Apple Power Macintosh G3 Hard Disk Drive Information Guide

This booklet contains information about how to maintain, repair, and reinstall some software on an optional 36 GB hard disk, how to install or replace internal hard disk drives, and what kinds of devices work with the optional SCSI card installed in some models.

Brand: Apple
Category: Desktops
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 12
File format: PDF
File size: 451 KB
Published: 05 June, 2012
Updated: 01 October, 2023
Model: Power Macintosh G3
MD5 checksum: B0AAC910C4E3CC6CF3B70D233610888A
PDF: Apple Power Macintosh G3 Hard Disk Drive Information Guide PDF

About this manual

This guide provides critical updates regarding the maintenance, repair, and software reinstallation procedures for optional 36 GB hard disk drives installed in Power Macintosh G3 and Macintosh Server G3 systems. It specifically details the use of Drive Setup version 1.7.1 to properly reinitialize factory-installed disks before reinstalling Mac OS 8.5.1 or AppleShare IP 6.1.

What's inside

Reinitializing Factory-Installed Disks
Reinstalling Software on Large Volumes
Internal Storage Options
Installing Internal Drives
Drive Position Descriptions

Frequently asked questions

Which Drive Setup version is required for factory-installed 36 GB disks?

You must use the application Drive Setup version 1.7.1 to reinitialize a factory-installed 36 GB disk drive.

What is the maximum volume size for reinstalling Mac OS 8.5.1?

You should create at least one volume smaller than 21 GB when formatting a factory-installed 36 GB hard disk drive.

What are the maximum heights for drives in Drive positions 1 and 2?

Drive positions 1 and 2 accommodate 3.5” SCSI hard disk drives with a maximum height of 1.6 inches.

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