About This Developer Note
This developer note is a technical description of the Apple iBook computer.
This developer note is intended to help hardware and software developers design products that are compatible with the Macintosh products described here. If you are not already familiar with Macintosh computers or if you would like additional technical information, you may wish to read the supplementary reference documents described in this preface.
Contents of This Note
The information in this note is arranged in five chapters and an appendix.
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Introduction
introduces the iBook and describes its features.
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Architecture
describes the internal logic of the iBook, including the main ICs that appear in the block diagram.
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Devices and Ports
describes the standard I/O ports and the built-in I/O devices.
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RAM Expansion
describes the RAM expansion module.
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Software
describes the system software that comes with the iBook, with emphasis on the new Open Firmware features.
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Abbreviations
is a list of the units of measure and other abbreviations used in this developer note.
© 1999 Apple Computer, Inc. (Last Updated 28 Sep 99)