This document introduces the characteristics and features of the NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT graphics card used in the Apple computer Power Mac G5.
This document provides an overview of the high-performance NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT PCI Express graphics card pre-installed in the Power Mac G5. The card features 256 MB of DDR3 video memory and includes two DVI ports for connecting Apple Cinema Displays.
The guide outlines guidelines for installing additional PCI Express cards, noting that the total combined maximum video memory for all installed graphics cards is limited to 1 GB. It also specifies optimal slot placement (slots 2, 3, and 4) to ensure optimum ventilation.
| Video Memory | 256 MB DDR3 |
|---|---|
| Ports | Two DVI ports |
| Max Combined Video Memory | 1 GB |
You can connect a 20-, 23-, or 30-inch Apple Cinema Display to DVI port 1 and a 20- or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display to DVI port 2.
Yes, you may need a DVI to DVI Adapter to connect two Apple Cinema Displays to the graphics card.
Install a second card in slot 3, a third in slot 4, and a fourth in slot 2 for optimum ventilation.