Apple Power Mac G5 Manual de usuario

Power Mac G5Technology and Performance OverviewNovember 2003

Frontside Bus up to 1GHzTo harness the power of the G5 processor, a 64-bit bidirectional Double Data Rate(DDR) frontside bus maximizes throughput betw

AGP 8X Pro Graphics BusThe Power Mac G5 integrates the latest graphics interface, AGP 8X Pro, for next-generation gaming and advanced graphics product

A Giant Leap over the Power Mac G4The Power Mac G5 represents a huge leap over its predecessor. With the 64-bit G5processor, high-bandwidth architectu

Superfast Graphics and All-Digital Displays The Macintosh is the premier platform for processing digital media of all types.The Power Mac G5 features

Apple Flat-Panel LCD DisplaysApple offers a lineup of pure-digital flat-panel displays that provide superior imagequality, vivid color, and the indust

Leading-Edge Expansion The Power Mac G5 is packed with leading-edge technologies, making it easy toexpand the capabilities of your system as your proj

Versatile SuperDriveEvery Power Mac G5 ships with an internal SuperDrive, a combination DVD-R and CD-RWoptical drive, for reading and writing to DVDs

Industry-Standard FireWire and USB 2.0 FireWire is one of the fastest peripheral standards ever developed, making it easy toconnect high-bandwidth dev

Analog AudioCompleting the audio features of the Power Mac G5 are high-quality, analog stereoaudio line in and line out ports; and a convenient minija

Innovative EnclosureDesign for Quiet Operation An industry-leading system demands an exceptional enclosure design. The Power MacG5 features a modern c

ContentsPage 4 Built for Speed from the Inside OutKey FeaturesPage 6 The World’s First 64-Bit Desktop Processor An Exponential Leap in Computing Power

Easy Access and UsabilityThe removable side panel unlatches for fast access to the slots and bays inside thePower Mac G5. Expansion is simple: For exa

Mac OS X: System Softwarefor the Power Mac G5Mac OS X combines the power and stability of UNIX with Apple’s legendary ease ofuse. The Power Mac G5 shi

New CompilerApple has also supplied a new compiler, GCC version 3.3, that generates optimal codefor the Power Mac G5. The new compiler produces code t

Industry-LeadingPerformanceThe Apple Power Mac G5 is a revolutionary 64-bit desktop computer designed to meet the high-performance, no-compromise requ

Simultaneous video streamsUsing Final Cut Pro 4.1, Apple tested the number of simultaneous video streams thatcould be played back on a Power Mac G5.Th

Video encodingVideo encoding is the most time-consuming part of burning a DVD. Encoding is theprocess by which DV, the format generated by most standa

Design and PrintThe Power Mac G5 delivers the quantum leap in processing power and performancethat design and publishing professionals have been eager

BibbleBibble is a powerful batch image processing application used by professional photog-raphers for decoding files from native digital camera format

Music and AudioThe Power Mac G5 supports more tracks and more plug-ins than any previous PowerMac, giving audio professionals a wealth of creative opt

Scientific and Technical ComputingToday, the typical researcher’s desktop has two or more computers: a UNIX worksta-tion for research and analysis app

Page 21 Mac OS X: System Software for the Power Mac G5Optimized for G5Runs Both 32-bit and 64-bit Macintosh ApplicationsOptimized InstructionsNew Comp

HMMerHMMer is another application that demonstrates the performance advantages of thePower Mac G5 with Velocity Engine for processor-intensive scienti

3D Gaming 3D gaming involves complex visualizations and rapid movements that require maxi-mum processor performance and top-of-the-line graphics capab

Product Configurations and Options Standard ConfigurationsApple offers Power Mac G5 systems to meet the needs of creative professionals,media producer

Build-to-Order OptionsOrder a custom-configured computer from the Apple Store or an Apple AuthorizedReseller. Build-to-order options can include the f

Technical SpecificationsProcessing • 1.6GHz, dual 1.8GHz, or dual 2GHz PowerPC G5 microprocessors• PowerPC processor architecture with 64-bit data pat

Storage• Two Serial ATA controllers supporting up to 150-MBps data throughput per hard drive• Two 3.5-inch hard drive expansion bays with drive guides

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Built for Speed from the Inside OutToday’s creative professionals depend on the ability to crunch increasing quantities of data quickly and efficientl

Key FeaturesThe groundbreaking Power Mac G5 sets a new standard for desktop computing. It’sthe industry’s first personal computer with a 64-bit proces

The World’s First 64-BitDesktop ProcessorThe Power Mac G5 marks the arrival of a 64-bit architecture to the personal computermarket. An all-new implem

Next-Generation PowerPC ArchitectureThe design of the PowerPC G5 is based on the execution core of IBM’s 64-bit POWER4processor—recipient of the Micro

Native Compatibility with 32-Bit Application CodeOn other platforms, switching to a 64-bit computer requires migrating to a 64-bit operating system (a

High-Bandwidth SystemArchitectureThe Power Mac G5 matches the advanced technology of the PowerPC G5 with a newhigh-bandwidth system architecture. It b