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Huntertur: /* History */ Move home

2023-09-25T03:12:07Z

History: Move home

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:12, 25 September 2023
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	* 2021-??-??: The VRAM stick is reseated to resolve an issue where the computer sometimes boots thinking there is less VRAM than there should be.		* 2021-??-??: The VRAM stick is reseated to resolve an issue where the computer sometimes boots thinking there is less VRAM than there should be.
	* 2023-07-21: The computer is temporarily transported back to my parents' place.		* 2023-07-21: The computer is temporarily transported back to my parents' place.
			* 2023-09-18: The computer is transported to the new home.

	== References ==		== References ==

Huntertur: /* History */ Move to parents'

2023-07-23T14:59:33Z

History: Move to parents'

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	* 2021-??-??: {{Downgrade\|My grandpa's 14 GiB hard disk dies and is replaced with the stock 6 GiB hard disk.}}		* 2021-??-??: {{Downgrade\|My grandpa's 14 GiB hard disk dies and is replaced with the stock 6 GiB hard disk.}}
	* 2021-??-??: The VRAM stick is reseated to resolve an issue where the computer sometimes boots thinking there is less VRAM than there should be.		* 2021-??-??: The VRAM stick is reseated to resolve an issue where the computer sometimes boots thinking there is less VRAM than there should be.
			* 2023-07-21: The computer is temporarily transported back to my parents' place.

	== References ==		== References ==

Huntertur: /* References */ Direct link the PDF

2022-03-07T05:05:47Z

References: Direct link the PDF

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	== References ==		== References ==

	* [[~~File~~:Apple Service Source - iMac.pdf]]		* [[Media:Apple Service Source - iMac.pdf]]

	[[Category:Computers]]		[[Category:Computers]]

Huntertur: /* Quirks */ Add note about pre-release Mac OS X

2021-12-28T04:46:54Z

Quirks: Add note about pre-release Mac OS X

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	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20010606193959/http://imac-floppy.com/install.html Apparently an "internal" 3.5" floppy disk drive can be installed in it!]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20010606193959/http://imac-floppy.com/install.html Apparently an "internal" 3.5" floppy disk drive can be installed in it!]
	* When the computer is shut down, a faint noise can be heard from the CRT. When the computer is unplugged, the noise persists for a few seconds.		* When the computer is shut down, a faint noise can be heard from the CRT. When the computer is unplugged, the noise persists for a few seconds.
			* Mac OS X Server 1.2 v3 and the Mac OS X Developer Previews can be installed just fine. Just tick the unsupported computer checkbox.

	== History ==		== History ==

Huntertur: /* Specifications */ Update information using Tiger System Profiler

2021-12-27T03:25:29Z

Specifications: Update information using Tiger System Profiler

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	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==

		⚫	; Model ID : iMac,1
	; CPU : PowerPC G3 @ 266 MHz		; CPU : PowerPC 750 (2.2) @ 266 MHz
	; L2 Cache : 512 KiB		; L2 Cache : 512 KiB
			; Bus Speed : 67 MHz
		⚫	; Boot ROM Version: 1.3.f2
	; RAM : 384 MiB (256 MiB + 128 MiB)		; RAM : 384 MiB (256 MiB + 128 MiB)
	; Storage : 6 GB WDC AC26400B		; Storage : 6 GB WDC AC26400B
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	; Keyboard : Present, but the spacebar hugs the bottom, and there are electrical issues. If a short occurs, the keyboard will often reset itself. Sometimes, it can freeze the computer, seen in both Classic Mac OS and Mac OS X.		; Keyboard : Present, but the spacebar hugs the bottom, and there are electrical issues. If a short occurs, the keyboard will often reset itself. Sometimes, it can freeze the computer, seen in both Classic Mac OS and Mac OS X.
	; Box : Yes!		; Box : Yes!
⚫	; Model ID : iMac,1
	; Ethernet : 100 Mbps		; Ethernet : 100 Mbps
	; Modem : 56K, V.90		; Modem : 56K, V.90
	; ROM Revision : $77D.44B5		; ROM Revision : $77D.44B5
⚫	; Boot ROM Version : 3.0.f2
	; Optical Drive: Matshita CD-ROM CR-173		; Optical Drive: Matshita CD-ROM CR-173
	; GPU : ATI Rage Pro (ATY,RagePro_C ATY,GT-C)		; GPU : ATI Rage Pro (ATY,RagePro_C ATY,GT-C)

Huntertur: /* Quirks */ Add note about CRT noise

2021-12-27T02:15:32Z

Quirks: Add note about CRT noise

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	* If you want to open or close the side door, you oftentimes need to apply some downward pressure.		* If you want to open or close the side door, you oftentimes need to apply some downward pressure.
	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20010606193959/http://imac-floppy.com/install.html Apparently an "internal" 3.5" floppy disk drive can be installed in it!]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20010606193959/http://imac-floppy.com/install.html Apparently an "internal" 3.5" floppy disk drive can be installed in it!]
			* When the computer is shut down, a faint noise can be heard from the CRT. When the computer is unplugged, the noise persists for a few seconds.

	== History ==		== History ==

Huntertur: Add specs

2021-12-27T02:04:34Z

Add specs

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	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==

	; CPU : ~~266~~ ~~MHz~~ ~~PowerPC~~ ~~750~~		; CPU : PowerPC G3 @ 266 MHz
	; ~~RAM~~ : ~~384~~ ~~MiB~~		; L2 Cache : 512 KiB
	; ~~Storage~~ : 6 ~~GiB~~ ~~stock~~ ~~hard~~ ~~disk~~		; RAM : 384 MiB (256 MiB + 128 MiB)
	; ~~VRAM~~ : 6 ~~MiB~~		; Storage : 6 GB WDC AC26400B
	; Mouse : Present		; Mouse : Present
	; Keyboard : Present, but the spacebar hugs the bottom, and there are electrical issues. If a short occurs, the keyboard will often reset itself. Sometimes, it can freeze the computer, seen in both Classic Mac OS and Mac OS X.		; Keyboard : Present, but the spacebar hugs the bottom, and there are electrical issues. If a short occurs, the keyboard will often reset itself. Sometimes, it can freeze the computer, seen in both Classic Mac OS and Mac OS X.
	; Box : Yes!		; Box : Yes!
	; ~~Open Firmware~~ Model ID : iMac,1		; Model ID : iMac,1
			; Ethernet : 100 Mbps

			; Modem : 56K, V.90
	TODO: Fill in specs from Apple System Profiler
			; ROM Revision : $77D.44B5
			; Boot ROM Version : 3.0.f2
			; Optical Drive: Matshita CD-ROM CR-173
			; GPU : ATI Rage Pro (ATY,RagePro_C ATY,GT-C)
			; VRAM : 6 MiB
			; Display : 1024x768 @ 75 Hz

	== Quirks ==		== Quirks ==

Huntertur: /* Quirks */ Add mention of defunct imac-floppy site

2021-12-25T06:20:33Z

Quirks: Add mention of defunct imac-floppy site

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	* Unlike most other later New World ROM PowerPC Macs, there is no boot device selector when holding Option on boot, and Open Firmware can't read USB mass storage.		* Unlike most other later New World ROM PowerPC Macs, there is no boot device selector when holding Option on boot, and Open Firmware can't read USB mass storage.
	* If you want to open or close the side door, you oftentimes need to apply some downward pressure.		* If you want to open or close the side door, you oftentimes need to apply some downward pressure.
			* [https://web.archive.org/web/20010606193959/http://imac-floppy.com/install.html Apparently an "internal" 3.5" floppy disk drive can be installed in it!]

	== History ==		== History ==

Huntertur: /* History */ Fix dates

2021-12-24T22:38:01Z

History: Fix dates

Huntertur: /* History */ Unmark keyboard cleaning as an upgrade

2021-12-24T22:03:59Z

History: Unmark keyboard cleaning as an upgrade

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	* 2019-11-08: {{Upgrade\|A 256 MiB RAM stick is inserted (32 -> 288).}}		* 2019-11-08: {{Upgrade\|A 256 MiB RAM stick is inserted (32 -> 288).}}
	* {{Damage\|Some clips on the bottom of the keyboard are broken during disassembly.}} Online sources say this is expected.		* {{Damage\|Some clips on the bottom of the keyboard are broken during disassembly.}} Online sources say this is expected.
	* ~~{{Upgrade\|~~The majority of the coffee stain on the keyboard is cleaned, improving the reliability of the keyboard.}}		* The majority of the coffee stain on the keyboard is cleaned, improving the reliability of the keyboard.
	* 2021-03-21: {{Upgrade\|A 256 MiB RAM stick replaces the stock 32 MiB stick, but only 128 MiB is recognized (288 -> 384).}}		* 2021-03-21: {{Upgrade\|A 256 MiB RAM stick replaces the stock 32 MiB stick, but only 128 MiB is recognized (288 -> 384).}}
	* 2021-08-??: The computer is transported to my apartment.		* 2021-08-??: The computer is transported to my apartment.

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	== History ==		== History ==

	* A classmate, Dennis, who works at a computer recycling place gets the computer.		* 2019-10-31: A classmate, Dennis, who works at a computer recycling place gets the computer.
	* Dennis transports the computer to his dorm building.		* 2019-11-03: Dennis transports the computer to his dorm building.
	* 2019-11-03: I transport the computer to my dorm building.		* 2019-11-03: I transport the computer to my dorm building.
	* 2019-11-04: {{Upgrade\|The firmware is updated to the latest version.}}		* 2019-11-04: {{Upgrade\|The firmware is updated to the latest version.}}
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	* 2019-11-08: {{Downgrade\|The clock battery is removed.}}		* 2019-11-08: {{Downgrade\|The clock battery is removed.}}
	* 2019-11-08: {{Upgrade\|A 256 MiB RAM stick is inserted (32 -> 288).}}		* 2019-11-08: {{Upgrade\|A 256 MiB RAM stick is inserted (32 -> 288).}}
	* {{Damage\|Some clips on the bottom of the keyboard are broken during disassembly.}} Online sources say this is expected.		* ????-??-??: {{Damage\|Some clips on the bottom of the keyboard are broken during disassembly.}} Online sources say this is expected.
	* The majority of the coffee stain on the keyboard is cleaned, improving the reliability of the keyboard.		* ????-??-??: The majority of the coffee stain on the keyboard is cleaned, improving the reliability of the keyboard.
	* ~~2021~~-03-21: {{Upgrade\|A 256 MiB RAM stick replaces the stock 32 MiB stick, but only 128 MiB is recognized (288 -> 384).}}		* 2020-03-21: {{Upgrade\|A 256 MiB RAM stick replaces the stock 32 MiB stick, but only 128 MiB is recognized (288 -> 384).}}
	* ~~2021~~-08-??: The computer is transported to my apartment.		* 2020-08-??: The computer is transported to my apartment.
	* {{Upgrade\|The stock 6 GiB hard disk is replaced with my grandpa's 14 GiB hard disk.}}		* 2021-??-??: {{Upgrade\|The stock 6 GiB hard disk is replaced with my grandpa's 14 GiB hard disk.}}
	* {{Downgrade\|My grandpa's 14 GiB hard disk dies and is replaced with the stock 6 GiB hard disk.}}		* 2021-??-??: {{Downgrade\|My grandpa's 14 GiB hard disk dies and is replaced with the stock 6 GiB hard disk.}}
	* The VRAM stick is reseated to resolve an issue where the computer sometimes boots thinking there is less VRAM than there should be.		* 2021-??-??: The VRAM stick is reseated to resolve an issue where the computer sometimes boots thinking there is less VRAM than there should be.

	== References ==		== References ==