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{{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]] | |||