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Macintosh Performa 6200

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Macintosh Performa 6200
Macintosh Performa 6200
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypePersonal Computer
ReleasedJuly 11, 1995
DiscontinuedApril 1, 1996
CPUPowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
Memory8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
Storage1.0 GB IDE hard drive
Display640ร—480 @ 16-bit, 800ร—600 or 832ร—624 @ 8-bit
SoundStereo 16-bit, 22 kHz
Dimensions4.3" H ร— 12.6" W ร— 16.5" D (10.9 ร— 32 ร— 41.9 cm)
Weight19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
OS / FirmwareSystem 7.5.1 โ€“ Mac OS 9.1
PredecessorQuadra 630
SuccessorPerforma 6360
CodenameCrusader
Model no.M3076

The Macintosh Performa 6200 is a PowerPC-based desktop computer introduced by Apple Computer on July 11, 1995. It is the non-CD-ROM variant of the Performa 6200CD, sharing the same logic board and case design but without the CD-ROM drive.

Differences from Performa 6200CD

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The Performa 6200 differs from the Performa 6200CD only in the absence of the CD-ROM drive, offering a lower-cost entry point for consumers who did not require optical media.

Architecture and Processor

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The Performa 6200 uses a PowerPC 603 processor running at 75 MHz with integrated FPU.

Cache Configuration

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  • L1 Cache: 16 KB
  • L2 Cache: 256 KB

Memory and Storage

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RAM Configuration

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Specification Details
RAM Type 72-pin SIMM
Minimum Speed 80 ns
Standard RAM 8 MB
Maximum RAM 64 MB
RAM Slots 2

1 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function.

Storage Systems

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  • Hard Drive: 1.0 GB IDE internal drive
  • Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject

Display and Graphics

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  • Standard Resolution: 640ร—480 at 16-bit color
  • Extended Resolution: 800ร—600 or 832ร—624 at 8-bit color
  • VRAM: 1 MB (from system RAM)

General Maintenance

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For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6200CD General Maintenance page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

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Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Troubleshooting

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A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 6200CD Troubleshooting page.

See Also

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References

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