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Refer to connect a second display. Apple designed iMac with a very sharp, 15-inch internal display and no video-out port to Tech Info Library (TIL) article #43016, "iMac: Can I Attach an External Display?" Hot Issues External Displays Not Supported - 6 External Displays Not Supported Connecting an external display to support an external monitor. for more information. The db-15 port on the iMac was not designed to the iMac is not supported by Apple.
Refer to connect a second display. Apple designed iMac with a very sharp, 15-inch internal display and no video-out port to Tech Info Library (TIL) article #43016, "iMac: Can I Attach an External Display?" Hot Issues External Displays Not Supported - 6 External Displays Not Supported Connecting an external display to support an external monitor. for more information. The db-15 port on the iMac was not designed to the iMac is not supported by Apple.
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This update improves the ability of iMac to Ensure Firmware Update is Successful If you performed the iMac firmware update and it was not successful, this article provides some additional assistance ensuring the update is successful. You do not have to install iMac Update 1.0 before you install iMac Update 1.1. • TIL article # 58370, iMac: How to identify USB devices when starting up, improves the startup time when many USB devices are connected, and enables new USB solutions. Hot Issues iMac Updates - 8 and those previously released in iMac Update 1.0.
This update improves the ability of iMac to Ensure Firmware Update is Successful If you performed the iMac firmware update and it was not successful, this article provides some additional assistance ensuring the update is successful. You do not have to install iMac Update 1.0 before you install iMac Update 1.1. • TIL article # 58370, iMac: How to identify USB devices when starting up, improves the startup time when many USB devices are connected, and enables new USB solutions. Hot Issues iMac Updates - 8 and those previously released in iMac Update 1.0.
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...8226; Two internal ATA connectors: one supports the hard disk drive and one supports the CD-ROM drive • Two 3.5 millimeter (mm) headphone jacks • One 3.5 mm sound output port for stereo sound output • One 3.5 mm sound input port for connecting stereo equipment to -RCA) cable... adapter for stereo sound input. The sound input port supports the Apple PlainTalk Microphone that comes with long-life battery...
...8226; Two internal ATA connectors: one supports the hard disk drive and one supports the CD-ROM drive • Two 3.5 millimeter (mm) headphone jacks • One 3.5 mm sound output port for stereo sound output • One 3.5 mm sound input port for connecting stereo equipment to -RCA) cable... adapter for stereo sound input. The sound input port supports the Apple PlainTalk Microphone that comes with long-life battery...
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... well as what type of infrared the iMac is also a minimum 3-foot distance for recognizing other Apple products, you will not be in the rear of the iMac has been updated to make infrared connections from the iMac. If you have used infrared communications with iMac. Basics New Technologies - 1 2 Infrared connections that must be able to support...
... well as what type of infrared the iMac is also a minimum 3-foot distance for recognizing other Apple products, you will not be in the rear of the iMac has been updated to make infrared connections from the iMac. If you have used infrared communications with iMac. Basics New Technologies - 1 2 Infrared connections that must be able to support...
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..., and MPEG video devices. USB technology can plug in, use, and unplug devices without having to USB was designed to overcome limitations of earlier peripheral connection technologies. Basics New Technologies - 1 3 USB Support Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new device communication standard developed by the computer and telecommunication industries...
..., and MPEG video devices. USB technology can plug in, use, and unplug devices without having to USB was designed to overcome limitations of earlier peripheral connection technologies. Basics New Technologies - 1 3 USB Support Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new device communication standard developed by the computer and telecommunication industries...
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... devices: 1.5 and 12 megabits per host computer • Two simple, standardized plugs for the broad range of up to 127 devices per Basics New Technologies - 1 4 connect peripheral devices to a host computer on the fly, without having to hassle with • A "tiered star hub" network topology (see diagram later in this section...
... devices: 1.5 and 12 megabits per host computer • Two simple, standardized plugs for the broad range of up to 127 devices per Basics New Technologies - 1 4 connect peripheral devices to a host computer on the fly, without having to hassle with • A "tiered star hub" network topology (see diagram later in this section...
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... B plug (pictured on the next page illustrates this concept. Each connector has four pins, two for power and two for data. Figure 2 on the right) connects downstream to the host computer or an upstream hub. "Downstream" means moving up the device chain, in the direction of the host computer. Note: "Upstream... moving down the device chain, away from the host computer. Some devices, such as mouse devices, have a Type B plug built into the device. High speed connections (12 Mbps) use shielded cabling to reduce interference at higher...
... B plug (pictured on the next page illustrates this concept. Each connector has four pins, two for power and two for data. Figure 2 on the right) connects downstream to the host computer or an upstream hub. "Downstream" means moving up the device chain, in the direction of the host computer. Note: "Upstream... moving down the device chain, away from the host computer. Some devices, such as mouse devices, have a Type B plug built into the device. High speed connections (12 Mbps) use shielded cabling to reduce interference at higher...
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... Technology The advantages of USB technology include hot-swapping capability, auto-configuring, and ease of ports than ADB or serial options. For example, with just one available USB socket, a customer could: • plug in a scanner, scan a photo, unplug the scanner • then plug in a printer, print that photo, unplug the printer..., backup the photo file, unplug the drive all without having to restart the host computer, or even go into sleep mode. USB also provides a faster connection and a larger number of use.
... Technology The advantages of USB technology include hot-swapping capability, auto-configuring, and ease of ports than ADB or serial options. For example, with just one available USB socket, a customer could: • plug in a scanner, scan a photo, unplug the scanner • then plug in a printer, print that photo, unplug the printer..., backup the photo file, unplug the drive all without having to restart the host computer, or even go into sleep mode. USB also provides a faster connection and a larger number of use.
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...10BaseT Ethernet), though their data transfer speeds can be comparable. This explains why USB will not replace local area networking (for devices and hubs to connect to each other. Basics New Technologies - 2 0 How a USB Device is Installed and Used A USB network is made up of the ...following components: • An operating system that supports USB. (Both iMac and Windows 98 support USB.) • A host, typically a controller chip set residing in the personal computer, controls the USB system and allocates bandwidth...
...10BaseT Ethernet), though their data transfer speeds can be comparable. This explains why USB will not replace local area networking (for devices and hubs to connect to each other. Basics New Technologies - 2 0 How a USB Device is Installed and Used A USB network is made up of the ...following components: • An operating system that supports USB. (Both iMac and Windows 98 support USB.) • A host, typically a controller chip set residing in the personal computer, controls the USB system and allocates bandwidth...
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This information is good to know when you need to , it must have an internal hub. Figure 4: Standard USB Symbol Basics New Technologies - 2 2 Note: Type A ports (as shown in the following illustration. Note: USB ports, cables, and plugs are often labeled with the standard USB symbol shown in the previous illustration) are only available from hubs. If a device (like a keyboard or display) has Type A ports for additional devices to connect to identify, map out, and troubleshoot hub and device connectivity.
This information is good to know when you need to , it must have an internal hub. Figure 4: Standard USB Symbol Basics New Technologies - 2 2 Note: Type A ports (as shown in the following illustration. Note: USB ports, cables, and plugs are often labeled with the standard USB symbol shown in the previous illustration) are only available from hubs. If a device (like a keyboard or display) has Type A ports for additional devices to connect to identify, map out, and troubleshoot hub and device connectivity.
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... to bus-powered hubs, since not enough power is not a always the case. Note: When troubleshooting power errors that buspowered hubs can also connect to extend the USB properly, users should alternate self-powered and bus-powered hubs. Hubs may be "bus-powered" by the USB, or be... connected to power the device ports. Basics New Technologies - 2 3 • Hubs, which serve as connection points for devices. Hubs can 't be "self-powered" by an external power source (like an AC adapter)....
... to bus-powered hubs, since not enough power is not a always the case. Note: When troubleshooting power errors that buspowered hubs can also connect to extend the USB properly, users should alternate self-powered and bus-powered hubs. Hubs may be "bus-powered" by the USB, or be... connected to power the device ports. Basics New Technologies - 2 3 • Hubs, which serve as connection points for devices. Hubs can 't be "self-powered" by an external power source (like an AC adapter)....
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Devices connect to the computer. Like hubs, devices may be "bus-powered" by an external power source. Devices can be "self-powered" by the USB network, or be deceiving, since some devices are combined with hubs in the same physical case. Devices cannot connect directly to devices, but looks can only connect to hubs. Basics New Technologies - 2 4 • Devices, which connect to hubs and provide expanded functionality to the host using either the 1.5 or the 12 Mbps connection speed.
Devices connect to the computer. Like hubs, devices may be "bus-powered" by an external power source. Devices can be "self-powered" by the USB network, or be deceiving, since some devices are combined with hubs in the same physical case. Devices cannot connect directly to devices, but looks can only connect to hubs. Basics New Technologies - 2 4 • Devices, which connect to hubs and provide expanded functionality to the host using either the 1.5 or the 12 Mbps connection speed.
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... devices is 3m, and the cable is 127 devices. (Note: A keyboard with a built-in CPU cases, displays, keyboards, etc. • Bus-powered hubs can be connected to power limitations. The maximum cable length allowed for 12 Mbps devices is 5m, and the cable must be hidden in trackball counts as two... devices.) • The maximum number of devices that can 't be connected to bus-powered hubs due to a single USB hub is typically unshielded. This can be tricky to track sometimes, since hubs can be shielded.
... devices is 3m, and the cable is 127 devices. (Note: A keyboard with a built-in CPU cases, displays, keyboards, etc. • Bus-powered hubs can be connected to power limitations. The maximum cable length allowed for 12 Mbps devices is 5m, and the cable must be hidden in trackball counts as two... devices.) • The maximum number of devices that can 't be connected to bus-powered hubs due to a single USB hub is typically unshielded. This can be tricky to track sometimes, since hubs can be shielded.
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... supports both K56-Flex and V.90 communications protocols. Modem Performance Issues To be eliminated at around 33.6 connections consistently. Because they lack the digital connections, they will not get 56K connections if one user calls another user directly. Basics Modem - 3 1 Modem The iMac computer features a built-in 56K hardware modem. This means that users will...
... supports both K56-Flex and V.90 communications protocols. Modem Performance Issues To be eliminated at around 33.6 connections consistently. Because they lack the digital connections, they will not get 56K connections if one user calls another user directly. Basics Modem - 3 1 Modem The iMac computer features a built-in 56K hardware modem. This means that users will...
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Basics Modem - 3 3 always connect at 33.6 speeds or less. For 33.6 Kbps or slower modems, line noise is still a factor, but it is much less of an issue for achieving good connections. Also, line noise will be a major factor on how fast your 56K modem connects.
Basics Modem - 3 3 always connect at 33.6 speeds or less. For 33.6 Kbps or slower modems, line noise is still a factor, but it is much less of an issue for achieving good connections. Also, line noise will be a major factor on how fast your 56K modem connects.
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It controls the DC power supply connection from the enclosure and sits between the power supply board and the logic board. Basics Power Filter Board - 35 Power Filter Board The power filter board is an EMC filtering board, which is included in the "No Power" section of the Troubleshooting chapter. It is highly unlikely that the power filter board will ever fail, but information about this board is mounted on the logic board/mass storage chassis.
It controls the DC power supply connection from the enclosure and sits between the power supply board and the logic board. Basics Power Filter Board - 35 Power Filter Board The power filter board is an EMC filtering board, which is included in the "No Power" section of the Troubleshooting chapter. It is highly unlikely that the power filter board will ever fail, but information about this board is mounted on the logic board/mass storage chassis.
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...on/off boards. then a separate cable runs from the IrDA board to the audio/video interconnect board; Note: Apple does not support connecting an external monitor on the iMac. For example, one cable runs from the opposite side of the audio/video interconnect board to TIL article #43016.... Connecting an external monitor will void the warranty. Basics Audio/Video Interconnect Board - 3 6 Audio/Video Interconnect Board The audio/video ...
...on/off boards. then a separate cable runs from the IrDA board to the audio/video interconnect board; Note: Apple does not support connecting an external monitor on the iMac. For example, one cable runs from the opposite side of the audio/video interconnect board to TIL article #43016.... Connecting an external monitor will void the warranty. Basics Audio/Video Interconnect Board - 3 6 Audio/Video Interconnect Board The audio/video ...
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The sound system supports sample sizes up to 16 bits at a sample rate of the sound input and output jacks. The user can also connect external input and output devices by way of 44.1 kHz. Basics Sound - 3 9 Sound The 16-bit stereo audio circuitry provides high-quality sound input and output through the built-in microphone and speakers.
The sound system supports sample sizes up to 16 bits at a sample rate of the sound input and output jacks. The user can also connect external input and output devices by way of 44.1 kHz. Basics Sound - 3 9 Sound The 16-bit stereo audio circuitry provides high-quality sound input and output through the built-in microphone and speakers.
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Troubleshooting General/ Block Diagram - 2 Block Diagram The following illustration provides an overview of the iMac internal components and shows how they are connected. RGB Cable P301 Video Board CRT Power Cable P304 P305 P306 P302 P303 P701 P702 P502 Fan P508 Analog P506 P514 Board P505 CRT Power ...
Troubleshooting General/ Block Diagram - 2 Block Diagram The following illustration provides an overview of the iMac internal components and shows how they are connected. RGB Cable P301 Video Board CRT Power Cable P304 P305 P306 P302 P303 P701 P702 P502 Fan P508 Analog P506 P514 Board P505 CRT Power ...
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... this case, the logic board) and trace power backwards through the system. Refer to the Take-Apart chapter for instructions on , try connecting to pinpoint the location of the computer. If the system powers on the logic board. therefore, you can assume the AC outlet is ...good and the problem is failing. Troubleshooting General/ Testing for Power - 4 Testing for Power The iMac requires trickle voltage (+5 TRKL) in the following procedure. If you have a problem with the AC outlet. Note: It is OK. Note: You will ...
... this case, the logic board) and trace power backwards through the system. Refer to the Take-Apart chapter for instructions on , try connecting to pinpoint the location of the computer. If the system powers on the logic board. therefore, you can assume the AC outlet is ...good and the problem is failing. Troubleshooting General/ Testing for Power - 4 Testing for Power The iMac requires trickle voltage (+5 TRKL) in the following procedure. If you have a problem with the AC outlet. Note: It is OK. Note: You will ...