not 21.15 kg, and 17/19 lb is what the '''LC 630''' volume gives for a much smaller machine. The 21 kg / ~47 lb figure is the plausible one for a 15-inch all-in-one, and that is what this page carries, but it is flagged rather than presented as Apple's. | |||
'''Apple's built-in display figures''' for the 5200 and 5300: '''15-inch shadow mask, 12.8-inch viewable'''; dot pitch '''0.28 mm'''; vertical frequency '''66.7 Hz'''; active raster '''9.5 × 7.3 in (240 × 185 mm)'''; white point '''9,300 K'''; shipping brightness '''25 foot-lamberts'''; horizontal in-line gun configuration; aluminised '''P22 derivative''' phosphor. Video modes: 640 × 480 at 16-bit, 800 × 600 at 8-bit, and 832 × 624 at 8-bit — and '''832 × 624 does not support video input''', which is worth knowing before blaming a TV-tuner or video-in card that works at a lower resolution. | |||
== Apple's high-voltage adjustment — a real procedure, and only for this family == | |||
Unlike most Macintoshes, the 5200 and 5300 '''do''' have a published voltage adjustment, and Apple marks every page of it '''"not for 5260, 5280"''':<ref name="ss5200" /> | |||
# Leave the monitor on for '''at least 10 minutes''' first. | |||
# Run the '''Display Service Utility''' and display the '''crosshatch''' test pattern. | |||
# Find diode '''D713 (Rev. A)''' or '''D703 (Rev. B)''' on the analogue board. | |||
# Red (positive) meter lead to the '''cathode side''' of that diode; black lead to the metal chassis ground. | |||
# With a fine-tip '''plastic''' tool, set the high-voltage control — '''VR501 on Rev. A''', '''VR702 on Rev. B''' — so the meter reads '''29.5 V DC ± 0.1 V'''. | |||
Apple's notes: the control is '''inside''' the analogue board, the Rev. B board has to be tilted back to reach VR702, and the adjustment must be redone '''whenever the CRT or the deflection board is replaced'''. | |||
'''This is not a rail adjustment.''' 29.5 V at that diode is a sense point for the EHT, not a power-supply rail. Apple publishes '''no rail tolerance''' for this machine, and the "+5 V 4.85–5.15 V / +12 V 11.90–12.75 V" pair that circulates on this wiki is its '''Macintosh Plus and 128K/512K''' procedure, measured at the external drive port with voltage test cable '''077-0135'''. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 12:32, 27 September 2026
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| Macintosh Performa 5200CD | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | All-in-one Personal Computer |
| Released | May 1, 1995 |
| Discontinued | February 1, 1996 |
| Intro price | US$1,900–$2,300 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz |
| Memory | 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 500 MB, 700 MB or 1 GB IDE hard drive (Apple's figures for the 5200 Series), 2X or 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy |
| Display | 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 @ 16-bit, 832×624 @ 8-bit) |
| Sound | 16-bit monophonic input, 16-bit stereo output at nominally 0.5 V RMS into 39 Ω; internal speakers deliver 8-bit stereo (Apple's figures) |
| Dimensions | 17.5" H × 16.0" W × 15.1" D (445 × 406 × 383 mm) |
| Weight | 47 lbs (21.3 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | LC 575 |
| Successor | Performa 5260CD |
| Codename | Bongo, Transformer |
| Model no. | M3046 |
The Macintosh Performa 5200CD is an all-in-one Macintosh personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on May 1, 1995.[1] It was the first PowerPC-based all-in-one Mac and the consumer version of the Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC.[2]
The 5200CD features a 75 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 8 MB of RAM, and an integrated 15" shadow mask color display. It shipped with either a 790 MB or 1 GB IDE hard drive and either a 2X or 4X CD-ROM drive depending on configuration.[3]
The Performa 5200 series shares the same chassis and logic board design with several variants:
- Performa 5200 – Base model without CD-ROM (not widely sold)
- Performa 5200CD – Primary North American consumer model
- Performa 5210CD – Asia/Europe model with 500 MB hard drive
- Performa 5215CD – North American model with different software bundle
- Performa 5220CD – Asia/Europe model with 500 MB hard drive
Model Variants
| Model | Release Date | Hard Drive | CD-ROM | Region | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performa 5200 | April 1995 | 500 MB | None | North America | N/A |
| Performa 5200CD | May 1, 1995 | 790 MB / 1 GB | 2X / 4X | North America | $1,900–$2,300 |
| Performa 5210CD | May 1, 1995 | 500 MB | 4X | Asia/Europe | N/A |
| Performa 5215CD | July 14, 1995 | 1 GB | 4X | North America | $2,300 |
| Performa 5220CD | July 14, 1995 | 500 MB | 4X | Asia/Europe | N/A |
The education-market equivalent is the Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC, which shipped with a 500 MB hard drive. All variants share the same M3046 model number and Gestalt ID 41.
Architecture and Processor
The Performa 5200CD uses a 75 MHz PowerPC 603 processor with a 37.5 MHz system bus. The 603 is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path.[4]
The logic board architecture derives from the Quadra 630, using a 32-bit memory bus despite the PowerPC 603's 64-bit capability. This design choice, along with an 8-bit IDE controller, limits performance to approximately that of a 66 MHz Power Macintosh 6100.[5]
Processor Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB (8 KB instruction, 8 KB data) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB |
| System Bus | 37.5 MHz |
| FPU | Integrated |
Memory and Storage
RAM Configuration
The Performa 5200CD ships with 8 MB of RAM and supports up to 64 MB using 72-pin SIMMs.[6] The system has two SIMM slots, each accepting 4, 8, 16, or 32 MB modules. RAM speed must be 80 ns or faster.
Note: 1 MB of system RAM is permanently allocated to video, reducing available memory by 1 MB regardless of installed capacity.
ROM and System Software
The system contains a 4 MB ROM and originally shipped with System 7.5.1. Supported operating systems range from System 7.5.1 through Mac OS 9.1 (excluding System 7.5.2).
Storage Systems
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive | 790 MB or 1 GB IDE |
| CD-ROM | 2X or 4X (configuration dependent) |
| Floppy Drive | 1.44 MB 3.5" (manual inject) |
| HD Interface | IDE (PIO Mode 3, 11.1 MB/s max) |
The IDE interface does not provide SCSI termination power; external SCSI devices must supply their own termination power.
Display and Graphics
The integrated 15" shadow mask CRT has a 12.8" viewable diagonal. Video memory consists of 1 MB allocated from system RAM.
Supported Resolutions:
- 640×480 at 16-bit color (thousands of colors) @ 60/66.7 Hz
- 800×600 at 8-bit color (256 colors) @ 60/72 Hz
- 832×624 at 8-bit color (256 colors) @ 75 Hz
A second display can be added via an LC PDS video card.
Audio Capabilities
The Performa 5200CD provides 16-bit stereo sound output and 16-bit mono sound input via a standard 3.5mm minijack compatible with Apple's PlainTalk microphone.
Note: Some early units have 8-bit sound hardware. The presence of capacitor C255 on the logic board indicates 8-bit audio; units without C255 have 16-bit audio.
Input/Output and Expansion
Port Configuration
| Port | Connector | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ADB | Mini-DIN 4 | Keyboard and mouse |
| Serial (Printer) | Mini-DIN 8 | Disabled when comm slot Ethernet installed |
| Serial (Modem) | Mini-DIN 8 | Disabled when comm slot modem installed |
| SCSI | DB-25 | External SCSI devices |
| Audio Out | 3.5mm stereo | 16-bit stereo |
| Audio In | 3.5mm mono | 16-bit mono (or 8-bit on some units) |
| Video Out | DB-15 | Optional, requires expansion card |
Serial ports do not support hardware handshaking on most board revisions. The final board revision added hardware handshaking support.
Expansion Slots
- 1× LC PDS (Processor Direct Slot)
- 1× Communications slot
- 1× TV tuner slot
- 1× Video input slot
- 1× Video output slot
The M3941LL/A configuration shipped with video input and TV tuner cards pre-installed.
Known Issues
The Performa 5200 series experienced several documented problems:
- System freezes and color shifts – Apple established a Repair Extension Program in 1996 for affected units
- Network instability – Installing a 25-pin SCSI terminator (with no devices attached) can improve stability
- Serial port limitations – Hardware handshaking not supported on most board revisions
- Performance constraints – 32-bit memory bus limits PowerPC 603 performance
Apple released a "Revision B" design during production that addressed some issues, featuring an updated power supply, speakers, analog board, EMI shield, and housing.[7]
General Maintenance
For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 5200CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for both analog and logic boards can be found on the Macintosh Performa 5200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Retrobrite
To address plastic yellowing, detailed instructions can be found on the Retrobrite page.
Troubleshooting
A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, chime but no video, intermittent operation, and other common problems is available on the Macintosh Performa 5200CD Troubleshooting page.
Technical Details
System Architecture at a Glance
| Sub-system | Specification (Macintosh Performa 5200CD, 1995) |
|---|---|
| CPU | PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz |
| Bus width | 32-bit data • 32-bit address |
| ROM | 4 MB |
| RAM | 8 MB standard (expandable to 64 MB) |
| VRAM | 1 MB (shared from system RAM) |
| Video | 640×480 @ 16-bit, 832×624 @ 8-bit |
| Sound | 16-bit stereo DAC |
| Disks | IDE hard drive, CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy |
| Ports | ADB, Serial × 2, SCSI, Audio in/out |
See Also
- Macintosh Performa 5200
- Macintosh Performa 5210CD
- Macintosh Performa 5215CD
- Macintosh Performa 5220CD
- Power Macintosh 5200 LC
- Power Macintosh 6200
- Macintosh Performa 5300CD
Apple's chassis, electrical and environmental figures
- CPU PowerPC 603 at 75 MHz, 64-bit PowerPC bus; ROM 4 MB; 256K level 2 cache; 1 MB DRAM frame buffer on board for video
- DRAM 8 MB minimum in one SIMM slot, with no RAM soldered on the board, expandable to 64 MB in two slots (72-pin, 80 ns or faster)[8]
- Dimensions 17.5 in (445 mm) H × 16 in (406 mm) W × 15.1 in (383 mm) D. Several pages on this wiki had the width and depth transposed
- Line voltage 100–240 VAC; frequency 47–63 Hz; power 125 W
- Surge voltage 300 V rms for 100 ms; peak inrush current 40 A pk; current 2.5 A maximum for all line and load conditions; 220 W maximum for all line and load conditions[8]
- Operating 10–40 °C; transit (72 h) −40 to +65 °C; storage (6 months) −40 to +47 °C; humidity 20–95 % non-condensing; altitude 0–10,000 ft
- PRAM battery 3.6 V ½AA lithium; Apple: replace below 3.0 V. Neutralise lithium leakage with bicarbonate of soda, not vinegar[8]
Apple's own weight figure for this chassis is internally contradictory and should not be quoted. It prints "Without CD-ROM: 17 lb. With CD-ROM: 19 lb. (21.15 kg)" — 19 lb is 8.6 kg, not 21.15 kg, and 17/19 lb is what the LC 630 volume gives for a much smaller machine. The 21 kg / ~47 lb figure is the plausible one for a 15-inch all-in-one, and that is what this page carries, but it is flagged rather than presented as Apple's.
Apple's built-in display figures for the 5200 and 5300: 15-inch shadow mask, 12.8-inch viewable; dot pitch 0.28 mm; vertical frequency 66.7 Hz; active raster 9.5 × 7.3 in (240 × 185 mm); white point 9,300 K; shipping brightness 25 foot-lamberts; horizontal in-line gun configuration; aluminised P22 derivative phosphor. Video modes: 640 × 480 at 16-bit, 800 × 600 at 8-bit, and 832 × 624 at 8-bit — and 832 × 624 does not support video input, which is worth knowing before blaming a TV-tuner or video-in card that works at a lower resolution.
Apple's high-voltage adjustment — a real procedure, and only for this family
Unlike most Macintoshes, the 5200 and 5300 do have a published voltage adjustment, and Apple marks every page of it "not for 5260, 5280":[8]
- Leave the monitor on for at least 10 minutes first.
- Run the Display Service Utility and display the crosshatch test pattern.
- Find diode D713 (Rev. A) or D703 (Rev. B) on the analogue board.
- Red (positive) meter lead to the cathode side of that diode; black lead to the metal chassis ground.
- With a fine-tip plastic tool, set the high-voltage control — VR501 on Rev. A, VR702 on Rev. B — so the meter reads 29.5 V DC ± 0.1 V.
Apple's notes: the control is inside the analogue board, the Rev. B board has to be tilted back to reach VR702, and the adjustment must be redone whenever the CRT or the deflection board is replaced.
This is not a rail adjustment. 29.5 V at that diode is a sense point for the EHT, not a power-supply rail. Apple publishes no rail tolerance for this machine, and the "+5 V 4.85–5.15 V / +12 V 11.90–12.75 V" pair that circulates on this wiki is its Macintosh Plus and 128K/512K procedure, measured at the external drive port with voltage test cable 077-0135.
References
- ↑ Macintosh Performa 5200CD: Technical Specifications, Apple—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Macintosh Performa 5200CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Performa 5200, Low End Mac—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Macintosh Performa 5200CD: Technical Specifications, Apple—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Performa 5200, Low End Mac—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Macintosh Performa 5200CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ Power Macintosh 5200 LC, Wikipedia—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Apple Computer, Power Macintosh/Performa 5200 and 5300 Service Source (not 5260, 5280) (Power Macintosh/Performa 5200 and 5300 Service Source, File:Powermac.perf_5200.5300.pdf), Specifications, Adjustments (Light Meter Setup, Geometry, Video, High Voltage) and Additional Procedures, Battery Verification (below 3.0 V, replace the battery).