Macintosh Performa 5400
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| Macintosh Performa 5400 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| 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 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.
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
[edit | edit source]The 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 | edit source]- L1 Cache: 32 KB (16 KB instruction, 16 KB data)
- L2 Cache: 256 KB (optional)
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]RAM Configuration
[edit | edit source]| 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 | edit source]- Hard Drive: 1.6 GB IDE internal drive
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-eject
- CD-ROM: 4X
Display and Graphics
[edit | edit source]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
Video memory consists of 1 MB dedicated from system RAM.
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 5400CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 5400CD Troubleshooting page.
Service documentation
[edit | edit source]Apple's own service manual is hosted here as Power Macintosh/Performa 5000 Series Service Source. Despite the "5000 Series" title it covers only the 5400 and 5500 — Apple's own Basics chapter is headed "Power Macintosh/Performa 5400 and 5500 Series". It gives the 5400/120 as a PowerPC 603e at 120 MHz and the international 5400/160 at 160 MHz, a 100–240 VAC supply at 47–63 Hz drawing 125 W, a 300 V RMS 100 ms surge rating, a 40 A peak inrush and 2.5 A maximum for all line and load conditions, and the PRAM cell threshold as replace below 3.0 V.[2]
Two things in that volume are unusual. Its Adjustments chapter includes a High Voltage adjustment — Apple rarely asks a technician to set an EHT level rather than replace a module — and Take Apart prints two different procedures for the power supply, the analogue board and the speakers, "Original Version" and "Rev. B". Identify the revision before ordering a part.[2]
See Also
[edit | edit source]- Macintosh Performa 5400CD — Primary model designation
- Macintosh Performa 5410CD — Europe variant
- Macintosh Performa 5420CD — Asia variant
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Macintosh Performa 5400CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Apple Computer, Power Macintosh/Performa 5000 Series, Service Source, 309 pp, PDF distilled 1 May 1997. Hosted here as the wiki page linked above (File:powermac.perf_5400.5500.pdf). Specifications chapter, and Additional Procedures — Battery Verification where a threshold is quoted.