Macintosh Performa 466
The Macintosh Performa 466 is a consumer-oriented personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on October 18, 1993.[1] It is a rebrand of the LC III+ and is identical to the Performa 460, but shipped with a larger 160 MB hard drive.
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| Macintosh Performa 466 | |
| Specifications | |
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| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | October 18, 1993 |
| Discontinued | November 1, 1993 |
| Intro price | US$1,500 |
| CPU | Motorola 68030 @ 33 MHz |
| Memory | 4 MB RAM (expandable to 36 MB) |
| Storage | 160 MB SCSI hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy |
| Display | 512x384-832x624 (up to 16-bit) |
| Sound | 8-bit mono |
| Dimensions | 2.9" H x 12.2" W x 15.3" D |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs (4 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.1P - 7.6.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 460 |
| Successor | Performa 475 |
| Model no. | M1254 |
The Performa 466 uses a Motorola 68030 processor running at 33 MHz with a 32-bit data path. It shipped with 4 MB of RAM (expandable to 36 MB using a single 72-pin SIMM), 512 KB of VRAM (expandable to 768 KB), and a 160 MB SCSI hard drive. An optional 68882 FPU could be installed.
Specifications
edit| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | Motorola 68030 @ 33 MHz (32-bit data path) |
| FPU | Optional 68882 |
| System Bus | 33 MHz |
| ROM | 1 MB |
| RAM | 4 MB onboard (expandable to 36 MB via 72-pin SIMM) |
| VRAM | 512 KB onboard (expandable to 768 KB) |
| Storage | 160 MB SCSI hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy |
| Expansion | 1x LC III PDS slot |
| Ports | ADB, SCSI, 2x Serial (Modem/Printer), Audio out |
| Display | Up to 832x624 @ 8-bit (512 KB), 832x624 @ 16-bit (768 KB) |
| Power | 100V-240V AC, 50 W max |
Relationship to LC III+
editThe Performa 466 is identical to the LC III+ and Performa 460 internally. The only difference from the Performa 460 is the larger 160 MB hard drive.
General Maintenance
editFor detailed maintenance procedures including cleaning, PRAM battery management, and connector maintenance, refer to the Macintosh LC III General Maintenance page.
Troubleshooting
editA troubleshooting guide addressing common issues is available on the Macintosh LC III Troubleshooting page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
editCapacitor replacement information for the logic board can be found on the Macintosh LC III Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Service Documentation
editThe official Apple Service Source documentation for this model: