Hardware Features
Here is a list of the hardware features of the Power Mac G4 Cube. The major features are described more fully later in this note.
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Microprocessor:
The G4 Cube has a PowerPC G4 microprocessor running at a clock frequency of 450 or 500 MHz depending on model. See PowerPC G4 Microprocessor.
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Cache:
The G4 Cube has
1 MB of backside level 2 (L2) cache on the processor module. The cache runs at half the clock frequency of the microprocessor.
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Processor system bus:
The G4 Cube has a 64-bit wide data bus and a 32-bit wide address bus with a 100 MHz bus clock. See Main ICs and Buses.
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RAM:
The G4 Cube has three DIMM slots for 168-pin PC100 DIMMs (dual inline memory modules) using SDRAM (synchronous dynamic access memory) or ESDRAM (enhanced SDRAM) devices. A minimum of 64 MB of RAM is installed in one slot. See RAM Expansion.
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External video monitor:
The built-in graphics card supports both analog and digital external video monitors. See Video Monitor Ports.
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Graphics acceleration:
The built-in graphics card provides 2D and 3D hardware graphics acceleration using an ATI RAGE 128 PRO or ATI RADEON graphics controller. See Graphics Cards.
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Sound:
The G4 Cube supports digital audio input and output by way of the USB ports. See Sound System.
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Hard disk:
The G4 Cube has as an internal Ultra DMA hard disk with a capacity of 20, 30, or 40 GB. See Hard Disk Drive.
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DVD-ROM drive:
The G4 Cube has an ATAPI DVD-ROM drive providing support for 24x-speed CD-ROM and 6x-speed DVD-ROM media, as well as DVD-Video playback with DVD MPEG2 decode in software. See DVD-ROM Drive.
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USB ports:
The G4 Cube has two USB ports, described in USB Ports. The computer comes with a USB keyboard that has two additional USB ports; see Keyboard.
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Ethernet:
The G4 Cube has a built in Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T or 100Base-T operation. Gigabit Ethernet (10-, 100-, or 1000-Base-T) is available as an option. See Ethernet Port.
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Wireless LAN:
The G4 Cube has
an internal
wireless LAN module is available as a build-to-order option or as a user-installable upgrade. See AirPort Card Wireless LAN Module.
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FireWire ports:
The G4 Cube has two external IEEE 1394a high-speed serial FireWire ports. See FireWire Ports.
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Modem:
The G4 Cube comes with a built-in Apple 56 Kbps modem. The modem supports K56flex and V.90 modem standards. See Internal Modem.
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Keyboard:
The G4 Cube comes with an Apple Pro keyboard, which has full-sized function and navigation keys. The keyboard is also a bus-powered USB hub with two USB ports. See Keyboard.
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Mouse:
The G4 Cube comes with Apple Pro mouse, which has an optical sensor and operates as a low-speed (1.5 Mbps) USB device. See Mouse.
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Energy saving:
Sleep, startup, and shutdown scheduling can be controlled with an Energy Saver control panel.
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Size and weight:
The G4 Cube is 24.8 cm (9.8 inches) high, 19.5 cm (7.7 inches) wide, and 19.5 cm (7.7 inches) deep; it weighs 6.4 kg (14.0 pounds).
© 2000 Apple Computer, Inc. (Last Updated 04 Oct 00)