PowerBook G4 - 15 inch
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Introduction
Overview of PowerBook G4 - 15 inch
New Features
Features
Appearance
Peripheral Devices
System Software
Open Firmware
Computer Identification
Power-Saving Features
Reduced Processor Speed
Operating Modes
Architecture
Block Diagram and Buses
Block Diagram
Main ICs and Buses
Microprocessor and Caches
PowerPC G4 Microprocessor
Level 2 Cache
Level 3 Cache
Memory Controller and Bus Bridge
System RAM
Boot ROM
FireWire Controller
Ethernet Controller
Video Display Subsystem
I/O Controller
DMA Support
Interrupt Support
USB Interface
Ultra DMA/66 Interface
EIDE Interface
Modem Support
Sound Circuitry
Power Controller
AirPort Card Interface
CardBus Controller IC
Devices and Ports
USB Ports
USB Connectors
USB Storage Devices
FireWire Port
FireWire Connector
FireWire Device Programming
Target Disk Mode
Ethernet Port
Internal Modem
AirPort Card
Data Security
AirPort Hardware
AirPort Software
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Dimensions
Hard Disk Connector
Signal Assignments
ATA Signal Descriptions
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
DVD-R /CD-RW SuperDrive
Trackpad
Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
Changing the Operation of the Keyboard
Keyboard Illustrations
Using the Fn Key
Using the Num Lock Key
The Function-Keys Checkbox
The Embedded Keypad
Other Control Keys
Flat-Panel Display
External Monitors
Dual Display and Mirror Mode
Analog Monitor Resolutions
Digital Display Resolutions
DVI-I Connector
External Video Port
Sound System
Sound Inputs
Built-in Microphone
Audio Input Jack
Modem Activity Sound Signals
Sound Outputs
Headphone Jack
Internal Speakers
Digitizing Sound
Expansion Features
RAM Expansion Slots
Getting Access to the Slots
Mechanical Design of RAM SO-DIMMs
Electrical Design of RAM SO-DIMMs
SDRAM Devices
Configuration of RAM SO-DIMMs
Address Multiplexing
RAM SO-DIMM Electrical Limits
CardBus Slot
Appendix A: Supplemental Reference Documents
Apple Technical Notes
3D Graphics
PowerPC G4 Microprocessor
Velocity Engine (AltiVec)
Mac OS X
Mac OS 9.2.2
I/O Kit
Open Firmware
RAM Expansion Modules
PC Card Manager
ATA Devices
USB Interface
FireWire Interface
Digital Visual Interface
Wireless Networks
Appendix B: Abbreviations
Abbreviations and Standard Units
Other Abbreviations