Editing Macintosh Performa 5200CD

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 5200CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh_Performa_5200.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 5200CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = All-in-one Personal Computer
| release_date = May 1, 1995
| discontinued = February 1, 1996
| price        = US$1,900–$2,300
| cpu          = PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
| memory       = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 790 MB or 1 GB IDE hard drive, 2X or 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
| display      = 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 @ 16-bit, 832×624 @ 8-bit)
| sound        = 16-bit stereo output, mono input
| dimensions   = 17.5" H × 16.0" W × 15.1" D (44.5 × 40.6 × 38.4 cm)
| weight       = 47 lbs (21.3 kg)
| os           = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh LC 575|LC 575]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD|Performa 5260CD]]
| codename     = Bongo, Transformer
| model        = M3046
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 5200CD''' is an all-in-one Macintosh personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on May 1, 1995.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP294 |title=Macintosh Performa 5200CD: Technical Specifications |publisher=Apple |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It was the first PowerPC-based all-in-one Mac and the consumer version of the [[Power Macintosh 5200 LC|Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5200cd.html |title=Macintosh Performa 5200CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

The 5200CD features a 75 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 8 MB of RAM, and an integrated 15" shadow mask color display. It shipped with either a 790 MB or 1 GB IDE hard drive and either a 2X or 4X CD-ROM drive depending on configuration.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lowendmac.com/1995/performa-5200/ |title=Performa 5200 |publisher=Low End Mac |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

The Performa 5200 series shares the same chassis and logic board design with several variants:
* '''[[Macintosh Performa 5200|Performa 5200]]''' – Base model without CD-ROM (not widely sold)
* '''Performa 5200CD''' – Primary North American consumer model
* '''[[Macintosh Performa 5210CD|Performa 5210CD]]''' – Asia/Europe model with 500 MB hard drive
* '''[[Macintosh Performa 5215CD|Performa 5215CD]]''' – North American model with different software bundle
* '''[[Macintosh Performa 5220CD|Performa 5220CD]]''' – Asia/Europe model with 500 MB hard drive

== Model Variants ==

{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|+ '''Performa 5200 Series Variants'''
|-
! Model !! Release Date !! Hard Drive !! CD-ROM !! Region !! Price (USD)
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 5200|Performa 5200]] || April 1995 || 500 MB || None || North America || N/A
|-
| Performa 5200CD || May 1, 1995 || 790 MB / 1 GB || 2X / 4X || North America || $1,900–$2,300
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 5210CD|Performa 5210CD]] || May 1, 1995 || 500 MB || 4X || Asia/Europe || N/A
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 5215CD|Performa 5215CD]] || July 14, 1995 || 1 GB || 4X || North America || $2,300
|-
| [[Macintosh Performa 5220CD|Performa 5220CD]] || July 14, 1995 || 500 MB || 4X || Asia/Europe || N/A
|}

The education-market equivalent is the [[Power Macintosh 5200 LC|Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC]], which shipped with a 500 MB hard drive. All variants share the same M3046 model number and Gestalt ID 41.

== Architecture and Processor ==

The Performa 5200CD uses a 75 MHz PowerPC 603 processor with a 37.5 MHz system bus. The 603 is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://support.apple.com/kb/SP294 |title=Macintosh Performa 5200CD: Technical Specifications |publisher=Apple |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

The logic board architecture derives from the [[Macintosh Quadra 630|Quadra 630]], using a 32-bit memory bus despite the PowerPC 603's 64-bit capability. This design choice, along with an 8-bit IDE controller, limits performance to approximately that of a 66 MHz [[Power Macintosh 6100]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lowendmac.com/1995/performa-5200/ |title=Performa 5200 |publisher=Low End Mac |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

=== Processor Specifications ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
! Component !! Specification
|-
| CPU || PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
|-
| L1 Cache || 16 KB (8 KB instruction, 8 KB data)
|-
| L2 Cache || 256 KB
|-
| System Bus || 37.5 MHz
|-
| FPU || Integrated
|}

== Memory and Storage ==

=== RAM Configuration ===

The Performa 5200CD ships with 8 MB of RAM and supports up to 64 MB using 72-pin SIMMs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5200cd.html |title=Macintosh Performa 5200CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> The system has two SIMM slots, each accepting 4, 8, 16, or 32 MB modules. RAM speed must be 80 ns or faster.

Note: 1 MB of system RAM is permanently allocated to video, reducing available memory by 1 MB regardless of installed capacity.

=== ROM and System Software ===

The system contains a 4 MB ROM and originally shipped with System 7.5.1. Supported operating systems range from System 7.5.1 through Mac OS 9.1 (excluding System 7.5.2).

=== Storage Systems ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
! Component !! Specification
|-
| Hard Drive || 790 MB or 1 GB IDE
|-
| CD-ROM || 2X or 4X (configuration dependent)
|-
| Floppy Drive || 1.44 MB 3.5" (manual inject)
|-
| HD Interface || IDE (PIO Mode 3, 11.1 MB/s max)
|}

The IDE interface does not provide SCSI termination power; external SCSI devices must supply their own termination power.

== Display and Graphics ==

The integrated 15" shadow mask CRT has a 12.8" viewable diagonal. Video memory consists of 1 MB allocated from system RAM.

'''Supported Resolutions:'''
* 640×480 at 16-bit color (thousands of colors) @ 60/66.7 Hz
* 800×600 at 8-bit color (256 colors) @ 60/72 Hz
* 832×624 at 8-bit color (256 colors) @ 75 Hz

A second display can be added via an LC PDS video card.

== Audio Capabilities ==

The Performa 5200CD provides 16-bit stereo sound output and 16-bit mono sound input via a standard 3.5mm minijack compatible with Apple's PlainTalk microphone.

Note: Some early units have 8-bit sound hardware. The presence of capacitor C255 on the logic board indicates 8-bit audio; units without C255 have 16-bit audio.

== Input/Output and Expansion ==

=== Port Configuration ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
! Port !! Connector !! Notes
|-
| ADB || Mini-DIN 4 || Keyboard and mouse
|-
| Serial (Printer) || Mini-DIN 8 || Disabled when comm slot Ethernet installed
|-
| Serial (Modem) || Mini-DIN 8 || Disabled when comm slot modem installed
|-
| SCSI || DB-25 || External SCSI devices
|-
| Audio Out || 3.5mm stereo || 16-bit stereo
|-
| Audio In || 3.5mm mono || 16-bit mono (or 8-bit on some units)
|-
| Video Out || DB-15 || Optional, requires expansion card
|}

Serial ports do not support hardware handshaking on most board revisions. The final board revision added hardware handshaking support.

=== Expansion Slots ===

* 1× LC PDS (Processor Direct Slot)
* 1× Communications slot
* 1× TV tuner slot
* 1× Video input slot
* 1× Video output slot

The M3941LL/A configuration shipped with video input and TV tuner cards pre-installed.

== Known Issues ==

The Performa 5200 series experienced several documented problems:

* '''System freezes and color shifts''' – Apple established a Repair Extension Program in 1996 for affected units
* '''Network instability''' – Installing a 25-pin SCSI terminator (with no devices attached) can improve stability
* '''Serial port limitations''' – Hardware handshaking not supported on most board revisions
* '''Performance constraints''' – 32-bit memory bus limits PowerPC 603 performance

Apple released a "Revision B" design during production that addressed some issues, featuring an updated power supply, speakers, analog board, EMI shield, and housing.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Macintosh_5200_LC |title=Power Macintosh 5200 LC |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for both analog and logic boards can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Retrobrite ==

To address plastic yellowing, detailed instructions can be found on the [[Retrobrite]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, chime but no video, intermittent operation, and other common problems is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD Troubleshooting]] page.

== Technical Details ==

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=== System Architecture at a Glance ===

{| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:90%; text-align:center;"
! Sub-system !! Specification (Macintosh Performa 5200CD, 1995)
|-
| '''CPU''' || PowerPC 603 @ 75 MHz
|-
| '''Bus width''' || 32-bit data • 32-bit address
|-
| '''ROM''' || 4 MB
|-
| '''RAM''' || 8 MB standard (expandable to 64 MB)
|-
| '''VRAM''' || 1 MB (shared from system RAM)
|-
| '''Video''' || 640×480 @ 16-bit, 832×624 @ 8-bit
|-
| '''Sound''' || 16-bit stereo DAC
|-
| '''Disks''' || IDE hard drive, CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
|-
| '''Ports''' || ADB, Serial × 2, SCSI, Audio in/out
|}

== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 5200]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5210CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5215CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5220CD]]
* [[Power Macintosh 5200 LC]]
* [[Power Macintosh 6200]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]
[[Category:All-in-One Macintosh]]