To boot a PowerMac (or an iMac, iBook, eMac, etc.) from an USB stick or drive, if you have a G5 or late G4 model, first refer to the boot from CD guide and if it does not work, then follow these instructions: 1. Plug your USB stick or drive in an USB port. Power the computer on (or restart it if it's already running) and immediately. All Apple PowerMac G5 Memory upgrade solutions ship same day. Power Mac G5 - MemoryTen products carry a lifetime exchange or repair warranty against manufacturing defects. Products may also be returned in original condition within 14 days of delivery for full credit minus shipping.
About This Power Mac
One of the unique and key highlights of The Apple Power Mac G5 is – it is the first of all the Mac Series computers to function with a 64-Bit PowerPC 970 (G5) processor and is also one of the first across all manufacturers to employ 64-bit processors Desktop line. This processor allows the device to be faster among the peers of its time. It comes with a 160 GB hard drive installed for its storage and, an ATI Radeon 9600 Pro (AGP 8X Pro) video card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM. It is designed with 9 computer-controlled fans for optimum cooling and also a removable side panel for easy access to internal components to allow for upgrades. The Power Mac G5 is a history-making device and certainly caused a lot of excitement during its release.
Storage
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The Apple Power Mac G5 device is built with 160 GB Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) hard drive storage with a storage speed of 7200 RPM.
Screen Size and Resolution
The Power Mac G5 can support dual displays for its primary display functions with a resolution of 1920×1200 and also is secondary display can perform dual or mirroring functions also at 1920×1200 resolution.
Inclusive Features
The Power Mac includes the following features and ports:
- 2nd Display Dual/Mirroring Support with a maximum resolution of 1920×1200.
- 4X “SuperDrive”.
- 2 FireWire “400” ports and 1 FireWire “800” port.
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Apple Power Mac G5 has MacOS X 10.2.7 (G5) pre-installed on it and runs on a dual 2.0 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processors. Its graphics are supported by an ATI Radeon 9600 Pro (AGP 8X Pro) video card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM.
Memory & Architecture
The Apple Power Mac G5 device is built with a 32k/64k level 1 cache and 512k level 2 on-chip cache. The RAM for its configuration is a 512 MB of 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM.
Upgradability
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Although the Power Mac G5 comes with 512 MB of RAM it can be upgraded to up to 8 GB of RAM. The Operating System of the Power Mac G5 can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.2.7 (G5) to MacOS X 10.5.8. The Power Mac G5 dimensions are 511mm×206mm×475mm and it has a weight of 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg).
Introduced:June 23, 2003 | Discontinued:June 9, 2004 | ||
Display Details | Memory | ||
Display Support | Dual Displays | Level 1 Cache | 32k/64k |
Resolution Support | 1920×1200 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 512k |
Processor | RAM Type | PC3200 DDR | |
Processors | 2 | Min. RAM Speed | 400 MHz |
Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 512 MB |
Speed | 2.0 GHz | Maximum RAM | 8 GB |
Type | PowerPC 970 (G5) x2 | RAM Slots | 8 |
Processor Upgrade | G5 Daughtercard | Motherboard RAM | None |
FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
System Bus Speed | 1.0 GHz (2:1) | Video Card | Radeon 9600 Pro |
Cache Bus Speed | 2.0 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | DDR SDRAM |
ROM/Firmware | Open Firmware | Standard VRAM | 64MB |
ROM/Firmware size | 1 MB | Maximum VRAM | 64 MB |
Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
Standard Storage | 160 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 4X “SuperDrive” |
Storage Speed | 7200 RPM | Standard Ethernet | 10/100/1000Base-T |
Storage Dimensions | 3.5” (26.10 mm) | Standard Modem | 56k v.92 |
Storage Interface | Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) | Standard Air Port | 802.11b/g (Optional) |
Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 1.1 (Optional) | |
Type | 3.6V Lithium | USB Port 2.0 | 3 |
Battery Life | N/A | FireWire Ports | 2 (400), 1 (800) |
Description | Keyboard | Apple Pro Keyboard | |
Case Type | Tower | Inclusive Input | Apple Pro Mouse |
Form Factor | Power Mac G5 | S-Video Output | None |
Apple Order No | M9032LL/A | Sound In | 2 |
Apple Subfamily | Power Mac G5 | Headphone | 1 |
Apple Model Number | A1047 (EMC 1969) | Sound Out | 2 |
Model ID | PowerMac 7.2 | Power Adapter | N/A |
Power Mac G5 - M9592LL/A - PowerMac11,2 - A1117/A1177
Power Mac G5 Models
About This Power Mac
The Power Mac G5 Dual Core (2.0) is powered by a single “dual-core” 2.5 GHz PowerPC 970MP (G5) processor and is also one of the first across all manufacturers to employ 64-bit processors Desktop line. This processor allows the device to be faster among the peers of its time. It comes with a 250 GB hard drive installed for its storage and, an NVIDIA GeForce 6600 video card with 256 MB of GDDR SDRAM. It is designed with 9 computer-controlled fans for optimum cooling and also a removable side panel for easy access to internal components to allow for upgrades. The Power Mac G5 is a history-making device and certainly caused a lot of excitement during its release.
Storage
The Apple Power Mac G5 device is built with 250 GB Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) hard drive storage with a storage speed of 7200 RPM.
Screen Size and Resolution
The Power Mac G5 can support dual displays for its primary display functions with a resolution of 2560×1600 and also is secondary display can perform dual or mirroring functions also at 1920×1200 resolution.
Inclusive Features
The Power Mac includes the following features and ports:
- 2nd Display Dual/Mirroring Support with a maximum resolution of 1920×1200.
- 6X DL “SuperDrive”.
- 2 FireWire “400” ports and 1 FireWire “800” port.
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Apple Power Mac G5 has MacOS X 10.4.2 (8E90) pre-installed on it and runs on a “dual-core” 2.5 GHz PowerPC 970MP (G5) processor. Its graphics are supported by an NVIDIA GeForce 6600 video card with 256 MB of GDDR SDRAM.
Memory & Architecture
The Apple Power Mac G5 device is built with a 32k/64k level 1 cache and 1 MB level 2 on-chip cache. The RAM for its configuration is a 512 MB or 1 GB of 533 MHz PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM.
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Upgradability
Although the Power Mac G5 comes with 512 MB or 1 GB of RAM it can be upgraded to up to 16 GB of RAM. The Operating System of the Power Mac G5 can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.4.2 (8E90) to MacOS X 10.5.8. The Power Mac G5 dimensions are 511mm×206mm×475mm and it has a weight of 44.5-48.8 lbs (20.2-22.1 kg).
Memory For Mac G5 Power Adapter
Introduced: October 19, 2005 | Discontinued: August 7, 2006 | ||
Display Details | Memory | ||
Display Support | Dual Displays | Level 1 Cache | 32k/64k |
Resolution Support | 2560×1600 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 1 MB |
Processor | RAM Type | PC2-4200 DDR2 | |
Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 533 MHz |
Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 512 MB, 1 GB |
Speed | 2.5 GHz | Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
Type | PowerPC 970MP (G5) x2 | RAM Slots | 8 |
Processor Upgrade | G5 Daughtercard | Motherboard RAM | None |
FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
System Bus Speed | 1.25 GHz (2:1) | Video Card | GeForce 6600 |
Cache Bus Speed | 2.5 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | GDDR SDRAM |
ROM/Firmware | Open Firmware | Standard VRAM | 256 MB |
ROM/Firmware size | 1 MB | Maximum VRAM | 256 MB |
Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
Standard Storage | 250 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 6X DL “SuperDrive” |
Storage Speed | 7200 RPM | Standard Ethernet | Gigabit (x2) |
Storage Dimensions | 3.5” (26.10 mm) | Standard Modem | 56k v.92 |
Storage Interface | Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) | Standard Air Port | 802.11b/g (Optional) |
Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 2.0+EDR (Optional) | |
Type | 3.6V Lithium | USB Port 2.0 | 4 |
Battery Life | N/A | FireWire Ports | 2 (400), 1 (800) |
Description | Keyboard | Apple Keyboard | |
Case Type | Tower | Inclusive Input | Apple Mighty Mouse |
Form Factor | Power Mac G5 | S-Video Output | None |
Apple Order No | M9592LL/A | Sound In | 2 |
Apple Subfamily | Late 2005 | Headphone | 1 |
Apple Model Number | A1117/A1177 (EMC 2023) | Sound Out | 2 |
Model ID | PowerMac 11.2 | Power Adapter | N/A |