SATA buss limit on 1st generation g5 2x2?

So, I currently have the 2 internal bays filled with the sys drive (300 gig), and a secondary 250 gig. I'd like to replace the second drive with a 500 gig.
I hear myths about the max hd space the 1st gen G5's can handle on the INT SATA buss. What is the actual limit? 500 gigs? 1 tera?

Here's a link to XLR8's drive compatibility database. If you scroll down a few reviews you'll see someone whose using one of the Seagate 750 gb drives in his Mac.
http://forums.xlr8yourmac.com/drivedb/action.lasso?-search

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Apperas no me they are putting a time limit to make sure they don't have to do anything because waiting on Apple is not what I thought I would be doing I bought an apple because of the "Name" but now I am truly getting Disappointed with this matter and Apple... Not what I expected from Apple...
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I have a 1st generation iPod Touch (no camera) that can no longer connect to my Windows 7 pc. Plugging in the iPod via USB does not trigger any sort of dialog box in Windows and it doesn't trigger a message saying a device has been connected; the iPod does not show up in either iTunes, Computer, Device Manager or Devices and Printers, either as an Apple mobile device or an unrecognized device, and does not charge when connected to USB (though the wall-charger still works). As far as my computer is concerned this iPod does not exist. I had successfully synced this iPod as recently as one week ago and am ready to pitch the thing in the garbage if I can't find a solution.
I have the latest version of iTunes as well as the most up-to-date Windows updates. I have already followed all the steps listed here (iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows) multiple times with no success.
I also have tried following the instructions listed here (Re: For those Windows users who suddenly cannot see their device in iTunes. Here's a solution that has worked.) but this also hasn't worked since the iPod isn't recognized in the Device Manager and I am not given the option of updating the drivers, manually or otherwise.
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I even completely reset my iPod and that just left me with a unactivated iPod that still isn't detected.
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You said "I am really unbelievably fed-up with the useless "try checking your USB cable"-style"
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A friend of mine has a 1st generation iPad (64GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular) from May 2010. She has iOS 5.1.1 installed on it, which is as high as you can go on the 1st generation iPad.
She also her a MacBook and an iPhone, and she wants all three devices to sync (e.g. Notes and Calendar) via iCloud. The MacBook and the iPhone are syncing fine, but the iPad won't sync.
Is this simply a case of iOS 5.1.1 no longer being compatible with iCloud, or specifically, devices running iOS 7 (her iPhone) and OS X Mountain Lion (her MacBook Pro)? Any suggestions?

Hello Reuben,
Thank you for providing the details of the issue your friend is experiencing on her iPad. I found some resources to help with this.
First, the following article provides a table of what version of iOS software you need for different iCloud features. Several iCloud services are still available to use with iOS 5:
iCloud: System requirements
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759
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iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Contacts
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3998
iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Calendar
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3999
If you need additional iCloud troubleshooting articles, they can be found here:
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http://www.apple.com/support/icloud/
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Prior to testing the 1st gen. 1GB iPod nano, I had been charging and syncing my 5th generation 60GB iPod classic on my desktop PC using the same exact cable. All of my USB ports are in working, functional condition and order. I even have “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” unchecked under USB Root Hub Properties.
I tried a couple different USB ports and I used another cable, no luck. So I moved on to my Fujitsu laptop running Windows Media Center Edition, all latest Windows updates, same version of iTunes and iPod software (the difference being that I DO NOT sync any iPods to it, nor do I have any music on it). SAME EXACT PROBLEM, same message bubble, same entry in device manager, and same lack of driver availability.
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Would the new airport extreme fix the problem?
Unfortunately, no.

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I just read where the 1st generation Ipod Touch cannot upgrade software past 3.1.3. SO I assume all of the Apps I have seen and some I have downloaded that state I need newer software are not useable on the Touch I have?
Oh man it appears I got something which is basicaly useless other then playing music like my Ipod Nano can do.
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Decalescence wrote:
I just read where the 1st generation Ipod Touch cannot upgrade software past 3.1.3. SO I assume all of the Apps I have seen and some I have downloaded that state I need newer software are not useable on the Touch I have?
Oh man it appears I got something which is basicaly useless other then playing music like my Ipod Nano can do.
Can I load any Books on the Ipod Touch?
One if you can find an app that support the book format. Many book are available in non-DRM pdfs and I think you can find an app that will read pdfs. As you likely know, iBooks is not compatible with the 1G
Where can I get information as to what the limits I have with this Ipod Touch 1st Generation so I can get an Idea of what I can do and what I cannot do so I am not sitting trying to achive something that it is not capable of?
I know of no such document or site.
I also do not want to irritate the heck out of the community by asking questions or trying to fix errors I think I have when in reality my Ipod is not designed to do the task in the first place.
I do see Wifi on my Ipod Touch but it does not appear to connect even when I use the correct password so I assume it is limited or has to have a Specific Security setup in teh Router to connect properly and would like th know that.
See below for wifi problem
I read some of the Software 3.1 Manual but it does not really go into detail as far as wifi connections just the bare basics which I know I did correct.
See below
I am thinking that it cannot connect to WPA/WPA2 Security and I will have to Dummy down my Wifi Security to accomidate the Ipod Touch is this correct and where can I get this Information also?
See Below
I bought this Used and have no Box or any Information about it at all.
Thanks again
For wifi problem:
- Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
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- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
- iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
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Hi JvdL,
I am one with a 1st gen iPod (Windows, 10GB).
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If a restore did not help, I'm afraid you have a hardware issue there.
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Not Charge
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- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
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I'm using BootCamp and was able to partition the drive into NFTS and "proceed" with installation; however all te installations failed during setup and Windows would not boot; disk repair was not possible. Besides, from what I've gathered, 32 bit is problematic around memory issues.
When I try installing 64 bits, I never get past the "select cd rom 1or 2" message where the keyboard won't work. It is at this point where others say they have successfully proceeded with moving forward by creating a bootable iso disk.
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5. Boot the computer holding down the Option key
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