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Chapter 1  Introduction

• New Features
• Hardware Features
• Features of the Enclosure
• System Software
• Mac OS 9.1
• ROM In RAM
• Computer Identification
• Dual Processor Support
• Power Saving Modes
• Processor States
• System Modes
• Velocity Engine Acceleration

Chapter 2  Architecture

• Block Diagram and Buses
• Processor Module
• PowerPC G4 Microprocessor
• Cache Memory
• External Level 2 Cache
• External Level 3 Cache
• Dual Processors
• Uni-N Bridge and Memory Controller
• Processor Bus
• Main Memory Bus
• Accelerated Graphics Port Bus
• PCI Bus
• Boot ROM
• Ethernet Controller
• FireWire Controller
• KeyLargo I/O Controller
• DMA Support
• Interrupt Support
• USB Interface
• Ultra DMA/66 Interface
• Enhanced IDE Interface
• Modem Slot Support
• Wireless LAN Module
• Sound Circuitry
• Power Controller
• Graphics Card
• Display Memory

Chapter 3  Input and Output Devices

• USB Ports
• USB Connectors
• Waking Up From Sleep
• Booting from USB Storage Devices
• FireWire Ports
• FireWire Connector
• FireWire Device Programming
• Booting from a FireWire Device
• Target Disk Mode
• Ethernet Port
• Disk Drives
• Removable-Media Drives
• DVD-R/CD-RW Drive
• CD-RW Drive
• DVD-ROM Drive
• Optional Zip Drive
• Fixed-Media Drives
• Ultra DMA/66 Hard Disk
• Optional Ultra SCSI 160 Drive
• Internal Modem
• AirPort Card Wireless LAN Module
• Data Security
• Hardware Components
• Software Components
• Keyboard
• Keyboard Features
• Keyboard Layout
• Programming the Function Keys
• Multi-Media Control Keys
• Keyboard and USB
• Programmer's Switches
• Mouse
• Sound System
• Headphone Jack
• Apple Speaker Mini-jack
• Video Monitor Ports
• Digital Monitor Connector
• Digital Display Resolutions
• Analog Monitor Connector
• Monitor Adapter
• Analog Display Resolutions

Chapter 4  Expansion

• RAM Expansion
• DIMM Specifications
• Mechanical Specifications
• Electrical Specifications
• DIMM Configurations
• RAM Addressing
• PCI Expansion Slots
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Appendix A  Supplemental Reference Documents

• PowerPC G4 Microprocessor
• Velocity Engine (AltiVec)
• Multiprocessing Services
• 3D Graphics
• Mac OS 9.1
• ROM-in-RAM Architecture
• Open Firmware
• RAM Expansion Modules
• ATA Devices
• Ultra SCSI Interface
• USB Interface
• FireWire Interface
• Digital Visual Interface

Appendix B  Conventions and Abbreviations

• Typographical Conventions
• Abbreviations