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The Power Macintosh G5 Dual Core (2.0), along with
the Power Macintosh G5 Dual Core (2.3) and Power
Macintosh G5 "Quad Core" (2.5), are the first and last
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Processor Type: PowerPC 970MP (G5) Processor Speed: 2.0 GHz
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Like all PowerPC "G5" processors, the PowerPC 970MP "G5" has 64-
bit data paths and registers with native support for 32-bit application
Details: code. Apple also reports that each core of the 970MP has a "parallel
data structure supporting up to 215 simultaneous in-flight
instructions, [and] simultaneous issue of up to 10 out-of-order
operations." Each core likewise has a "dual-pipeline Velocity Engine
for 128-bit single-instruction, multiple-data (SIMD) processing [and]
advanced three-stage branch-prediction logic."
Also see: How fast are the "Dual" and "Quad" Core Power Mac G5
models compared to earlier ones?
Processor Upgrade: G5 Daughtercard FPU: Integrated
The Power Macintosh G5 models have the processor(s) mounted on a
custom 300-pin daughtercard, but it is not feasible to upgrade the
processor.
Details:
Also see: Is the CPU on the Power Mac G5 upgradable? How is it
mounted?
System Bus Speed: 1.0 GHz (2:1) Cache Bus Speed: 2.0 GHz (Built-in)
Apple notes that the system has a "single 1 GHz 64-bit DDR
Details:
bidirectional frontside bus".
ROM/Firmware Type: Open Firmware ROM/Firmware Size: 1 MB
Boot ROM and around 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM
Details:
(NewWorld).
L1 Cache: 32k/64k L2/L3 Cache: 1 MB
32k level 1 data cache, 64k level 1 instructional cache. The 1 MB on-
Details:
chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed.
RAM Type: PC2-4200 DDR Min. RAM Speed: 533 MHz
Details: Supports 533 MHz PC2-4200 DDR SDRAM.
Standard RAM: 512 MB Maximum RAM: 16.0 GB
Installed as two 256 MB modules. Memory must be installed in pairs.
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Motherboard RAM: None RAM Slots: 8
Apple notes that the system features a "128-bit memory controller
and data path".
Details:
Also see: How much RAM of what type does the Power Mac G5
support? Which models have four RAM slots and which models have
eight RAM slots?
Video Card: GeForce 6600 LE VRAM Type: GDDR SDRAM
The NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE with 128 MB of GDDR SDRAM occupies
a 16-lane PCI Express slot.
Details:
Also see: What graphics cards are provided by the Power Mac G5?
Which have ADC ports and which have DVI ports?
Standard VRAM: 128 MB Maximum VRAM: 128 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256 MB of GDDR SDRAM, NVIDIA
GeForce 7800 GT with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM, and NVIDIA
Details: Quadro FX 4500 with 512 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM were available at the
time of purchase via build-to-order. Other graphics cards could be
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pre-installed at the time of purchase or installed later.
Display Support: Dual Displays* Resolution Support: 2560x1600
Apple advertised that this system can support "two Apple flat-panel
displays for each graphics card installed". The default graphics card
Details: can support "up to 2560 by 1600 pixels" with the dual-link DVI port
and "up to 1920 by 1200 pixels" with the single-link DVI port. It also
can support analog resolutions "up to 2048 by 1536 pixels".
2nd Display Support: Dual/Mirroring 2nd Max. Resolution: 1920x1200
The default graphics card can support a second display with a
maximum resolution of 1920x1200 using the single-link DVI port
(assuming the dual-link DVI port is being used for the primary
Details: display). The build-to-order NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 graphics card
with 512 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM has two dual-link DVI ports and is
capable of powering two 2560x1600 displays, like the 30-inch Apple
Cinema Display models.
Standard Hard Drive: 160 GB (7200 RPM) Int. HD Interface: Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s)
Officially supports two hard drives. One installed by default. Not
compatible with Ultra ATA drives without an adapter.
Details:
Also see: Are there third-party products to use more drives than are
"officially" supported in the Power Mac G5?
Standard Optical: 6X DL "SuperDrive" Standard Disk: None
Apple reports that this "16X" DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW
SuperDrive "writes DVD-R discs at 16x speed, writes DVD+R DL
discs at up to 6x speed, reads DVDs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-R
and CD-RW discs at up to 24x speed, [and] reads CDs at up to 32x
Details:
speed." It uses an Ultra ATA/100 bus.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the "SuperDrive" provided by
the Power Mac G5?
Standard Modem: None Standard Ethernet: Gigabit (x2)
External USB modem optional. The system has "two independent
Details: 10/100/1000BASE-T [Gigabit] Ethernet (RJ-45) interfaces with
support for jumbo frames."
Standard AirPort: 802.11b/g (Optional) Standard Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR (Optional)
Expansion slots for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) card and Bluetooth
Details:
2.0+EDR module. Both optional at the time of purchase.
USB Ports: 4 (2.0) Firewire Ports: 2 (400), 1 (800)
The "Multiple Core" Power Mac G5 models have four USB 2.0 ports
on the system (one on the front panel and three on the back), two
Firewire "400" ports (one on the front and one on the back), and one
Details: Firewire "800" port on the back. Apple also advertised "two USB 1.1
ports on included keyboard".
Also see: Complete Ports.
Expansion Slots: 3 PCIe, AP/BL Expansion Bays: 2 3.5"
This model has "two open full-length four-lane PCI Express slots",
"one open full-length eight-lane PCI Express slot", a 16-lane PCI
Express slot that is occupied by the graphics card, as well as
expansion slots for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) -- antenna internal --
Details: and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.
Also see: Which Power Mac G5 models have PCI, PCI-X, and PCI
Express slots? How many PCI slots of what speed does each Power
Mac G5 have?
Incl. Keyboard: Apple Keyboard Incl. Input: Apple Mighty Mouse
Details: Also included a USB keyboard extension cable.
Case Type: Tower Form Factor: Power Mac G5
Details:
Apple Model No: M9590LL/A Apple Subfamily: Late 2005
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. Also see:
Details: What are the primary differences between the "Late 2005" or "Dual
Core" Power Mac G5 models?
Gestalt/Model ID: N/A Machine Model: PowerMac11,2
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Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Battery Type: N/A Battery Life: N/A
Details: N/A
Pre-Installed MacOS: X 10.4.2 (8E90) Maximum MacOS: Current
Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X
Details:
as of the date last updated (see bottom of page).
MacOS 9 Support: Classic Mode Only* Windows Support: Emulation Only
*This model is capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the
MacOS X "Classic" environment provided with MacOS X 10.4.11
"Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with MacOS X
Details: 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into MacOS 9.
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Dimensions: 20.1 x 8.1 x 18.7 Avg. Weight: 44.5-48.8 lbs.
In inches - height by width by depth, (51.1 cm, 20.6 cm, 47.5 cm).
Details:
Weight in kilograms is 20.2-22.1 kg.
Original Price: US$1999 Est. Current Retail: US$1250-US$1500
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