Macintosh Performa 5440

The Macintosh Performa 5440 is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on August 1, 1996. It is the fastest variant of the Performa 5400CD series with a 180 MHz processor and a distinctive black case.

Macintosh Performa 5440

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 (800×600 16-bit, 1024×768 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 5400CD
Successor	Performa 5500
Codename	Alchemy

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.

See Also

• Macintosh Performa 5400CD — Base model (120 MHz)
• Macintosh Performa 5430 — 160 MHz variant