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{{Infobox computer
| name        = Macintosh Performa 6310CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 6300.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 6310CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = Personal Computer
| release date = February 14, 1996
| discontinued = October 1, 1996
| price        = n/a
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz
| memory      = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
| display      = DB-15 video output (640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit)
| sound        = Monophonic input, stereo output
| dimensions  = 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
| weight      = 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os          = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 6360|Performa 6360]]
| model        = M3076
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 6310CD''' is a [[PowerPC]]-based desktop personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. and released on February 14, 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_6310cd.html |title=Macintosh Performa 6310CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is the European and Asian version of the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD|Performa 6300CD]], featuring identical specifications: a 100 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, and a 4X CD-ROM drive in a compact desktop case based on the [[Macintosh Quadra 630]] form factor.
 
The Performa 6310CD shares its logic board (Model M3076, Gestalt ID 42) with the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD|Performa 6300CD]] and [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD|Performa 5300CD]] all-in-one system.
 
== Hardware Overview ==
 
The Performa 6310CD is functionally identical to the Performa 6300CD:
 
* '''Processor''': PowerPC 603e at 100 MHz with integrated FPU
* '''RAM''': 16 MB standard via two 72-pin SIMM slots (80 ns), expandable to 64 MB
* '''Storage''': 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
* '''Video''': 1 MB system RAM dedicated to video (640×480 16-bit, 800×600/832×624 8-bit)
* '''Expansion''': LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot, TV tuner slot
 
=== Regional Differences ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
! Model !! Region !! Order Number !! Notes
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD|Performa 6300CD]] || North America || Various || Bundled with 15" monitor
|-
| '''Performa 6310CD''' || Europe, Asia, Japan || M4730J/A (Japan) || International version
|}
 
== General Maintenance ==
 
For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD General Maintenance]] page.
 
== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
 
Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, startup issues, video problems, and other common failures is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD 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 (Macintosh Performa 6310CD, 1996)
|-
| '''CPU''' || PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz
|-
| '''Bus width''' || 32-bit data (I/O) • 64-bit data (CPU)
|-
| '''ROM''' || 4 MB
|-
| '''RAM''' || 16 MB (expandable to 64 MB)
|-
| '''L1 Cache''' || 32 KB
|-
| '''L2 Cache''' || 256 KB
|-
| '''Video''' || 640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit
|-
| '''Sound''' || Mono input, stereo output
|-
| '''Disks''' || 1.2 GB IDE HDD, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
|-
| '''Ports''' || ADB, SCSI, 2× Serial, Audio I/O, Video out
|}
 
=== Power Specifications ===
 
* Input: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
* Maximum power consumption: 55 Watts
 
== See Also ==
 
* [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6320CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD]]
* [[Macintosh Quadra 630]]
 
== References ==
 
<references />
 
[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

Latest revision as of 13:26, 10 February 2026

Macintosh Performa 6310CD
Macintosh Performa 6310CD
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypePersonal Computer
ReleasedFebruary 14, 1996
DiscontinuedOctober 1, 1996
Intro pricen/a
CPUPowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz
Memory16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
Storage1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
DisplayDB-15 video output (640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit)
SoundMonophonic input, stereo output
Dimensions4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
Weight19 lbs (8.6 kg)
OS / FirmwareSystem 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
PredecessorPerforma 6200CD
SuccessorPerforma 6360
Model no.M3076

The Macintosh Performa 6310CD is a PowerPC-based desktop personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. and released on February 14, 1996.[1] It is the European and Asian version of the Performa 6300CD, featuring identical specifications: a 100 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, and a 4X CD-ROM drive in a compact desktop case based on the Macintosh Quadra 630 form factor.

The Performa 6310CD shares its logic board (Model M3076, Gestalt ID 42) with the Performa 6300CD and Performa 5300CD all-in-one system.

Hardware Overview

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The Performa 6310CD is functionally identical to the Performa 6300CD:

  • Processor: PowerPC 603e at 100 MHz with integrated FPU
  • RAM: 16 MB standard via two 72-pin SIMM slots (80 ns), expandable to 64 MB
  • Storage: 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
  • Video: 1 MB system RAM dedicated to video (640×480 16-bit, 800×600/832×624 8-bit)
  • Expansion: LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot, TV tuner slot

Regional Differences

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Model Region Order Number Notes
Performa 6300CD North America Various Bundled with 15" monitor
Performa 6310CD Europe, Asia, Japan M4730J/A (Japan) International version

General Maintenance

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For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6300CD General Maintenance page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

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Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Troubleshooting

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A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, startup issues, video problems, and other common failures is available on the Macintosh Performa 6300CD Troubleshooting page.

Technical Details

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System Architecture at a Glance

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Sub-system Specification (Macintosh Performa 6310CD, 1996)
CPU PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz
Bus width 32-bit data (I/O) • 64-bit data (CPU)
ROM 4 MB
RAM 16 MB (expandable to 64 MB)
L1 Cache 32 KB
L2 Cache 256 KB
Video 640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit
Sound Mono input, stereo output
Disks 1.2 GB IDE HDD, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
Ports ADB, SCSI, 2× Serial, Audio I/O, Video out

Power Specifications

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  • Input: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
  • Maximum power consumption: 55 Watts

See Also

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References

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  1. ↑ Macintosh Performa 6310CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
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