Macintosh Performa 5320CD

The Macintosh Performa 5320CD is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on November 1, 1995. It is an upgraded variant of the Performa 5300CD with a faster 120 MHz processor and pre-installed TV/video input and output cards.

Macintosh Performa 5320CD

Macintosh Performa 5320CD
Specifications
Manufacturer	Apple Computer, Inc.
Type	All-in-one Personal Computer
Released	November 1, 1995
Discontinued	August 1, 1996
CPU	PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
Memory	8 MB or 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
Storage	1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
Display	15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 at 16-bit, 832×624 at 8-bit)
Sound	8-bit stereo, PlainTalk microphone
Dimensions	17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D
Weight	47 lbs (21.3 kg)
OS / Firmware	System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
Predecessor	Performa 5300CD
Successor	Performa 5400CD
Model no.	M4450J/A

This model was sold only in Europe and Asia. It shares the same "Cordyceps" logic board as the Performa 5300CD but with the TV and video expansion slots pre-populated.

Differences from Performa 5300CD

The Performa 5320CD differs from the Performa 5300CD in the following ways:

• CPU Speed: 120 MHz (vs 100 MHz)
• TV/Video: Pre-installed TV tuner and video input/output cards
• L2 Cache: 256 KB included (vs optional on 5300CD)
• Market: Europe and Asia only

Architecture and Processor

The Performa 5320CD uses the PowerPC 603e processor running at 120 MHz with a 40 MHz system bus. The 603e is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path, though the memory subsystem operates at 32-bit width due to the LC-derived architecture.

Cache Configuration

• L1 Cache: 32 KB
• L2 Cache: 256 KB (included)

Memory and Storage

RAM Configuration

Specification	Details
RAM Type	72-pin SIMM
Minimum Speed	80 ns
Standard RAM	8 MB or 16 MB
Maximum RAM	64 MB
RAM Slots	2

Storage Systems

• Hard Drive: 1.2 GB IDE internal drive
• Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject
• CD-ROM: 4X

Display and Graphics

The Performa 5320CD features a built-in 15" Shadow Mask CRT display supporting:

• 640×480 at 16-bit color
• 800×600 at 8-bit color
• 832×624 at 8-bit color

Video memory consists of 1 MB dedicated from system RAM.

TV/Video System

Unlike the base Performa 5300CD, the 5320CD includes pre-installed TV tuner and video input/output expansion cards, enabling:

• TV Reception: Integrated TV tuner card
• Video Input: S-video and composite input
• Video Output: S-video and composite output

These features occupied the TV and Video I/O expansion slots that were empty on the base model.

General Maintenance

For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 5300CD General Maintenance page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 5300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Troubleshooting

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 5300CD Troubleshooting page.

See Also

• Macintosh Performa 5300CD — Base model (100 MHz)
• Macintosh Performa 5300 — Non-CD variant