Macintosh Performa 5440
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.
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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 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
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
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
- L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB instruction, 16 KB data)
- L2 Cache: 256 KB (optional)
Memory and Storage
RAM Configuration
| 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
- 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
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
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
For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 5400CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Troubleshooting page.
Apple service data
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
- Macintosh Performa 5400CD — Base model (120 MHz)
- Macintosh Performa 5430 — 160 MHz variant
References
- ↑ 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.