Power Macintosh 5260
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| Power Macintosh 5260 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | All-in-one Personal Computer |
| Released | March 10, 1996 |
| Discontinued | March 1, 1997 |
| Intro price | Education only (North America) |
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 100–120 MHz |
| Memory | 8–16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 800 MB–1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X–8X CD-ROM |
| Display | Built-in 14" shadow mask CRT (640×480) |
| Sound | Stereo 16-bit output, mono input |
| Dimensions | 17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D (44.5 × 38.4 × 40.6 cm) |
| Weight | 45 lbs (20.4 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | Mac OS 7.5.3 – 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Power Macintosh 5200 |
| Successor | Power Macintosh 5400 |
| Model no. | M3457 |
The Power Macintosh 5260 is an all-in-one personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on March 10, 1996.[1] It features a PowerPC 603e processor and a built-in 14" shadow mask color CRT display in a compact all-in-one case. In North America, the Power Macintosh 5260 was sold exclusively to the educational market, while the consumer version was branded as the Performa 5260CD.
Model Variants
[edit | edit source]The Power Macintosh 5260 was available in two processor configurations:
| Model | Order Number | Release | Processor | Standard RAM | Hard Drive | CD-ROM | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5260/100 | M4982LL/A | March 1996 | 100 MHz | 8–16 MB | 800 MB | 4X | Education (NA), Consumer (Asia/Australia) |
| 5260/120 | M5233LL/A | September 1996 | 120 MHz | 16 MB | 1.2 GB | 8X | Education only |
Related Models
[edit | edit source]- Performa 5260CD: Consumer version with bundled software
- Performa 5260/120: Consumer version of the 120 MHz model
Architecture and Processor
[edit | edit source]The Power Macintosh 5260 uses the PowerPC 603e processor, a low-power variant designed for cost-effective and all-in-one systems.[2]
Processor Specifications
[edit | edit source]- Processor: PowerPC 603e
- Clock Speed: 100 MHz or 120 MHz
- Architecture: 32-bit processor with 64-bit data path
- FPU: Integrated
- System Bus: 40 MHz
Cache Configuration
[edit | edit source]- L1 Cache: 32 KB (on-die)
- L2 Cache: 256 KB (optional)
ROM
[edit | edit source]- ROM Size: 4 MB
- ROM Type: Macintosh ROM
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]RAM Configuration
[edit | edit source]- RAM Type: 72-pin SIMM (80 ns minimum)
- RAM Slots: 2
- Standard RAM: 8–16 MB (varies by configuration)
- Maximum RAM: 64 MB
- Interleaving: Not supported
Storage Systems
[edit | edit source]- Hard Drive: 800 MB or 1.2 GB IDE
- Hard Drive Interface: IDE
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" (manual eject)
- CD-ROM: 4X or 8X (varies by configuration)
Display and Graphics
[edit | edit source]The Power Macintosh 5260 features an integrated 14" shadow mask CRT display with dedicated video memory shared from system RAM.
Display Specifications
[edit | edit source]- Display Size: 14" diagonal
- Display Type: Shadow mask RGB CRT
- Resolution: 640×480
- Color Depth: 16-bit (thousands of colors)
- Video RAM: 1 MB (from system RAM)
- External Monitor: Supported via LC PDS video card
Audio Capabilities
[edit | edit source]- Audio Output: Stereo 16-bit
- Audio Input: Mono 16-bit
- Built-in Speakers: Yes
Input/Output and Expansion
[edit | edit source]Port Configuration
[edit | edit source]- Serial Ports: 2 (printer and modem)
- ADB Ports: 1× Apple Desktop Bus
- Audio: Stereo out, mono in
- Video Out: Optional (via LC PDS card)
Expansion Slots
[edit | edit source]- LC PDS Slot: 1
- Comm Slot: 1
- Video Input Slot: 1
- Video Output Slot: 1
- TV Tuner Slot: 1
Networking
[edit | edit source]- Ethernet: 10Base-T available as optional upgrade
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and CRT safety procedures, refer to the dedicated Power Macintosh 5260 General Maintenance page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing common issues such as power problems, startup failures, and video issues is available on the Power Macintosh 5260 Troubleshooting page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Power Macintosh 5260 Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Specifications
[edit | edit source]Full technical specifications are available on the Power Macintosh 5260 Specifications page.
Technical Details
[edit | edit source]System Architecture at a Glance
[edit | edit source]| Sub-system | Specification (Power Macintosh 5260, 1996–1997) |
|---|---|
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 100–120 MHz |
| Bus width | 32-bit processor, 64-bit data path |
| System Bus | 40 MHz |
| ROM | 4 MB |
| RAM | 8–16 MB standard (64 MB max) |
| Display | Built-in 14" CRT, 640×480 @ 16-bit |
| Video | 1 MB shared RAM |
| Sound | Stereo 16-bit output, mono input |
| Storage | 800 MB–1.2 GB IDE, 4X–8X CD-ROM |
| Expansion | LC PDS, Comm, Video I/O, TV |