Macintosh Performa 6230CD
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| Macintosh Performa 6230CD | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Released | July 11, 1995 |
| Discontinued | April 1, 1996 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz |
| Memory | 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 1.0 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM |
| Display | 640×480 @ 16-bit, 800×600 or 832×624 @ 8-bit |
| Sound | Stereo 16-bit, 22 kHz |
| Dimensions | 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D |
| Weight | 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Codename | Crusader |
| Model no. | M3076 |
The Macintosh Performa 6230CD is a PowerPC-based desktop computer introduced by Apple Computer on July 11, 1995.[1] It is a multimedia-focused variant of the Performa 6200CD with 16 MB RAM and a hardware MPEG decoder card for video playback.
Differences from Performa 6200CD
[edit | edit source]The Performa 6230CD differs from the Performa 6200CD in the following ways:
- Standard RAM: 16 MB (vs 8 MB)
- MPEG Decoder: Hardware MPEG decoder card pre-installed
- Bundled Monitor: Apple Multiple Scan 15"
Hardware MPEG Decoder
[edit | edit source]The Performa 6230CD includes a dedicated hardware MPEG decoder card enabling:
- Full-screen MPEG video playback without software decoding overhead
- Smooth playback of Video CD and MPEG-1 content
- Improved multimedia performance compared to software-only decoding
This was a significant feature at the time, as the PowerPC 603 processor lacked the performance for smooth software MPEG decoding.
Architecture and Processor
[edit | edit source]The Performa 6230CD uses a PowerPC 603 processor running at 75 MHz with integrated FPU.
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]RAM Configuration
[edit | edit source]- RAM Type: 72-pin SIMM
- Standard RAM: 16 MB
- Maximum RAM: 64 MB
Storage Systems
[edit | edit source]- Hard Drive: 1.0 GB IDE internal drive
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject
- CD-ROM: 4X
Display and Graphics
[edit | edit source]- Standard Resolution: 640×480 at 16-bit color
- Extended Resolution: 800×600 or 832×624 at 8-bit color
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6200CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 6200CD Troubleshooting page.
See Also
[edit | edit source]- Macintosh Performa 6200CD — Base model
- Macintosh Performa 6220CD — TV/video input variant