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{{Infobox computer
{{Infobox computer
| name        = Power Macintosh 5400
| name        = Power Macintosh 5400
| image        = [[File:Macintosh_Performa_5400.jpg]]
| image        = [[File:PowerMacintosh_5400.jpg]]
| caption      = Power Macintosh 5400
| caption      = Power Macintosh 5400
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = All-in-one Personal Computer
| type        = All-in-one Personal Computer
| release_date = April 13, 1996
| release date = April 13, 1996
| discontinued = February 17, 1997
| discontinued = February 17, 1997
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
| price        = Education only (North America)
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 120–180 MHz
| memory      = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB)
| memory      = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB)
| storage      = 1.6 GB IDE hard drive
| storage      = 1.6 GB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X–8X CD-ROM
| display      = 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 pixels)
| display      = Built-in 15" shadow mask CRT
| os          = System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
| 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]]
| predecessor  = [[Power Macintosh 5260]]
| successor    = [[Power Macintosh 5500]]
| successor    = [[Power Macintosh 5500]]
| codename    = Alchemy
| model        = M3046
| model        = M3046
}}
}}
The '''Power Macintosh 5400''' is an all-in-one Macintosh computer based on the Alchemy architecture, released 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> It features a PowerPC 603e processor running at 120 MHz.
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]].


This model was sold only to the education market in North America. The consumer version, the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]], was sold worldwide.
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.


== Hardware Overview ==
== Model Variants ==


=== Processor and Memory ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;"
The Power Macintosh 5400 uses a PowerPC 603e processor at 120 MHz with a 40 MHz system bus. It has 32K of L1 cache and supports optional 256K L2 cache.
|-
! 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
|}


RAM uses 168-pin DIMMs at 70 ns minimum speed. The system has 8 MB of onboard RAM and 2 DIMM slots, supporting up to 136 MB total. 1 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function.
=== Related Models ===
* '''Performa 5400CD, 5410CD, 5420CD:''' Consumer versions with bundled software
* '''Performa 5430, 5440:''' Higher-specification consumer variants


=== Storage ===
== Architecture and Processor ==
The system includes a 1.6 GB IDE hard drive and either a 4X or 8X CD-ROM drive. A 1.44 MB floppy drive is standard.


=== Display ===
* '''Processor:''' PowerPC 603e
The built-in 15" shadow mask CRT supports 640×480 at 16-bit, or 800×600 and 832×624 at 8-bit. Display mirroring to an external monitor is supported at up to 832×624.
* '''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


=== Expansion ===
== Memory and Storage ==
The system has one PCI slot, plus Comm, TV, and video input/output expansion slots.


=== Networking ===
* '''RAM Type:''' 168-pin DIMM (70 ns minimum)
10Base-T Ethernet is standard.
* '''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 ==
== General Maintenance ==
For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the [[Macintosh Performa 5400 General Maintenance|General Maintenance]] page (shared hardware with Performa 5400).
 
For detailed maintenance information, refer to the [[Power Macintosh 5400 General Maintenance]] page.


== Troubleshooting ==
== Troubleshooting ==
For troubleshooting information, see the [[Macintosh Performa 5400 Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] page.
 
See the [[Power Macintosh 5400 Troubleshooting]] page.


== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
For capacitor replacement guidelines, see the [[Macintosh Performa 5400 Capacitor Replacement Guide|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 ==
== See Also ==
* [[Macintosh Performa 5400]]
 
* [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD]]
* [[Power Macintosh 5260]]
* [[Power Macintosh 5260]]
* [[Power Macintosh 5500]]
* [[Power Macintosh 5500]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD]]


== References ==
== References ==
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