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Chapter 1 Introduction

• Model History
• Features
• External Features
• Compatibility Issues
  
  • Main RAM Expansion Modules
  • USB Ports and Devices

Chapter 2 Architecture

• Block Diagram and Buses
  
  • Block Diagram
  • Main ICs and Buses
    
• Microprocessor and Cache
  
  • G3 Microprocessor
  • Backside Cache
    
• Memory Controller and Bus Bridge
  
  • System RAM
  • Boot ROM
  • FireWire Controller
  • Ethernet Controller
  • Video Display Subsystem
    
• I/O Device Controller
  
  • DMA Support
  • Interrupt Support
  • USB Interface
  • Ultra DMA Interface
  • Modem Support
  • Sound IC Support
  • Power Controller
  • Wireless LAN Module

Chapter 3 Devices and Ports

• USB Ports
  
  • USB Connectors
  • USB Features
    
    • Power Off During Sleep
    • Connect and Resume
    • USB Storage Devices
    • USB Controller
      
  • USB Compatibility Issues
    
    • ADB Compatibility
    • Serial Port Compatibility
    • Not for Networking
      
• FireWire Ports
  
  • FireWire Connector
    
• Ethernet Port
• Internal Modem
• AirPort Card Wireless LAN Module
  
  • Data Security
  • Hardware Components
  • Software Components
    
• Hard Disk Drive
• CD-ROM Drive
• DVD-ROM Drive
• Video Display
• Video Monitor Port
  
  • Monitor Connector
    
• Keyboard
  
  • Keyboard Layout
  • Keyboard and USB
    
• Mouse
• Sound System
  
  • Sound Inputs
    
    • Built-in Microphone
    • External Sound Input Jack
      
  • Sound Outputs
    
    • Internal Speakers
    • External Sound Output
    • Headphone Jacks
      
  • Sound Specifications
    

Chapter 4 RAM Expansion

• RAM Expansion Slots
• RAM Expansion Modules
  
  • Mechanical Design of RAM DIMMs
  • Electrical Design of RAM DIMMs
    
    • DIMM Configurations
    • RAM Addressing
      

Chapter 5 Software

• ROM in RAM
  
  • Aspects of the New Approach
    
    • RAM Footprint
    • Startup Disk Control Panel
    • Data Structures and Files
    • Memory Mapping
      
  • Boot Process
  • Boot ROM Contents
    
    • Hardware Initialization Code
    • Open Firmware
    • Interrupts
      
  • Mac OS ROM Image File
    
• System Software Modifications
  
  • Computer Identification
  • Power Saving Modes
  • ATA Manager 4.0
  • USB Drivers
  • Other New Drivers
  • Legacy Drivers
    
    • ADB Legacy
    • SCSI Legacy
      

Appendix A Abbreviations