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INTRODUCTION

Introduction to PowerBook G4 17-inch

10Organization of This Document

Legacy Document 2003-03-01 © 2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Apple 17-INCH manual Introduction

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PowerBook G4 17-inch 2003-03-01Apple Inc Contents Expansion Features Abbreviations Contents Figures and Tables Removing RAM expansion slot cover Introduction to PowerBook G4 17-inch Organization of This DocumentIntroduction Overview of PowerBook G4 17-inch PowerBook G4 17-inch FeaturesAppearance 1Front view of the computer Open Firmware Peripheral DevicesSystem Software Computer IdentificationReduced Processor Performance Power Saving FeaturesOperating Modes Overview of PowerBook G4 17-inch System Software Block Diagram and Buses Block DiagramMicroprocessor and Caches PowerPC G4 MicroprocessorMain ICs and Buses Level 3 Cache Intrepid Controller and BusesLevel 2 Cache Bus Destinations Width of data pathSystem RAM Boot ROMFireWire Controllers Ethernet ControllerController DMA SupportUltra ATA-100 Interface Interrupt SupportUSB Interface ATA-33 InterfaceSound Circuitry Power ControllerAirPort Extreme Interface CardBus Controller IC USB Ports USB ConnectorsPin Signal name VCCFireWire 400 Connector FireWire PortsUSB Storage Devices FireWire 800 Connector Pin Signal name DescriptionTPA R TPB RPin Signal name Signal definition Booting from a FireWire DeviceTarget Disk Mode Ethernet PortInternal Modem RXNAirPort Extreme Data SecurityAirPort Extreme Hardware Bluetooth TechnologyAirPort Extreme Software Hard Disk Dimensions Hard Disk DriveHard Disk Connector 4Maximum dimensions of the internal hard diskSignal Assignments Pin number Signal nameATA Signal Descriptions Signal name Signal descriptionSuperDrive DVD-R /CD-RW Media type Reading speed maximum Writing speedKeyboard TrackpadMedia type Reading speed maximum Changing the Operation of the Keyboard Keyboard Illustrations7Alternate operations of function and control keys Keyboard 8Embedded numeric keypad operation Keyboard Function Keys Using the Fn KeyUsing the Num Lock Key Key name Control buttonKey name Control button F10 Embedded KeypadOther Control Keys Keypad functionPicture size Flat-Panel DisplayBlack margins External Monitors Dual Display and Mirror ModeAnalog Monitor Resolutions Frame rateDigital Display Resolutions DVI-I Connector15Main signals on the DVI-I connector External Video Port Pin number Video output connectorPicture size Pixel depth 512 by 24 bpp Sound System Sound InputsBuilt-in Microphone Modem Activity Sound SignalsSound Outputs Audio Input JackDigitizing Sound Internal SpeakersDevices and Ports Sound System Accessing the RAM Slots RAM Expansion SlotsMechanical Design of DDR RAM SO-DIMMs Electrical Design of DDR RAM SO-DIMMsConfiguration of DDR RAM SO-DIMMs DDR Sdram DevicesAddress Multiplexing RAM SO-DIMM Electrical LimitsDevice size CardBus Slot Expansion Features CardBus Slot Apple Technical Notes PowerPC G4 Microprocessor3D Graphics Kit Velocity Engine AltiVecMac OS Open FirmwareRAM Expansion Modules PC Card ManagerATA Devices FireWire InterfaceUSB Interface Bluetooth Wireless NetworksDigital Visual Interface Supplemental Reference Documents Bluetooth Abbreviations and Standard Units Other AbbreviationsCAS AsicATA CD-ROMLED ISOJedec MDITmds SO-DIMMSPD USB