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Troubleshooting tips – Apple Power Macintosh 7100/80AV User Manual

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Basics

Power Macintosh System Overview - 4

of the fastest 68040- and 80486-based personal

computers, the real promise of PowerPC technology is that

it enables Apple and other developers to deliver new

software capabilities on Macintosh systems that were

previously available only on high-end workstations.

Troubleshooting Tips

When troubleshooting Power Macintosh systems, keep in

mind the following:
1 If a Power Macintosh system does not power up, you

should first attempt to reset the logic board. Instruc-

tions are provided in the Additional Procedures chapter.

2 With Power Macintosh computers, you must install

noncomposite RAM SIMMs only, and the RAM SIMMs

must be installed in like pairs (that is, the same size and

speed). Additional troubleshooting information is

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