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Apple Service Source: case width and depth were transposed across this family (Apple: 16.5 in W x 12.6 in D); sound input is 16-bit MONO - the port accepts stereo but combines it - with 16-bit stereo output; added Apple's electrical figures, 256K standard L2, slot pinouts, and the 4.5 V battery pack with its 3.0 V replace-below threshold; noted the two errors in Apple's own text |
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| storage = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM | | storage = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM | ||
| display = 640×480 @ 16-bit, 800×600 or 832×624 @ 8-bit | | display = 640×480 @ 16-bit, 800×600 or 832×624 @ 8-bit | ||
| sound = | | sound = 16-bit mono input, 16-bit stereo output; records at 11 or 22 kHz | ||
| dimensions = 4.3" H × | | dimensions = 4.3" H × 16.5" W × 12.6" D (10.95 × 41.95 × 32 cm) | ||
| weight = 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg) | | weight = 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg) | ||
| os = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 | | os = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 | ||
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A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD Troubleshooting]] page. | A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD Troubleshooting]] page. | ||
== Apple service data == | |||
Apple's own figures for this family, from the ''Performa 6200/6300 Series'' Service Source volume hosted | |||
on this wiki.<ref name="ss6200">Apple Computer, ''Performa 6200/6300 Series'', Service Source. Hosted here as [[Performa 6200/6300 Series Service Source]] ([[:File:Performa_6200.6300.pdf]]). Specifications and Additional Procedures — Battery Verification chapters.</ref> | |||
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! Item !! Apple's figure (6200/6300 series except 6360) | |||
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| Case || Height 4.3 in. (10.95 cm), '''width 16.5 in. (41.95 cm)''', '''depth 12.6 in. (32 cm)''' | |||
|- | |||
| Weight || Without CD-ROM 17 lb. (7.7 kg); with CD-ROM 19 lb. (8.6 kg) | |||
|- | |||
| Line voltage || 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz (Performa 6360: 90–270 VAC, 43–67 Hz) | |||
|- | |||
| Power || 125 W; 2.5 A maximum and 220 W maximum for all line and load conditions (6360: 150 W) | |||
|- | |||
| Level 2 cache || '''256K, standard''' across the series | |||
|- | |||
| ROM / video || 4 MB ROM; 1 MB of DRAM on board for video support | |||
|- | |||
| Sound || '''16-bit monophonic sound input''' — the port accepts a stereo signal but combines it to mono for play-through or recording — and 16-bit stereophonic output, nominally 0.5 V RMS into 39 ohms, on two ports (front headphone jack, rear stereo mini phone jack). The internal speaker is muted when a plug is inserted in an output jack | |||
|- | |||
| Slots || Processor-direct slot '''96/114-pin''' (not fitted on the 6360); communications slot '''112-pin'''; video-in slot '''60-pin'''; TV tuner port '''10-pin''' | |||
|- | |||
| SCSI / ADB || One external DB-25 SCSI port, up to seven devices; one ADB port, mini DIN-4 | |||
|- | |||
| PRAM battery || Apple's symptom chart calls it a '''4.5 V''' battery; verify it on the '''10 V DC''' scale with the logic board removed and '''replace below 3.0 V''' | |||
|} | |||
'''The Performa 6360 is the exception on almost every line.''' Apple gives it 16-bit '''stereophonic''' | |||
input and output with '''SRS 3D Surround Sound''', a sound-input connector at line level 2 Vpp maximum | |||
into 10 kilohms and an output at 2 Vpp maximum into 32 ohms, '''one''' built-in speaker rather than two, | |||
one 6.88-inch '''PCI''' slot in place of the processor-direct slot, GeoPort-compatible serial ports, and | |||
memory in two '''168-pin, 70 ns''' DIMM sockets expandable to 136 MB where the rest of the family uses | |||
two '''72-pin, 80 ns''' SIMM sockets to 64 MB.<ref name="ss6200" /> | |||
Two things in this volume are Apple's own errors and are not repeated here: a "Video Screen: 15-inch | |||
0.28 mm dot-pitch CRT" entry, which belongs to the 5200-series all-in-one and not to a desktop machine, | |||
and the battery instruction printed as "Unplug 4.5 V battery" in this volume but as "Unplug 5.4 battery" | |||
in the 630-series volumes for the identical step.<ref name="ss6200" /> | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]] | [[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:39, 27 September 2026
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| Macintosh Performa 6290CD | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | January 1996 |
| Discontinued | October 1996 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz |
| Memory | 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM |
| Display | 640×480 @ 16-bit, 800×600 or 832×624 @ 8-bit |
| Sound | 16-bit mono input, 16-bit stereo output; records at 11 or 22 kHz |
| Dimensions | 4.3" H × 16.5" W × 12.6" D (10.95 × 41.95 × 32 cm) |
| Weight | 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Codename | Crusader |
| Model no. | M3076 |
The Macintosh Performa 6290CD is a PowerPC-based desktop computer introduced by Apple Computer in January 1996.[1] It is an upgraded variant of the Performa 6200CD with a faster PowerPC 603e processor at 100 MHz and a larger hard drive, sold exclusively in North America.
Differences from Performa 6200CD
[edit | edit source]The Performa 6290CD differs from the Performa 6200CD in the following ways:
- CPU: PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz (vs PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz)
- Hard Drive: 1.2 GB (vs 1.0 GB)
- Modem: Not included
- Bundled Monitor: Not included
- Market: North America only
Architecture and Processor
[edit | edit source]The Performa 6290CD uses a PowerPC 603e processor running at 100 MHz with a 40 MHz system bus (vs 37.5 MHz on the base 6200CD). The 603e offers improved performance over the original 603.
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]RAM Configuration
[edit | edit source]- RAM Type: 72-pin SIMM
- Standard RAM: 8 MB
- Maximum RAM: 64 MB
Storage Systems
[edit | edit source]- Hard Drive: 1.2 GB IDE internal drive
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject
- CD-ROM: 4X
Display and Graphics
[edit | edit source]- Standard Resolution: 640×480 at 16-bit color
- Extended Resolution: 800×600 or 832×624 at 8-bit color
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6200CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 6200CD Troubleshooting page.
Apple service data
[edit | edit source]Apple's own figures for this family, from the Performa 6200/6300 Series Service Source volume hosted on this wiki.[2]
| Item | Apple's figure (6200/6300 series except 6360) |
|---|---|
| Case | Height 4.3 in. (10.95 cm), width 16.5 in. (41.95 cm), depth 12.6 in. (32 cm) |
| Weight | Without CD-ROM 17 lb. (7.7 kg); with CD-ROM 19 lb. (8.6 kg) |
| Line voltage | 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz (Performa 6360: 90–270 VAC, 43–67 Hz) |
| Power | 125 W; 2.5 A maximum and 220 W maximum for all line and load conditions (6360: 150 W) |
| Level 2 cache | 256K, standard across the series |
| ROM / video | 4 MB ROM; 1 MB of DRAM on board for video support |
| Sound | 16-bit monophonic sound input — the port accepts a stereo signal but combines it to mono for play-through or recording — and 16-bit stereophonic output, nominally 0.5 V RMS into 39 ohms, on two ports (front headphone jack, rear stereo mini phone jack). The internal speaker is muted when a plug is inserted in an output jack |
| Slots | Processor-direct slot 96/114-pin (not fitted on the 6360); communications slot 112-pin; video-in slot 60-pin; TV tuner port 10-pin |
| SCSI / ADB | One external DB-25 SCSI port, up to seven devices; one ADB port, mini DIN-4 |
| PRAM battery | Apple's symptom chart calls it a 4.5 V battery; verify it on the 10 V DC scale with the logic board removed and replace below 3.0 V |
The Performa 6360 is the exception on almost every line. Apple gives it 16-bit stereophonic input and output with SRS 3D Surround Sound, a sound-input connector at line level 2 Vpp maximum into 10 kilohms and an output at 2 Vpp maximum into 32 ohms, one built-in speaker rather than two, one 6.88-inch PCI slot in place of the processor-direct slot, GeoPort-compatible serial ports, and memory in two 168-pin, 70 ns DIMM sockets expandable to 136 MB where the rest of the family uses two 72-pin, 80 ns SIMM sockets to 64 MB.[2]
Two things in this volume are Apple's own errors and are not repeated here: a "Video Screen: 15-inch 0.28 mm dot-pitch CRT" entry, which belongs to the 5200-series all-in-one and not to a desktop machine, and the battery instruction printed as "Unplug 4.5 V battery" in this volume but as "Unplug 5.4 battery" in the 630-series volumes for the identical step.[2]
See Also
[edit | edit source]- Macintosh Performa 6200CD — Base model (75 MHz)
- Macintosh Performa 6260CD — 100 MHz variant (Europe/Asia)
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Macintosh Performa 6200CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Apple Computer, Performa 6200/6300 Series, Service Source. Hosted here as Performa 6200/6300 Series Service Source (File:Performa_6200.6300.pdf). Specifications and Additional Procedures — Battery Verification chapters.