imac_usb2-updated.pdf
iMac (USB 2.0)
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iMac (USB 2.0)
The iMac (USB 2.0) computers are powered by the PowerPC G4 processors. Two models are available: the 17-inch widescreen LCD (1.25 GHz) or the 15-inch LCD flat screen (1 GHz). The computer also includes 80GB hard drives, 256MB DDR333 SDRAM, two FireWire 400 ports and three USB 2.0 ports. The 17-inch widescreen and the 15-inch flat panel computers come with Mac OS X version 10.2.7 installed as the default system.
How to identify these models
Verify the processor speed. If the system is up and running, select “About this Mac” under the Apple icon in the Finder. Or, select the “More Info” button on the “About this Mac” window. Apple System Profiler opens and displays the machine speed under “Hardware Overview.” The 15-inch iMac has a 1GHz PowerPC G4 processor and the 17-inch iMac has a 1.25GHz PowerPC G4 processor.
What's New
New Features
Processor and speed—The microprocessor in the iMac (Flat Panel, USB 2.0) is a PowerPC G4 with a clock speed of 1 GHz in the 15" configuration and a 1.25 GHz in the 17" configuration.
USB 2.0 ports—The computer has three USB 2.0 ports.
Memory— This computer comes with 256 MB of DDR333 SDRAM installed in an internal standard 186-pin DIMM expansion slot, with a build-to-order options of 512 MB. A second user-accessible slot accepts an SO-DIMM with up to 512 MB. The maximum total memory is 1 GB.
System bus—The speed of the system bus is 167 MHz.
Graphics acceleration—The AGP 4X graphics IC used is either an NVidia GeForce 4MX or and NVidia GeForce FX5200 Ultra.
Video RAM—The video hardware includes either 32 MB or 64 MB of DDR SDRAM, which supports 3D features and millions of colors in all resolutions.
External video monitor— The external display connector supports mini-VGA, composite, S-video monitors and projectors, and television sets. A video adapter with composite and S-video connectors and a VGA-out adapter are available separately.
Bluetooth support (optional)— Bluetooth support is available as a build-to-order option to enable short-range wireless connections between desktop and laptop computers and a host of other peripheral devices.
Standard Configurations
| Features | 15-inch | 17-inch |
| CPU and speed | 1GHz PowerPC G4 | 1.25GHz PowerPC G4 |
| System bus speed | 167 MHz | 167 MHz |
| Main memory | 256 MB SDRAM, expandable up to 1 GB | 256 MB SDRAM, expandable up to 1 GB |
| Display | 15-inch flat panel | 17-inch, wide-screen flat panel |
| Graphics IC | NVIDIA GeForceMX | NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra |
| Graphics memory | 32 MB DDR RAM | 64 MB DDR RAM |
| Hard disk drive | 80 GB Ultra ATA-66 7200 rpm | 80 GB Ultra ATA-66 7200 rpm |
| Optical drive | Tray-load Combo drive | Tray-load SuperDrive |
| External monitor adapter | Mini-VGA or S-video/composite | Mini-VGA or S-video/composite |
| Communication features | 10/100 Ethernet; 56K V.92 fax modem | 10/100 Ethernet; 56K V.92 fax modem |
| Wireless features | Optional 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Card; optional internal Bluetooth | Optional 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Card; optional internal Bluetooth |
Serial Number Location
To identify a particular model of iMac (USB 2.0), check the computer's serial number, which lists the model's configuration. The serial number is located on the bottom of the computer, on the metal access plate, or on the inside of the optical drive door (bottom photo).
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