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{{Infobox computer
| name        = Power Macintosh 5400
| image        = [[File:PowerMacintosh_5400.jpg]]
| caption      = Power Macintosh 5400
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = All-in-one Personal Computer
| release date = April 13, 1996
| discontinued = February 17, 1997
| price        = Education only (North America)
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 120–180 MHz
| memory      = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB)
| storage      = 1.6 GB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X–8X CD-ROM
| display      = Built-in 15" shadow mask CRT
| sound        = Stereo 16-bit output, mono input
| dimensions  = 17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D (44.5 × 38.4 × 40.6 cm)
| weight      = 47 lbs (21.3 kg)
| os          = Mac OS 7.5.3 – 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Power Macintosh 5260]]
| successor    = [[Power Macintosh 5500]]
| codename    = Alchemy
| model        = M3046
}}
The '''Power Macintosh 5400''' is an all-in-one personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on April 13, 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac/specs/powermac_5400_120.html |title=Power Macintosh 5400/120 Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> Based on the "Alchemy" architecture, it features a PowerPC 603e processor and a built-in 15" shadow mask color CRT display. In North America, the Power Macintosh 5400 was sold exclusively to the educational market, while the consumer version was branded as the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]].
 
The 5400 was a significant upgrade over the [[Power Macintosh 5260]], featuring 168-pin DIMM RAM slots, built-in 10Base-T Ethernet, and a PCI expansion slot.
 
== Model Variants ==
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;"
|-
! Model !! Processor !! Standard RAM !! Max RAM !! Hard Drive !! CD-ROM
|-
| 5400/120 || 120 MHz || 16 MB || 136 MB || 1.6 GB || 4X or 8X
|-
| 5400/180 || 180 MHz || 16 MB || 136 MB || 1.6 GB || 8X
|}
 
=== Related Models ===
* '''Performa 5400CD, 5410CD, 5420CD:''' Consumer versions with bundled software
* '''Performa 5430, 5440:''' Higher-specification consumer variants
 
== Architecture and Processor ==
 
* '''Processor:''' PowerPC 603e
* '''Clock Speed:''' 120 MHz or 180 MHz
* '''Architecture:''' 32-bit processor with 64-bit data path
* '''FPU:''' Integrated
* '''System Bus:''' 40 MHz
* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB
* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB (optional)
* '''ROM:''' 4 MB
 
== Memory and Storage ==
 
* '''RAM Type:''' 168-pin DIMM (70 ns minimum)
* '''RAM Slots:''' 2
* '''Onboard RAM:''' 8 MB
* '''Standard RAM:''' 16 MB
* '''Maximum RAM:''' 136 MB
* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.6 GB IDE
* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5"
* '''CD-ROM:''' 4X or 8X
 
== Display and Graphics ==
 
* '''Display Size:''' 15" diagonal shadow mask CRT
* '''Resolution:''' 640×480 (16-bit), 800×600 and 832×624 (8-bit)
* '''Video RAM:''' 1 MB (from system RAM)
* '''External Monitor:''' Mirroring only (up to 832×624)
 
== Input/Output and Expansion ==
 
* '''PCI Slot:''' 1
* '''Comm Slot:''' 1
* '''Video I/O Slots:''' Input and output
* '''TV Tuner Slot:''' 1
* '''Serial Ports:''' 2× Geoport
* '''ADB:''' 1 port
* '''Ethernet:''' 10Base-T (built-in)
 
== Power ==
 
* '''Input:''' 110V–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
* '''Maximum Power:''' 220 Watts
 
== General Maintenance ==
 
For detailed maintenance information, refer to the [[Power Macintosh 5400 General Maintenance]] page.
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
See the [[Power Macintosh 5400 Troubleshooting]] page.
 
== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
 
See the [[Power Macintosh 5400 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.
 
== Specifications ==
 
Full technical specifications are available on the [[Power Macintosh 5400 Specifications]] page.
 
== See Also ==
 
* [[Power Macintosh 5260]]
* [[Power Macintosh 5500]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD]]
 
== References ==
<references />
 
[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

Latest revision as of 13:49, 10 February 2026

Power Macintosh 5400
Power Macintosh 5400
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypeAll-in-one Personal Computer
ReleasedApril 13, 1996
DiscontinuedFebruary 17, 1997
Intro priceEducation only (North America)
CPUPowerPC 603e @ 120–180 MHz
Memory16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB)
Storage1.6 GB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X–8X CD-ROM
DisplayBuilt-in 15" shadow mask CRT
SoundStereo 16-bit output, mono input
Dimensions17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D (44.5 × 38.4 × 40.6 cm)
Weight47 lbs (21.3 kg)
OS / FirmwareMac OS 7.5.3 – 9.1
PredecessorPower Macintosh 5260
SuccessorPower Macintosh 5500
CodenameAlchemy
Model no.M3046

The Power Macintosh 5400 is an all-in-one personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on April 13, 1996.[1] Based on the "Alchemy" architecture, it features a PowerPC 603e processor and a built-in 15" shadow mask color CRT display. In North America, the Power Macintosh 5400 was sold exclusively to the educational market, while the consumer version was branded as the Performa 5400CD.

The 5400 was a significant upgrade over the Power Macintosh 5260, featuring 168-pin DIMM RAM slots, built-in 10Base-T Ethernet, and a PCI expansion slot.

Model Variants

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Model Processor Standard RAM Max RAM Hard Drive CD-ROM
5400/120 120 MHz 16 MB 136 MB 1.6 GB 4X or 8X
5400/180 180 MHz 16 MB 136 MB 1.6 GB 8X
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  • Performa 5400CD, 5410CD, 5420CD: Consumer versions with bundled software
  • Performa 5430, 5440: Higher-specification consumer variants

Architecture and Processor

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  • Processor: PowerPC 603e
  • Clock Speed: 120 MHz or 180 MHz
  • Architecture: 32-bit processor with 64-bit data path
  • FPU: Integrated
  • System Bus: 40 MHz
  • L1 Cache: 32 KB
  • L2 Cache: 256 KB (optional)
  • ROM: 4 MB

Memory and Storage

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  • RAM Type: 168-pin DIMM (70 ns minimum)
  • RAM Slots: 2
  • Onboard RAM: 8 MB
  • Standard RAM: 16 MB
  • Maximum RAM: 136 MB
  • Hard Drive: 1.6 GB IDE
  • Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5"
  • CD-ROM: 4X or 8X

Display and Graphics

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  • Display Size: 15" diagonal shadow mask CRT
  • Resolution: 640×480 (16-bit), 800×600 and 832×624 (8-bit)
  • Video RAM: 1 MB (from system RAM)
  • External Monitor: Mirroring only (up to 832×624)

Input/Output and Expansion

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  • PCI Slot: 1
  • Comm Slot: 1
  • Video I/O Slots: Input and output
  • TV Tuner Slot: 1
  • Serial Ports: 2× Geoport
  • ADB: 1 port
  • Ethernet: 10Base-T (built-in)

Power

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  • Input: 110V–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
  • Maximum Power: 220 Watts

General Maintenance

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For detailed maintenance information, refer to the Power Macintosh 5400 General Maintenance page.

Troubleshooting

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See the Power Macintosh 5400 Troubleshooting page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

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See the Power Macintosh 5400 Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Specifications

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Full technical specifications are available on the Power Macintosh 5400 Specifications page.

See Also

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References

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  1. ↑ Power Macintosh 5400/120 Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
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