TITLE
    Macintosh Hardware System Update 2.0: Description (7/93)
Article ID:
Created:
Modified:
12617
7/16/93
7/16/93

TOPIC


    This update offers software improvements, and contains software enhancements
    to address specific problems sometimes encountered. This update requires
    Macintosh system software version 7.1 and isn't intended for Macintosh
    Performa users.


DISCUSSION


    In general, the update provides system-level improvements to increase
    overall system reliability on most Macintosh computers. Here are specific
    features of the update:

    * Addresses possible floppy disk and hard disk problems the Macintosh
    IIsi, IIci, IIvx, IIvi, Centris, Quadra, and PowerBook computers.

    * Manages fonts in the computer's memory more efficiently.

    * Improves the accuracy of the system's clock in Macintosh LC, LC II,
    IIsi, IIvx, IIvi, Classic II, Quadra 900, and Quadra 950 computers.

    * Corrects problems ejecting floppy disks when the computer is shut down,
    on Macintosh IIsi, IIci, IIvx, IIvi, Quadra 700, and Quadra 950
    computers.

    * Corrects color problems users may have with the Apple Basic Color
    monitor on Macintosh Centris and Macintosh Quadra computers.

    * Removes horizontal white lines that may appear while scrolling on
    Quadra and Centris systems with a Macintosh 16-inch Color Display.

    * Improves the reliability of high-speed modems and similar devices
    connected to Macintosh LC, LC II, IIsi, IIvx, IIvi, Classic II,
    Quadra 900, and Quadra 950 computers.

    * Includes HD SC Setup version 7.2, which gives users more flexibility to
    format large hard disks between 1 and 2 gigabytes.

    * Includes Apple Disk First Aid version 7.1.1, a utility that repairs
    damaged disks.

    * Updates the Macintosh PowerBook Control Panel and Express Modem
    software to support standard communications software.

    * Includes Sound Manager version 3.0, which enhances sound performance on
    most Macintosh computers.

    * Adds software for the Apple Adjustable Keyboard to allow connecting
    the keyboard to any Macintosh computer without separately
    installing special keyboard software.

    * Updates the Memory Control Panel (version 7.1.1) fixing possible memory
    problems that occur while using large RAM disks with System 7.1.

    * Updates the System Enabler (version 1.0.5) for the Macintosh Color
    Classic which enables adding the Apple IIe Card and software to the
    Classic. In addition, the System Enabler improves mouse performance on
    the Color Classic.


Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: System 7.0x-7.1.x
Sub Category: System Updates

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