Can you find out the PowerMac model through a serial #?

[swoolf]

Hi -

Is it possible to find a site (or through Apple) that tells you the type of model a computer is by its serial number?

Reason I ask is that I need a Gigabit Ethernet model G4, and for the 400MHz variety, they made three revs. Only the "Mystic" model has Gigabit Ethernet.

Or perhaps someone else knows a way to determine 10/100/1000 BaseT capability through a physical examination -- ?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[iJon]

on the back of the powermac where it lists the specs of the computer it should specify whether it has 10/100 or 10/100/1000

iJon

 

[Makosuke]

If you can't find the label or it's not clear enough (my old tower's label had most of the pertinent info, though), you might have a look at the Apple Note on exactly what you want to do:

Power Mac G4: How to Differentiate Between Models

 

[Nermal]

The ADC port (on the gigabit) is a dead giveaway. Unless the video card's been upgraded.