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Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio)

Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio)

The Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio) is a tower desktop that Apple introduced on 9 January 2001 and sold until July 2001. It came in 5 configurations, with a 466 MHz to 733 MHz PowerPC 7410 (G4) or PowerPC 7450 (G4) processor, 128 MB or 256 MB of memory and 30 GB HDD, 40 GB HDD or 60 GB HDD of storage.

Model number
M5183
Model identifier
PowerMac3,4
EMC number
1862
Released
Early 2001
Order numbers
M7627LL/A, M7688LL/A, M7945LL/A, M7681LL/A

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5 configurations

Choose a configuration to see its processor, memory, graphics and storage.

Configuration Order number Original price
466 MHz PowerPC 7410 (G4), 128 MB
466 MHz PowerPC 7410 (G4), 128 MB, 30 GB HDD M7627LL/A US$1,699
533 MHz PowerPC 7410 (G4), 128 MB, 40 GB HDD M7688LL/A US$2,199
667 MHz PowerPC 7450 (G4), 256 MB, 60 GB HDD M7945LL/A US$2,799
733 MHz PowerPC 7450 (G4), 256 MB, 60 GB HDD M7681LL/A US$3,499

466 MHz PowerPC 7410 (G4), 128 MB

Overview

Model identifier
PowerMac3,4
Introduced
9 January 2001

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 7410 (G4)
Speed
466 MHz
Processors
1

Memory

Standard
128 MB

466 MHz PowerPC 7410 (G4), 128 MB, 30 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M7627LL/A
Model identifier
PowerMac3,4
EMC number
1862
Introduced
9 January 2001
Discontinued
18 July 2001
Original price
US$1,699
Weight
30 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 7410 (G4)
Speed
466 MHz
Processors
1
System bus
133 MHz
L1 cache
64 KB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
128 MB
Maximum
1.5 GB
Built in
None
Slots
3
Type
PC133 SDRAM
Minimum speed
133 MHz

Graphics

Graphics memory type
SDRAM
Video memory
16 MB
Maximum video memory
16 MB
External displays
None

Storage

Standard storage
30 GB HDD
Drive speed
5400 RPM
Drive size
3.5" (25.4 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Bluetooth
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS 9.1
Keyboard
Apple Pro Keyboard
Mouse or trackpad
Apple Pro Mouse

533 MHz PowerPC 7410 (G4), 128 MB, 40 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M7688LL/A
Model identifier
PowerMac3,4
EMC number
1862
Introduced
9 January 2001
Discontinued
18 July 2001
Original price
US$2,199
Weight
30 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 7410 (G4)
Speed
533 MHz
Processors
1
System bus
133 MHz
L1 cache
64 KB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
128 MB
Maximum
1.5 GB
Built in
None
Slots
3
Type
PC133 SDRAM
Minimum speed
133 MHz

Graphics

Graphics memory type
SDRAM
Video memory
32 MB
Maximum video memory
32 MB
External displays
None

Storage

Standard storage
40 GB HDD
Drive speed
7200 RPM
Drive size
3.5" (25.4 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Bluetooth
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS 9.1
Keyboard
Apple Pro Keyboard
Mouse or trackpad
Apple Pro Mouse

667 MHz PowerPC 7450 (G4), 256 MB, 60 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M7945LL/A
Model identifier
PowerMac3,4
EMC number
1862
Introduced
9 January 2001
Discontinued
8 March 2001
Original price
US$2,799
Weight
30 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 7450 (G4)
Speed
667 MHz
Processors
1
System bus
133 MHz
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
256 KB (on-chip), 1 MB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
256 MB
Maximum
1.5 GB
Built in
None
Slots
3
Type
PC133 SDRAM
Minimum speed
133 MHz

Graphics

Graphics memory type
SDRAM
Video memory
32 MB
Maximum video memory
32 MB
External displays
None

Storage

Standard storage
60 GB HDD
Drive speed
7200 RPM
Drive size
3.5" (25.4 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Bluetooth
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS 9.1
Keyboard
Apple Pro Keyboard
Mouse or trackpad
Apple Pro Mouse

733 MHz PowerPC 7450 (G4), 256 MB, 60 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M7681LL/A
Model identifier
PowerMac3,4
EMC number
1862
Introduced
9 January 2001
Discontinued
18 July 2001
Original price
US$3,499
Weight
30 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 7450 (G4)
Speed
733 MHz
Processors
1
System bus
133 MHz
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
256 KB (on-chip), 1 MB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
256 MB
Maximum
1.5 GB
Built in
None
Slots
3
Type
PC133 SDRAM
Minimum speed
133 MHz

Graphics

Graphics memory type
SDRAM
Video memory
32 MB
Maximum video memory
32 MB
External displays
None

Storage

Standard storage
60 GB HDD
Drive speed
7200 RPM
Drive size
3.5" (25.4 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Bluetooth
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS X 10.0.3
Keyboard
Apple Pro Keyboard
Mouse or trackpad
Apple Pro Mouse

Shared by every configuration

Display

Resolution
1920×1200

Ports

FireWire
400 (400 Mbit/s) (×2)
Security slot
Yes

Networking

Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
Modem
56k V.90 (RJ-11)

Audio

Microphone
None
Audio in
None
Headphone jacks
None

Battery and power

Backup battery
3.6 V lithium coin-cell

Physical

Form factor
Tower

Platform

Firmware
Open Firmware

Software

Latest macOS
Mac OS X 10.4.11
Mac OS 9
Boot/Classic Mode
Windows
Emulation Only

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