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The "packages" node in the device tree
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HW90: Describes the "packages" node in the Open Firmware device tree.
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2006-02-22
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Sending SCSI or ATA commands to storage devices
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QA1179: Explains that Mac OS X does not implement SCSI or ATA pass-through for many mass storage devices.
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2005-05-10
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Generating an NMI Without a Programmer's Switch
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QA1264: Explains how to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) on CPUs without programmer's switches.
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2004-04-26
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Installing an I/O Kit KEXT Without Rebooting
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QA1319: Describes the state of the art of installing I/O Kit kernel extensions (KEXTs) without requiring a restart.
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2003-10-28
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SDRAM Problems With Self-Powered USB Devices
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HW82: Alerts that non-compliant, self-powered USB devices plugged into a G4, can cause problems with low-voltage-sensitive SDRAM .
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2003-08-21
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Mapping kernel memory to user space on Mac OS X 10.2
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QA1197: Describes a change to mapping kernel memory to user space affecting Mac OS X 10.2 and later.
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2002-09-13
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SCSIAction and IOSCSIUserClient on Mac OS X 10.2
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QA1201: Describes migrating to a new API for SCSI Parallel devices starting with Mac OS X 10.2.
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2002-09-13
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Retain Counts of io_object_t Objects in IOKit.framework
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QA1195: Distinguishes between the retain counts of an I/O Kit kernel object and its io_object_t user space proxy.
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2002-09-04
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IODeviceTree & the IORegistry
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QA1120: Describes the IODeviceTree plane in the Mac OS X IORegistry.
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2002-02-13
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Power Management; Policy Maker vs. Power Controller
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QA1121: Describes the differences between a Power Management Policy Maker and a Power Management Power Controller.
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2002-02-13
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IOKit Framework Headers
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QA1107: Describes the differences between the headers in IOKit.framework and the I/O Kit headers in Kernel.framework.
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2002-01-15
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Adding dependencies with kmodload
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QA1097: Illustrates how to specify dependencies when using kmodload.
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2001-12-05
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The dreaded "incompatible flag -framework" error
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QA1096: Explains how to eliminate the incompatible flag -framework error in Project Builder.
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2001-12-05
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Open Firmware and the devalias node
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HW95: Open Firmware and the devalias node
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2000-09-05
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Legacy Devices
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HW84: Discusses why legacy devices with hard-wired I/O addresses may not work properly with Open Firmware.
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2000-03-20
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A SCSI little secret
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HW81: Details what to expect when accessing the motherboard SCSI bus on the Blue & White G3.
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1999-12-20
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Is the Open Firmware device tree object oriented?
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HW80: Discusses the object-oriented attributes of the Open Firmware device tree.
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1999-11-15
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Sample code for allocating an amount of dictionary space
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HW71: Discusses the allocation and the setting of memory for Dictionary space in Open Firmware.
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1999-10-11
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What is the "dump" word and how do I use it?
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HW68: Describes the function of the Open Firmware word "dump" and how it can be used.
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1999-10-11
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What numeric base is the default for the Open Firmware user interface?
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HW65: Describes how the default numeric base used by the Open Firmware user interface is hexadecimal.
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1999-10-11
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Which Machines Support Driver Services Library and the MP Nanokernel?
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HW63: Lists the systems that do and don't support the Driver Services Library and the MP Nanokernel.
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1999-07-12
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Determining Open Firmware configuration variables
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HW56: Discusses how to determine the Open Firmware variables on a system.
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1999-03-29
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Expansion ROM device properties
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HW50: Describes the Open Firmware properties that should be included in a boot device's expansion ROM.
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1999-03-29
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Why did the name of the PCI bridge change?
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HW59: Explains the name change of the PCI bridge to the generic name "pci" in Open Firmware.
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1999-03-29
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Are interrupts enabled while Open Firmware is running?
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HW44: Explains that interrupts are disabled when Open Firmware is running.
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1999-02-15
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Booting after invoking the Open Firmware user interface
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HW48: Tells how to boot a system after entering the Open Firmware user interface.
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1999-02-15
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What are configuration variables in Open Firmware?
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HW38: Defines the configuration variables in Open Firmware.
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1999-02-15
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What are snag keys in Open Firmware?
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HW35: Explains Open Firmware snag keys, including examples of their function.
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1999-02-15
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Detecting a CD-ROM
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DV18: Demonstrates CD-ROM drive detection.
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1997-01-31
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PCI Type 1 Cycles
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HW26: Describes the circumstances when the PowerMac generates a Configuration Type 1 command.
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1995-07-15
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ANSI SCSI Standards
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Deprecated - DV03: Describes past Macintosh systems that did not fully support the ANSI SCSI-1 standard.
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1995-07-01
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Getting a List of Drivers & LUNs (logical unit numbers)
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Deprecated - DV04: Describes a legacy Mac OS technique for obtaining a list of SCSI Parallel drivers, devices, and LUNs.
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1995-07-01
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