Macintosh Performa 6300
The Macintosh Performa 6300 is an alternate name for the Macintosh Performa 6300CD, a PowerPC-based desktop personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc.[1] All Performa 6300 units shipped with a 4X CD-ROM drive; the "CD" suffix was sometimes omitted in marketing materials. The "6300" designation applies to the configuration with 16 MB RAM and a bundled 15" Apple color monitor.
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| Macintosh Performa 6300 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | October 16, 1995 |
| Discontinued | October 1, 1996 |
| Intro price | US$2,800 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz |
| Memory | 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM |
| Display | DB-15 video output (640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit) |
| Sound | Monophonic input, stereo output |
| Dimensions | 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm) |
| Weight | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 6200CD |
| Successor | Performa 6360 |
| Model no. | M3076 |
The Performa 6300 features a 100 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, and a 4X CD-ROM drive in a compact desktop case based on the Macintosh Quadra 630 form factor.
Model Variants
editThe Performa 6300 series includes several regional and specification variants that share the same logic board (Model M3076, Gestalt ID 42):
| Model | CPU | RAM | Storage | Region | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performa 6290CD | 100 MHz 603e | 8 MB | 1.2 GB | North America | Base model without bundled monitor |
| Performa 6300 / 6300CD | 100 MHz 603e | 16 MB | 1.2 GB | North America | Includes 15" monitor |
| Performa 6310CD | 100 MHz 603e | 16 MB | 1.2 GB | Europe/Asia | International version of 6300CD |
| Performa 6320CD | 120 MHz 603e | 16 MB | 1.2 GB | North America | Includes TV/Video input card |
Hardware Overview
edit- Processor: PowerPC 603e at 100 MHz with integrated FPU
- RAM: 16 MB via two 72-pin SIMM slots (80 ns), expandable to 64 MB
- Storage: 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
- Video: 1 MB system RAM dedicated to video (640×480 16-bit, 800×600/832×624 8-bit)
- Expansion: LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot, TV tuner slot
General Maintenance
editFor detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6300CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
editDetailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
editA comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, startup issues, video problems, and other common failures is available on the Macintosh Performa 6300CD Troubleshooting page.
Technical Details
editSystem Architecture at a Glance
edit| Sub-system | Specification (Macintosh Performa 6300, 1995-1996) |
|---|---|
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz |
| Bus width | 32-bit data (I/O) • 64-bit data (CPU) |
| ROM | 4 MB |
| RAM | 16 MB (expandable to 64 MB) |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB |
| Video | 640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit |
| Sound | Mono input, stereo output |
| Disks | 1.2 GB IDE HDD, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM |
| Ports | ADB, SCSI, 2× Serial, Audio I/O, Video out |
Power Specifications
edit- Input: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
- Maximum power consumption: 55 Watts