The Apple Macintosh Performa 6420/200 features a 200 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 2.4 GB hard drive, an 8X CD-ROM drive, and an SRS 3D surround sound system with subwoofer packed in a sleek, rounded tower case.

This model is identical to the standard configuration of the Performa 6400/200, except that the 6420/200 was sold in Europe and Asia rather than North America.

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Introduction Date:

November 12, 1996

Discontinued Date:

August 1, 1997

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 1996.

Processor Speed:

200 MHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 603e

Details:

This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.

Processor Upgrade:

Third-Party*

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

*A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.

System Bus Speed:

40 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

N/A

Details:

N/A

ROM Type:

Macintosh ROM

ROM Size:

4 MB

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

32k

L2 Cache:

256k (Optional)

Details:

N/A

RAM Type:

168-pin DIMM

Min. RAM Speed:

70 ns

Details:

Supports two 70 ns 168-pin DIMMs.

Standard RAM:

16 MB

Maximum RAM:

136 MB

Details:

This model can support up to 136 MB of RAM with two 64 MB memory modules and the 8 MB of onboard RAM. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

8 MB

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:

Single Display*

Resolution Support:

800x600*

Details:

*By default, this model supports a single display at 640x480 or 800x600 at 16-bit or 832x624 or 1024x768 at 8-bit.

2nd Display Support:

Single Display*

2nd Max. Resolution:

Variable*

Details:

*This model can support a second display with the addition of a video card. By default, it only supports a single display.

Standard Hard Drive:

2.4 GB

Int. HD Interface:

IDE

Details:

By default, this model is configured with a 2.4 GB internal IDE hard drive. It does not support an internal SCSI hard drive.

Standard Optical:

8X CD-ROM

Standard Disk:

1.44 MB (Manual)

Details:

By default, this model is configured with an 8X CD-ROM drive.

Standard Modem:

28.8k (Internal)

Standard Ethernet:

None*

Details:

*10Base-T Ethernet was available as an option.

Expansion Slots:

2 PCI, Comm, Video In, TV*

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

*This model has two PCI slots as well as Comm, TV, and video input expansion slots.

Case Type:

Tower

Form Factor:

Macintosh Performa 6400

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

M5513J/A*

Apple Subfamily:

Performa 6400 Series

Details:

*M5513J/A is the order number for this model in Japan. The order number in other countries differed.

Apple Model No:

M3548

Gestalt ID:

58

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the M3548 Model Number and 58 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

Details:

N/A

Original Mac OS:

7.5.3

Supported Mac OS:

7.5.3-9.1

Details:

Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.

Dimensions:

16.0 x 7.8 x 16.9

Avg. Weight:

44.5 lbs (20.2 kg)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth, (40.6 cm, 19.8 cm, 42.9 cm).

Original Price (US):

N/A

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

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Video (Monitor):

1 (DB-15)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

N/A

ADB:

1

SCSI:

1 (DB-25)

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

2*

Details:

*Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).

Modem:

1 (RJ-11)

Ethernet:

None*

Details:

*10Base-T Ethernet was available as an optional upgrade.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

1 (PlainTalk)

Sound In:

1 (Rear-Mounted)

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

1 (16-Bit Stereo)

Headphone:

1 (Front-Mounted)

Details:

N/A

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

1

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

100V-125V or 200-240V AC, 47-63 Hz Frequency, 220 Max Watts. Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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