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| Macintosh Performa 5440 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | All-in-one Personal Computer |
| Released | August 1, 1996 |
| Discontinued | June 1, 1997 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 180 MHz |
| Memory | 16 MB or 24 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB) |
| Storage | 1.6 GB or 2.4 GB IDE hard drive, 8X CD-ROM |
| Display | 15" shadow mask CRT, 12.8" viewable (640×480 16-bit, 800×600 16-bit, 832×624 8-bit) |
| Sound | 16-bit stereo output; stereo sound input port; mono built-in microphone |
| Dimensions | 17.5" H × 16.0" W × 15.1" D (445 × 406 × 383 mm) |
| Weight | 17 lb without CD-ROM, 19 lb with CD-ROM (Apple) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 5400CD |
| Successor | Performa 5500 |
| Codename | Alchemy (logic board) |
The Macintosh Performa 5440 is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on August 1, 1996.[1] It is the fastest variant of the Performa 5400CD series with a 180 MHz processor and a distinctive black case.
The Performa 5440 was sold only in Europe and Asia. A Director's Edition variant sold in Australia featured 24 MB of RAM, a 2.4 GB hard drive, and pre-installed TV/video capabilities.
Differences from Performa 5400CD
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5440 differs from the Performa 5400CD in the following ways:
- CPU Speed: 180 MHz (vs 120 MHz)
- CD-ROM: 8X (vs 4X)
- Case Color: Black (vs platinum)
- Display Resolution: Supports 800×600 at 16-bit (vs 640×480)
- Market: Europe and Asia only
- Director's Edition: 24 MB RAM, 2.4 GB HDD, TV/video (Australia only)
Architecture and Processor
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5440 uses a PowerPC 603e processor running at 180 MHz on a 40 MHz system bus. The 603e is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path and integrated floating-point unit.
Cache Configuration
[edit | edit source]- L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB instruction, 16 KB data)
- L2 Cache: 256 KB (optional)
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]RAM Configuration
[edit | edit source]| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | 168-pin DIMM |
| Minimum Speed | 70 ns |
| Motherboard RAM | 8 MB soldered |
| Standard RAM | 16 MB (24 MB Director's Edition) |
| Maximum RAM | 136 MB |
| RAM Slots | 2 |
Storage Systems
[edit | edit source]- Hard Drive: 1.6 GB or 2.4 GB (Director's Edition) IDE internal drive
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-eject
- CD-ROM: 8X
Display and Graphics
[edit | edit source]The built-in 15" shadow mask CRT supports:
- 640×480 at 16-bit color
- 800×600 at 16-bit color
- 832×624 at 8-bit color
- 1024×768 at 8-bit color (external mirroring)
Black Case Design
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5440 was one of the few Macintosh computers produced with a black case rather than the standard platinum color. This distinctive appearance was intended to appeal to the consumer multimedia market.
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 5400CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Troubleshooting page.
Apple service data
[edit | edit source]These are Apple's own figures, from the Power Macintosh/Performa 5400 and 5500 Series Service Source volume hosted on this wiki.[2]
| Item | Apple's figure |
|---|---|
| Line voltage | 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz |
| Power | 125 W; 2.5 A maximum and 220 W maximum for all line and load conditions |
| Case | Height 17.5 in. (445 mm), width 16 in. (406 mm), depth 15.1 in. (383 mm) |
| Weight | Without CD-ROM 17 lb.; with CD-ROM 19 lb. |
| Display | 15-inch shadow mask, 12.8-inch viewable image, 0.28 mm dot pitch, 66.7 Hz vertical |
| Sound output | Two stereophonic output ports, nominally 0.5 V RMS into 39 ohms |
| PRAM battery | Verify on the 10 V DC scale; replace below 3.0 V |
Apple's metric weight is printed as "19 lb. (21.15 kg)" in this volume and in the 5200/5300 and 5260/5280 volumes. 19 lb is 8.6 kg, so the metric figure is an error in Apple's own text and is not repeated here.[2]
The Adjustments chapter for this family is Light Meter Setup, Geometry, Video and Focus — it contains no rail-voltage adjustment and no rail-tolerance table. The controls Apple names are VR701 (horizontal shift) with the three-position centring switch SW701, VR601, and on the CRT video board VR301, VR302 red gain, VR303 green gain, VR304 red bias and VR305 green bias, set with a plastic tool against the Display Service Utility's All-White Screen.[2]
Memory is not interchangeable across the range even though the sockets look identical: the 5400/120, 5400/160 and 5400/180 take 168-pin, 70 ns or faster, 2K refresh DIMMs, while the 5400/200 and the 5500s take 168-pin, 60 ns or faster, 5-volt buffered EDO DIMMs.[2]
See Also
[edit | edit source]- Macintosh Performa 5400CD — Base model (120 MHz)
- Macintosh Performa 5430 — 160 MHz variant
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Apple Macintosh Performa 5400/180 Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Apple Computer, Power Macintosh/Performa 5400 and 5500 Series, Service Source. Hosted here as Power Macintosh/Performa 5400 and 5500 Series Service Source (File:Powermac.perf_5400.5500.pdf). Specifications, Adjustments and Additional Procedures — Battery Verification chapters.