Service Manual for the Apple Power Mac G4 Mirrored Drive Doors computer. Usually not included in most eBay Apple Service CD collections, for some weird reason. Service Source Blue and White Mac G3 with S X Server - (10.515Kb) 5 part File - pag. 273: Computer equipment: 2146 kB: 847: Apple Computer Inc. Power Macintosh G3 - -. Mar 03, 2010 The G3 All-In-One was designed for the education market. It was clearly a fusion of the old beige computers and the upcoming iMacs. This transitional machine sported a 233Mhz or 266Mhz CPU, included three open PCI slots, and had a built-in 15'. Apple sold three beige Power Macintosh G3 models: a horizontally-oriented desktop, a mini tower enclosure, and a version with a built-in screen called All-In-One ('AIO'). The All-In-One model was shaped like a human tooth, and thus earned the moniker Molar Mac. Service the Power Macintosh G3 computers through module exchange and parts replacement. Customers can request on- site service from an Apple Authorized Service Provider Plus (AASP+), Apple Assurance (US only), or Apple Canada Technical Answerline (Cananda only). They can also choose carry-in service from an AASP. The Apple Power Macintosh G3/233 All-in-One - based on the compact Gossamer architecture and codenamed Artemis - features a 233 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor with 512k of backside cache, 32 MB of RAM, a 4.0 GB hard drive, a 24X CD-ROM drive, ATI 3D Rage II+ or Rage Pro (after May 1, 1998) graphics acceleration with 2 MB of VRAM (expandable to 6 MB), and the standard 'Whisper.
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Introduction
The G3 All-In-One was designed for the education market. It was clearly a fusion of the old beige computers and the upcoming iMacs. This transitional machine sported a 233Mhz or 266Mhz CPU, included three open PCI slots, and had a built-in 15' monitor. Hopefully this should help people who have acquired one of these small pieces of nostalgia.
This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Power Macintosh G3 All-In-One, use our service manual.
- You may want to have a table to work on the computer. It is pretty big.
- Dimensions: width x height x depth
- 38cm x 51cm x 43cm
- 15in x 20in x 17in
- Part A: Use a screw driver to remove the four screws in the back of the computer.
- Part B: GENTLY, Pull out the tray . The cables attached to the video/sound card can be damaged if you pull the tray out too far.
- Two types of video/sound cards were installed in the AIO. There should be ribbon and video ports on both models.
- Part A: Remove the ribbon cable from the top of the sound card. The label above this cable should say .
- Part B: Unlatch the clips from the black plug to remove the cable from the video/sound card. The label above the black plug should say .
- Part A: Use your index finger to pinch the clip on the main power plug while pulling it up from the motherboard.
- Part B: Pull the 4-prong molex power plug apart.
- Make sure that you have disconnected the video/sound card ribbon and power cables before removing the motherboard tray.
- Part A: Apply pressure to the and tabs on the bottom of the motherboard tray to slide it out.
- Part B: As you slide out the tray make sure the cable to the sound card doesn't get caught on the tray.
- Ram used can be 3.3V unbuffered 100 MHz 168-pin SDRAM
- Part A: Open the clip on the center steel beam.
- Part B: Disconnect the SCSI ribbon cable and IDE ribbon cable and set the cables aside.
- Part C: You should now be able to access the three RAM slots.
- The VideoRAM/SGRAM slot is located between the video/sound card and the ROM slot.
- Part A: Place the SGRAM in to the slot at an angle. If you are gentle the SGRAM will slide down into the slot and sit at an angle.
- Part B: GENTLY Apply pressure to the corners of the SGRAM until it lies flat in the slot. The white slot has small clips that will 'lock' the SGRAM in place. You may hear small clicks when the SGRAM is locked in place.
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Apple Power Macintosh G3 233 All-in-One Specs
Identifiers: Power Mac G3 AIO - M6319LL/A - N/A* - M4787 - None
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The Apple Power Macintosh G3/233 All-in-One -- based on the compact Gossamer architecture and codenamed Artemis -- features a 233 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor with 512k of backside cache, 32 MB of RAM, a 4.0 GB hard drive, a 24X CD-ROM drive, ATI 3D Rage II+ or Rage Pro (after May 1, 1998) graphics acceleration with 2 MB of VRAM (expandable to 6 MB), and the standard 'Whisper personality card' with audio input/output -- all packed into an easily expandable all-in-one case. Custom configurations also were available.
Like all other Power Macintosh G3 models, the Power Macintosh G3/233 All-in-One uses the 'third-generation' (G3) PowerPC 750 processor with a 'backside' level 2 cache for a substantial performance boost compared to earlier systems using a 'lookaside' level 2 cache.
This model was sold exclusively to the education market and was not offered at all outside of North America.
Like all other Power Macintosh G3 models, the Power Macintosh G3/233 All-in-One uses the 'third-generation' (G3) PowerPC 750 processor with a 'backside' level 2 cache for a substantial performance boost compared to earlier systems using a 'lookaside' level 2 cache.
This model was sold exclusively to the education market and was not offered at all outside of North America.
To purchase or upgrade a PowerPC Mac -- as well as newer Macs -- see site sponsor Operator Headgap Systems. OHS has low prices, a warranty, and personal support.
Despite the age of this system, site sponsor Other World Computing has RAM, hard drives, SSDs, and other upgrades available for this specific Mac while supplies last.
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Introduction Date: | March 31, 1998 | Discontinued Date: | September 1, 1998 |
Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. Also see: All Macs introduced in 1998. |
Details: | N/A These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the N/A* Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Processor Speed: | 233 MHz | Processor Type: | PowerPC 750 (G3) |
Processor Upgrade: | ZIF Socket | FPU: | Integrated |
Details: | The Power Macintosh G3 models have the processor mounted on a ZIF socket. |
Details: | This system has a 117 MHz backside bus and 512k of level 2 cache. |
ROM/Firmware Type: | Macintosh ROM | ROM/Firmware Size: | 4 MB |
L1 Cache: | 64k | L2/L3 Cache: | 512k (backside) |
Details: | The 512k of backside cache has a 117 MHz bus. |
Details: | Supports low profile 10 ns PC66 168-pin SDRAM. |
Details: | *Apple officially reports that the maximum memory capacity of this system is 384 MB with three low profile 128 MB memory modules. However, third-parties have been able to upgrade the RAM to 768 MB with three 256 MB low-profile memory modules. Site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this Power Macintosh G3. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
Details: | There is no performance advantage to installing memory modules in pairs. |
Details: | *ATI 3D Rage II+ graphics onboard originally, upgraded to ATI Rage Pro starting May 1, 1998. |
Details: | *This model has 2 MB of VRAM onboard and a single expansion slot that supports an additional 4 MB of VRAM (3.3V 83 MHz 144-pin SO-DIMM). |
Display Support: | 15.0' (13.8') | Resolution Support: | 1024x768 |
Details: | Apple advertised that this system can support 'thousands of colors at up to 1024 by 768-pixel resolution (24-bit), [and] millions of colors at up to 832 by 624-pixel resolution (32-bit), refresh rate of up to 85 Hz.' |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | Shipped standard with an IDE/ATA-2 hard drive but also has an internal SCSI bus (up to 5 MB/second) -- drives larger than 128 GB are not supported. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this Power Mac G3. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
Storage Dimensions: | 3.5' (25.4 mm) | Storage Interface: | IDE/ATA-2 & SCSI* |
Details: | *Shipped standard with a 3.5' IDE/ATA-2 hard drive but also has an internal SCSI bus (up to 5 MB/second). It is designed to hold one internal hard drive and one front-facing Zip 100. Drive capacity must be smaller than 128 GB. |
Standard Optical: | 24X CD-ROM | Standard Disk: | 1.44 MB (Manual) |
Details: | 24X tray-loading CD-ROM drive standard. It also could be configured with an internal Zip 100 drive as a build-to-order option. |
Standard Modem: | 56k (optional) | Standard Ethernet: | 10Base-T* |
Details: | *10/100Base-T Ethernet also was available as a build-to-order option. |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | N/A |
Expansion Slots: | 3 PCI, Personality* | Expansion Bays: | 2 3.5' |
Details: | *In the default configuration, this model has three open 33 MHz PCI slots and the 'personality card' slot that is occupied by a 'Whisper personality card' providing audio input/output. It has two 3.5' drive bays (one is internal and intended for a hard drive, and one is external and intended for a Zip 100 drive). By default, the external 3.5' bay is free. The system also has an external 5.25' drive bay occupied by the optical drive. |
Incl. Keyboard: | AppleDesign Keyboard | Incl. Input: | Apple ADB Mouse II |
Case Type: | All-in-One | Form Factor: | Power Mac G3 AIO (Beige) |
Apple Order No: | M6319LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | Power Mac G3 AIO |
Details: | The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
Details: | *This model does not have a Model Identifier. Its Gestalt ID is 510. Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the M4787 Model Number, the None EMC Number, and the N/A* Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.2.8. |
MacOS 9 Support: | Boot/Classic Mode | Windows Support: | Emulation Only |
Details: | All Power Macintosh G3 models are capable of booting Mac OS 9 and using Mac OS 9 applications within the Mac OS X 'Classic' environment. Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications. |
Dimensions: | 19.9 x 16.1 x 18.0 | Avg. Weight: | 59.5 lbs. (26.8 kg) |
Details: | In inches - height by width by depth, (50.5 cm, 40.9 cm, 45.7 cm). |
Original Price (US): | US$1499 | Est. Current Retail: | N/A |
Details: | Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated). Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
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Details: | N/A |
Details: | Single ADB port and single SCSI port. |
Details: | *Two Geoport compatible serial ports standard (one printer, one modem). |
Details: | N/A |
Details: | *Internal 56k modem optional, 10Base-T Ethernet standard, 10/100Base-T available via build-to-order. |
Details: | *S-video and composite video input/output standard on the Power Macintosh G3/266 All-in-One. |
Details: | Built-in microphone. Includes a single analog 16-bit stereo sound in jack via 'personality card'. |
Details: | Includes a single analog 16-bit stereo sound out jack via 'personality card'. |
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Details: | N/A |
Details: | 90-264V AC. 300W maximum. |
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