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{{Infobox computer
{{Infobox computer
| name        = Power Macintosh 5400
| name        = Power Macintosh 5400
| image        = [[File:Macintosh_Performa_5400.jpg]]
| image        =  
| 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:100%;"
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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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]
[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

Revision as of 13:45, 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

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
  • 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

References

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