List of Current System Enablers for Macintosh
  
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Article last modified on 11-14-1997
 

 

 

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SUMMARY
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This article lists the current versions of the Macintosh System Enablers,
and change history information.
 
In the past, when Apple has come out with new computers, Apple has also
revised the system software so it knows how to start up these new
computers. Revising the whole system software, however, is a very time-
consuming process, and Apple has been releasing new computers much more
rapidly than it did in the past.
 
The solution to this dilemma is the System Enabler file. A System Enabler
contains everything that is needed to boot (start up) a new computer (or
computers). All of the computers that have come out since system software
7.1 (September 1992) require a System Enabler to start up.
 
With System 7.5, a universal enabler which supports all computers
introduced up to the introduction of System 7.5, has been developed. Future
computers will have an enhanced enabler shipped with them.
 
With the release of system 7.5.3 or later, the listed computers in this
article do not require a System Enabler.
 
MORE INFORMATION
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The following table lists the current System Enabler versions for
existing Macintosh computers.
 
NOTE: The Plus, SE, SE/30, Classic, Classic II, LC, LC II, LC 580, Mac II,
IIx, IIcx, IIsi, IIci, IIfx, PB 100/140/145/170, Quadra 700, 900, and 950
do NOT need a System Enabler. Also, the Performa 200, 400, 405, 430, and
410 do NOT require a System Enabler.
 
Macintosh                     System Enabler Used   Current Version   Note
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Macintosh Centris 610         System Enabler 040          1.1          D
Macintosh Centris 650         System Enabler 040          1.1          D
Macintosh Centris 660AV       System Enabler 088          1.2          D
Macintosh Color Classic       System Enabler 401          1.0.5        D
Macintosh IIvi                System Enabler 001          1.0.1        D
Macintosh IIvx                System Enabler 001          1.0.1        D
Macintosh LC III              System Enabler 003          1.1          D
Macintosh LC 475              System Enabler 065          1.2          D
Macintosh LC 520              System Enabler 403          1.0.2        D
Macintosh LC 550              System Enabler 403          1.0.2        D
Macintosh LC 575              System Enabler 065          1.2          D
Macintosh LC 630              System Enabler 405          1.0          D
Macintosh PowerBook 150       PowerBook 150 Enabler       1.1          D
Macintosh PowerBook 160       System Enabler 131          1.0.3        A
Macintosh PowerBook 165       System Enabler 131          1.0.3        A
Macintosh PowerBook 165c      System Enabler 131          1.0.3        A
Macintosh PowerBook 180       System Enabler 131          1.0.3        A
Macintosh PowerBook 180c      System Enabler 131          1.0.3        A
Macintosh PowerBook 190       PowerBook 5300/2300/190     1.2.4        F
                              Enabler
Macintosh PowerBook 520       PBook 500 Series Enabler    1.0.2        D
Macintosh PowerBook 520c      PBook 500 Series Enabler    1.0.2        D
Macintosh PowerBook 540       PBook 500 Series Enabler    1.0.2        D
Macintosh PowerBook 540c      PBook 500 Series Enabler    1.0.2        D
Macintosh PowerBook 5300      PowerBook 5300/2300/190     1.2.4        F
                              Enabler
Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210   PowerBook Duo Enabler       1.0          B
Macintosh PowerBook Duo 230   PowerBook Duo Enabler       1.0          B
Macintosh PowerBook Duo 250   PowerBook Duo Enabler       1.0          B
Macintosh PowerBook Duo 270c  PowerBook Duo Enabler       1.0          D
Macintosh PowerBook Duo 280   PowerBook Duo Enabler       2.0          C
Macintosh PowerBook Duo 280c  PowerBook Duo Enabler       2.0          C
Macintosh PowerBook Duo 2300  PowerBook 5300/2300/190     1.2.4        F
                              Enabler
Macintosh Quadra 605          System Enabler 065          1.2          D
Macintosh Quadra 610          System Enabler 040          1.1          D
Macintosh Quadra 630          System Enabler 405          1.0          D
Macintosh Quadra 650          System Enabler 040          1.1          D
Macintosh Quadra 660AV        System Enabler 088          1.2          D
Macintosh Quadra 800          System Enabler 040          1.1          D
Macintosh Quadra 840AV        System Enabler 088          1.2          D
Macintosh TV                  System Enabler 404          1.0          D
Performa 600                  System Enabler 304          1.0.1        D
Performa 450,460,466/7        System Enabler 308          1.0          D
Performa 475,476,575,577/8    System Enabler 364          1.1          D
Performa 550, 560             System Enabler 332          1.1          D
Performa 630, 635CD           System Enabler 405          1.0          D
Performa 611x                 Requires System 7.5                      D
Performa 5200 series          System Enabler 406          1.0          G
Performa 5300 series          System Enabler 406          1.0          G
Performa 6200 series          System Enabler 406          1.0          G
Performa 6300 series          System Enabler 406          1.0          G
Performa 6400                 System Enabler 410          1.1          H
Power Macintosh 4400/200      System Enabler 827                       J
Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC    System Enabler 406          1.0          G
Power Macintosh 5300/100 LC   System Enabler 406          1.0          G
Power Macintosh 5400 Series   System Enabler 410          1.1          H
Power Macintosh 5500/225      System Enabler 411                       I
Power Macintosh 6500/225      System Enabler 411                       I
Power Macintosh 6500/250      System Enabler 411                       I
Power Macintosh 6100/60       PowerPC Enabler             1.0.2        D
Power Macintosh 7100/66       PowerPC Enabler             1.0.2        D
Power Macintosh 8100/80       PowerPC Enabler             1.0.2        D
Power Macintosh 8100/110      PowerPC Enabler             1.1.1        E,G
Power Macintosh 6100/66       PowerPC Enabler             1.1.1        E,G
Power Macintosh 7100/80       PowerPC Enabler             1.1.1        E,G
Power Macintosh 8100/100      PowerPC Enabler             1.1.1        E,G
Power Macintosh Upgrade       PowerPC Upgrade Cd Enabler  1.0.1        D
Power Macintosh 9500/120      System Enabler 701          1.1          F,G
Power Macintosh 9500/132      System Enabler 701          1.1          F,G
Power Macintosh 7200/75       System Enabler 701          1.1          F,G
Power Macintosh 7200/90       System Enabler 701          1.1          F,G
Power Macintosh 7500/100      System Enabler 701          1.2          F,G
Power Macintosh 8500/120      System Enabler 701          1.2          F,G
Power Macintosh 7300/180      System Enabler 702                       I
Power Macintosh 7300/200      System Enabler 702                       I
Power Macintosh 8600/200      System Enabler 702                       I
Power Macintosh 9600/200      System Enabler 702                       I
Power Macintosh 9600/200MP    System Enabler 702                       I
Power Macintosh 9600/233      System Enabler 702                       I
 
NOTES:
 
   A - System Enabler 131 replaces System Enabler 111 and System Enabler
       121.
 
   B - Express Modem users should also install the Duo Battery Patch
       (Extension).
 
   C - Requires System Software version 7.1.1 or later. System Software
       7.1.1 and PowerBook Duo Enabler 2.0 ship with the PowerBook Duo 280
       and 280c.
 
   D - No System Enabler is required for this Macintosh under System 7.5 or
       later.
 
   E - Power Macintosh 6100/66, 7100/80, 8100/100, and 8100/110 require
       System 7.5 and Finder 7.5.1 or later.
 
   F - Requires System Software version 7.5.2 or later.
 
   G - No System Enabler is required for this Macintosh under System 7.5.3
       or later.
 
   H - No System Enabler is required for this Macintosh under System 7.5.5
       or later.
 
   I - These computers shipped with 7.5.5 and require the enabler with it.
       These do not support Mac OS 7.6. Will support Mac OS 7.6.1 when it
       ships.
 
   J - The Power Macintosh 4400/200 shipped with 7.5.3 and requires the
       Enabler with it. It does not support Mac OS 7.6. Will support Mac OS
       7.6.1 when it ships.
 
Enabler Change History
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PowerBook 150 Enabler
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   1.1 - First release.
 
PowerBook 500 Series Enabler
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   1.0.2 - First release.
 
PowerBook 5300/2300/190 Enabler
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   1.0.2 - First release.
   1.0.8 - Added support for NiMH batteries.
   1.1   - Reference release for 5300 and 190 builds.
   1.2   - Reference release for 2300 builds.
   1.2.1 - Fixed several issues on PowerBook 5300/2300/190 computers.
   1.2.4 - System software enhancements improving reliability and
           performance
 
PowerBook Duo Enabler
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   1.0 - First release. Replaced System Enabler 201.
   2.0 - Includes support for type III batteries, better support for
         dual monitors, and multiple resolution support for color
         displays. Added support for PowerBook Duo 280 and 280c.
 
PowerPC Enabler
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   1.0   - First release.
   1.0.1 - Fixes some video and serial communications problems.
   1.0.2 - Improved Energy Star compatibility for certain monitors
           connected to the built-in video port.
   1.1   - Manufacturing release only.
   1.1.1 - Added support for speed bumped Power Macintosh. Requires
           Finder 7.1.5.
 
PowerPC Upgrade Card Enabler
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   1.0   - First release.
   1.0.1 - Includes Communications Toolbox 1.1
 
System Enabler 001
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   1.0   - First release.
   1.0.1 - Improved support for high speed serial communications and
           improved accuracy of the system clock. Also addressed a rare
           problem where floppies may not be ejected properly at
           shutdown.
 
System Enabler 003
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   1.0 - First release.
   1.1 - Updated in System Update 3.0. Minor bug fix for compatibility.
 
System Enabler 040
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   1.0 - First release.
   1.1 - Added support for Quadra 610 and Quadra 650.
 
System Enabler 065
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   1.0 - First release for Macintosh LC 475 and Macintosh Quadra 605.
   1.1 - Added support for Macintosh LC 575.
   1.2 - Minor bug fix for compatibility.
 
System Enabler 088
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   1.0   - First release.
   1.0.1 - Required for System 7 Pro 7.1.1 support.
   1.1   - Added support for Quadra 660AV.
   1.2   - Corrects problems with serial port, involving printing to
           LaserWriter 310 Select and crashing in certain instances when
           receiving a fax and network traffic is high.
 
System Enabler 131
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   1.0   - First release to support the PowerBook 180c. Replaced System
           Enabler 121 (supporting 165c) as well as System Enabler 111
           (supporting 160 & 180).
   1.0.2 - Corrected a problem involving the serial driver. If a user
           has the serial driver open, but is not transmitting, and then
           puts the PowerBook to sleep, any attempt to transmit on
           waking, would cause the system to hang.
   1.0.3 - Added support for the PowerBook 165.
 
System Enabler 401
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   1.0.4 - First release.
   1.0.5 - Fixed a problem involving erratic mouse movement with Apple II
           mouse-based applications running on the Apple IIe card
           installed in the PDS.
 
System Enabler 403
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   1.0   - First release for Macintosh LC 520.
   1.0.1 - Manufacturing release only.
   1.0.2 - Added support for Macintosh LC 550.
 
System Enabler 404
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   1.0 - First release.
 
System Enabler 405
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   1.0 - First release.
 
System Enabler 406
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   1.0 - First Release.
 
System Enabler 701
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   1.0 - First release for Power Macintosh 9500, requires System software
         7.5.2.
   1.1 - New enabler for Power Macintosh 9500 and Power Macintosh 7200
         only, requires System software 7.5.2.
   1.2 - New enabler for Power Macintosh 7500 and Power Macintosh 8500
         only, requires System software 7.5.2.
 
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independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise,
regarding these products' performance or reliability.
 
REFERENCES
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This information was obtained from Article TECHINFO-0011491 in the Apple
Tech Info Library.
 
For information about how to contact Apple Computer, query in the
Knowledge Base for one of the following articles:
 
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