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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.


Power Mac G4 Developer Note (updated 7/19/00)
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
 
iMac Developer Note (updated 7/19/00)
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
 
 

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