Apple Computer, Inc. -- Technical Information Retrieval System Document Retrieved: /wais/TIL/Macintosh Software/System 7 Information/System 7.1/Sys Enablers-Versions - History (Note: This article was extracted from the Apple Tech Info Library, Apple's official technical support database. Look for the Apple Tech Info Library on AppleLink, eWorld, CompuServe, and on the Internet on both the Home Gopher Server and Apple's Worldwide Web server: www.info.apple.com.) System Enablers: Current Versions & Change History (12/94) Article Created: 4 February 1993 Article Reviewed/Updated: 13 December 1994 TOPIC ----------------------------------------------------------- This article lists the current versions of the Macintosh System Enablers, and what the changes were made to past version. DISCUSSION ------------------------------------------------------ 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 System 7.5 a universal enabler has been developed which will support all computers introduced up to the introduction of System 7.5. Future computers will have an enhanced enabler shipped with them. Current Macintosh System Enablers ================================= NOTE: The Plus, SE, SE/30, Classic, Classic II, LC, LC II, Mac II, IIx, IIcx, IIsi, IIci, IIfx, PB 100/140/145/170, Quadra 700, 900, and 950 do NOT need a System Enabler. The Performa 200, 400, 405, 430, and 410 do NOT require a System Enabler. Macintosh System Enabler Used Current Version Note ---------------------------- ------------------- --------------- ---- 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 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 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 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 6110/2/5/7/8 Requires System 7.5 D 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 Power Macintosh Upgrade PowerPC Upgrade Cd Enabler 1.0.1 D 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. E - Power Macintosh 8100/110 requires System 7.5 and Finder 7.1.5. Enabler Change History ====================== PowerBook 150 Enabler --------------------- 1.1 First release. PowerBook 500 Series Enabler ---------------------------- 1.0.2 First release. PowerBook Duo Enabler --------------------- 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 --------------- 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 Power Macintosh 8100/110. Requires Finder 7.1.5. PowerPC Upgrade Card Enabler ---------------------------- 1.0 First release. 1.0.1 Includes Communications Toolbox 1.1 System Enabler 001 ------------------ 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 ------------------ 1.0 First release. 1.1 Updated in System Update 3.0. Minor bug fix for compatibility. System Enabler 040 ------------------ 1.0 First release. 1.1 Added support for Quadra 610 and Quadra 650. System Enabler 065 ------------------ 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 ------------------ 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 ------------------ 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 ------------------ 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 slot. System Enabler 403 ------------------ 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 ------------------ 1.0 First release. System Enabler 405 ------------------ 1.0 First release. Where to Find System Enablers ============================= "Please refer to the Apple Tech Info Library article, "Where To Find Apple Software Updates (11/94)," for the current list on online services and Internet sites where Apple posts software updates." Article Change History: 13 Dec 1994 - Updated for System 7.5, and with latest Enabler information. 28 Nov 1994 - Added generic "where to find" information. 19 Oct 1994 - Added PowerBook 500 Series computers. 12 Oct 1994 - Added keyword and additional descriptive information. 29 Sep 1994 - Added PowerBook 150 information. Support Information Services Copyright 1993-94, Apple Computer, Inc. Keywords: review, sys7, ksts, sptpro, kalley,ktop20,sys7.5 ==================================================================== This information comes from the Apple Technical Information Library. .