Image Credit:  Macworld, November 1992


Introduced: September 14, 1992
Terminated: October 18, 1993

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   32 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   opt. 68882
Bus Speed:   16 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   0.5K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   3 NuBus, 1 PDS
Battery:   3.6V Lithium



(Click) Macworld, November 1992, Performa 600 System Board





Image Credit:  Macworld, November 1992



Memory
RAM Type:   30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   4
Min - Max RAM:   5 MB - 68 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   4
RAM Sizes:   256K, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 MB
Onboard RAM:   4 MB

Ports
ADB:   2
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 DRAM:   512K (2 x 256K)
Maximum DRAM:   1 MB (2 x 512K)

Display Resolution:
  • 512 x 384, 16-bit (2 x 256K), 16-bit (2 x 512K)
  • 640 x 480, 8-bit (2 x 256K), 16-bit (2 x 512K)

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   2x
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (160 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto



Image Credit:  Apple, Inc.


Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1P
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 304
AppleTalk Version:   57.0.4

Compatible MacOS:
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


Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:   Macintosh IIvx
Form Factor:   IIvx
Dimensions (Inches):   6 H x 13 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):   25
Gestalt ID:   45
Original Price:   $2000 US

Comments
The Performa 600 had 4 MB of RAM, and an 80 MB hard drive. The Performa 600CD had 5 MB of RAM, a 160 MB hard drive, and a 2X CD-ROM drive.