Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 with Power Mac G5


The following Apple Power Mac G5 desktop computers are compatible, but have not been fully qualified with Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4. These G5 models may be able to provide full track count performance, however, they cannot be guaranteed to do so. Your performance and track count may vary depending on the processor count and speed.

Dual Core G5 Processor Models
  • Power Mac G5 Quad 2.5GHz - twin dual-core model M9592
  • Power Mac G5 Dual 2GHz - single dual-core model M9590
  • Power Mac G5 Dual 2.3GHz - single dual-core model M9591
Dual G5 Processor Models
  • Power Mac G5 Dual 2.7GHz (model M9749)
  • Power Mac G5 Dual 2.5GHz (second generation model M9457)
  • Power Mac G5 Dual 2.3GHz (model M9748)
  • Power Mac G5 Dual 2GHz (third generation model M9747)
  • Power Mac G5 Dual 2GHz (second generation model M9455)
  • Power Mac G5 Dual 1.8GHz (second generation model M9454)
  • Power Mac G5 Dual 2GHz (first generation model M9032)
  • Power Mac G5 Dual 1.8GHz (first generation model M9393)
Single G5 Processor Models
  • Power Mac G5 1.8GHz (second generation model M9555)
  • Power Mac G5 1.8GHz (first generation model M9031)
Not Tested
  • Power Mac G5 1.6GHz (model M9020)

Additional Requirements & Compatibility



Please see the following page for requirements with Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4:
  • Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 System Requirements
    • Pro Tools M-Powered M-Audio Interface Compatibility
    • Mac OS X System Software Compatibility
    • RAM Requirements
    • Audio Record/Playback Drive Requirements
    • Music Production Toolkit Option — Maximum Track Count Information
    • Performance Guidelines
    • Known Issues

Processor Performance Settings for Power Mac G5



For optimal Pro Tools performance, you must set Processor Performance (located in System Preferences > Energy Saver > Options) to "Highest". Updating your Mac OS may reset this to the default setting: "Automatic". After updating your Mac OS, check to make sure this is set to "Highest".

Apple's Mac OS help documentation provides the following information on Energy Saver Processor settings:
  • The PowerPC G5 processor in your Power Mac G5 can run at various speeds. The default setting for this feature is "Automatic", which allows the system to run the processor at full speed when required, and at a lower speed during periods of light processing activity. Certain real-time applications, such as audio creation or gaming, may perform optimally when using the highest processor performance setting. You can change the processor performance setting in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences.
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