Apple G3 manual Apple FireWire Digital Video Camera Card

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Basics

FireWire Technology - 43

 

buffers to capture digital video. FireWire will gradually

 

 

improve upon existing interfaces such as SCSI. FireWire

 

provides higher speed, lower cost, and is more user friendly

 

than most existing interfaces. SCSI products such as

 

scanners, CDROMs, disk drives, and printers are already

 

evaluating when they will move to FireWire.

 

FireWire has the bandwidth capacity to replace and

 

consolidate most other peripheral connection communication

 

methods in use today. Hot plugging, power sourcing, and

 

dynamic reconfiguration make FireWire a user-friendly

 

alternative to today's interconnects. These features will

 

allow "plugging in" of computer peripherals as easily as

 

plugging in a home appliance.

 

The Apple FireWire Digital Video Camera Card

The optional Apple FireWire Digital Video Camera (DVC)

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Contents Power Macintosh G3 Desktop Hot Issues Introduction Processor Module Vs. Card Shared Logic BoardProcessor Module Jumper Power Supply JumperPower Supply Voltage Setting Warranty StickerCard Voltage RegulatorSdram DIMMs ROM DimmSgram Video Memory Eide Bus IssueUltra Wide Scsi Cable Routing Master/Slave SupportDVD-ROM Disk Damage CD-ROM Ejection ProblemHFS+ Formatted Drives Power-On Issue Basics Overview Features of the Power Mac G3 Desktop include Page Optional Build-to-Order Power Mac G3 Desktop Features Data Buses Page Internal Buses on G3 Desktop Page Ultra Wide SCSI-3 Bus Narrow SCSI-1 BusPage Assigning Ultra Wide Scsi ID Numbers Eide Bus Connecting Eide Devices to the Logic BoardSupport for Master and Slave Page Configuring or Connecting Master/Slave Devices Page Page Ultra Wide Scsi Card Connecting Additional Internal DevicesSpecifications for the Ultra Wide Scsi Card SCSI-3 Bus Cable Length Limits Page 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Card Page DVD Discs DVD-ROM Drive TechnologyPage Video Page DVD Layers Page DVD Basics DVD-ROM Drive Technology Apple DVD-ROM Drive Specs Transfer Rate DVD Software Drivers Apple DVD-ROM UDF Volume AccessFile Management System Micro UDF & ISO9660 UDF Features Page FireWire Defined FireWire TechnologyPage Page Page Apple FireWire Digital Video Camera Card OUT Page Connecting the FireWire DVC Card Installing the FireWire Card Software Cuda Chip Resetting the Logic Board Page Sound Page Sound Output Sound Input Page Video Input and Output AV I/O Panel DAV Connector Voltage Switch Country Voltage Basics Voltage Switch PowerPC G3 and Backside Cache Sdram DIMMs Page Basics Sgram Video Memory Dimm Slots Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Front View Rear View Internal Locator Logic Board Ordering Repair StrategyUSA Ordering Canadian Ordering US Only Warranty/AppleCare/ARISPower Graphics controller. Next Level Benefits to the user Specifications Spec Database at Service Source Online Take Apart Top Housing Left Right Tab Page Bezels Take Apart Bezels From the underside Chassis Latch Tab CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Page Page Replacement Note Page Master/Slave Cable Routing Page Zip Drive Page Page Master/Slave Cable Routing Page Floppy Drive Page Take Apart Floppy Drive Flip open the chassis Support foot Take Apart Floppy Drive Disconnect the floppy Take Apart Floppy Drive Pull out on the plastic Take Apart Floppy Drive Drive Chassis Page Open/Remove Card Retainer Baffle To Open the Card Retainer Baffle To Remove the Card Retainer Baffle Open Internal Chassis Page Page Chassis Support Arm Hard Drive Page Page Drive Rails Take Apart Drive Rails Use a screwdriver to Push out the tab Power Supply Page Page Screw Chassis Support Arm Tab Page Page Page Speaker Take Apart Speaker Remove the two Torx Speaker Cable Power Actuator Power Actuator Processor Module Processor module wire Page Page Page Page Important If you are Page Take Apart Processor Module Page Battery Page Page PCI Cards Page Page Ultra Wide Scsi PCI Card Page Page Page Page Page FireWire PCI Card Page Take ApartFireWire PCI Card Page Page Take Apart Card Page Take ApartLogic Board Page Underneath. Be careful not Important There is a Page Page Page Rear Panel Replacement Note To Page Bottom Chassis Page Modem Card Page Upgrades PCI or I/O Cards Port Access Cover Screw Sheet Metal Align the card connector If you meet resistance Upgrades PCI or I/O Cards Close the expansion card Cover Open Chassis Memory-DRAM or VramTab Support Arm Hole in Chassis Floor Dram Upgrades Memory-DRAM or Vram Align Dimm notches with Vram Upgrades Memory-DRAM or Vram Align Sgram Dimm Close Chassis Upgrades Memory-DRAM or Vram Close expansion card Upgrades Modem Card Page Page Page Page Troubleshooting General Voltage Regulator New Components Theory of OperationProcessor Module Jumper Location J16 Jumper Location J28 Cards HFS+ Formatted Drives Page Page Cleaning Procedure for Card Connectors Verification Procedure Power Supply VerificationPage Power Supply 20-Pin Connector Page Page Page System Symptom ChartsLED Page Page Page System Page Error Chords Video Screen Page Floppy Drive Page Hard Drive Page Peripherals Page Page CD-ROM Drive Page Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/CD-ROM Drive Page Page Miscellaneous Exploded View Exploded View Power Macintosh G3 Desktop Screw Matrix Audio/ Video Card Turn on the computer and the audio equipment Connecting Video Equipment Connecting Video Equipment for Input to the Computer VCR Turn on the computer and the VCR or camera Connecting Video Equipment for Output From the Computer Video connection for output from the computer Connecting a Television Audio output Impedance 75 Ω source Update About Your Build-To-Order Macintosh Ultra Wide Scsi Hard Disk Drive and PCI Card About the Ultra Wide Scsi Bus RAID Disk Volume Management Software Bit 2D/3D Graphics Accelerator Card Video Memory Sgram Apple FireWire Card Apple FireWire Card Software DVD-ROM Drive
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G3 specifications

The Apple G3, introduced in 1997, marked a significant leap in Apple's computer technology and design philosophy. This series of Macintosh computers was powered by the PowerPC G3 processor, which had a clock speed ranging from 233 MHz to 750 MHz, depending on the model. The G3 chip was notable for its advanced features, including a 32 KB L1 cache and the ability to support a more complex 256 KB L2 cache. This allowed the machines to execute instructions more efficiently than their predecessors, enhancing overall performance for various computing tasks.

One of the defining characteristics of the Apple G3 line was its innovative design, which combined form and function. The desktop models featured a sleek, curving case, famously known as the "Blue and White" G3, while the all-in-one iMac G3 showcased vibrant colors and an iconic translucent design that became a hallmark of Apple devices.

The Apple G3 was notable for its extensive use of USB ports, which was a relatively new technology at the time. This foresight helped pave the way for the adoption of USB peripherals, allowing users to connect a wide range of devices, from printers to scanners, with ease. Additionally, the G3 series also provided options for expansion via PCI slots, giving users the flexibility to upgrade their systems.

In terms of graphics, the G3 models were equipped with accelerators like the ATI Rage or the NVIDIA Riva TNT, providing improved visual performance for both professional applications and gaming. This was complemented by Apple's decision to support higher screen resolutions and better color depth, enhancing the multimedia experience.

Moreover, the Apple G3 introduced the Mac OS 8 operating system, which brought improved multitasking capabilities and a more streamlined user interface. This allowed users to experience a more intuitive and productive computing environment.

Overall, the Apple G3 line represented a critical evolution in Macintosh technology. It combined powerful processing, innovative design, and new technologies that set the stage for future developments in the Apple ecosystem. The G3 series not only solidified Apple’s presence in the computing market but also laid the foundation for the modern computing experience that would follow in the ensuing years.