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{{Infobox computer
| name        = Macintosh Performa 6200
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 6200CD.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 6200
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = Personal Computer
| release date = July 11, 1995
| discontinued = April 1, 1996
| cpu          = PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
| memory      = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 1.0 GB IDE hard drive
| display      = 640×480 @ 16-bit, 800×600 or 832×624 @ 8-bit
| sound        = Stereo 16-bit, 22 kHz
| dimensions  = 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
| weight      = 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os          = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Quadra 630|Quadra 630]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 6360|Performa 6360]]
| codename    = Crusader
| model        = M3076
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 6200''' is a PowerPC-based desktop computer introduced by Apple Computer on July 11, 1995. It is the non-CD-ROM variant of the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]], sharing the same logic board and case design but without the CD-ROM drive.
 
== Differences from Performa 6200CD ==
 
The Performa 6200 differs from the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]] only in the absence of the CD-ROM drive, offering a lower-cost entry point for consumers who did not require optical media.
 
== Architecture and Processor ==
 
The Performa 6200 uses a PowerPC 603 processor running at 75 MHz with integrated FPU.
 
=== Cache Configuration ===
* '''L1 Cache:''' 16 KB
* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB
 
== Memory and Storage ==
 
=== RAM Configuration ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%; text-align:center;"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| '''RAM Type''' || 72-pin SIMM
|-
| '''Minimum Speed''' || 80 ns
|-
| '''Standard RAM''' || 8 MB
|-
| '''Maximum RAM''' || 64 MB
|-
| '''RAM Slots''' || 2
|}
 
1 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function.
 
=== Storage Systems ===
* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.0 GB IDE internal drive
* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject
 
== Display and Graphics ==
 
* '''Standard Resolution:''' 640×480 at 16-bit color
* '''Extended Resolution:''' 800×600 or 832×624 at 8-bit color
* '''VRAM:''' 1 MB (from system RAM)
 
== General Maintenance ==
 
For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD General Maintenance]] page.
 
== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
 
Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD Troubleshooting]] page.
 
== See Also ==
 
* [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD]] — Base CD-ROM model
 
== References ==
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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

Latest revision as of 12:22, 10 February 2026


Macintosh Performa 6200
Macintosh Performa 6200
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypePersonal Computer
ReleasedJuly 11, 1995
DiscontinuedApril 1, 1996
CPUPowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
Memory8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
Storage1.0 GB IDE hard drive
Display640×480 @ 16-bit, 800×600 or 832×624 @ 8-bit
SoundStereo 16-bit, 22 kHz
Dimensions4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
Weight19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
OS / FirmwareSystem 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
PredecessorQuadra 630
SuccessorPerforma 6360
CodenameCrusader
Model no.M3076

The Macintosh Performa 6200 is a PowerPC-based desktop computer introduced by Apple Computer on July 11, 1995. It is the non-CD-ROM variant of the Performa 6200CD, sharing the same logic board and case design but without the CD-ROM drive.

Differences from Performa 6200CD

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The Performa 6200 differs from the Performa 6200CD only in the absence of the CD-ROM drive, offering a lower-cost entry point for consumers who did not require optical media.

Architecture and Processor

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The Performa 6200 uses a PowerPC 603 processor running at 75 MHz with integrated FPU.

Cache Configuration

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  • L1 Cache: 16 KB
  • L2 Cache: 256 KB

Memory and Storage

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RAM Configuration

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Specification Details
RAM Type 72-pin SIMM
Minimum Speed 80 ns
Standard RAM 8 MB
Maximum RAM 64 MB
RAM Slots 2

1 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function.

Storage Systems

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  • Hard Drive: 1.0 GB IDE internal drive
  • Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject

Display and Graphics

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  • Standard Resolution: 640×480 at 16-bit color
  • Extended Resolution: 800×600 or 832×624 at 8-bit color
  • VRAM: 1 MB (from system RAM)

General Maintenance

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For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6200CD General Maintenance page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

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Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Troubleshooting

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A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 6200CD Troubleshooting page.

See Also

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References

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