Apple Performa 630 Review: Essential Specs, Price, Value and Little-Known Facts

Introduced: July 1, 1994
Terminated: July 1, 1995

Logic Board
Processor:   68LC040
Processor Speed:   33 MHz

Note:

PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   none
Bus Speed:   33 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   8K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   LC, comm, TV, video in
Battery:   4.5V Alkaline

Memory
RAM Type:   72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   1
Min – Max RAM:   4 MB – 36 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 MB
Onboard RAM:   4 MB

Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   DB-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Mic Type:   PlainTalk
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker, headphone, remote control

Video
Standard DRAM:   1 MB (Built-in)
Maximum DRAM:   1 MB (Built-in)

Display Resolution:

  • 512 x 384, 16-bit
  • 640 x 480, 16-bit
  • 800 x 600, 8-bit
  • 832 x 624, 8-bit
  • Video in not supported at 832 x 624

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   none
Internal Hard Drive:   IDE (250 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1.2P
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 405
AppleTalk Version:   57.0.4

Compatible MacOS:
7.1.2P
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
8.0
8.1

Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:   Quadra 630
Form Factor:   Quadra 630
Dimensions (Inches):   4.3 H x 12.6 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):   19
Gestalt ID:   98
Original Price:   $1500 US

Comments
The Performa 630 had 4 MB or 8 MB of RAM, and a 250 MB hard drive. The Performa 630CD shipped with a 2X CD-ROM drive.

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