Macintosh Performa 6300
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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 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.
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
[edit | edit source]The 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 | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]For 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
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A 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
[edit | edit source]System Architecture at a Glance
[edit | edit source]| 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 | edit source]- Input: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
- Maximum power consumption: 55 Watts