Specifications

Contents
Introduction to Power Mac G5 Developer Note 7
Organization of This Document 7
Overview to the Power Mac G5 8
New Hardware Features 8
Hardware Features Summary 9
Features of the Enclosure 12
System Software 13
Computer Identification 14
Power Management 14
Velocity Engine Acceleration 16
Architecture 17
Block Diagram and Buses 17
Processor Module 20
PowerPC G5 Microprocessor 20
Bridge and Memory Controller 21
Processor Bus 21
Main Memory Bus 21
Accelerated Graphics Port Bus 21
Internal PCI Bus 22
PCI or PCI-X Expansion Slots 22
HyperTransport Technology 23
PCI USB Controller 24
K2 I/O Controller 24
DMA Support 24
Wireless LAN Module 25
Modem Slot Support 25
Boot ROM 25
Ethernet Controller 25
FireWire Controllers 26
Interrupt Support 26
USB Interface 26
Serial ATA Interface 26
Retired Document | 2005-04-29 | Copyright © 2003, 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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