Apple Macintosh Performa 5215CD Specs
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The Apple Macintosh Performa 5215CD features a 75 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 8 MB of RAM, a 1.0 GB hard drive and a 4X CD-ROM drive in an attractive all-in-one case with a 15" shadow mask color monitor.
This model is identical to one configuration of the Performa 5200CD, but the 5215CD shipped with a different software bundle. The Performa 5215CD and the educational version, the Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC were sold only in North America.
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Introduction Date: |
July 14, 1995 |
Discontinued Date: |
July 1, 1996 |
Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 1995. |
Processor Speed: |
75 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 603 |
Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. |
Processor Upgrade: |
N/A |
FPU: |
Integrated |
System Bus Speed: |
37.5 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
4 MB |
L1 Cache: |
16k |
L2 Cache: |
256k |
RAM Type: |
72-pin SIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
80 ns |
Standard RAM: |
8 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
64 MB |
Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
Details: |
RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance. |
Video Card: |
Integrated* |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated* |
Details: |
*1 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function. |
Standard VRAM: |
1 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
1 MB |
Details: |
When system RAM is upgraded, 1 MB of RAM remains dedicated to video function. |
Display Support: |
15" Color* |
Resolution Support: |
640x480* |
Details: |
15" Shadow Mask RGB display. It supports 640x480 at 16-bit and 800x600 and 832x624 at 8-bit. |
2nd Display Support: |
Single Display* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
Variable* |
Details: |
*This model can support a second display with the addition of an LC PDS video card. By default, it only supports a single display. |
Standard Hard Drive: |
1 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
IDE |
Details: |
By default, this model is configured with a 1.0 GB internal IDE hard drive. It does not support an internal SCSI hard drive. |
Standard Optical: |
4X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Manual) |
Details: |
By default, this model is configured with a 4X CD-ROM drive. |
Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
None* |
Details: |
*10Base-T Ethernet was available as an option. |
Expansion Slots: |
1 LC PDS, Comm, Video I/O, TV* |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
Details: |
*This model has a single LC PDS, Comm, TV, and both video input and video output expansion slots. |
Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
Power Mac 5200 |
Apple Order No: |
M4107LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mac Performa 5215CD |
Apple Model No: |
M3046 |
Gestalt ID: |
41 |
Details: |
Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.
Also see: All Macs with the M3046 Model Number and 41 Gestalt ID.
For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Battery Type: |
4.5V Alkaline |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
Original Mac OS: |
7.5.1 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.5.1, 7.5.3-9.1 |
Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
Dimensions: |
17.5 x 15.1 x 16.0 |
Avg. Weight: |
47 lbs (21.3 kg) |
Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (44.5 cm, 38.4 cm, 40.6 cm). |
Original Price (US): |
US$2300 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
Details: |
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. |
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