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| discontinued = February 1996
| discontinued = February 1996
| price        = US$2,199
| price        = US$2,199
| cpu          = Motorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz + Intel 486DX2 @ 66 MHz
| cpu          = Motorola 68040 @ 33 MHz + Intel 80486DX2 @ 66 MHz
| memory      = 8 MB Mac RAM + 8 MB DOS RAM (expandable)
| memory      = 8 MB Mac-side RAM (4 MB built in + 4 MB SIMM), max 52 MB; 4 MB on the DOS card, max 32 MB
| storage      = 500 MB IDE hard drive, 2× CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy drive
| storage      = 500 MB IDE hard drive, 2× CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy drive
| display      = Supports up to 832×624 at 8-bit color
| display      = Supports up to 832×624 at 8-bit color
| sound        = Stereo 16-bit sound input/output
| sound        = 8-bit mono input, 8-bit stereo output (16-bit in CD mode)
| dimensions  = 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D
| dimensions  = 4.3" H × 16.5" W × 12.6" D (10.95 × 41.95 × 32 cm)
| weight      = 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
| weight      = 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os          = System 7.1.2P – Mac OS 8.1 / MS-DOS 6.22 / Windows 3.1
| os          = System 7.1.2P – Mac OS 8.1 / MS-DOS 6.22 / Windows 3.1
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== Troubleshooting ==
== Troubleshooting ==
See the [[Macintosh LC 630 Troubleshooting]] page. For DOS-specific issues, refer to [[Macintosh LC 630 DOS Compatible]].
See the [[Macintosh LC 630 Troubleshooting]] page. For DOS-specific issues, refer to [[Macintosh LC 630 DOS Compatible]].
== Apple service data ==
Apple treats the Performa 640 DOS-Compatible as the Macintosh LC 630 DOS-Compatible with a different
bundle, and says so in terms: "treat LC 630 DOS-Compatible information as applicable to the Performa 640
LC DOS-Compatible unless specified otherwise."<ref name="sslc630">Apple Computer, ''LC 630/Quadra 630/Performa 640'', Service Source. Hosted here as [[LC 630/Quadra 630/ Performa 640 Service Source]] ([[:File:Quadra.lc_630.performa_640.pdf]]). Specifications chapter.</ref>
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{| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:90%;"
! Item !! Apple's figure
|-
| Macintosh processor || '''Motorola 68040''' at 33 MHz &mdash; the full 68040 with its floating-point unit, not the 68LC040 of the plain 630 series
|-
| DOS processor || Intel '''80486DX2''' at 66 MHz on a DOS-Compatible board
|-
| Macintosh memory || Ships with 8 MB on the main logic board (4 MB built in plus a 4 MB DRAM SIMM in one slot); maximum addressable 52 MB (4 MB built in, a 32 MB SIMM in one slot and a 16 MB SIMM in the other)
|-
| DOS memory || Ships with a '''4 MB''' SIMM; maximum addressable '''32 MB''' on the DOS-Compatible board
|-
| SIMM type || Both boards require '''72-pin, 80 ns or faster''' SIMMs
|-
| Processor-direct slot || Occupied. A DOS-Compatible '''adapter board''' fills the LC processor-direct slot and provides a DB-15 connector for a PC/AT game controller
|-
| Hard drive || 500 MB IDE
|-
| Sound || 8-bit monophonic input; 8-bit stereo output (16-bit in CD mode)
|-
| Maximum power || 45 W, not including the monitor
|-
| Case || Height 4.3 in., '''width 16.5 in.''', '''depth 12.6 in.'''; 17 lb / 19 lb with CD-ROM
|}
There is also a separate '''DOS-Compatible sound board''' in this machine, which Apple lists as its own
replaceable module alongside the DOS-Compatible board and the adapter board.<ref name="sslc630" />


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Macintosh LC 630 DOS Compatible]]
* [[Macintosh LC 630 DOS Compatible]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 631CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 631CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 630CD DOS Compatible]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 640CD DOS Compatible]]


== References ==
== References ==
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<references />


[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]
[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

Latest revision as of 14:16, 27 September 2026

Macintosh Performa 640CD DOS Compatible
Macintosh Performa 640CD DOS Compatible
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypePersonal Computer
ReleasedMay 1, 1995
DiscontinuedFebruary 1996
Intro priceUS$2,199
CPUMotorola 68040 @ 33 MHz + Intel 80486DX2 @ 66 MHz
Memory8 MB Mac-side RAM (4 MB built in + 4 MB SIMM), max 52 MB; 4 MB on the DOS card, max 32 MB
Storage500 MB IDE hard drive, 2× CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy drive
DisplaySupports up to 832×624 at 8-bit color
Sound8-bit mono input, 8-bit stereo output (16-bit in CD mode)
Dimensions4.3" H × 16.5" W × 12.6" D (10.95 × 41.95 × 32 cm)
Weight19 lbs (8.6 kg)
OS / FirmwareSystem 7.1.2P – Mac OS 8.1 / MS-DOS 6.22 / Windows 3.1
PredecessorPerforma 630CD
SuccessorPower Mac 6100 DOS Compatible
CodenameCrusader
Model no.M3076

The Macintosh Performa 640CD DOS Compatible is a dual-platform personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer and released on May 1, 1995.[1] It combines the Performa 631CD with an Intel 486DX2 processor card, allowing the computer to run both Mac OS and DOS/Windows applications.

The Performa 640CD DOS Compatible was not sold in the United States and was marketed primarily in international markets.

Dual-Platform Architecture

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The system features two processors:

  • Macintosh: Motorola 68LC040 @ 33 MHz
  • DOS/Windows: Intel 486DX2 @ 66 MHz on a PDS card

Users could switch between Mac and DOS environments, with the DOS card appearing as a virtual PC within the Mac OS.

DOS Card Specifications

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  • Intel 486DX2 processor at 66 MHz
  • Dedicated RAM (up to 32 MB)
  • Shared use of display, keyboard, and mouse
  • Includes MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.1[2]

The DOS card occupies the LC PDS slot, leaving the comm and video slots available for other expansion.

Memory and Storage

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Mac RAM

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8 MB standard with two 72-pin SIMM sockets for expansion up to 52 MB total.

DOS RAM

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The DOS card has dedicated RAM expandable up to 32 MB independent of Mac system RAM.

Storage

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  • 500 MB IDE hard drive (partitioned for Mac and DOS)
  • 2× Apple CD 300i plus CD-ROM drive
  • 1.44 MB SuperDrive floppy (accessible from both environments)

Display and Graphics

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1 MB of dedicated DRAM for Mac video. The DOS card provides VGA-compatible graphics.

Bundle Contents

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  • Modem
  • Apple display (varies by market)
  • Keyboard and mouse
  • MS-DOS 6.22
  • Windows 3.1
  • Mac consumer software bundle

General Maintenance

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For maintenance procedures, refer to the Macintosh LC 630 DOS Compatible page. General maintenance is covered on the Macintosh LC 630 General Maintenance page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

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See the Macintosh LC 630 Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Troubleshooting

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See the Macintosh LC 630 Troubleshooting page. For DOS-specific issues, refer to Macintosh LC 630 DOS Compatible.

Apple service data

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Apple treats the Performa 640 DOS-Compatible as the Macintosh LC 630 DOS-Compatible with a different bundle, and says so in terms: "treat LC 630 DOS-Compatible information as applicable to the Performa 640 LC DOS-Compatible unless specified otherwise."[3]

Item Apple's figure
Macintosh processor Motorola 68040 at 33 MHz — the full 68040 with its floating-point unit, not the 68LC040 of the plain 630 series
DOS processor Intel 80486DX2 at 66 MHz on a DOS-Compatible board
Macintosh memory Ships with 8 MB on the main logic board (4 MB built in plus a 4 MB DRAM SIMM in one slot); maximum addressable 52 MB (4 MB built in, a 32 MB SIMM in one slot and a 16 MB SIMM in the other)
DOS memory Ships with a 4 MB SIMM; maximum addressable 32 MB on the DOS-Compatible board
SIMM type Both boards require 72-pin, 80 ns or faster SIMMs
Processor-direct slot Occupied. A DOS-Compatible adapter board fills the LC processor-direct slot and provides a DB-15 connector for a PC/AT game controller
Hard drive 500 MB IDE
Sound 8-bit monophonic input; 8-bit stereo output (16-bit in CD mode)
Maximum power 45 W, not including the monitor
Case Height 4.3 in., width 16.5 in., depth 12.6 in.; 17 lb / 19 lb with CD-ROM

There is also a separate DOS-Compatible sound board in this machine, which Apple lists as its own replaceable module alongside the DOS-Compatible board and the adapter board.[3]

See Also

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References

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  1. ↑ Macintosh Quadra 630, Wikipedia—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
  2. ↑ Performa 630 and LC 630, Low End Mac—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Apple Computer, LC 630/Quadra 630/Performa 640, Service Source. Hosted here as LC 630/Quadra 630/ Performa 640 Service Source (File:Quadra.lc_630.performa_640.pdf). Specifications chapter.