Apple Desktop Computer manual Locations of the Expansion Slots

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C H A P T E R 4

RAM Expansion

Figure 4-5		EMI shield

Locations of the Expansion Slots

Figure 4-6 shows the location of the two main RAM expansion slots and the video RAM expansion slot.

One of the main RAM expansion slots is on the bottom of the processor module and is normally occupied by the factory-installed SO-DIMM. The other main RAM expansion slot is on the top of the processor module and is available for a user-installed SO-DIMM.

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Contents Apple iMac Computer Page Contents RAM Expansion Devices and PortsRtas SoftwareRtas NV-RAM Appendix Abbreviations IndexFigures and Tables Page About This Developer Note Contents of This NoteATA Devices PowerPC G3 MicroprocessorSupplemental Reference Documents Mac OSOpen Firmware USB DevicesE F a C E Introduction Features Shows a front view of the computer Case and External FeaturesFront view 2Side view showing I/O bay System Software Compatibility IssuesUSB Ports and Devices Main RAM Expansion ModulesVideo RAM Expansion Modules Page Architecture Architecture Backside Cache Processor moduleG3 Microprocessor Controller IC Main Logic BoardMemory Controller and PCI Bridge Built-in Modem USB ControllerVideo Display Subsystem Infrared Link Module Devices and Ports USB Ports USB ConnectorsGND Transfer Types SupportedADB Compatibility USB Compatibility IssuesUSB Controller Serial Port CompatibilityMacintosh-To-Macintosh Connections USB Storage DevicesKeyboard Layout KeyboardKeyboard and USB MouseVideo Display Hard Disk DriveSound System Infrared Communication LinkExternal Sound Input Sound InputsSound Outputs Built-in MicrophoneHeadphone Jacks Sound SpeciﬁcationsExternal Sound Output Total harmonic distortion Internal Modem Ethernet PortPage RAM Expansion Placing the Computer Face Down Removing the Logic Board AssemblyExpansion Slots Unfastening the Cables Removing the bottom coverRAM Expansion Removing the Retaining Screws 3Logic board assembly handle and retaining screwsRemoving the EMI Shield Removing the Logic Board AssemblyLocations of the Expansion Slots 6Locations of the RAM expansion slots Main RAM ExpansionElectrical Design of RAM SO-DIMMs Mechanical Design of RAM SO-DIMMsSdram Devices Conﬁguration of RAM SO-DIMMs Address Multiplexing RAM SO-DIMM Electrical LimitsVideo RAM Expansion Page Software Why Make This Change? What Has Changed Features of the New Approach Data Structures and Files PerformanceRAM Footprint User ExperienceBoot ROM Contents Rtas Mac OS ndrv DriversToolbox Image File Contents ToolBox ROM Image NewWorld Boot ProcessTrampoline Code Interrupt Handling What Is DifferentRAM Footprint Outmoded ResourcesStartup Disk Control Panel NanoKernelMachine Identiﬁcation Open Firmware and the Device TreeInterrupt Layout Software Abbreviations Chrp NMI Page Index Nvram X, Y, Z Allen Watson