PowerLogix Support - AGP Dual Compatibility

Product Notices

AGP Dual Compatibility

Determining dual processor compatibility with PowerMac G4 'AGP Graphics'

From OS X:

Download and run this utility. It will report the ASIC revision of the Uni-N and whether your machine is dual processor compatible. Note: Macs that have the proper UniNorth chip revision but have no chance of ever accepting a dual processor (such as Titanium PowerBooks) will be shown as "Your Mac supports Dual Processor Upgrade." Therefore please use this utility only on PowerMac G4s. Application courtesy macbidouille.com, the French equivalent of xlr8yourmac.com.

From OS 9.1.x or 9.2.x (will not work with earlier versions of MacOS):

Run Apple System Profiler.

Select "New Report" from under the file menu.

In the New Report window, check "System Profile" and "Hardware overview" check boxes.

When the report window appears, click the radio button next to "Text document."

Identify your machine type by checking the "Model name:" line.

"PowerMac G4 PCI Graphics": this model uses the PowerForce G4 ZIF and is not compatible with dual processors.

"PowerMac G4 AGP Graphics" or "PowerMac G4":

Read the last text under the "Hardware overview" section.

If it says uni-n: 7 (or greater) your machine is dual compatible.