Macintosh Performa 5400
The Macintosh Performa 5400 is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. It is functionally identical to the Performa 5400CD, with the same 120 MHz PowerPC 603e processor and Alchemy logic board. Both model names refer to the same hardware configuration.
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| Macintosh Performa 5400 | |
| Specifications | |
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| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | All-in-one Personal Computer |
| Released | April 22, 1996 |
| Discontinued | February 1, 1997 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz |
| Memory | 16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB) |
| Storage | 1.6 GB IDE hard drive |
| Display | 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 16-bit, 832×624 8-bit) |
| Sound | 16-bit stereo output, 16-bit mono input, SRS surround |
| Dimensions | 17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D (44.5 × 38.4 × 40.6 cm) |
| Weight | 47 lbs (21.3 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 5300 |
| Successor | Performa 5500 |
| Codename | Alchemy |
| Model no. | M3046 |
The Performa 5400 series was based on the Alchemy architecture and was the consumer version of the Power Macintosh 5400 educational line. It introduced 168-pin DIMM memory sockets and a PCI expansion slot to the LC line.[1]
Architecture and Processor
editThe Performa 5400 uses a PowerPC 603e processor running at 120 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
edit- L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB instruction, 16 KB data)
- L2 Cache: 256 KB (optional)
Memory and Storage
editRAM Configuration
edit| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | 168-pin DIMM |
| Minimum Speed | 70 ns |
| Motherboard RAM | 8 MB soldered |
| Standard RAM | 16 MB |
| Maximum RAM | 136 MB |
| RAM Slots | 2 |
Storage Systems
edit- Hard Drive: 1.6 GB IDE internal drive
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-eject
- CD-ROM: 4X
Display and Graphics
editThe 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
Video memory consists of 1 MB dedicated from system RAM.
General Maintenance
editFor detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 5400CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
editDetailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
editA comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Troubleshooting page.
See Also
edit- Macintosh Performa 5400CD — Primary model designation
- Macintosh Performa 5410CD — Europe variant
- Macintosh Performa 5420CD — Asia variant