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(Macworld, November 1992 ) Performas, like the Performa
400, were sold in retail locations right next to washing machines
and TVs. This picture was taken at Sears in 1992.
Introduced: September 14, 1992
Terminated: October 18, 1993
Logic Board
Processor:
68030
Processor Speed:
16 MHz
PMMU:
Integrated
FPU:
none
Bus Speed:
16 MHz
Data Path:
16-bit
ROM Size:
512K
Level 1 Cache:
0.5K
Level 2 Cache:
none
Expansion Slots:
1 LC PDS
Battery:
3.6V Lithium
Early Performas included the
Performa 200 (Macintosh Classic) and the Performa 400 (Macintosh LC
II) - Macworld, November 1992 .
Memory
RAM Type:
30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:
2
Min - Max RAM:
4 MB - 10 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:
100 ns
Install in groups of:
2
RAM Sizes:
1, 2, 4 MB
Onboard RAM:
4 MB
Note:
When all SIMM slots are filled
with 4 MB SIMMs, the lower 2 MB of RAM on the logic
board cannot be addressed.
Ports
ADB:
1
USB:
none
FireWire:
none
Video:
DB-15
Floppy:
none
SCSI:
DB-25
Geoports:
none
Ethernet:
none
Mic Type:
Omni
Other ports:
Printer, modem, speaker
Video
Standard VRAM:
256K (1 x 256K)
Maximum VRAM:
512K (1 x 512K)
Display Resolution:
512 x 384, 8-bit (1 x 256K),
16-bit (1 x 512K)
640 x 480, 4-bit (1 x 256K),
8-bit (1 x 512K)
Note:
This system shipped with 512K
of VRAM.
Storage
Standard CD-ROM:
none
Internal Hard Drive:
SCSI (80 - 120 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:
1.44 MB auto
Operating System
Addressing Modes:
24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:
7.0.1P
Original Enabler:
none
AppleTalk Version:
54
Compatible MacOS:
7.0.1P
7.1P
7.1P1
7.1P2
7.1P3
7.1P5
7.1P6
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
For additional information on
operating systems:
See this article
Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:
Macintosh LC II
Form Factor:
LC
Dimensions (Inches):
2.9 H x 12.2 W x 15.3 D
Average Weight (lbs):
8.8
Gestalt ID:
37
Original Price:
$1180 US
Image Credit: Apple Inc. United
Kingdom Ad
Comments
The educational version of the Performa 400 was the Macintosh LC II.