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Welcome to the Updates page on the Apple Technical Publications Hardware Developer Documentation Web site. Updated or recently released documentation that describes Macintosh computer hardware and software technologies is posted here.

iBook Developer Note (updated 9/13/2000)

This developer note has been updated to include information about the the latest product configurations, which include faster clock speeds, a larger hard disk, improved graphics with external video output, and a FireWire port.

The developer note provides technical information about the iBook consumer portable and its features, which include a 366 or 466-MHz PowerPC G3 processor with a built-in L2 cache, FireWire port, USB ports, Ethernet port, internal modem, and an optional AirPort Card.

The developer note includes information about

  • the hardware and software features of the iBook
  • the internal logic and custom ICs
  • the I/O ports and built-in I/O devices
  • the RAM expansion slot
Power Mac G4 Developer Note (updated 8/23/2000)
This developer note has been updated to include information about the the latest features, which include dual processors (on some configurations), 1000Base-T Ethernet, Apple Pro Keyboard, and Apple Pro Mouse.

The developer note provides technical information about the Power Mac G4 computer and its features, which include a fast PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine; a graphics card with an ATI RAGE 128 graphics controller; built-in Zip and DVD drives; Ethernet, USB, and FireWire ports; and an optional AirPort Card.

The developer note includes information about
  • the features of the Power Mac G4
  • software and compatibility issues
  • the internal logic of the Power Mac G4
  • the I/O ports and built-in I/O devices
  • the RAM expansion DIMM
  • the PCI expansion slots

Please note: This developer note was originally posted on 7/19/2000; it was updated to correct errors in Table 3-8, Signals on the analog monitor connector, on 8/23/2000.
 
iMac Developer Note (updated 7/25/00)
 This developer note has been updated to include information about the latest configurations, which include faster processor and cache, larger internal disk drives, improved graphics hardware, the Apple Pro Keyboard, and the Apple Pro Mouse.

This developer note provides technical information about the iMac and its features, which include
  • fast PowerPC G3 processor
  • stereo sound system
  • easy access for memory expansion
  • slot-loading CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
  • ATI RAGE 128 PRO 4XL graphics controller
  • Ethernet and USB ports
  • FireWire ports (on DV models only)
  • AirPort Card wireless LAN module (optional)

The developer note includes information about

  • software and compatibility issues
  • the internal logic of the computer
  • the I/O ports and built-in I/O devices
  • the RAM expansion DIMMs

Please note: This developer note was originally posted on 7/19/2000; it was updated to correct an error in the keyboard section on 7/25/2000.