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Apple iMac “PowerPC G5″ 1.8 GHz 20” 2004 Specs
iMac – M9250LL/A – PowerMac8,1 – A1076
About this iMac
In the models released in the 2004 and 2005 period, there were a number of modifications that set The Apple iMac brand apart. The highlights of this model include the vertically mounted 8X Combo Drive that supports DVD-ROM and CD-RW usage. It’s built in speakers were located at the bottom with the commensurate effect of bouncing the sound off the desk that the computer sits on. The device featured 256 MB of RAM as well as a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics card.
1.8 GHz PowerPC G5
256 MB
160 GBHard Drive
Plugged-in
Storage
The device was built with 160 GB Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) hard drive storage with a disk speed of 7200 RPM.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iMac featured a 20 inch screen with TFT active matrix LCD display and a native resolution of 1680×1050.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The iMac had Mac OS X 10.3.5 (7P35) pre-installed on it. The processor that powered the computer was the 1.8 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor. Its graphics processor was the NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 8X).
Memory & Architecture
The device was built with 512k on-chip level 2 cache with 256 MB of 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM for its RAM. This was centered on a 64-bit architecture.
Upgradability
Although the iMac came with 256 MB of RAM it could be upgraded up to 2 GB of RAM.
The Operating System of the iMac can also be upgraded from its pre-installed Mac OS X 10.3.5 (7P35) up to MacOS X 10.5.8.
This iMac had the following dimensions (47.2 cm, 49.3 cm, 18.9 cm) as well as a weight of25.2 lbs. (11.4 kg).
Inclusive Features
The iMac includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter (100V-240V AC, 180 W maximum)
- Optional AirPort Extreme (802.11g).
- Optional Bluetooth 1.1
- Two FireWire 400 ports
- 1 Mini-VGA port that supported Mirroring
- Built-in Stereo Speakers.
| Introduced: August 31, 2004 | Discontinued: May 3, 2005 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 20 inches TFT | Level 1 Cache | 32k/64k |
| Resolution | 1680×1050 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 512k (on-chip) |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC2-3200 DDR | |
| Processors | 1 | Min. RAM Speed | 400 MHz |
| Architecture | 64-Bit | Standard RAM | 256 MB |
| Speed | 1.8 GHz | Maximum RAM | 2 GB |
| Type | PowerPC 970 (G5) | RAM Slots | 2 |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | None |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 600 MHz (3:1) | Video Card | GeForce FX 5200 Ultra |
| Cache Bus Speed | 1.8 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | DDR SDRAM |
| ROM/Firmware | Open Firmware | Standard VRAM | 64 MB |
| EFI Architecture | N/A | Maximum VRAM | 64 MB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 160 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 4X “SuperDrive” |
| Storage Speed | 7200 RPM | Standard Ethernet | 10/100Base-T |
| Storage Dimensions | 3.5” (26.10 mm) | Standard Modem | 56k v.92 |
| Storage Interface | Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s) | Standard Air Port | 802.11b/g (Optional) |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 1.1 EDR | |
| Type | 3.6V Lithium | USB Port 2.0 | 3 |
| Battery Life | N/A | FireWire (400) | 2 |
| Description | Keyboard | Apple Keyboard | |
| Case Type | All-in-One | Inclusive Input | Apple Mouse |
| Form Factor | iMac G5 iSight | S-Video Output | 1 |
| Apple Order No | M9250LL/A | Microphone | 1 (Built-in) |
| Apple Subfamily | iMac G5 | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1076 (EMC 2008) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | PowerMac 8.1
| Power Adapter | 1 |
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