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5 lntroduction
6 what ou leed
7 lnstallation Overview
7 Step 1. Check for updates.
7 Step 2. Open boot Camp Assistant.
7 Step 3. lnstall windows.
7 Step 4. lnstall the boot Camp drivers on your windows volume.
7 Step 1. Check for updates
7 Step 2. Open boot Camp Assistant
7 Creating a Partition for windows
8 lf ou lave Problems Creating a Partition
8 Step 3. lnstall windows
9 Selecting and lormatting the windows Partition
:; Setting Up windows
:; lf ou lave Problems lnstalling windows
:; lf you get a message saying "lnstaller 0isc lot lound' when installing windows
:; lf the windows installer isn't responding
:: lf windows didn't install properly
:: lf you insert the wrong disc during installation
:: Step 4. lnstall the boot Camp 0rivers for windows
:4 lf ou lave Problems lnstalling the 0evice 0rivers
:4 Starting Up Using Vac OS \ or windows
:< Setting the 0efault Operating System
:< Selecting an Operating System 0uring Startup
:< lf ou lave Problems Using windows on our Vac
:5 lf you see "lo boot 0isk Attached' when starting up your computer
:5 lf the screen is blank or distorted
:5 lf you can't rename the windows partition
:5 lf you have a RAl0 con6guration
:5 Removing windows from our Computer
:6 Upgrading
:6 Upgrading the boot Camp 0rivers
:6 Upgrading to windows vista or windows 7
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:8 lf you have problems upgrading windows
:8 lf you see "windows was unable to create a required installation folder' when
upgrading windows
:8 learning Vore, Support, and leedback
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!"#$%&' Vake sure to back up all of your data before using boot Camp, and regularly
back up data while using the software.
boot Camp lets you install windows on a Vac computer, using a Vicrosoft windows
installation disc that you provide. windows is installed on its own partition. After
installation, you can use either windows or Vac OS \ on your Vac computer.
lhe boot Camp Assistant application helps you create the windows partition
and restart your Vac using your windows installation disc. lhen you follow these
instructions to install windows and install software drivers that let windows work
with your Vac hardware.
lf you've already installed windows on your Vac with boot Camp and you want
to upgrade to windows vista or windows 7, you don't need to use the boot Camp
Assistant. lollow the instructions in "Upgrading to windows vista or windows 7'
on page 15.
$)*+,-./-' before you use boot Camp Assistant, print this document. lt contains
information you'll need while installing windows.
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An lntel-based Vac computer with Vac OS \ 10.6 or later
lhe keyboard and mouse or trackpad that came with your computer. (lf they
aren't available, use a USb keyboard and mouse.)
Vac OS \ version 10.6 or later (the latest version of Vac OS \ is strongly
recommended)
A built-in optical disc drive or a compatible external optical drive
lor information on using your computer with an external optical drive, see the
documentation that came with your computer.
A Vac OS \ version 10.6 installation disc
One of the following.
windows \P lome ldition or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later (32-bit
version only)
windows vista lome basic, lome Premium, business, or Ultimate
windows 7 lome Premium, Professional, or Ultimate
$)*+,-./-' ou must use a single full-install windows installation disc. ou cannot use
an upgrade version of windows. lf you're installing windows \P, you must use Service
Pack 2 or later. ou cannot install an earlier version of windows \P and then attempt
to update it later.
lo see how much free space you need on your disk for windows, refer to the
documentation that came with windows.
ou can use a 32-bit version of windows \P or windows vista with any lntel-based
Vac computer. ou cannot use a 64-bit version of windows \P on any Vac computer.
ou can use a 32-bit version of windows 7 with any of these Vac computers.
An iVac or Vacbook Pro introduced in 2007 or later
Any lntel-based Vac Pro, Vacbook, or Vac mini
ou can use a 64-bit version of windows vista or windows 7 with any of these
Vac computers.
A Vac Pro or Vacbook Pro introduced in early 2008 or later
An iVac or Vacbook introduced in late 2009 or later
lf you're not sure when your Vac computer was introduced, see
http.//www.apple.com/support/hardware, click your Vac model, and
look for an article on identifying your Vac.
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lnstalling windows on your Vac computer involves the following steps.
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boot Camp Assistant creates a partition for windows and starts the windows installer.
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$)*+,-./-. before you begin, make sure you have a backup of the important
information on your computer.
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ln Vac OS \, go to http.//www.apple.com/support/bootcamp and check whether you
need to update your software before you can install windows.
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boot Camp Assistant helps you create a new partition for windows and gets you
started with the windows installation.
$)*+,-./-' lf you're using a portable computer, connect the power adapter before
continuing.
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: log in to an administrator account on your computer, quit all open applications, and
log out any other users on your computer.
4 Choose Apple () > Software Update.
lnstall all available updates. lf your computer restarts after installing an update, choose
Apple () > Software Update again to install any additional updates.
< Open boot Camp Assistant (in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder).
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boot Camp Assistant lets you choose the size for your windows partition, and then
creates that partition on your internal disk drive without erasing any data.
!+-0' lf your computer has more than one internal disk and you want to install
boot Camp on a disk that isn't in the 6rst hard drive bay, remove the drives in the
lower numbered bays. ou can reinstall the drives after you install boot Camp.
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Refer to your windows installer documentation to help you determine the best
partition size for your system. windows vista and windows 7 require more disk
space than windows \P.
lf you're installing windows \P and your windows partition can be 32 Cb or smaller,
you can choose between two formats for that partition. ou'll select the format in
a later step, but you must decide on a format now so you can choose an appropriate
size. lere are the two formats.
lllSProvides better reliability and security, but you will not be able to save 6les
to the windows volume from Vac OS \. lhis partition can be any size.
lAlProvides better compatibility, allowing you to read and write 6les on the
windows volume from Vac OS \. lhis partition must be 32 Cb or smaller.
lf you're installing windows vista or windows 7, the windows partition must use the
lllS format.
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lf you have problems creating a windows partition, check the following.
lhe disk must be a single partition, formatted as Vac OS lxtended (1ournaled).
lf the disk already has more than one partition, you must repartition it.
lhe disk must be an internal disk. ou cannot use boot Camp Assistant to install
windows on an external disk.
lf a dialog appears saying "lhe disk cannot be partitioned because veri6cation
failed,' try repairing the disk using 0isk Utility and opening boot Camp Assistant
again. lf that doesn't work, back up all the information on your computer, start up
from your Vac OS \ installation disc, and erase the disk using 0isk Utility. Restore
the information to your computer from the backup and try opening boot Camp
Assistant again.
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Read and follow these instructions for installing windows on your Vac computer.
Refer to your windows documentation for general information about installing and
setting up windows.
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: lf you already quit boot Camp Assistant without installing windows.
& Open boot Camp Assistant.
L Select "Start the windows installer.'
O Click Continue.
4 lnsert your windows installation disc.
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< ln boot Camp Assistant, click Start lnstallation.
our computer starts up from the windows installation disc.
5 lollow the onscreen instructions. Refer to the following sections for more information.
lf you're asked to choose between an upgrade or custom installation, choose a custom
installation.
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lt's important to select the correct partition when installing windows so that you don't
overwrite Vac OS \ on your computer. ou'll then choose the correct format.
!"#$%&' 0o not create or delete a partition, or select any partition other than as
noted below. 0oing so may delete the entire contents of your Vac OS \ partition.
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: Select "0isk 0 Partition 3 bOOlCAVP.'
4 Click "0rive options (advanced).'
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< Click lormat, and then click OK.
5 Click lext.
lhe windows partition is formatted using the lllS 6le system.
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: Select "C. Partition3 <bOOlCAVP> |lAl32|.'
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4 Select an lllS or lAl format.
lllSProvides better reliability and security, but you will not be able to save 6les
to the windows volume from Vac OS \.
lAlProvides better compatibility, allowing you to read and write 6les on the
windows volume from Vac OS \. lhis option is available only if the windows
partition is 32 Cb or smaller.
$)*+,-./-' 0o not select "leave the current 6le system intact.' lo successfully install
windows \P, you must select one of the other options.
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After you install the windows software, your computer automatically restarts using
windows. Use the windows setup screens to con6gure windows.
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lf you have problems installing windows, try the following solutions.
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Vake sure you're logged in to Vac OS \ as an administrator.
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be sure you are using the original keyboard and mouse that came with your computer.
lf you're using an Apple mouse, the windows installer may not respond if the mouse
is connected directly to your computer. Connect the mouse to the USb port on your
keyboard.
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verify that you're using an original, full version of one of the following.
windows \P lome ldition or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
windows vista lome basic, lome Premium, business, or Ultimate
windows 7 lome Premium, Professional, or Ultimate
Vedia Center, OlV, and upgrade versions of windows \P are not recommended.
Restart your computer and hold down the Option key until one or more disk icons
appears on your screen. lnsert the windows installation disc. Select the windows
installation disc icon and then click the arrow beneath it. Quickly press any key on
your keyboard to start the installer. lollow the onscreen instructions to repair or
reinstall windows.
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l|ect the disc by holding down the l|ect key on your keyboard while restarting
the computer.
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After installing windows, install Vac-speci6c drivers and other software for
windows using your Vac OS \ installation disc.
lhe Vac OS \ disc installs drivers to support Vac components, including AirPort,
built-in iSight camera, the Apple Remote, the trackpad on a portable Vac, and the
function keys on an Apple keyboard.
lhe Vac OS \ disc also installs the boot Camp control panel for windows and the
Apple boot Camp system tray item.
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: l|ect the windows installation disc.
4 lnsert the Vac OS \ disc.
lf the installer doesn't start automatically, browse the disc using windows lxplorer
and double-click the setup.exe 6le in the boot Camp directory.
< lollow the onscreen instructions.
lf a message appears that says the software you're installing has not passed windows
logo testing, click Continue Anyway.
windows that appear only briey during the installation don't require your input.
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lf nothing appears to be happening, there may be a hidden window that you must
respond to. Check the taskbar and look behind open windows.
$)*+,-./-' 0o not click the Cancel button in any of the installer dialogs.
5 After your computer restarts, follow the instructions in the lound lew lardware
wizard to update your software drivers (windows \P only).
6 lollow the instructions for any other wizards that appear.
7 Check for updated boot Camp drivers by using Apple Software Update or going to
www.apple.com/support/bootcamp.
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lf it appears that the boot Camp drivers weren't successfully installed, try
repairing them.
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: Start up your computer in windows.
4 lnsert your Vac OS \ installation disc.
< lf the installer doesn't start automatically, browse the disc using windows lxplorer
and double-click the setup.exe 6le in the boot Camp directory.
5 Click Repair and follow the onscreen instructions.
lf a message appears that says the software you're installing has not passed windows
logo testing, click Continue Anyway.
lf you need to reinstall speci6c drivers, you can install one driver at a time. lor example,
if your built-in iSight camera isn't working, you can reinstall |ust the iSight driver.
lndividual drivers are in the 0rivers folder on the Vac OS \ installation disc.
1o rensta|| a sechc drver:
: lnsert your Vac OS \ installation disc.
4 Quit AutoRun if it opens.
< Using windows lxplorer, locate the driver that you want to reinstall.
5 Open the driver to start the installation.
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After you've installed windows and the boot Camp drivers, you can start using
windows on your Vac. boot Camp makes it easy to start up your computer using
either Vac OS \ or windows. ou can set the default operating system for your
computer using Startup 0isk preferences (Vac OS \) or the boot Camp control panel
(windows). ou can also select an operating system as your computer is starting up.
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ou can use the Startup 0isk pane of System Preferences in Vac OS \ to set the
default operating system for starting up your computer. boot Camp also installs a boot
Camp control panel that lets you set the default operating system when you're using
windows.
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: ln Vac OS \, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, and then click Startup 0isk.
4 Select the startup disk with the operating system you want to use by default.
< lf you want to start up that operating system now, click Restart.
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: ln windows, click the boot Camp icon in the system tray and choose boot Camp
Control Panel.
!+-0' our screen may look di1erent, depending on which computer you're using.
4 Select the startup disk with the operating system you want to use by default.
< lf you want to start up that operating system now, click Restart.
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m ln windows, click the boot Camp icon in the system tray and choose "Restart in
Vac OS \.'
lhis also sets the default operating system to Vac OS \.
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ou can select which operating system to use during startup by holding down the
Option key. lhis displays icons for all available startup disks, and lets you override the
default setting for the startup disk in Startup 0isk preferences (Vac OS \) or the boot
Camp control panel (windows) without changing that setting.
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: Restart your computer and hold down the Option key until disk icons appear
onscreen.
4 Select the startup disk with the operating system you want to use, and then click the
arrow beneath the icon.
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lf you're having trouble using windows on your Vac, try the solutions below.
lor more troubleshooting information, go to www.apple.com/support/bootcamp.
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ou may have formatted your boot Camp partition incorrectly so it cannot start up
your computer. Start up your computer with Vac OS \ and open boot Camp Setup
Assistant. Remove the boot Camp partition and then re-create it. lnstall windows
again, being sure to format the partition.
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Some graphics cards may not work with both Vac OS \ and windows on a Vac
computer. lf you're having trouble with your screen display when using windows, try
the following.
Use the graphics card that came with your Vac.
Vake sure you've installed the boot Camp drivers. See "Step 4. lnstall the boot Camp
0rivers for windows' on page 11.
Ad|ust the screen resolution setting in the 0isplay control panel.
Co to http.//www.apple.com/support/bootcamp and check for compatibility
information and updated software for your computer.
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ou can rename the windows partition only in windows. Start up in windows and
right-click the C. drive in windows lxplorer. lhen type a name.
If yeu bave a RAID cenguratien
RAl0 con6gurations using boot Camp are not supported. lor more information, go to
www.apple.com/support/bootcamp and search for "RAl0.'
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low you remove windows from your computer depends on whether you installed
windows on a single-volume disk or on a second disk partition.
!" $%& '()*+,,-. /'(.%0) %( + )-1%(. .')2 3+4*'*'%(5 Using boot Camp Assistant as
described below, remove windows by deleting the windows partition and restoring
the disk to a single-partition Vac OS \ volume.
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%(- 3+4*'*'%(5 Start up in Vac OS \ and use 0isk Utility, in the Utilities folder in the
Applications folder, to reformat it as a Vac OS \ volume.
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: Start up in Vac OS \.
4 Quit all open applications and log out any other users on your computer.
< Open boot Camp Assistant.
5 Select "Create or remove a windows partition,' and then click Continue.
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6 0o one of the following.
lf your computer has a single internal disk, click Restore.
lf your computer has multiple internal disks, select the disk with windows on it,
and then select "Restore to a single Vac OS partition' and click Continue.
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lhese sections describe how to upgrade windows or your version of boot Camp.
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lf you've already installed windows on this computer, you can install the updated
Vac drivers for windows.
$)*+,-./-' lf you've customized your windows environment, write down your settings
before updating the drivers.
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: Restart your Vac using windows.
4 Click the boot Camp icon in the system tray and choose About boot Camp.
< lf the version is 3.0 or later, use Apple Software Update to check for updated drivers.
5 lf the version is earlier than 3.0, insert your Vac OS \ version 10.6 installation disc.
when the installer starts, click Repair.
lf the installer doesn't start automatically, browse the disc using windows lxplorer and
double-click the setup.exe 6le in the boot Camp directory.
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ou can upgrade windows \P to windows vista or windows vista to windows 7.
!+-0' lf you're using windows \P, you cannot upgrade to windows 7. ou can perform
a clean install (also called a custom install), which erases your boot Camp partition.
before you perform a clean install, make sure you have the installation discs for all your
programs and a backup of your personal 6les and settings. ou can restore them after
the installation.
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lo upgrade to windows 7, you need.
windows vista installed on your boot Camp partition
A licensed copy of windows 7 lome Premium, Professional, or Ultimate
Apple_wln7_Upgrade_Utility.exe, which is available at http.//www.apple.com/
support/bootcamp. lhe windows 7 installer may not be able to install windows 7 if
your Vac OS \ partition is mounted. lhis utility unmounts your Vac OS \ partition.
lt will be mounted again when you download updated software for windows 7.
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: ln Vac OS \, go to http.//www.apple.com/support/bootcamp and check whether
you need to update your software before you can upgrade to windows 7. Some
Vac computers require speci6c updates before you can install windows 7.
4 Start up your Vac in windows.
< Use Apple Software Update to check for updated drivers for windows vista.
5 Co to the website http.//www.apple.com/support/bootcamp, and download
Apple_wln7_Upgrade_Utility.exe.
6 Open Applewin7Utility.exe, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Apple_wln7_Upgrade_Utility.exe unmounts your Vac OS \ partition.
7 lnsert your windows 7 installation or upgrade disc.
8 lollow the instructions that came with windows 7.
9 After your computer starts up in windows 7, use Apple Software Update to check
for updated software for windows 7. our Vac OS \ partition is mounted again.
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lo upgrade to windows vista, you need.
windows \P installed on your boot Camp partition
A licensed copy of windows vista lome basic, lome Premium, business, or Ultimate.
: ln Vac OS \, go to http.//www.apple.com/support/bootcamp and check whether
you need to update your software before you can upgrade to windows vista.
Some Vac computers require speci6c updates before you can install windows vista.
4 Start up your Vac in windows.
< lnsert your windows vista installation or upgrade disc.
5 lollow the instructions that came with windows vista.
6 After completing the installation, insert your Vac OS \ installation disc.
lf the installer doesn't start automatically, browse the disc using windows lxplorer and
double-click the setup.exe 6le in the boot Camp directory.
7 Check for updated boot Camp drivers by using Apple Software Update or going to
http.//www.apple.com/support/bootcamp.
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: ln Vac OS \, go to http.//www.apple.com/support/bootcamp and check whether you
need to update your software before you can upgrade windows.
4 Start up your Vac in windows.
< back up your personal data, and make sure you have the installation discs for any
applications you use.
5 lnsert your windows installation or upgrade disc.
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6 lollow the instructions that came with windows vista or windows 7.
7 After completing the installation, insert your Vac OS \ installation disc.
lf the installer doesn't start automatically, browse the disc using windows lxplorer and
double-click the setup.exe 6le in the boot Camp directory.
8 Check for updated boot Camp drivers by using Apple Software Update or going to
http.//www.apple.com/support/bootcamp.
9 Restore your personal data and applications.
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lf you're having trouble upgrading windows on your Vac, try the solution below.
lor more troubleshooting information, go to www.apple.com/support/bootcamp.
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ou may see this alert if you install boot Camp 3.0 or later and then try to upgrade
to windows 7. before you update to windows 7, download Apple_wln7_Upgrade_
Utility.exe, which is available at http.//www.apple.com/support/bootcamp. lor more
information, see "Upgrading to windows vista or windows 7' on page 15.
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lor more information about boot Camp, go to www.apple.com/bootcamp.
lor boot Camp support, go to www.apple.com/support/bootcamp.
Apple welcomes your feedback on boot Camp. lo submit feedback, go to
www.apple.com/macosx/feedback.
Apple does not provide support for installing or using Vicrosoft windows software.
lo 6nd help for windows issues, go to www.microsoft.com/windows.
2010 Apple lnc. All rights reserved.
Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, boot Camp, iVac, iSight, Vac, Vacbook, and Vac OS are trademarks
of Apple lnc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. lntel, lntel Core, and \eon are trademarks
of lntel Corp. in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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