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TITLE
System 7.1 through Mac OS 7.6: Compatibility With Macintosh Computers
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Article ID:
Created:
Modified:
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8970
10/18/91
12/4/00
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TOPIC
This tables in this article list Macintosh computers and the versions of System 7.1 through Mac OS 7.6 that can be used with them. It also lists versions of any required enablers. To search the Technical Information Library for information on system software previous to 7.1 use the search string "system software and 7.0.1."
DISCUSSION
Use the following chart to determine which version of system software you should be using on your Macintosh computer:
Key
!
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- Not supported
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OK
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- Works with this version of system software
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*
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- Works with this version of system software, but requires a Macintosh System Enabler (see below)
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System 7 Compatibility
Macintosh
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7.6
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7.5.5
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7.5.3
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7.5.2
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7.5.1
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7.5
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7.1.2P
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7.1.2
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7.1.1
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7 Pro
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7.1
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128K, 512K, 512Ke, and XL/Lisa
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!
|
!
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!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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!
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!
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Plus
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!
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OK
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OK
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!
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OK
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OK
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!
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!
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!
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!
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OK
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SE
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
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!
|
OK
|
OK
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SE/30
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!
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OK
|
OK
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!
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OK
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OK
|
!
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!
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!
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OK
|
OK
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Classic
|
!
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OK
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OK
|
!
|
OK
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OK
|
!
|
!
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!
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OK
|
OK
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Classic II
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
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!
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OK
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OK
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Color Classic
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OK
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
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OK
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!
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!
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!
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*
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*
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II
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!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
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!
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OK
|
OK
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IIx
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
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!
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OK
|
OK
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IIcx
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!
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OK
|
OK
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!
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OK
|
OK
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!
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!
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!
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OK
|
OK
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IIci
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
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!
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!
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!
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OK
|
OK
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IIfx
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
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!
|
OK
|
OK
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IIsi
|
OK
|
OK
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OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
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!
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OK
|
OK
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IIvi,IIvx
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
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!
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*
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*
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LC
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!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
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OK
|
!
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!
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!
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OK
|
OK
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LC II
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OK
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
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OK
|
!
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!
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!
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OK
|
OK
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LC III
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
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!
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*
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*
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LC 475
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
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!
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*
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*
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LC 520
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
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OK
|
!
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!
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!
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*
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*
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LC 550
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
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*
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*
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LC 575
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
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!
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*
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*
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LC 580
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
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OK
|
!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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LC 630
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
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OK
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*
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!
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!
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!
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!
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Macintosh TV
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
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OK
|
!
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!
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!
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*
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*
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Centris 610
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
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*
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*
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Centris 650
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
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!
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*
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*
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Centris 660AV
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
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*
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Quadra 605
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
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*
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*
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Quadra 610
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
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*
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*
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Quadra 630
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
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!
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Quadra 650
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
|
!
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*
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*
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Quadra 660AV
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
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*
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*
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Quadra 700
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
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!
|
!
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OK
|
OK
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Quadra 800
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
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*
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*
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Quadra 840AV
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
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Quadra 900,950
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
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OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
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OK
|
OK
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PowerMac 5200/75 LC
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 5300/100 LC
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 5400/200
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 5500/225
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OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 6100/60
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 6100/66
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
PowerMac 7100/66
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 7100/80
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 7200/75
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 7200/90
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 7300/180
|
!
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OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 7300/200
|
!
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OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
PowerMac 7500/100
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 8100/80
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 8100/100
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OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 8100/110
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 8500/120
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 8600/200
|
!
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 9500/120
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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PowerMac 9500/132
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
PowerMac 9600/200
|
!
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
Workgroup Server 60
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
Workgroup Server 80
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
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Workgroup Server 95#
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
Workgroup Server 6150/60
|
OK
|
OK+
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
Workgroup Server 6150/66
|
OK
|
OK+
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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Workgroup Server 7250/120
|
OK
|
OK+
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
Workgroup Server 7350/180
|
OK
|
OK+
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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Workgroup Server 8150/80
|
OK
|
OK+
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
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Workgroup Server 8150/110
|
OK
|
OK+
|
OK
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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Workgroup Server 8550/132
|
OK
|
OK+
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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Workgroup Server 8550/200
|
OK
|
OK+
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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Workgroup Server 9150/80
|
OK
|
OK+
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
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Workgroup Server 9150/120
|
OK
|
OK+
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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Workgroup Server 9650/233
|
7.6.1
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
Workgroup Server 9650/350
|
7.6.1
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
Portable
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
PowerBook 100
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
PowerBook 140
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
PowerBook 145
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
PowerBook 145B
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
PowerBook 170
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
PowerBook 160
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
PowerBook 165c
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
PowerBook 180
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
PowerBook 180c
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
PowerBook 190
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
PowerBook Duo 210
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
PowerBook Duo 230
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
PowerBook Duo 2300
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
PowerBook Duo 250
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
PowerBook Duo 270c
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
*
|
PowerBook Duo 280
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
PowerBook Duo 280c
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
PowerBook 520, 520c
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
PowerBook 540, 540c
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
OK
|
OK
|
!
|
!
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
PowerBook 5300
|
OK
|
OK
|
OK
|
*
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
|
!
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# The Apple Workgroup Server 95 uses the A/UX operating system.
+ Also requires: System 7.5.5 SCSI Server Update, and PPC Interrupt Extension.
System Enablers
System Enablers are required for the Macintosh models indicated below with System 7.1 or later. Macintosh computers which require System Enablers will not operate properly with System 7.0.1 or earlier.
This chart shows the appropriate System Enabler for the indicated Macintosh computer:
Macintosh Model
|
Enabler Name
|
Use Enabler only with System Version
|
Current Enabler Version
|
Note
|
Color Classic
|
System Enabler 401
|
7.1
|
1.0.5
|
IIvi
|
System Enabler 001
|
7.1
|
1.0.1
|
IIvx
|
System Enabler 001
|
7.1
|
1.0.1
|
LC III
|
System Enabler 003
|
7.1
|
1.1
|
LC 475
|
System Enabler 065
|
7.1
|
1.2
|
LC 520
|
System Enabler 403
|
7.1
|
1.0.2
|
LC 550
|
System Enabler 403
|
7.1
|
1.0.2
|
LC 575
|
System Enabler 065
|
7.1
|
1.1
|
LC 630
|
System Enabler 405
|
7.1.2P
|
7.1.2P
|
Macintosh TV
|
System Enabler 404
|
7.1
|
1.0
|
Centris 610
|
System Enabler 040
|
7.1
|
1.1
|
Centris 650
|
System Enabler 040
|
7.1
|
1.1
|
Centris 660AV
|
System Enabler 088
|
7.1
|
1.2
|
Quadra 605
|
System Enabler 065
|
7.1
|
1.2
|
Quadra 610
|
System Enabler 040
|
7.1
|
1.1
|
Quadra 630
|
System Enabler 405
|
7.1.2P
|
7.1.2P
|
Quadra 650
|
System Enabler 040
|
7.1
|
1.1
|
Quadra 660AV
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System Enabler 088
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7.1
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1.2
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Quadra 800
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System Enabler 040
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7.1
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1.1
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Quadra 840AV
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System Enabler 088
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7.1
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1.2
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PowerMac 5200/75 LC
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System Enabler 406
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7.5.1
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1
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PowerMac 5300/100 LC
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System Enabler 406
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7.5.1
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1
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PowerMac 6100/60
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PowerPC Enabler
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7.1.2
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1.0.2
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PowerMac 6100/66
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PowerPC Enabler
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7.5
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1.1.1
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PowerMac 7100/66
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PowerPC Enabler
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7.1.2
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1.0.2
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PowerMac 7100/80
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PowerPC Enabler
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7.5
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1.1.1
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PowerMac 7200/75
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System Enabler 701
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7.5.2
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1.1
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PowerMac 7200/90
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System Enabler 701
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7.5.2
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1.1
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PowerMac 7300 Series
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System Enabler 702
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7.5.5
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D
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PowerMac 7500/100
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System Enabler 701
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7.5.2
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1.2
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PowerMac 8100/80
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PowerPC Enabler
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7.1.2
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1.0.2
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PowerMac 8100/100
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PowerPC Enabler
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7.5
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1.1.1
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PowerMac 8100/110
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PowerPC Enabler
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7.5
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1.1.1
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PowerMac 8500/120
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System Enabler 701
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7.5.2
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1.2
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PowerMac 8600/200
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System Enabler 702
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7.5.5
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D
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PowerMac 9500/120
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System Enabler 701
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7.5.2
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1.1
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PowerMac 9500/132
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System Enabler 701
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7.5.2
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1.1
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PowerMac 9600 Series
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System Enabler 702
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7.5.5
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D
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PowerBook 150
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PowerBook 150 Enabler
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7.1.1
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1.1
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PowerBook 160
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System Enabler 131
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7.1
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1.0.3
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A
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PowerBook 165
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System Enabler 131
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7.1
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1.0.3
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A
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PowerBook 165c
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System Enabler 131
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7.1
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1.0.3
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A
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PowerBook 180
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System Enabler 131
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7.1
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1.0.3
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A
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PowerBook 180c
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System Enabler 131
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7.1
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1.0.3
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A
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PowerBook 190
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PowerBook 5300/2300/190 Enabler
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7.5.2
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1.2.1
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PowerBook Duo 210
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PowerBook Duo Enabler
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7.1
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2.0
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B
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PowerBook Duo 230
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PowerBook Duo Enabler
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7.1
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2.0
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B
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PowerBook Duo 2300
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PowerBook 5300/2300/190 Enabler
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7.5.2
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1.2.1
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PowerBook Duo 250
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PowerBook Duo Enabler
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7.1
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2.0
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B
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PowerBook Duo 270c
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PowerBook Duo Enabler
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7.1
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2.0
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PowerBook Duo 280
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PowerBook Duo Enabler
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7.1.1
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2.0
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PowerBook Duo 280c
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PowerBook Duo Enabler
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7.1.1
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2.0
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PowerBook 500 Series
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PowerBook 500 Series Enabler 1.0
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7.1.1
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1.0.2
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PowerBook 5300
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PowerBook 5300/2300/190 Enabler
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7.5.2
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1.2.1
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Performa Computers
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The Performa 200, 400, 405, 410, 430, 580, 640 and 6110-series NO Enabler required.
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Performa 450
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System Enabler 308
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7.1P6
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1.0
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Performa 460-467
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System Enabler 308
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7.1P6
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1.0
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Performa 475-476
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System Enabler 364
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7.1P6
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1.1
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Performa 550, 560
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System Enabler 332
|
7.1P6
|
1.1
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Performa 575-578
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System Enabler 364
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7.1P6
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1.1
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Performa 600
|
System Enabler 304
|
7.1P6
|
1.0.1
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Performa 630-638
|
System Enabler 405
|
7.1.2P
|
7.1.2P
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Performa 5300
|
System Enabler 406
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7.5.1
|
1.0
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Performa 6200
|
System Enabler 406
|
7.5.1
|
1.0
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Performa 6300
|
System Enabler 406
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7.5.1
|
1.0
|
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Note
A - System Enabler 131 replaces System Enabler 111 and System Enabler 121
B - Express Modem users should also install the Duo Battery Patch xtension)
C - The Macintosh Plus, SE, SE/30, Classic, Classic II, LC, LC II, LC 580, Mac II, IIx, IIcx, IIsi, IIci, IIfx, Portable, PowerBook 100, 140, 145, 145B, 170, Quadra 700, 900, and 950 do NOT need a System Enabler.
D - These computers shipped with 7.5.5 and require the enabler that shipped with it. These computers do not support Mac OS 7.6 but support Mac OS 7.6.1.
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