Macintosh Performa 6200
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.
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| Macintosh Performa 6200 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | July 11, 1995 |
| Discontinued | April 1, 1996 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz |
| Memory | 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 1 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 × 16.5" W × 12.6" D (10.95 × 41.95 × 32 cm) |
| Weight | 17 lb (7.7 kg) without CD-ROM; 19 lb (8.6 kg) with |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Quadra 630 |
| Successor | Performa 6360 |
| Codename | Crusader |
| Model no. | M3076 |
Differences from Performa 6200CD
editThe 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
editThe Performa 6200 uses a PowerPC 603 processor running at 75 MHz with integrated FPU.
Cache Configuration
edit- L1 Cache: 16 KB on the PowerPC 603 (8 KB instruction, 8 KB data)
- L2 Cache: 256 KB[1]
Memory and Storage
editRAM Configuration
edit| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | 72-pin SIMM |
| Minimum Speed | 80 ns or faster[1] |
| Standard RAM | 8 MB minimum, fitted in one SIMM slot; none is soldered to the board[1] |
| Maximum RAM | 64 MB across two SIMM slots[1] |
| RAM Slots | 2[1] |
| ROM | 4 MB[1] |
The 1 MB video frame buffer is separate DRAM on the logic board, not a slice of system RAM. Apple's specification reads "DRAM Frame Buffer: 1 MB DRAM on board, for video support".[1] Fitting more system memory does not change the available video memory, and the machine does not lose 1 MB of its 8 MB to video.
Storage Systems
edit- Hard Drive: 1.0 GB IDE internal drive
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject
Display and Graphics
edit- Standard Resolution: 640×480 at 16-bit color
- Extended Resolution: 800×600 or 832×624 at 8-bit color
- Frame buffer: 1 MB of dedicated DRAM on the logic board[1]
Apple's Repair Extension Program
editApple ran a genuine Repair Extension Program covering system freezes and sudden changes in video colour hue on the Performa 62xx family. The published checks are specific:[1]
| What to check | Where | What is wrong | Apple's remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock chip | U10 | Part number is not 343S1191 or 343S1121 (ignore trailing letters) | Replace the logic board |
| Cache/ROM DIMM | Vertical DIMM on the logic board | Laid out as in Apple's figure and no sticker on the middle vertical IC | Replace the DIMM, part 661-1278 |
| Version B logic board | U6, with U27 on the underside | U6 carries no picture of Texas and is p/n 343S0138-a, and there is no wire at U27 | Replace the logic board |
| Ethernet card fence | Communications slot | Fence does not hook onto the logic board fence | Replace the fence — otherwise the card rocks out of the slot and the network drops intermittently |
| Internal RGB cable | Between logic board and video board | Sudden or intermittent colour-hue changes | Replace the internal RGB cable |
A "Version B" board shows a B at the end of the serial number printed near the communications port. Apple's diagnostic application for the programme was 5XXX/6XXX Tester, shipped on the Service Source Companion CD; it tests for the freeze-related component issues but not for colour-hue faults.[1]
Apple also directs Type 11 errors away from this programme and towards a clean system install or a third-party software update.[1]
Power
edit| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Line voltage | 100–240 VAC[1] |
| Frequency | 47–63 Hz[1] |
| Power | 125 W. Surge voltage 300 V RMS for 100 ms; peak inrush 40 A; 2.5 A maximum and 220 W maximum for all line and load conditions[1] |
Apple publishes no per-rail voltages, no rail tolerances and no power-supply adjustment procedure for this machine.
General Maintenance
editFor detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6200CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
editDetailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
editA comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 6200CD Troubleshooting page.
See Also
edit- Macintosh Performa 6200CD — Base CD-ROM model
References
edit- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Apple Computer, Inc., Performa 6200/6300 Series Service Source, Specifications, Troubleshooting → Symptom Charts, Additional Procedures and REA Procedures → "Repair Overview for Freezing and Video Color Hue Issues". Hosted on this wiki as File:Performa 6200.6300.pdf.
