The Power Macintosh 6400 (also sold under variations of the name Performa 6400) is a personal computer designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Computer from August 1996 to August 1997. It is the only Macintoshmini-tower system to be branded as a Performa, and alongside the Performa 6360 was the last new Performa-branded model introduced by Apple.
Logic board: The logic board, code-named "Alchemy", is shared with the Power Macintosh 5400 all-in-one and Performa 6360 desktop models. Alchemy is generally believed to be superior to its 5200/6200 predecessors since it had a 64-bit data path to main memory.[2]
CPU: All 6400 models use a PowerPC 603ev processor that is soldered to the computer's logic board and cooled by a fanless heat-sink. Though initially considered non-upgradable, CPU upgrades did come to market that overrode the fixed CPU by use of the Level 2 cache slot.[3]
Sound: The new "InstaTower" case features an integrated subwoofer speaker and supports SRS surround-sound. A knob on the back of the case controls the bass level of the subwoofer; this knob only works if external speakers are connected, otherwise the internal speaker provides full sound range. There are two audio output jacks, one on the front and one on the back. Headphones plugged into the front jack will disable the internal speaker and rear jack.[4]
Expansion: There are two PCI expansion slots as well as a dedicated communications slot that supports AAUI, Ethernet and fast modem cards. The communication slot is not compatible with similar slots on other Macintosh computers. NuBus cards are not supported.
Operating system: The Performa 6400/180 and 6400/200 were shipped with System 7.5.3 Revision 2.1; this particular release was specific to these machines as there were stability problems with System 7.5.3 Release 2 on the new hardware, especially with the video card and transferring files over LocalTalk.[5]
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External linksedit
The 6400 Zone, a 6400 and 6500-specific resource site
Performa 6400 at Low End Mac
Performa 6400 at apple-history.com
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The Power Macintosh 6400 also sold under variations of the name Performa 6400 is a personal computer designed manufactured and sold by Apple Computer from August 1996 to August 1997 It is the only Macintosh mini tower system to be branded as a Performa and alongside the Performa 6360 was the last new Performa branded model introduced by Apple Power Macintosh 6400 Performa 6400A Macintosh Performa 6400 200 Also known as InstaTower 1 DeveloperApple ComputerProduct familyPower Macintosh PerformaRelease dateAugust 7 1996Introductory priceUS 2 400 equivalent to 4 663 in 2023 DiscontinuedAugust 1 1997Operating systemSystem 7 5 3 Mac OS 9 1With PowerPC G3 upgrade Mac OS 9 2 2CPUPowerPC 603ev 180 or 200 MHzMemory16 MB expandable to 136 MB 70 ns 168 pin DIMM DimensionsHeight 16 inches 41 cm Width 7 8 inches 20 cm Depth 16 9 inches 43 cm Mass44 5 pounds 20 2 kg SuccessorPower Macintosh 6500The 6400 and its Performa variants were discontinued in favor of the uniformly named Power Macintosh 6500 in August 1997 Contents 1 Hardware 2 Models 3 Timelines 4 References 5 External linksHardware editLogic board The logic board code named Alchemy is shared with the Power Macintosh 5400 all in one and Performa 6360 desktop models Alchemy is generally believed to be superior to its 5200 6200 predecessors since it had a 64 bit data path to main memory 2 CPU All 6400 models use a PowerPC 603ev processor that is soldered to the computer s logic board and cooled by a fanless heat sink Though initially considered non upgradable CPU upgrades did come to market that overrode the fixed CPU by use of the Level 2 cache slot 3 Sound The new InstaTower case features an integrated subwoofer speaker and supports SRS surround sound A knob on the back of the case controls the bass level of the subwoofer this knob only works if external speakers are connected otherwise the internal speaker provides full sound range There are two audio output jacks one on the front and one on the back Headphones plugged into the front jack will disable the internal speaker and rear jack 4 Expansion There are two PCI expansion slots as well as a dedicated communications slot that supports AAUI Ethernet and fast modem cards The communication slot is not compatible with similar slots on other Macintosh computers NuBus cards are not supported Operating system The Performa 6400 180 and 6400 200 were shipped with System 7 5 3 Revision 2 1 this particular release was specific to these machines as there were stability problems with System 7 5 3 Release 2 on the new hardware especially with the video card and transferring files over LocalTalk 5 Models editAll Performa models shipped with SurfWatch a product from Spyglass Inc that provides adult content filtering capability 6 content control software was a significant issue at the time due to the recent passage of the Communications Decency Act in the United States Introduced August 5 1996 Performa 6400 180 North American consumer model 180 MHz CPU 7 Performa 6400 200 North American consumer model 200 MHz CPU 8 Performa 6400 200 Video Editing Edition The Performa 6400 200 with an Avid Cinema video I O card and video editing software and 32 MB RAM 1 Introduced October 1 1996 Power Macintosh 6400 200 Sold in the North American and British education markets 9 2 200 USD 10 Introduced November 12 1996 Performa 6410 Identical to the Performa 6400 180 11 sold in Europe and Asia 12 Performa 6420 Identical to the Performa 6400 200 13 sold in Europe and Asia 14 Timelines editTimeline of Power Macintosh Pro and Studio models vteSee also List of Mac models Timeline of Macintosh Centris LC Performa and Quadra models colored by CPU type vteSee also List of Mac modelsReferences edit a b Pogue David Schorr Joseph 1999 Chapter 13 The PowerPC Macs Model by Model MacWorld Mac Secrets 5th Edition IDG Books pp 515 516 ISBN 0 7645 4040 8 https cdn preterhuman net texts computing apple hardware devnotes PowerMac 205400 pdf Archived November 8 2016 at the Wayback Machine bare URL PDF The 6400 Zone L2 G3 Specs Comparison Archived from the original on September 2 2010 Retrieved August 10 2010 Performa Power Macintosh 6400 and 6500 Series Apple Service Source PDF Apple Archived PDF from the original on March 24 2018 Retrieved October 23 2017 Pogue David January 1997 MacWorld Macintosh Secrets 4th edition Chapter 6 The System Software Museum PDF p 235 Archived PDF from the original on October 17 2017 Retrieved October 18 2017 Pipe line Announced InfoWorld Magazine August 12 1996 Macintosh Performa 6400 180 Technical Specifications Apple Archived from the original on June 3 2012 Retrieved September 20 2017 Macintosh Performa 6400 200 Technical Specifications Apple Archived from the original on June 3 2012 Retrieved September 20 2017 Power Macintosh 6400 200 Technical Specifications Apple Archived from the original on June 3 2012 Retrieved September 20 2017 Apple Power Macintosh 6400 200 Specs EveryMac Archived from the original on September 29 2017 Retrieved September 28 2017 Macintosh Performa 6410 Technical Specifications Apple Archived from the original on June 3 2012 Retrieved September 20 2017 Apple Macintosh Performa 6410 180 Specs Apple Archived from the original on September 29 2017 Retrieved September 28 2017 Macintosh Performa 6420 Technical Specifications Apple Archived from the original on June 3 2012 Retrieved September 20 2017 Apple Macintosh Performa 6420 200 Specs Apple Archived from the original on September 15 2022 Retrieved September 28 2017 External links editThe 6400 Zone a 6400 and 6500 specific resource site Performa 6400 at Low End Mac Performa 6400 at apple history com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Power Macintosh 6400 amp oldid 1144629001, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,