Macintosh Performa 6200

Macintosh Performa 6200
	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	1.0 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 / Firmware	System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
Predecessor	Quadra 630
Successor	Performa 6360
Codename	Crusader
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

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

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

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.

References