Specifications

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SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW): The Power Mac G5 computer has a 16x SuperDrive connected
to the Ultra DMA ATA/100 bus. The SuperDrive supports DVR+R double-layer (DL) format. For more
information, see SuperDrive (page 38).
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Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive: Instead of a SuperDrive, the Power Mac G5 computer has an optional
build-to-order combination DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive connected to the Ultra DMA ATA/100 bus. For more
information, see Combo Drive (page 39).
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High-speed USB 2.0: The computer has three external USB 2.0 ports: two on the rear of the enclosure and
one on the front. All ports support both high-speed and classic USB speeds. For more information, see
USB Ports (page 30).
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Ethernet: The computer has a built-in Ethernet port for 10Base-T/UTP, 100Base-TX, or 1000Base-T Gigabit
operation. The Ethernet port is auto-sensing and self-configuring to allow use of either a cross-over or
straight-through cable. For more information, see Ethernet Port (page 36).
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AirPort Extreme Card: Available as a build-to-order option, the 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Card provides
a wireless LAN connection. For more information, see Wireless LAN Module (page 25).
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Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR: Available as a build-to-order option or as an Apple Authorized Service Provider kit.
The fully-integrated Bluetooth 2.0 module with enhanced data rate (EDR) enables short-range wireless
connections between desktop and laptop computers and a host of other peripheral devices. For more
information, see Bluetooth Technology (page 42).
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FireWire ports: The computer has two FireWire 400 ports and one FireWire 800 port. For more information,
see FireWire Controllers (page 26).
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Modem: The built-in Apple 56 Kbps modem is available as a build-to-order option or as an Apple Authorized
Service Provider kit. The modem supports K56flex and V.90 and V.92 modem standards. For more
information, see Internal Modem (page 40).
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Keyboard: The computer comes with a full-size USB Apple Keyboard. The keyboard is also a bus-powered
USB hub with two USB ports. For more information, see Keyboard (page 43).
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Mouse: The computer comes with a USB Apple Mouse, with optical tracking. For more information, see
Mouse (page 46).
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Boot ROM: The Power Mac G5 computer comes with 1 MB of boot ROM.
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Optical digital audio: The Power Mac G5 implements optical digital audio I/O via S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips
Digital Interface) TOSLink input and output connectors on the rear panel. For more information, see Sound
System Overview (page 27).
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Analog audio line-in: Rear panel analog audio line-in port for self-powered microphones or other audio
equipment. For more information, see Audio Line-in (page 49).
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Analog audio line-out: Rear panel analog audio line-out port for externally-powered speakers or other
audio devices with line-level outputs. For more information, see Audio Line-out (page 49).
Overview to the Power Mac G5
Hardware Features Summary
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