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Apple Power Mac G5 User Guide

1. Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Pull the fan assembly completely out of the computer Installing Memory Depending upon the model your Power Mac G5 has four or eight dual inline memory module DIMM slots for Double Data Rate DDR synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM devices Your computer comes with a minimum of 256 MB of random access memory RAM installed as a pair of 128 MB DIMMs in two of the DIMM slots You can install additional pairs of DIMMs in the open DIMM slots on your computer s main logic board DIMMs must be installed in equal sized pairs and fit these specifications 400 MHz PC 3200 DIMMs 2 5 volt V 184 pin module Maximum number of memory devices on DDR SDRAM 16 Nonparity No error correcting codes NECC Unbuffered registered or buffered DDR SDRAM cannot be used Important Memory from older Macintosh computers may not be compatible with your Power Mac G5 Note When purchasing DDR SDRAM for use in Macintosh computers make sure that the memory vendor conforms to the JEDEC Joint Electron Device Engineering Council specification Check with your memory vendor to ensure that the DDR SDRAM supports the correct timing modes and that the Serial Presence Detect SPD feature has be
2. SoS gt a If you need to remove the card in the AGP slot lift up on this tab to release the catch 3 Remove the card that you want to install from its static proof bag and hold it by its corners taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 4 Align the card s connector with the expansion slot and press until the connector is inserted all the way into the slot If you re installing a 12 inch card make sure the card engages the appropriate guide Reinstall the screw to secure the card in place Port access opening PCI slot If the PCI card you are installing is full length 12 inches make sure it fits in one of these card guides Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted e Don t rock the card from side to side instead press the card straight into the slot e Don t force the card If you meet a lot of resistance pull the card out Ch
3. Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 4 Carefully pull the drive a short distance out of the bay 5 Disconnect the ribbon cable from the back of the original drive and gently pull the cable through the opening in the sheet metal divider at the back of the optical drive bay Remove the ribbon cable from the back of the optical drive Slide the other end of the ribbon cable up through the opening in the sheet metal divider inside the computer Remove the metal shield from the optical drive i S Remove the four metal Remove the power Remove the drive from the bay by inserting optical drive guide pins cable from the back a couple of fingers through the ribbon cable from the bottom of the drive of the optical drive opening and pushing against the drive 6 Place two or three fingers through the opening at the back of the optical drive bay and push the drive out slightly so you can remove it from the computer Remove the power cable from the drive 8 Unscrew the four optical drive guide pins from the bottom of the original drive and attach them to the bottom of the replacement drive 9 Remove the metal shield from the front of the drive and attach it to the front of the replacement drive Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 60 10 11 12 Carefully remove the ribbon cable from the top of the original drive and transfer it to the replacement drive Important Reusable adh
4. Important If you experience connection problems on your network make sure your network switch is set to auto negotiate if possible If a switch s port is not auto negotiating your computer detects the appropriate speed but defaults to half duplex mode If the switch s port at the other end of the link is configured for full duplex mode a large number of late events can occur on the link If it isn t possible to set the switch to auto negotiate then set the switch s port to half duplex For more information see the documentation that came with the Ethernet switch Note If you connect your computer directly to a configurable Ethernet switch have your network administrator disable spanning tree on that port Otherwise your computer may duplicate the AppleTalk address of another computer on the same network and both network connections may become unreliable Locating Your Product Serial Number The serial number of your Power Mac G5 is on the configuration label which is located inside the side panel directly below the air deflector System Profiler also shows the serial number Open System Profiler in Applications Utilities and click the System Profile tab Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Specifications Processor and Memory Specifications Processor e PowerPC processor with 512 kilobytes KB of on chip L2 cache per processor Random access memory RAM Double Data Rate DDR synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM
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6. Classic support 74 75 Mac OS 9 74 75 Mac OS X 74 75 memory 47 PCI PCI X cards 64 Serial ATA drives 55 SuperDrive 58 Internet configuration 94 connecting to 11 connection using Setup Assistant 100 Internet service provider 89 ISP 89 iTunes 33 K keyboard 22 keyboard extender cable 9 L LAN 94 connection 91 92 latch 17 53 liquid cooling system 84 M maintenance 85 manual Internet configuration 96 manually using DHCP router option 91 Material Safety Data Sheet 85 modem 17 34 79 cable 89 DSL 89 mouse 23 multiple displays 23 N Network connections 104 Network Setup Assistant 89 no image on screen 72 O operating environment 82 optical digital audio 17 29 80 optical drive 15 19 32 54 P PCI slots 17 19 Point to Point Protocol 92 94 98 Index power button 9 15 power cord 6 power socket 17 PPPoE 92 configuration 98 connections 92 103 problems Internet connection 103 PPPoE connections 103 processor 77 protective film 6 R reset the PRAM 70 ribbon cable 58 S safety 83 safety information 83 screen freezes 73 SDRAM 77 Serial ATA drive 54 serial number 75 setting up 91 to connect manually 92 shut down 13 42 shut off power 5 sleep 12 15 38 Software Install and Restore disc 74 static IP address 96 status light 15 70 SuperDrive 15 33 T telephone dial up connection 91 testing your Internet configuration 94 troubleshooting your connection 103 U unable to eject a disc
7. Connect the power cable and the smaller data cable to the hard disk drive 56 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 5 Pull the appropriate drive bay tab down to secure the drive 6 Connect the power cable and the Serial ATA data cable to the drive Secure the drive in position by rotating the drive bay tab to its closed horizontal position Connect the power cable and the data cable to the hard disk drive 7 Replace the side panel following the directions that begin on page 52 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 57 58 Replacing the Optical Drive Your computer comes with an optical drive installed either a SuperDrive or Combo drive Follow these instructions to replace the optical drive in the optical drive bay Important Contact your drive manufacturer or consult the manufacturer s website to determine if your drive is set for cable select mode Before installation set the drive to cable select if the manufacturer hasn t already done so 1 Open your computer and remove the side panel following the directions that begin on page 42 2 Disconnect the optical drive ribbon cable from the logic board Disconnect this cable from the main logic board in preparation for removing the optical drive
8. If you don t see PCI X your computer has PCI slots PCI X Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 63 Installing Your Card You can install an AGP card in slot 1 only The AGP slot accepts standard AGP cards or AGP Pro cards Install either PCI or PCI X cards in the slots labeled PCI 2 3 and 4 See the table on page 62 1 Open your computer and remove the side panel and air deflector following the directions on page 42 Warning To avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install always turn off and then unplug your Power Mac G5 Wait 5 or 10 minutes for it to cool down Do not attempt to install items inside it while it is plugged in 2 Remove the screw in the port access cover pull out the access cover and set it aside Note To prevent screws from the PCI port access cover from dropping into the enclosure you may want to use a magnetic screw driver available at most electronic supply stores Take care not to place the magnetic screw driver near your hard drives or media such as CDs or DVDs Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place at Port access cover
9. only once Chapter 2 Using Your Computer A U N A U N To record music on a CD R disc from your iTunes library Open iTunes click its icon in the Dock Select the playlist you want to record Insert a blank CD R disc Click Burn CD at the top of the iTunes window To record data on a CD R disc from the Finder Insert a blank CD R disc In the dialog that appears enter a name for the disc and select the format you want An icon for the CD appears on the desktop Double click the CD icon then drag files and folders to it Choose File gt Burn Disc or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD see iTunes Help Open iTunes in Applications and choose Help gt iTunes and Music Store Help Recording Information on a DVD If you have a SuperDrive you can record an interactive DVD using your own digital movies and a blank DVD R DVD recordable disc You can also record other kinds of digital data to DVD R discs you can back up files for example However once you record information on a DVD R disc it cannot be overwritten With applications such as iDVD or DVD Studio Pro you can create your own customized DVD project burn it on a blank DVD R disc and play it on most standard DVD players To burn a disc with iDVD Open iDVD and open your completed DVD project Click the Burn button Insert a new blank DVD R disc into the d
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11. All DDR SDRAM supplied in removable dual inline memory modules DIMMs DIMMs installed in pairs of equal size Four or eight DIMM slots available for 400 MHz PC 3200 DDR SDRAM depending on your computer model 256 MB DIMMs must have 128 or 256 megabit Mbit technology devices 512 MB DIMMs must have 256 Mbit technology devices and 1 GB DIMMs must have 512 Mbit technology devices 2 5 volt V unbuffered 184 pin Non error correcting NECC Nonparity System Profiler located in Applications Utilities provides information about your computer including the amount of memory Graphics Controller e AGP 8X Pro graphics card with an Apple Display Connector ADC and Digital Visual Interface DVI connector AGP 3 0 or AGP Pro compliant Video Display Modes For technical specifications for your display Apple displays Go to the Apple website and check the specifications for your product at www apple com displays Non Apple displays Go to www apple com guide Appendix 77 Combo Drive DVD ROM CD RW Specifications e Disc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cm Data formats CD ROM CD Audio e CD R e CD RW CD I e CD I Bridge CD Extended CD Mixed Mode Photo CD Video CD Enhanced CD DVD Video DVD ROM DVD R read only SuperDrive DVD R CD RW Specifications e Disc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cm Data formats CD ROM CD Audio CD R CD RW CD I e CD I Bridge CD Ex
12. Save Energy Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers Working Inside Your Computer Opening the Computer Installing Memory Installing Internal Storage Devices Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card Chapter 4 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index 100 103 105 111 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Replacing the Battery Troubleshooting Software Problems Problems With Your Display Using Apple Hardware Test Installing Software on Your Computer Maximizing Ethernet Performance Locating Your Product Serial Number Specifications Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics Important Safety Information General Maintenance Important Ergonomic and Health Related Information Connecting to the Internet Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Dial Up Modem With Point to Point Protocol PPP Connections DSL Cable Modem or LAN Internet Connections AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Communications Regulation Information Contents Setting Up Congratulations on purchasing your new high performance Power Mac G5 computer This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display Your Power Mac G5 features the latest computer technology including an advanced 64 bit processor high speed memory an AGP 8X Pro graphics card for stunning visuals and Serial ATA internal storage all in an anodized
13. back of the computer While holding the side panel lift the latch Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 43 44 6 Remove the side panel Pull the top of the side panel away from the computer and then lift it up and remove it from the computer Important When you remove the side panel hold it securely Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 7 Remove the air deflector and place it on a soft clean cloth Important Always remember to replace the air deflector after you have finished working inside your computer Your computer will not function properly without the air deflector SoS gt Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Using this finger hold pull the air deflector away from the computer and then lift the air deflector up and away from the computer 45 46 8 Pull the front fan assembly by the handle to remove it from the computer Set it aside Note You do not need to remove the front fan assembly to install drives install PCI and AGP cards or replace the battery
14. board Reattach this cable to the connector on the main logic board 16 Replace the side panel following the directions that begin on page 52 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card You can expand the capabilities of your Power Mac G5 by installing cards in its expansion slots Your Power Mac G5 has four expansion card slots three of which accommodate Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI cards and one that accepts an advanced graphics port AGP card AGP cards and PCI cards have different connectors so you cannot insert a PCI card into the AGP slot About AGP Cards Your AGP card installed in slot 1 contains the graphics processor unit GPU and provides the computer s display ports Slot 1 is designed specifically to accept AGP cards This 533 megahertz MHz slot accommodates 1 5 volt V AGP cards see the illustration on page 65 You can replace the card that came with the computer with an AGP 8X or AGP 8X Pro card A replacement AGP card must have driver software compatible with Mac OS X About PCI Expansion Cards Your Macintosh has three expansion slots labeled 2 3 and 4 which can accommodate expansion cards up to 12 inches long Depending upon the model of your Power Mac G5 you can install either PCI or PCI X card
15. configure your network your connection is ready Open your web browser or another TCP IP application to test your Internet connection Appendix C Connecting to the Internet DHCP Configuration After you set up a DHCP configuration the DHCP server automatically provides your network information To set up a DHCP configuration 1 In Network preferences choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu 2 Click TCP IP if necessary 3 Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 pop up menu een Network w mae a Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Show Built in Ethernet amp TCPMP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet Configure IPv4 Using DHCP Ww IP Address 17 206 44 130 Renew DHCP Lease Subnet Mask 255 255 252 0 DHCP Client ID if required Router 17 206 44 1 DNS Servers 12 207 55 80 Optional Search Domains Optional IPv6 Address fe80 0000 0000 0000 0000 93ff fedb 2ff2 Configure IPv6 s 7 EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now 4 Click Apply Now Open your web browser or another TCP IP application to test your Internet connection Note Unless your ISP instructs you to do otherwise ignore the DHCP Client ID field and the Search Domains field Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 97 PPPoE Configuration Some DSL based ISPs use Point to Point Protocol
16. energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help If necessary consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the po
17. in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 109 Index A adapter DVI to ADC 7 DVI to Composite 7 DVI to VGA 7 ADC 7 port 17 AGP 8X Pro graphics 19 AGP card 62 air deflector 45 AirPort Extreme 80 antenna 17 67 base station 37 card 19 36 card installation 66 connection 92 connector 19 setting up 100 setting up a connection 91 analog audio 30 81 line in 17 81 line out 17 81 B battery 19 Bluetooth 30 39 79 Bluetooth antenna 17 C cable modem 94 setting up 91 Cat 5 34 CD RW 78 Combo drive 15 Computer disposal 106 computer won t turn on 70 connecting TV 24 VCR 24 video device 24 D DDR SDRAM 19 47 DHCP 92 configuration 97 dial up connection 92 modem 92 dialup connection 89 dimensions 82 DIMMs 47 discharge static 42 display 10 77 extended desktop 23 mirroring 23 multiple 23 DSL 92 94 modem 91 DVD 33 78 DVI 7 DVI port 17 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP 94 E eject disc 32 ergonomic information 86 Ethernet 17 34 75 79 F FireWire 15 17 27 79 FireWire Target Disk Mode 28 Force Quit 73 front fan assembly 46 G general maintenance 85 H Hard disk drive 19 headphone jack 15 30 81 iDVD 33 Index 111 112 installing AGP card 62 AirPort Extreme Card 66 applications 74 75 battery 67
18. internal components in your Power Mac G5 You can also attach a security lock to the latch to secure the internal components DVI display port Connect displays that use a Digital Visual Interface DVI connector You can also connect displays that use a video graphics connector VGA with the DVI to VGA adapter that came with your computer AirPort Extreme antenna port Connect the AirPort Extreme antenna to this port if your Macintosh has an optional AirPort Extreme Card installed Bluetooth antenna port Connect your Bluetooth antenna if your Macintosh has an optional Bluetooth module installed USB 2 0 ports Connect your Macintosh to USB devices such as keyboards mouse devices printers scanners speakers USB microphones and USB hubs Your Apple Keyboard and your display may also have USB ports FireWire 400 and 800 ports The FireWire 400 port supports data rates of 100 200 and 400 Mbps The FireWire 800 port supports data rates of 100 200 400 and 800 Mbps Power socket Connect the computer s power cord Access covers for PCI expansion slots 3 Expand your Macintosh by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI cards in the covered slots labeled 2 3 and 4 ADC display port Connect displays that use an Apple Display Connector ADC connector Optical digital audio out port Connect your Macintosh to a receiver or other digital audio devices Optical digital audio in port Connect your Macintosh
19. modem is the most common way to connect to the Internet Your modem uses a method called Point to Point Protocol PPP to connect to an ISP Make sure your modem is plugged into a phone line and you have the information from your ISP available see page 91 To set up Network preferences to connect using the internal modem port 1 Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar 2 Click Network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal Modem een Network mA Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic EJ Show Network Port Configurations B Check a configuration to make it active Drag configurations into the order you want to try them when connecting to a network On Port Configurations ZA Internal Modem Built in Ethernet n Click the lock to prevent further changes C Assist me Apply Now 3 4 Drag Internal Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred or primary network interface 5 Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop up menu and click PPP 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now een Network eo w Rae Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic B Show Internal Modem zs PPP TCP IP Proxies Modem Service Provider E
20. one on the back support a maximum data rate of up to 400 megabits per second Mbps One high speed FireWire 800 port on the back supports a maximum data rate of up to 800 megabits per second Mbps S FireWire 400 ports FireWire 800 port The FireWire 800 port on your Power Mac G5 transfers data from 800 Mbps FireWire devices much faster than was possible before This port has a 9 pin connector and is compatible with original FireWire devices with 6 pin or 4 pin connectors With an appropriate cable the 9 pin port works seamlessly with all FireWire devices Cables are available for connecting the 9 pin port to 4 pin 6 pin and 9 pin devices BS Il amp oy Lu 7 FireWire 400 6 pin FireWire 400 4 pin FireWire 800 9 pin Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 27 28 Using FireWire Devices With FireWire you can Connect a FireWire digital videocamera and capture or transfer high quality video directly to or from your computer Then use video editing software such as iMovie to edit the video Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive to back up data or transfer files A disk drive with the FireWire icon appears on your desktop after you connect the hard disk drive to your Power Mac G5 Some FireWire hard disk drives get their power through the FireWire cable s
21. over Ethernet PPPoE If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and password to connect to the Internet check with your ISP to determine if you should connect using PPPoE To set up a PPPoE connection Have your user name password and if required the domain name server DNS address from your ISP available see page 91 1 In Network preferences choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu 2 Click PPPoE and select Connect using PPPoE een Network eo lt nm 460 a Tv Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic kK Show Built in Ethernet li TCP IP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet LA Connect using PPPoE Service Provider NorthernWest Optional Account Name Sunrise Password eeeee PPPoE Service Name ADSL 1 Optional M save password Checking this box allows all users of this computer to access this Internet account without entering a password _ PPPoE Options C Show PPPoE status in menu bar n EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now 3 Type the information into the corresponding fields If you want all users of your computer to use the same connection method select Save password Note To connect automatically when you start a TCP IP application such as a web browser or email click PPPoE Options then select Connect automatically when needed 98 App
22. settings information the Setup Assistant takes you through the process of configuring your computer and setting it up for the Internet For home users Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider ISP Fees may apply e If you don t already have an Internet account the assistant can set you up with one e If you already have an Internet account see Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 89 for information you ll need to enter Chapter 1 Setting Up 12 What to Do When You Have Finished Working When you have finished working with your Power Mac G5 you can put your computer to sleep or shut it down Putting Your Power Mac G5 to Sleep If you will be away from your Power Mac G5 for only a short time put the computer to sleep When the computer is in sleep the display s screen is dark You can quickly wake the computer from sleep and bypass the startup process To put the computer to sleep quickly do one of the following Choose Apple gt Sleep e Press the power button To wake your computer from sleep Press any key on the keyboard For more information on sleep see Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy on page 38 Chapter1 Setting Up Shutting Down Your Power Mac G5 If you will not use your Power Mac G5 for a day or two you should turn it off To turn off your computer Choose Apple gt Shut Down Warning Do not turn off the computer by tur
23. you do not need to install the software that came with the device When you connect a USB device if your Power Mac G5 cannot find the correct software you can either install the software that came with the device or contact the device manufacturer to locate download and install the correct software Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 25 26 Connecting Multiple USB Devices If you want to connect more than three USB devices you can purchase a USB hub The USB hub connects to an open port on your computer and provides additional USB ports usually four or seven Note To use certain USB devices you may need a powered USB hub USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for USB You can also find information on the Apple USB website at www apple com usb For information on USB devices available for your computer go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Using FireWire FireWire is a high speed data transfer system that lets you easily connect and disconnect external devices such as iPod devices digital video DV cameras printers scanners and hard disk drives You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer Your computer includes three external FireWire ports Two FireWire 400 ports one on the front and
24. 2 e Speed 53 kilobits per second Kbps Fax standard ITU V17 Bluetooth Specifications Optional e Wireless data rate Up to 1 Mbps e Range Up to 30 feet data rates may vary depending on environmental conditions e Frequency band 2 4 gigahertz GHz Appendix A Specifications 80 AirPort Extreme Card Optional Specifications e Wireless data rate Up to 54 Mbps e Range Up to 150 feet data rates may vary depending on environmental conditions e Frequency band 2 4 gigahertz GHz e Radio output power 15 dBm nominal Compatibility 802 11 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard 802 11b 11Mbps standard 802 11g 54 Mbps standard Optical Digital Audio Specifications e Data format Sony Phillips Digital Interface S PDIF protocol IEC60958 3 Connector type Toslink optical IEC60874 17 e Bits per sample 16 bit or 24 bit Optical digital audio out Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1KHz 1dBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1Khz output sample rate unless otherwise specified below Output sample rate 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz e Signal to noise ratio Greater than130 dB Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 130 dB 0 00001 percent Optical digital audio in Based on a typical situation with playback of a1KHz 1dBFS 24 bit sine wave unless otherwise specified below Fsi input sample rate external clock mode 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Fsi input sample rate
25. 3 CEE et aux normes applicables de comptabilit l ctromagn tique d apr s la directive 89 336 CEE modifi par la directive 92 31 CEE Information You Need in Australia All telecommunications devices are required to be labelled as complying to the Australian telecommunications standards ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the integrity of the Australian telecommunications network To provide compliance with the Australian Communications Authority s technical standards please ensure that the following AT commands are maintained ATBO ITU CCITT operation AT amp GO no guard tone AT amp P1 33 66 pulse dial make break ratio ATSO 0 or ATSO 1 no answer or answer greater than one ring ATS6 95 DTMF period between 70 255 ms ATS11 95 DTMF period between 70 255 ms For calls that are automatically generated a total of three call attempts are allowed to a telephone number with a minimum period between calls of 2 seconds If the call does not connect after three attempts 30 minutes must expire before automatic redialing may be initiated Failure to set the modem and any associated communications software to the above settings may result in the modem being non compliant with Australian telecommunications standards Under these circumstances a user could be subject to significant penalties under the Telecommunications Act 1997 This modem must be properly secured in orde
26. Bluetooth antenna model A1067 Replacing the Battery Your computer has a 3 6 V lithium battery on the main logic board If your computer has intermittent problems starting up or random changes in its date and time settings you may need to replace the battery Purchase a replacement battery from an Apple Authorized Reseller Important Batteries contain chemicals some of which may be harmful to the environment Please dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer To replace the battery 1 Open your computer following the directions on page 42 Remove the battery by pulling it out of its holder You may need to spread the two tabs to release the battery le ee 2 Ifa PCI card is installed next to the battery remove the card 3 Remove the battery from its holder noting the orientation of the battery s positive end A plus sign is marked on or near the battery holder If necessary spread the tabs holding the battery so you can remove it Spread the tabs gently so they don t break Warning Installing the battery incorrectly may cause
27. Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your computer comes with built in 10 100 1000 megabit per second Mbps twisted pair Ethernet networking capability which you can use to connect to a network or toa cable or digital subscriber line DSL modem Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers You may be able to store and retrieve information use network printers and electronic mail or connect to the Internet You can also use Ethernet to share files between two computers or set up a small network If you re connecting to an existing network you may be able to get information about the network and the network software you need from a network administrator who oversees its operation Identify your organization s network administrator before you begin Follow these guidelines when selecting a cable for your network Type of twisted pair Ethernet Use twisted pair cable types 10 Mbps Category Cat 3 5 or 6 100 1000 Mbps Cat 5 or 6 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Connecting to a Twisted Pair Ethernet Network You can connect directly to a 10 100 1000 twisted pair Ethernet network Note You can also connect your computer to an Ethernet network that uses thin coaxial cables To do this you need an RJ 45 to Thin Coax adapter available from other manufacturers See your Apple Authorized Reseller for more information on Ethernet media adapters To connect your Macintosh to a centralized 10 100 1000 twisted pair
28. DHCP eoo Network o lt wae a E C Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic aa Show _ AirPort AirPort TEP AP AppleTalk Proxies gt Configure IPv4 Manually B IP Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router DNS Servers Search Domains Optional IPv6 Address fe80 0000 0000 0000 0000 93ff fedb 2ff2 Configure IPv6 1 f Click the lock to prevent further changes C Assist me Apply Now e If you chose Manually type the other information into the corresponding fields e If you chose Using DHCP you don t need to enter any further information unless your system administrator has instructed you to do so 8 Click AirPort and select options for joining an AirPort Extreme network after restarting or when your computer wakes from sleep 9 Click Apply Now Once you configure your AirPort settings you are ready to connect To test your AirPort Extreme connection Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose Turn AirPort On Any AirPort Extreme network in range should appear in the menu 102 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet oN DO U BW N Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem DSL and LAN Internet Connections If you can t connect to the Internet using your cable modem DSL or local area network LAN see the following steps Important Instructions that refer to modems do
29. Ethernet network Plug one end of an RJ 45 twisted pair cable into the Ethernet port on your Macintosh Plug the other end of the cord into an RJ 45 wall outlet or external Ethernet hub or switch that is connected to a twisted pair Ethernet network Ethernet port RJ 45 wall plate Ethernet hub twisted pair or switch Ethernet Twisted pair Ethernet cable After you start up the computer you need to configure the software for your network connection Your network administrator can provide the necessary information You can also get help configuring your network software using Mac OS Help in the Help menu To configure your network settings Choose Apple gt System Preferences and click Network Choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu Click TCP IP and enter information about your network The default setting is Configure Using DHCP Click Apply Now Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 36 For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information including information about setting up an Ethernet network or transferring files using Ethernet is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for Ethernet or network For more information on networking your Power Mac G5 go to AppleCare Support at www apple com support For information on networking products you can use with your Power Mac G5 go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple
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31. ail store or online from the Apple Store at www apple com store To connect a video device 1 Turn off the video device and shut down your computer 2 Connect the DVI end of the DVI to Video adapter to the DVI port on your Power Mac G5 graphics card 3 Connect the other end of the adapter to the Composite RCA video port or the S video port on the TV VCR or projector 4 Turn on the video device and start up your computer To adjust the image choose Apple gt System Preferences and click Displays DVI display port DVI to Video adapter S video out port Composite video out port Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Using Universal Serial Bus USB Your Power Mac G5 comes with three USB 2 0 ports one on the front and two on the back Your Apple Keyboard also has two USB 1 1 ports You can use your USB ports to connect many types of external devices including printers scanners digital cameras microphones game pads joysticks keyboards mice and storage devices USB makes it easy to connect external equipment In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running Once you connect the device it is ready to use You don t need to restart your computer Using USB Devices Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices In most cases
32. aluminum chassis with easy access to internal components Positioning the Computer and Display Pick up the computer by both of its handles using correct lifting techniques If your display is heavy use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well Position the computer and display so that e They are on sturdy flat surfaces e The power cable connectors don t press against a wall or other object e Nothing obstructs airflow in front of behind or below the display or computer e The computer s optical drive tray has space to open in front Warning Apple recommends that you operate your Power Mac G5 in an upright position with the side panel in place The computer does not operate properly when it is placed on its side or when the side panel is removed The only way to shut off power completely to your computer and display is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source Make sure the power cords for your computer and display are within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer or display when you need to Plugging In the Computer 1 Remove any protective film from the inside of the side panel For instructions about opening the side panel see Opening the Computer on page 42 2 Plug the power cord firmly and completely into the recessed power cord socket on the back of the computer and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip Power cord socket Power cord pl
33. an explosion Be sure the battery s positive and negative poles are correctly oriented in the holder Use only the same type of battery or an equivalent recommended by the manufacturer of the original 4 Insert the new battery in the holder making sure the battery s positive symbol aligns with the positive symbol on or near the holder 5 Replace the air deflector and side panel following the directions that begin on page 51 68 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Troubleshooting If you have a problem while working with your computer here are some things you can try right away The computer won t respond or the pointer won t move First make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are firmly seated Then try to cancel what the computer is doing Press the Command 3 and Q keys at the same time to try to quit the current application Press the Command 38 and period keys at the same time If a dialog appears click Cancel In Mac OS X choose Apple gt Force Quit and select the application you would like to quit Restart the computer by choosing Apple gt Restart to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up You can also force quit by pressing the Esc Option and Command 38 keys at the same time In Classic hold down the Esc Option and Command 38 keys at the same time to force an application to quit e If that doesn t work hold
34. arthlink Optional Account Name mariaruiz Password seseseee Telephone Number 555 3456 Alternate Number 555 3457 Optional cal Save password Checking this box allows all users of this computer to access this Internet account without entering a password PPP Options Dial Now Pt Click the lock to prevent further changes C Assist me Apply Now 3 AppendixC Connecting to the Internet 93 94 To test your Internet configuration 1 Open the Internet Connect application in the Applications folder Click the Internal Modem icon if necessary Enter your dial up telephone number account name and password if necessary A U N Click Connect Internet Connect dials your ISP and establishes a connection To connect automatically when you start a TCP IP application such as a web browser or email 1 Click PPP Options in the PPP pane of Network preferences 2 Select the Connect automatically when needed checkbox Session Options Vv Connect automatically when needed Prompt every 30 minutes to maintain connection 1 Disconnect if idle for 10 minutes C Disconnect when user logs out C1 Redial if busy Redial 1 times Wait 5 seconds before redialing Advanced Options Terminal Script 1 Send PPP echo packets 1 Use TCP header compression C Connect using a terminal window command line C Prompt for password after dialing Use verb
35. ber REN If requested provide this information to your telephone company Ringer equivalence number REN 0 1B part numbers M9455 and M9457 and 0 6B part number M9454 The REN is useful for determining the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone lines and still have all those devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area Telephone jack type USOC RJ 11 An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that complies with Part 68 rules See the installation instructions for details Telephone Line Problems If your telephone doesn t work there may be a problem with your telephone line Disconnect the modem to see if the problem goes away If it doesn t report the problem either to your local telephone company or to your company s telecommunications department If disconnecting the modem eliminates the problem the modem itself may need service See the service and support information that came with your Apple product for instructions on how to contact A
36. but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician Load number 0 1 part numbers M9455 and M9457 and 0 2 part number M9454 The load number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to the telephone loop that is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination of a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the load numbers of all devices does not exceed 100 Telephone jack type CA 11 Informations Destin es aux Utilisateurs Canadiens L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie un mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme a certaines normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de la raccorder au r seau de l enterprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement Dans certains cas le c blage appartenant l enterprise utilis pour un service individuel ligne unique peut tre prolong au moyen d un dispositif homologu de raccordement cordon prolongateur t l phonique L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit
37. c to your new Power Mac G5 Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can use the Setup Assistant to automatically transfer information from another Mac to your new Power Mac G5 To transfer information make sure of the following e You must have a standard 6 pin to 6 pin FireWire cable e Your other Mac must have Mac OS X v10 1 or later installed Your other Mac must have built in FireWire and support FireWire Disk Mode The Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information just follow the onscreen instructions Transferring information to your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on your other Mac You can transfer e User accounts including preferences and email e Network settings so your new computer is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac e Applications so that all of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new Power Mac G5 e Files and folders on your hard drive and partitions This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your old Mac You may have to reinstall some of the applications you transfer If you don t use the Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer you can do it later Go to the Applications folder open Utilities and double click Setup Assistant Setting up Your Power Mac G5 for the Internet If you didn t transfer your user account and network
38. ching it to the card The AirPort Extreme Card slot is located underneath the sheet metal divider With the Apple logo facing up insert the AirPort Extreme Card into the card slot Press the card firmly into the connector Plug the antenna wire into gt the hole in the end of the 0 SS AS Sn S SNS AirPort Extreme Card L Carefully connect the coaxial antenna wire to the port on the end of the AirPort Extreme Card Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 4 Replace the front fan assembly air deflector and side panel following the directions that begin on page 50 5 Attach the AirPort Extreme antenna to the AirPort antenna port A on the back panel To adjust reception you can rotate the antenna Install the AirPort antenna into the AirPort antenna port You can rotate the antenna through a full 360 Warning The FCC Rules require that the operator or a nearby person be more than 1 centimeter 0 4 inches away from the AirPort Extreme antenna during transmission In addition the AirPort Extreme antenna must not be co located with any other transmitter or antenna except for the Apple
39. com guide AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere at home at work or in the classroom Instead of using traditional cables AirPort uses wireless local area network LAN technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet transfer files play multiplayer games and more Your Power Mac G5 is AirPort ready The only thing you need to add is an AirPort Extreme Card See Installing an AirPort Extreme Card on page 66 You install the AirPort Extreme Card in a slot inside the computer connect it directly to the end of a built in antenna cable and install an AirPort antenna For instructions on using your AirPort Extreme Card see the About Your AirPort Extreme Card booklet that came with your card Wireless Network Connections If you install an AirPort Extreme Card you can e Connect your computer to a computer network that has wireless access Use your computer to provide network access for other computers using wireless cards e Establish a wireless connection and share information with another computer that has an AirPort Card an 802 11b wireless card or an 802 11g wireless card Check with your network administrator for more information about reaching the network s wireless access point If your computer comes with an AirPort Extreme Card installed or yo
40. cting a Second Display on page 23 Connecting a Television VCR or Other Video Device on page 24 Using Universal Serial Bus USB on page 25 Using FireWire on page 27 Using Audio Devices on page 29 Using Bluetooth Devices on page 30 Using Your Optical Drive on page 32 Using Your Modem on page 34 Connecting to an Ethernet Network on page 34 AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking on page 36 Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy on page 38 Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers on page 38 e e e 21 22 Using Your Apple Keyboard Your Apple Keyboard comes with function keys preset for common tasks Press the Media Eject 4 key to eject discs from the optical drive Press the Volume Up or Volume Down keys to adjust the sound level or press the Mute key to turn sound on or off Use the Brightness Up and Brightness Down keys to adjust the level of brightness on an Apple display 2 Media Eject key 4 Mute key 4 Volume Up key Volume Down key F6 Brightness Up key F4 Brightness Down key Function keys I f JE JE le le le le F7 Je J e IE fe F2 Je LI F6 Je on on on on oe on on ER Li ow 1 N Note Press the F12 key on a non Apple keyboard to eject optical discs The Apple Keyboard has two Universal Serial Bus USB 1 1 p
41. displays to your graphics card and use both displays at the same time When a second display is connected you can either have the same image appear on both displays known as mirroring or use the second display to extend the size of the Mac OS X desktop known as extended desktop mode You need the appropriate cable for each display you want to connect To use multiple displays Turn off the displays and shut down your computer Connect the video cable from each display to the appropriate port on the graphics card Turn on the displays and start up your computer To adjust the displays choose Apple gt System Preferences and click Displays By default your computer starts up in extended desktop mode To work in mirroring mode choose Apple gt System Preferences click Displays and choose Mirroring Chapter 2 Using Your Computer For More Information on Displays For information about connecting your display see the setup instructions in Chapter 1 Setting Up Additional information on using and configuring an external display is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for display Connecting a Television VCR or Other Video Device You can connect your Power Mac G5 to a television VCR projector or other external video device using the DVI to Video adapter designed for use with the Power Mac G5 The DVI to Video adapter is available from your Apple Authorized Reseller an Apple ret
42. down the power button on the front of the computer for 5 seconds After the computer turns off press the button again to turn it on e Ifall else fails unplug the power cord to turn the computer off then plug in the power cord and use the front panel power button to restart the computer If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program check with the program s manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer If the problem occurs frequently choose Help gt Mac Help e In Mac OS X search for solve problems e In Classic look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems You may also need to check for extension conflicts 69 70 The computer won t turn on or start up First make sure the power cord is connected to a working power source The plug on the power cord must be completely inserted into the computer s power socket and firmly seated for your computer to operate correctly Next reset the computer s parameter random access memory PRAM Turn on the computer and immediately hold down the Command 38 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time Then set your hard disk as the computer s startup disk Choose Apple gt System Preferences and click Startup Disk then select your hard disk The status light flashes and the computer won t start up e If you recently installed additional memory a PCI expansion card or another internal component make sure
43. e This type of connection is usually used in the workplace Before you connect to the Internet Set up an account with an ISP If you do not have an ISP account the Setup Assistant can help you get one If you don t want to use the ISP suggested by the Setup Assistant you can find an ISP in your phone directory Look under Internet access Internet service or online Note If you want to use America Online as your ISP skip the Internet setup part of the Setup Assistant Follow the onscreen instructions in the AOL Installer application to set up AOL Appendix 89 90 2 Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator See the next section Gathering the Information You Need to find out what information to get for each type of connection If another computer in the same location is already connected to the Internet you may be able to use its settings To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer Open the Network pane of System Preferences e Choose your connection method from the Show pop up menu Copy the information for your configuration To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer Open the TCP IP control panel Find the connection method in the Connect via pop up menu e Find the configuration in the Configure pop up menu Copy the IP address subnet mask and router address from the corresponding fields To find the settings on a Wi
44. e dispositif terminal indique pour viter toute surcharge le pourcentage de la charge totale qui sera raccord e un circuit t l phonique boucl utilis par ce dispositif La terminaison du circuit boucl peut tre constitu e de n importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l ensemble des dispositifs ne d passe pas 100 Type de prise t l phonique CA 11 Information You Need in the United Kingdom This terminal equipment is intended for direct connection to the analogue Public Switched Telecommunications Network and is approved for use within the United Kingdom with the following features e Modem facility e Autocalling facility e Autoanswer facility DTMF signaling Operation in the absence of proceed indication or upon detection of proceed indication This product is in conformity with relevant regulatory standards following the provisions of European Council Directives 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive and 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC EMC Directive Informationen fur Deutschland Diese Modem Karte ist als Endeinrichtung vorgesehen und muss an ein TAE mit F Kodierung angeschlossen werden Diese Endeinrichtung ist in Konformitat gem ss Niederspannungsrichtlinie 73 23 EWG sowie EMC Richtlinien 89 336 EWG und 92 31 EWG Informations pour la France Ce mat riel est conforme aux normes applicables de s curit l ctrique d apr s la directive 73 2
45. e sure it is correct Click TCP IP Make sure you ve entered the correct information from your ISP in this pane Click Apply Now Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 104 Network Connections If you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection be sure that your network is set up properly You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses one for each computer If only one IP address is used then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection also known as network address translation NAT or IP masquerading For setup information check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network The AirPort Extreme Base Station may be used to share one IP address among multiple computers For information on using the AirPort Extreme Base Station check the onscreen help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www apple com airport If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps contact your ISP Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
46. e sure your display is compatible with your graphics card and that you ve installed the correct display software if your display came with installation software If you see a sequence of two short flashes and a long flash the display is detecting a problem with a backlighting lamp Contact an Apple Authorized Reseller or Service Provider Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your computer s hardware To use Apple Hardware Test Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the keyboard and mouse If you have an Ethernet cable connected disconnect it Insert the Additional Software amp Apple Hardware Test disc that came with your computer Restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up A list of available startup volumes appears Click Apple Hardware Test and click the right arrow When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears after about 45 seconds follow the onscreen instructions If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem it displays an error code Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options If Apple Hardware Test does not detect a hardware failure the problem may be software related For more information about Apple Hardware Test see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Additional Software amp Apple Hardware Test disc Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73 74 U A WwW N un A WN Ins
47. e your AirPort Extreme network and Internet connection using AirPort Setup Assistant located in the Utilities folder within your Applications folder The assistant helps you configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station and set up your computer to use AirPort Extreme For more information about your AirPort Extreme Base Station see the AirPort Extreme Base Station Setup Guide that came with your base station If your AirPort Extreme Base Station is already configured in most cases your AirPort Extreme Card is ready to access it immediately To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose an AirPort network listed there AirPort Or Turn AirPort Off Wacky v 42Net Other Create Network Use Interference Robustness Open Internet Connect If you don t see an AirPort network listed you can use AirPort Setup Assistant to check or change your settings or you can change them using the Network pane of System Preferences Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Gather the following information from your system administrator if you ll be setting up a manual connection which uses specific preassigned addresses for your servers and computer If you ll be connecting using DHCP most of this information is provided to your computer automatically by the network so ask your system administrator what is required Domain name server DNS addresses if neces
48. eck the connector and the slot for damage or obstructions then try inserting the card again e Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected If it resists and stays in place and if its gold connectors are barely visible the card is connected 5 Reinsert the port access cover screw and tighten it to hold the card in place Warning If you remove a card from your computer and do not install a replacement be sure to place a port access cover over the empty slot Covers keep foreign objects out of the enclosure An uncovered slot can affect the airflow that cools the computer s internal components and cause damage 6 Replace the air deflector and side panel following the directions that begin on page 51 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 65 66 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card AirPort offers an affordable and easy way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home at work or in the classroom You can install an AirPort Extreme Card in your Power Mac G5 Important You must install an AirPort Extreme Card Older AirPort Cards will not work in the Power Mac G5 Open your computer following the directions on page 42 Position the AirPort Extreme Card with the Apple logo facing up insert the card into the card slot and press it firmly into the connector The AirPort Extreme Card antenna wire is stowed underneath the sheet metal divider with a clip Remove the wire from the clip before atta
49. en programmed properly as described in the JEDEC specification To check the compatibility of your DDR SDRAM DIMMs see the Macintosh Products Guide on Apple s website at www apple com guide You can purchase Apple branded memory online from the Apple Store at store apple com Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 47 48 To install memory 1 Open your computer and remove the side panel air deflector and fan assembly following the directions that begin on page 42 No matter how many SDRAM slots Install additional t your computer has the SDRAM DIMMs DIMMs in these must be installed in pairs with one two slots first DIMM per bank EEE SES po DIMMs are already installed in these two slots If slots are available and you want to install more memory install additional DIMMs in a similar fashion In pairs one per bank from the center outward 2 Locate the DIMM slots in the computer Important Always install DIMMs in pairs of equal size and in the order designated in the illustration above Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 3 Open the ejectors on the DIMM slots b
50. endix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Click TCP IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop up menu as instructed by your ISP If you have a static IP address from your ISP choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field 5 Type the domain name server DNS addresses in the DNS Servers field een Network lt mae a Ve Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Show Built in Ethernet E TCP 1P PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet Configure IPv4 Using PPP a IP Address Subnet Mask 255 255 252 0 Router 17 206 44 1 DNS Servers 18 207 40 25 Optional Search Domains Optional IPv6 Address fe80 0000 0000 0000 0000 93ff fedb 2ff2 Configure IPv6 P EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now 6 Click Apply Now Once you configure your network your Internet connection is ready You can open your web browser or other TCP IP application to test your connection Important If you did not select the option to connect automatically you will need to open the Internet Connect application choose the correct configuration and then click Connect For more information choose Help gt Internet Connect Help from the menu bar at the top of the display Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 100 AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection You can configur
51. er Supply AC line input e Voltage range 100 240 V alternating current AC Current 75 amperes A uniprocessor or 9 5 amperes A dual processor e Frequency 50 60 Hz DC display output 4 0 A maximum at nominal 25 V DC from the Apple Display Connector Appendix A Specifications 81 82 Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect Expansion cards Combined maximum power consumption by the AGP and PCI cards is 90 W USB devices Each of the computer s built in USB ports is allotted 500 mA FireWire devices The computer can provide up to 15 W total to the FireWire ports System Clock and Battery CMOS custom circuitry with long life lithium battery You can replace the computer s battery see Replacing the Battery on page 67 with a new one purchased from an Apple Authorized Reseller Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions Weight 17 84 kg 39 32 Ibs Weight depends on configuration Weight above includes basic configuration a uniprocessor an optical drive and one hard disk drive Weight may be greater if optional devices are installed Height 511 mm 20 12 in Width 206 mm 8 11 in Depth 475 mm 18 70 in Operating environment Operating temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F e Storage temperature 40 to 47 C 40 to 116 F e Relative humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Altitude 0 to 3048 meters 0 to 10 000 feet Appendix A Specifications Safety Main
52. erature in the computer The liquid cooling system is sealed and is designed to be opened only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider AASP Warning Do not attempt to open or service the liquid cooling system Opening the liquid cooling system may damage your equipment and such damage may not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer Appendix B_ Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics Warning Always operate your computer in an upright position In the unlikely event that coolant leaks in or from your computer disconnect all electrical power to the computer and do not restart it Contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for information about servicing your computer After disconnecting electrical power you can clean up coolant using an absorbent cloth Avoid inhaling or direct contact with skin coolant may cause minor skin irritation If coolant contacts skin wash well with soap and water If coolant contacts eyes rinse thoroughly with water Dispose of all clean up materials in accordance with your local environmental laws regulations and guidelines Coolant may be harmful if swallowed Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS are available at www apple com about environment use Ics html For service or questions about your warranty contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple Service and support information is included with your computer s documentation Apple and the Environme
53. esive tape on the underside of the ribbon cable attaches the cable to the drive When removing the cable from the original drive be careful to keep the tape with the cable Attach the ribbon cable connector and the power cable to the back of the replacement drive Insert the drive part way into the drive bay and bend the free end of the ribbon cable then pull it down through the opening in the sheet metal divider at the back of the optical drive bay Attach the ribbon cable to the back of the optical drive Slide the other end of the ribbon cable down through the opening in the sheet metal divider inside the computer Install the metal shield on the optical drive e i Se Install the four metal optical drive guide Attach the power cable to pins into the bottom of the drive the back of the optical drive Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 13 Slide the drive the rest of the way into the drive bay aligning the optical drive guide pins in the slots and gently push the drive into place 14 The optical drive release levers should close when the drive is installed correctly If they don t close gently push them Push the optical drive into the computer so that the guide pins on the bottom of the drive engage the four slots inside the computer Close the optical drive release levers completely when the drive is properly seated 15 Attach the optical drive ribbon cable to its connector on the logic
54. f then press it again to turn the computer on With some Apple displays you can also touch or press the display s power button to turn the computer on or put it to sleep FireWire 400 port Connect your Macintosh to FireWire devices including an iPod digital videocameras and hard disk drives FireWire provides high speed data transfer for them all The FireWire 400 port supports data rates of 100 200 and 400 megabits per second Mbps Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Macintosh through the headphone jack When a plug is inserted into the headphone jack the built in speaker is muted USB 2 0 port Connect your Macintosh to USB devices such as keyboards mice printers scanners speakers USB microphones and USB hubs Your display may also have USB ports Chapter 1 Setting Up 16 Ports and Connectors Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Latch DVI display port AirPort antenna port 3 Bluetooth antenna port USB 2 0 ports 2 FireWire 400 port FireWire 800 port Power socket Chapter 1 Setting Up Access covers for PCI expansion slots ADC display port Optical digital audio out port LE RE Optical digital audio in port A 4 Audio line out port XX Audio line in port lt gt Ethernet port Internal modem port on some models Ke Latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the
55. h the PCB during installation Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 55 3 To install an additional drive slide the drive into the lower drive bay aligning the drive guides into the bottom track and gently push the drive until it snaps into place Engage the drive guides in the bottom track in the lower drive bay and slide the drive in until it snaps into position TT SS TTTITIIT T c Drive guides 4 To replace the drive in the top drive bay pull the original drive out of the drive bay and drop it down slightly until it clears the drive bay Slide the replacement drive into the top drive bay aligning the front drive guides into the middle track Engage the rear drive guides in the top track as the drive moves into the drive bay Gently push the drive into the bay until it snaps into place Note If a hard drive is installed in the lower drive bay remove it before replacing the hard drive in the top drive bay To install a replacement drive in the top drive bay engage the front drive guides in the middle track and push the drive in Engage the rear drive guides in the top track as the drive moves upward into the bay Slide the drive in until it snaps into position and secure it with the top drive bay tab iN f f ai Yee Drive guides
56. internal clock mode 16 kHz to 96 kHz Signal to noise ratio external clock mode Greater than130 dB Signal to noise ratio internal clock mode 16 kHz lt Fsi lt 96 kHz Less than 112 dB Total harmonic distortion noise external clock mode Less than 130 dB 0 00001 Total harmonic distortion noise internal clock mode 16 kHz lt Fsi lt 96 kHz Less than 112 dB 0 0003 Appendix A Specifications Analog Audio Specifications Sample rate 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz e Jack type 1 8 mini e Bits per sample 16 bit or 24 bit e Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 3 dB Sound out using the headphone jack Output voltage 14 volts root mean square V ms 4 dbu Output impedance 24 ohms Output power 20 milliwatts mW Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB Total harmonic distortion Less than 80 dB 0 01 percent Channel separation Greater than 65 dB Analog audio line in e Maximum input voltage 2 volts root mean square Vms 8 dbu e Input impedance Greater than 47 kilohms Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB Total harmonic distortion Less than 85 dB 0 006 percent Channel separation Greater than 75 dB Analog audio line out Output voltage 14 volts root mean square V 4 dbu Output impedance 24 ohms Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB Total harmonic distortion Less than 80 dB 0 01 percent Channel separation Greater than 65 dB Pow
57. l identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to a user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment make sure that you are permitted to connect to the facilities of the local telecommunications company Be sure you use an acceptable method of connection to install the equipment In some cases you may extend the company s internal wiring for single line individual service by means of a certified telephone extension cord Be aware however that compliance with these conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any equipment malfunctions or repairs or alterations that you make to this equipment may cause the telecommunications company to request that you disconnect the equipment In Canada contact Apple at 7495 Birchmount Road Markham Ontario L3R 5G2 800 263 3394 Warning Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves
58. lace the front fan assembly by firmly pushing it back into the computer by the handle until it connects Important Make sure the fan assembly engages the connector or your computer will not operate properly Gently pull the fan assembly to see if it is properly connected If it resists and stays in place it is connected Slide the plastic rail on the fan assembly into the cutout in the sheet metal divider inside the computer The fan assembly needs to engage this connector Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 7 Replace the air deflector Slide the three tabs on the air deflector into the slots in the computer and then push the air deflector closed Important Always remember to replace the air deflector Your computer will not function properly if the air deflector is not in place Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 51 52 8 Replace the side panel Important Always replace the side panel before
59. n this manual solves it contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for assistance If you attempt to repair the display yourself any damage you may cause to the display will not be covered by the limited warranty on your display Contact an Apple Authorized Reseller or Service Provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question No image appears on the screen Make sure the display and computer are turned on Make sure the cables are connected properly to your computer and the display Make sure your computer is not in sleep Press the power button or any key to see if the computer wakes Make sure the display brightness and contrast are set properly Some displays have brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edges Reset the PRAM by restarting the computer while holding down the Command 38 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time Then start up using the software installer disc that came with your computer The screen image appears dim or flickers Adjust the display brightness and contrast settings Some displays have brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edges Depending on how dim your display appears you may be able to adjust brightness or contrast using the Displays pane of System Preferences Calibrate the display by choosing Apple gt System Preferences Click Displays select Color and click Calibrate The flickering ma
60. ndows PC The connection information on a Windows computer resides in two places To find the IP address and subnet mask open the Network and Internet Connections control panel To find user account information open the User Accounts control panel You can write the information directly on the next few pages then enter it in the Setup Assistant If you are using a dial up modem plug a phone cord included with most Macintosh computers into your computer s modem port and into a phone wall jack If you are using a DSL or cable modem follow the instructions that came with the modem to connect it to your computer Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Gathering the Information You Need You can write the information you get from your Internet service provider ISP your network administrator or your other computer on these pages then enter it in Network Setup Assistant To set up a telephone dial up connection gather the following information Service provider name User or account name Password ISP phone number Alternate phone number Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line To set up a DSL cable modem LAN or AirPort Extreme wireless connection First choose your connection method ask your system administrator or your ISP if you don t know e Manually Using DHCP with a manual address Using DHCP e Using BootP PPP If you re unsure which method to use Using DHCP may be a good choice becau
61. ning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling the computer s power plug unless you can t turn off the computer any other way Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is not shut down properly Warning Shut down your Power Mac G5 before moving it Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk Chapter 1 Setting Up 14 Getting to Know Your Computer Optical drive Status light Power button _ FireWire 400 port Chapter 1 EE Setting Up M Headphone jack USB 2 0 port Optical drive Your computer has a Combo drive DVD ROM CD RW or a SuperDrive DVD R CD RW Both drives can read DVD discs DVD movies CD ROM discs photo CDs music CDs standard audio discs and other kinds of media Both drives can write music documents and other digital files to blank CD R and CD RW discs The SuperDrive can also write on blank DVD R discs To open the optical drive press the Media Eject 4 key on your Apple Keyboard Status light A white light indicates that the computer is on a pulsing light indicates the computer is in sleep Power button Press this button to turn on your Power Mac G5 put it to sleep or wake it from sleep To restart your computer press and hold this button for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns of
62. not apply to LAN users LAN users may have hubs switches routers or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP Check the cables and power supplies Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in including the modem power cord the cable from the modem to the computer and the cable from the modem to the wall jack Check the cables and power supplies to Ethernet hubs and routers Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware Cycle the power on your DSL or cable modem by turning it off for a few minutes and then turning it back on Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modem s power cord If your modem has a reset button you can press it either before or after cycling the power PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your ISP using PPPoE first check the cables and power supplies then turn the modem off and on again and reset the modem hardware Check System Preferences settings Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar Click Network Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu Drag Built in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list Choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu Click PPPoE Select Connect using PPPoE Check the Account Name field to be sure you have entered the correct information from your ISP If you chose to save your password retype it to mak
63. nt At Apple we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products For More Information Go to www apple com about environment General Maintenance If you need to clean the computer or display beyond wiping it down with a clean cloth follow these instructions Turn your computer and display off Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet or power strip If your display is connected to an outlet disconnect it as well Disconnect the display s cables from the computer Clean the display screen with soft lint free paper or cloth dampened with mild soap and water Warning Do not spray liquid directly onto the display screen Liquid could drip inside the display and cause electrical shock Wipe the computer or display case surfaces lightly with a clean soft cloth dampened with water Important Don t use alcohol aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives that might damage the finish on the case Appendix B Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics 86 Protecting Your Optical Drive To keep your optical drive working properly Position your computer so that the drive tray doesn t bump into anything when it opens Close the drive when you re not using it Do not put anything on the drive tray when it is open Do not touch the optical drive lens with your fingers Do not wipe the lens with a paper towel or other abrasive surface If you need to clean
64. o out optical digital audio in analog audio line out and analog audio line in ports on the back Optical Digital Audio Ports You can use a digital optical or Toslink cable to connect Digital Audio Tape DAT decks or CD players to the optical digital audio in port and input and mix your own music You can also connect an audio or AV receiver to the optical digital audio out port and set up a Power Mac G5 based home theater system AV receiver O To speakers or other output _ Optical digital audio out port optical digital cable Optical digital audio in port _ Optical digital cable CD player or other digital source Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 29 30 Headphone Jack You can plug headphones into the computer s headphone jack When a plug is inserted into this jack your internal built in speaker is muted Important Do not plug line out devices into the headphone jack Use the analog line out port on the back instead Analog Audio Ports You can connect external microphones or other audio equipment to the analog mini jacks on the back of the computer for line in and line out Use the Sound pane of System Preferences to select the audio input or output device you want to use Using Bluetooth Devices Your Power Mac G5 can connect to and transfer information to devices that use Bluetooth wireless technology s
65. o you don t need to connect an external power supply If you have a problem with your computer that prevents you from starting up or you want to transfer files you can use FireWire to connect your Power Mac G5 to another computer so that your Power Mac G5 appears as an external hard disk on the other computer a feature known as FireWire Target Disk Mode See FireWire Target Disk Mode next for more information To use a FireWire device connect the device to the computer and install any software that came with the device Your computer automatically detects when you connect a new device To start up from a FireWire hard disk that has Mac OS X on it choose Apple gt System Preferences click Startup Disk and select the FireWire hard disk If your FireWire hard disk doesn t appear or can t be selected consult the FireWire hard disk vendor for updated software drivers To disconnect your FireWire hard disk safely drag its icon to the Trash before disconnecting the FireWire cable FireWire Target Disk Mode If you want to transfer files between your Power Mac G5 and another FireWire equipped computer or you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect your Power Mac G5 to another computer Note Your Power Mac G5 can operate in FireWire Target Disk Mode if the other computer is running any version of Mac OS X or Mac OS 9 with FireWire version 2 3 3 or later ins
66. on about AirPort search for AirPort in Mac OS Help You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www apple com airport Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 38 Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy Power Mac G5 computers are set to go to sleep after a period of inactivity Sleep is a state in which your computer uses very little power You can also put the computer to sleep whenever you want to Note Power Mac G5 computers are set to sleep automatically within15 minutes of inactivity however you can change the automatic sleep settings in System Preferences When the computer wakes from sleep your programs documents and computer settings are exactly as you left them To save more energy shut down the computer when it s not in use To put your computer to sleep you can do any of the following Press the power button on the front of the computer Choose Apple gt Sleep Choose Apple gt System Preferences click Energy Saver and set a sleep timer When the computer is in sleep the front panel power button light pulses To wake the computer press the power button on the front of the computer or press a key on the keyboard With some Apple displays you can also use the display s power button to put the computer to sleep and wake it Not all PCI cards or replacement AGP cards comply with the computer s power management standards If you install a noncompliant card the computer can
67. on your Apple Keyboard to open the drive Place a disc in the tray with the label facing up and make sure the disc is lying flat Press the Media Eject amp key again or gently push the tray in to close it When the icon for the disc appears on the screen the disc is ready to use Ejecting a Disc You can eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the Trash or by pressing the Media Eject amp key on your Apple Keyboard You can also eject a disc by holding down the mouse button while restarting your computer Recording Information on a CD Your optical drive can record your favorite music programs and files on CD R and CD RW discs Create your own music CDs and play them on any standard audio player You can also record data files such as applications documents or other digital files on a recordable CD With a CD R CD recordable disc you can record information on the disc once Although you can t change the recorded information you may be able to add more information until the disc is full depending on the application you use See the documentation that came with your application for specific information about recording on your CD R disc It is best to use CD R discs for recording audio CDs because your audio CD player may not read CD RW CD rewritable discs With a CD RW disc you can save and change information on your CD multiple times However some software for recording media files on CDs can record data on the disc
68. orts You can plug your mouse cable or other USB devices in the USB ports at the back of the keyboard Note If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard with your Power Mac G5 see the instructions that came with your keyboard for more information USB ports 0 Se Uo D cable For More Information About Your Keyboard Additional information about your keyboard is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for keyboard Chapter 2 Using Your Computer _ Using Your Apple Mouse Your Apple Mouse uses optical tracking To position the pointer using your mouse move the mouse over any suitable surface such as your desktop mouse pad or other textured surface Some smooth glassy surfaces provide less pointer control than others To click an object press down once on the mouse body until you feel a click To double click an item press down twice in quick succession If you run out of room and want to keep the mouse clicked while you lift it click the mouse then squeeze the sides with your thumb and fingers as you lift Note If you purchased an Apple Wireless Mouse with your Power Mac G5 see the instructions that came with your mouse for more information For More Information About Your Mouse Additional information about your mouse is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for mouse Connecting a Second Display You can connect two
69. ose logging Cancel J ox 9 3 Click OK and Apply Now DSL Cable Modem or LAN Internet Connections If you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem or Ethernet LAN ask your ISP or network administrator how you should configure your Internet connection e Manually With a manual configuration your ISP or network administrator provides a static IP address and other information that you enter in Network preferences e Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP With a DHCP configuration the DHCP server automatically enters the information for you e Using Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and password to connect to the Internet you may need to configure your network to use PPPoE Make sure you have the information from your ISP available as you configure your network see page 91 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To set up Network preferences for the built in Ethernet port 1 Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar 2 Click Network 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu 4 Select Built in Ethernet e900 Network maea Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Show Network Port Configurations p B Check a configuration to make it active Drag configurations into the order you want to try them when connecting to a network On Port Configura
70. osing Help gt Bluetooth Help You can also find information on the Apple Bluetooth website at www apple com bluetooth Important Bluetooth modules are not user installable If you did not purchase your Power Mac G5 with a Bluetooth module installed you can purchase an external Bluetooth USB adapter from your Apple Authorized Reseller an Apple retail store or online from the Apple Store at www apple com store Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Communicate with your handheld PDA Perform a HotSync operation without cables Use your Power Mac G5 to communicate with a Bluetooth technology mobile phone 31 32 Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs or DVDs using your optical drive You can play multimedia on CD discs and music from audio CDs and write music documents and other digital files to CD R and CD RW discs You can also play DVD movies and use most DVD discs If your computer came with a SuperDrive you can record information to blank DVD R recordable DVD discs Note If you have older software that comes on floppy disks contact the software manufacturer to see if the software is available on a CD or purchase an external USB floppy disk drive for your Power Mac G5 from your Apple Authorized Reseller an Apple retail store or online from the Apple Store at www apple com store Inserting a Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD With the computer turned on press the Media Eject 4 key
71. ou install ATA or optical drives For more information about requirements and devices supported see your Apple Authorized Reseller and the support section of the Apple website at www apple com support Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing Serial ATA Drives Your Macintosh can accommodate one additional internal 1 inch high Serial ATA drive in the hard drive bay for a total of two drives Your computer comes with one Serial ATA drive installed and it usually sits in the top hard drive bay You can install a second Serial ATA drive in the lower hard drive bay Open your computer and remove the side panel following the directions that begin on page 42 Install the four drive guides into four of the The four drive guides are threaded holes on the side of the drive If you stored in the plastic divider have a choice use holes that are closest to next to the hard drive bays the corners of the drive Your drive will need to have these Some drives may have these blade type connectors to attach pin type connectors too but the power and data cables you won t be connecting any cables to them Unscrew the four drive guides from the left side of the hard drive bay and screw them to the threads at the sides of the hard drive as illustrated above Important If the printed circuit board PCB is exposed on the bottom of the hard disk drive hold the drive by its sides To avoid damaging the drive take care not to touc
72. play through the card in the advanced graphics port AGP 8X Pro slot which provides accelerated graphics processing power You can connect a display that has an Apple Display Connector ADC or a Digital Visual Interface DVI connector Chapter 1 Setting Up 20 Additional Information If you would like additional information see the following To learn about See Shutting down your computer What to Do When You Have Finished Working on page 12 or putting it to sleep Using a specific hardware Chapter 2 Using Your Computer on page 21 feature of your Power Mac G5 Installing additional drives Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer on page 41 memory and cards or changing the battery What to do if you have a Chapter 4 Troubleshooting on page 69 problem that prevents you from using your computer Installing Classic support to use Chapter 4 Troubleshooting on page 69 Mac OS 9 applications with your computer Connecting your computer to Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 89 the Internet Chapter 1 Setting Up Using Your Computer This chapter provides instructions for using the important features of your Power Mac G5 computer including your keyboard mouse FireWire USB audio Bluetooth wireless technology and networking Explanations are provided for e Using Your Apple Keyboard on page 22 Using Your Apple Mouse on page 23 Conne
73. pple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for assistance If you do not disconnect your modem when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service temporarily until you correct the problem The telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service The internal modem will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX Telephone Consumer Protection Act The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it was sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine of such business entity or individual Information You Need in Canada The Industry Canada IC labe
74. r for you to use it Telecommunications network voltages exist inside the computer and the telecommunications line connection must be removed before opening the computer Information You Need in New Zealand This modem is fully approved to operate on the New Zealand telecommunications network under Telepermit number PTC 211 04 002 part numbers M9455 and M9457 and PTC 211 01 062 part number M9454 All telecommunications devices are required to hold a Telepermit and be labelled accordingly with the approved Telepermit number to comply with the New Zealand telecommunications standards ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the integrity of the New Zealand telecommunications network To ensure compliance all calls that are automatically generated should not make more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period with a minimum period between calls of 30 seconds Failure to adhere to these standards may result in the modem being non compliant with New Zealand Telecom standards Under these circumstances a user could be subject to significant penalties Important The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates that only Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly
75. r traffic control machines or for any other uses where the failure of the computer system could lead to death personal injury or severe environmental damage ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with office product equipment manufacturers to promote energy efficiency Reducing energy consumption of office products saves money and reduces pollution by eliminating wasted energy Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines Nederlands Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval kca worden gedeponeerd Computer Disposal Information Recycle or dispose of your Power Mac G5 according to your local environmental laws regulations and guidelines for electrical and electronic equipment Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information Notify Your Telephone Company Some telephone companies require that you notify the local business office when you hook up a modem to their lines Information You Need in the United States The internal modem complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the back of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence num
76. r your safety have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider If you have an internal Apple CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD RAM drive in your computer your computer is a Class 1 laser product The Class 1 label located in a user accessible area indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements A service warning label is located in a service accessible area The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here Class 1 label Service warning label 105 106 Laser Specifications Laser on pickup unit when reading a CD Type Semiconductor GaAlAs laser Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3 3 mW Beam divergence horizontal 12 vertical 35 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the optional AirPort Extreme Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Mouse and Keyboard Information The Apple optical mouse is a Class 1 LED product This product complies with the requirements of European Directives 72 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC It also complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B Specification High Risk Activities Warning This computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communications systems or ai
77. re program Use Software Update to ensure that you have the latest drivers bug fixes and other updates For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple contact the manufacturer You have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS X e Look in Mac OS Help in the Help menu for instructions and troubleshooting information Go to the Apple Support website on the Internet for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates www apple com support You have trouble using AirPort wireless communication Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your AirPort Extreme Card or AirPort Base Station e Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point e Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network s access point Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range Repositioning or rotating the computer may improve reception e Check the AirPort signal level You may have up to four bars in the AirPort status icon in the menu bar For more information see the instructions that came with the wireless device or search for AirPort in Mac OS Help Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 72 Problems With Your Display Warning If you have a problem with your Apple display and nothing presented i
78. refrom The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Apple Computer Inc is under license This product includes software developed by the University of California Berkeley and its contributors Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Contents Setting Up Positioning the Computer and Display Plugging In the Computer Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Need Help Adjusting Your Display What s Next What to Do When You Have Finished Working Getting to Know Your Computer Ports and Connectors Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Inside Your Power Mac G5 Your Computer s Internal Expansion Options Using Your Computer Using Your Apple Keyboard Using Your Apple Mouse Connecting a Second Display Connecting a Television VCR or Other Video Device Using Universal Serial Bus USB Using FireWire Using Audio Devices Using Bluetooth Devices Using Your Optical Drive Using Your Modem Connecting to an Ethernet Network AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking Putting the Computer to Sleep to
79. rest your feet flat on the floor you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet Or you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that s lower than the regular work surface Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably Appendix B_ Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics e Arrange the display so the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you re sitting at the keyboard The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches 45 to 70 cm e Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows If possible use a tiltable display stand The stand lets you set the display at the best angle for viewing helping to reduce or eliminate glare from lighting sources you can t move 45 70 cm 18 28 in Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level You may need to adjust the height of your display by raising or lowering your work surface Shoulders relaxed Forearms and hands in a straight line Forearms level or tilted slightly Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Lower back supported Clearance under work surface Thighs tilted slightly eas Feet flat on the floor or on a footres
80. rive when prompted Click the Burn button again To record data on a DVD R disc in the Finder Insert a blank DVD R disc in the drive In the dialog that appears enter a name for the disc and select the format you want to create An icon for the DVD appears on the desktop Double click the DVD icon then drag files and folders to it Choose File gt Burn Disc or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock For more information about iDVD open iDVD in Applications and choose Help gt iDVD Help Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 33 34 Using Your Modem Your Macintosh may come with an Apple 56K internal modem installed To connect the Apple 56K internal modem plug one end of the modem cord or RJ 11 cable into the modem port on the back of the computer and the other end into a standard RJ 11 telephone wall jack Modem port icon Q Q Modem port Important Make sure you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line the kind used typically in homes The modem will not work with a digital phone line which may damage the modem For information on how to establish an Internet connection see Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 89 More information about the internal modem is also available in Mac OS Help Warning Disconnect your modem from the phone jack during lightning or thunder storms to prevent damaging the modem with a voltage overload
81. s Card type supported Slot Card speed PCI slots 2 3 and 4 64 bit 33 MHz PCI X slots 2 and 3 64 bit 100 MHz slot 4 64 bit 133 MHz The PCI slots can accommodate mixed voltage 5 0 V 12 V or 3 3 V cards but only at 3 3 V signaling with 32 bit or 64 bit data widths and a 33 MHz frequency You can add a 66 MHz card to a 33 MHz PCI slot if the card can operate at the lower 33 MHz rate Warning Do not use PCI cards that function only at 66 MHz in the 33 MHz PCI slots Damage to your equipment could result If you have a 66 MHz PCI card check with the card s manufacturer to see if it also works at 33 MHz Maximum power consumption for all four expansion slots the three PCI expansion cards and the AGP card should not exceed 90 watts W Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer To determine whether your computer has PCI or PCI X slots read the ID label which is located on the side of the computer at the bottom under the air deflector You can also identify your model by the number of DIMM slots Computers with 4 DIMM slots have 33 MHz PCI slots computers with 8 DIMM slots have 100 and 133 MHz PCI X slots Your computer s ID label tells you what hardware configuration you have It is coded and resembles the label shown here If your computer has PCI X slots it will be listed here
82. s and damage to your computer or display be sure that you always follow these instructions e Keep your computer and display away from sources of liquids and moisture Don t set anything on top of the computer or display Keep the computer and display vents free from obstruction Never remove the case from the display or open your computer when it s running You could come in contact with hazardous voltage During lightning storms disconnect your modem from the phone jack to prevent damaging the modem with a destructive voltage overload Warning Your Macintosh is equipped with a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a third grounding pin This is a safety feature Don t modify the plug to fit into an ungrounded outlet Contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded one Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Be careful when lifting or moving your computer or display Be sure to use correct lifting procedures lifting with your legs When carrying the display make sure the display is facing you Don t carry the display by its stand Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product by children must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables Liquid Cooling System Some Power Mac G5 models use a liquid cooling system to manage the temp
83. s the power cord securely plugged into the back of the computer Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly Is the display turned on Are the brightness and contrast controls on the display adjusted correctly If your display has brightness and contrast controls adjust them Restart your computer Press and hold the computer s power button for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off Press it again to turn the computer on If you see a blinking question mark on the screen or see a series of flashes from the status light when you turn on the computer see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting on page 69 Adjusting Your Display To adjust the settings for your display choose Apple gt System Preferences and click Displays For information about troubleshooting your display see Problems With Your Display on page 72 For information about maintaining your display see Maintaining Your Display on page 86 Additional information about using your display is available in Mac OS Help Chapter 1 Setting Up What s Next You ve done everything you need to get your Power Mac G5 up and running The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Assistant starts The Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up an account on your computer If you already have another Mac the Setup Assistant can also help you transfer files applications and other information from your old Ma
84. sary DHCP or manual IP address configuration e IP address e Router address Subnet mask e Password if required Appendix C Connecting to the Internet A U N Next make sure your AirPort connection options are active in Network preferences To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar Click Network Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu Select the On checkbox next to AirPort een Network O M4 Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic iE Show Network Port Configurations Ea Check a configuration to make it active Drag configurations into the order you want to try them when connecting to a network On Port Configurations A Internal Modem M Built in Ethernet New Et Delete Duplicate f p Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now J Next follow the instructions to configure your network either manually or using DHCP as instructed by your ISP or network administrator If you re setting up your network yourself it may be easier to configure the network using DHCP because the server assigns IP addresses automatically AppendixC Connecting to the Internet 101 5 Choose AirPort from the Show pop up menu 6 Click TCP IP if necessary 7 In the Configure IPv4 pop up menu choose either Manually or Using
85. se the network supplies most of the required information for you automatically If you selected Manually or Using DHCP with a manual address gather the following IP address Subnet mask Router address Note If you selected Using DHCP with a manual address you don t need a subnet mask or router address If you selected Using DHCP gather the following optional information ask your ISP if you need it DHCP client ID e DNS servers Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 91 If you selected PPP for PPPoE connections gather the following e Service provider e Account name Password e PPPoE service name The information below is optional Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it e DNS servers Domain name e Proxy server Entering Your Information After gathering your specific setup information from your ISP or network administrator you can click the Assist me button in the Network preferences pane to open Network Setup Assistant or you can enter the information manually To enter your information manually follow the steps that correspond to your connection method e Dial up modem with Point to Point Protocol PPP connection see page 92 Cable modem DSL or LAN connection page 95 using these configurations e Manual DHCP PPPoE AirPort Extreme wireless connection see page 100 Dial Up Modem With Point to Point Protocol PPP Connections A dial up
86. see Using Your Optical Drive on page 32 Battery Your computer uses a battery that you rarely need to replace If your computer has trouble starting up or the system date and time are frequently incorrect you may need to replace the battery For more information see Replacing the Battery on page 67 AirPort Extreme Card connector Connect an AirPort Extreme Card which allows your computer to communicate with a network wirelessly For more information see Installing an AirPort Extreme Card on page 66 DDR SDRAM slots Expand your computer s memory up to 4 or 8 gigabytes GB depending upon your computer model You can add additional memory by inserting DDR SDRAM DIMMs in pairs in the memory slots For more information see Installing Memory on page 47 Hard disk drive bays Your computer comes with a hard disk drive installed in the top hard disk drive bay You can install an additional hard disk drive in the bottom hard disk drive bay You can have up to two Serial ATA drives in the computer For more information see Installing Internal Storage Devices on page 54 PCI or PCI X slots Depending upon the model your computer has PCI or PCI X expansion slots for a total of three slots You can install PCI cards in slots 2 through 4 to expand your computer s capabilities For more information see Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card on page 62 AGP 8X Pro slot Connect your dis
87. ssibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple Authorized Reseller For non Apple peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance Responsible party contact for FCC matters only Apple Computer Inc Product Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M S 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 974 2000 Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada VCCI Class B Statement RUBS ESS RS FBI IC DUT TOMBS HWBRESERBS STS amp VCC D LET lt 752A B RRR Jo COMBARERR CHAANSTCEANE UTUETR TORENT YUAPF LEV avs PAIGHELTEHANSL BSMBES STZ TCEMBORT PURERAE Icio TEL WIRE LTS E European Community Complies with European Directives 72 23 EEC 89 336 EEC and 99 5 EEC Laser Information Warning Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magnifying lenses with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes Fo
88. still enter sleep mode but it may not save as much energy as possible For more information about energy saving options see Mac OS Help Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers If two Macintosh computers are not connected by an Ethernet AirPort or Bluetooth network you can transfer information between them by connecting them with a standard Cat 5 Ethernet cable in effect creating a small network of just two computers You can buy this type of cable from an Apple Authorized Reseller You connect the cable to each computer s Ethernet port and then turn on file sharing on both computers You can also configure the Ethernet settings on two computers to create a small network First turn on file sharing on both computers Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Sharing then click Start Open Network preferences select AppleTalk and then select Make AppleTalk Active Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Next follow these steps on one computer Choose Go gt Connect to Server Click Local Network Select the computer you want to access For more information about configuring Ethernet search for Ethernet in Mac OS Help If you have an AirPort or Bluetooth wireless network you can also transfer information between two Macintosh computers For more information about AirPort or Bluetooth wireless networks search for AirPort or Bluetooth in Mac OS Help You can also connect two Macin
89. t For more information about health safety and maintenance go to the Apple ergonomic website at www apple com about ergonomics Appendix B Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics Connecting to the Internet You can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web send email to friends and family and chat in real time over the Internet Use this detailed guide to connect to the Internet When you first start up Mac OS X the Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information and sign up for an Internet service provider ISP if you don t already have one If you didn t use the Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection you can use it now Open System Preferences and click Network Click the Assist me button to open Network Setup Assistant If you don t want to use Network Setup Assistant you can use the information in this appendix to set up your connection manually There are four kinds of Internet connections e Dial up connection Your computer is plugged into a telephone wall jack using a telephone cable with computers that include a modem High speed DSL or cable modem connection Your computer is plugged into a special modem you get from an ISP using an Ethernet cable AirPort Extreme wireless connection Your computer is connected wirelessly to the Internet using an AirPort Extreme Base Station Local area network LAN Your computer is plugged into a LAN using an Ethernet cabl
90. t came with your computer Double click Install Bundled Software Only Follow the onscreen instructions After selecting the destination disk for installation continue following the onscreen instructions Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the Mac OS X install disc 2 Note To install iCal iChat AV iMovie iPhoto iSync iTunes and Safari follow the Installing Mac OS X and Applications instructions above Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Installing Classic Support and Other Applications Use the Additional Software amp Apple Hardware Test to install Classic support and additional applications that were not included on Mac OS X install disc 1 Install Classic support if you want to use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer Follow these steps to install Classic support or the additional bundled applications Back up your essential files if possible Insert the Additional Software amp Apple Hardware Test disc that came with your computer Double click Install Extra Software Follow the onscreen instructions After selecting the destination disk for installation continue following the onscreen instructions for a basic installation or click Customize to choose the applications you want to install Maximizing Ethernet Performance Your computer performs best when the Ethernet port to which it is connected is set to auto negotiate Ask your network administrator to verify this setting
91. t the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports on the computer or on your display Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard Plug the mouse into either You may see several strips of clear plastic USB port located on the film on the inside of the side panel used back of the keyboard to protect the side panel during shipment Open the side panel and remove the film Keyboard Note If the keyboard cable is not long enough to reach a USB port on your computer you can use the keyboard extension cable that came with your computer Apple keyboard extension cable 6 Turn on your computer by pressing the power button on the front With some Apple displays you can also turn on the computer using the display s power button If your display must be turned on separately turn it on by pressing its power button Chapter 1 Setting Up 10 Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your Power Mac G5 see the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your computer Need Help If you don t see anything on your screen or you think your computer did not start up properly check these items Is the computer plugged into a power source If it is plugged into a power strip is the power strip turned on I
92. talled Use System Profiler located in Applications Utilities to check the version of FireWire installed If the other computer has an older version check for an update at the AppleCare Support website at www apple com support To connect your Power Mac G5 in FireWire Target Disk Mode Shut down your Power Mac G5 Use a FireWire cable with the appropriate 6 or 9 pin connector on each end to connect your computer to another FireWire equipped computer Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 3 Start up your Power Mac G5 and immediately hold down the T key Your Power Mac G5 display shows the FireWire disk mode indicator and the Power Mac G5 internal hard disk icon appears on the other computer s desktop 4 When you have finished transferring files drag the Power Mac G5 hard disk icon to the Trash on the other computer to unmount the drive 5 Press the power button on the Power Mac G5 to shut it down and then disconnect the FireWire cable For More Information on FireWire More information on FireWire is available on the Apple FireWire website at www apple com firewire You can also find information in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help and search for FireWire For information on the FireWire devices available for your computer go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Using Audio Devices Your Power Mac G5 comes with comprehensive audio capabilities including a headphone jack on the front and optical digital audi
93. talling Software on Your Computer Use the software install discs that came with your computer to install Mac OS X the applications that came with your computer and Classic Support Important Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software Apple is not responsible for any lost data Installing Mac OS X and Applications To install Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer follow these steps Back up your essential files if possible Insert the Mac OS X install disc 1 that came with your computer Double click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software Follow the onscreen instructions After selecting the destination disk for installation continue following the onscreen instructions Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the Mac OS X install disc 2 Note If you want to restore the software on your computer to the original factory settings click Options in the Select a Destination pane of the Installer and then select Erase and Install Important Because the Erase and Install option erases your destination disk you should back up your essential files before installing Mac OS X and other applications Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your computer follow the steps below Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed Back up your essential files if possible Insert the Mac OS X install disc 1 tha
94. tenance and Ergonomics Appendix This appendix provides important information about safety procedures routine maintenance and ergonomic considerations for using your computer and display Important Safety Information The only way to disconnect power completely from your computer is to unplug the power cord from the main power supply To disconnect your display completely you must also unplug its power cable from the computer or power outlet Make sure that at least one end of the device s power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer or display when necessary For your own safety and that of your equipment always take the following precautions Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug not the cord from your computer or display and disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exists The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged You spill something into the case Your computer or display is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture Your computer or display has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged You suspect that your computer or display needs service or repair You want to clean the computer or display case or screen You notice a coolant leak in or from your computer for Power Mac G5 models equipped with a liquid cooling system If you plan to store your computer for an extended period of time remove the battery 83 84 To prevent accident
95. tended CD Mixed Mode Photo CD Video CD Enhanced CD DVD Video DVD ROM e DVD R Appendix A Specifications USB Specifications e Support for Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 1 1 e Five external USB Type A ports e One USB 2 0 port on the front e Two USB 2 0 ports on the back e Two USB 11 ports on the Apple Keyboard e Each rear port is on a separate 480 megabit per second Mbps USB channel 500 milliamperes mA at 5 V are available for each USB 2 0 port for a total of 1 5 amperes FireWire Specifications e Support for FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 Three external FireWire ports e One FireWire 400 port on the front e One FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port on the back Data transfer speed e FireWire 400 100 200 and 400 Mbps e FireWire 800 100 200 400 and 800 Mbps Power Output voltage range Approximately 13 to 25 V Output power range Up to 15 W Ethernet Specifications e IEEE 802 3 compliant Maximum cable length 100 meters m Protocols Open Transport AppleShare AppleTalk NetWare for Macintosh TCP IP Connector RJ 45 for 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T Media 10Base T Category 3 or higher UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m Media 100Base TX Category 5 UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m Media 1000Base T Category 5 and 6 UTP on 4 pairs up to 100 m Channel speeds IEEE Auto Negotiation of 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T Modem Specifications Data communications standard K56Flex and V 9
96. that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer See if removing it allows the computer to start up If the status light still flashes determine the number of flashes to identify the problem e 2 flashes no RAM installed e 3 flashes incompatible RAM installed e 4 flashes no good DIMM banks e 5or6 flashes contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider You are unable to eject a disc A file on the disc may be in use Quit applications that are open then try again If that doesn t work choose Apple gt Restart and hold down either the mouse button or the Media Eject 4 key on your Apple Keyboard If that doesn t work Shut down the computer Carefully press down the front panel covering the front of the drive tray and locate the small hole below the drive tray 3 Carefully insert the end of a large straightened paper clip into the hole Push firmly until the tray opens Pull out the tray remove the disc and push the tray to close it Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Software Problems Important To use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer you must install Classic support see Installing Classic Support and Other Applications on page 75 To start the Classic environment open a Mac OS 9 application or double click a document that requires a Mac OS 9 application Classic works in the background to access Mac OS 9 features and software applications You have a problem with a softwa
97. the lens see an Apple Authorized Service Provider for a lens cleaner Keep your computer away from any source of moisture Maintaining Your Display To maintain your display and ensure its long life Do not press on the surface of the display screen Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object If you will not be using your display and computer for a day or more turn off the computer and display or use Energy Saver Turn off your display turn down the brightness or use a screen saver program that dims or varies the image on the screen when the computer is idle for a prolonged time Important Ergonomic and Health Related Information Here are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your office to reduce glare and to accommodate your physical size and shape e An adjustable chair that provides firm comfortable support is best Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are tilted slightly and your feet are flat on the floor The back of the chair should support your lower back lumbar region Follow the manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly When you use the computer keyboard your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard If this makes it impossible to
98. tions 1 internal Modem n Built in Ethernet din ES Edit Delete Duplicate ff z gt EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now 5 Drag Built in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred or primary network interface Next follow the instructions to configure your network manually using DHCP or using PPPoE as instructed by your ISP or network administrator Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 95 96 Manual Configuration Have your static IP address router address and subnet mask from your ISP ready see page 91 To set up a manual configuration 1 In Network preferences choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu 2 Click TCP IP if necessary 3 In the Configure IPv4 pop up menu choose Manually een Network w mae a Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Show Built in Ethernet E CTcPrP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet Configure IPv4 Manually WW IP Address 205 27 85 112 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 17 205 35 1 DNS Servers 12 207 55 80 Search Domains Optional IPv6 Address fe80 0000 0000 0000 0000 93ff fedb 2ff2 Configure IPv6 ry EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now 4 Type the information into the corresponding fields 5 Click Apply Now Once you
99. to digital audio devices such as CD players and minidisc players Analog audio line out port Connect self powered MP3 CD and other audio equipment to your Macintosh Analog audio line in port Connect self powered microphones and other audio equipment to your Macintosh 10 100 1000 twisted pair Ethernet port Connect your Macintosh to a high speed Ethernet network to access the Internet or network resources such as printers and servers and share information over the network Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line if your Macintosh has an optional internal 56K V 92 modem Chapter 1 Setting Up 17 18 Inside Your Power Mac G5 Your Computer s Internal Expansion Options Optical drive Top hard disk drive bay Battery Bottom hard disk drive bay AirPort Extreme Card connector Slots 2 4 PCI or PCI X slots depending on model ee ed DDR SDRAM slots nl a J Slot 1 AGP 8X Pro slot depending on model graphics card installed Chapter 1 Setting Up Optical drive Your computer comes with either a Combo drive DVD ROM CD RW or a SuperDrive DVD R CD RW For information about the optical drive
100. tosh computers using a FireWire cable You can then use FireWire Target Disk Mode to transfer files from one computer to another For more information see FireWire Target Disk Mode on page 28 If you have an Internet connection you can transfer files via the Internet to your Mac iDisk where you or another Mac user can download the files Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 39 Working Inside Your Computer You can customize and expand your Power Mac G5 to fit your needs This chapter provides information and instructions about working inside your computer and includes the following procedures Opening the Computer on page 42 Installing Memory on page 47 Installing Internal Storage Devices on page 54 Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card on page 62 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card on page 66 Replacing the Battery on page 67 Warning Apple recommends that you have an Apple certified technician install memory PCI expansion cards and internal storage devices Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service If you install these items yourself you risk damaging your equipment and such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer See an Apple Authorized Reseller or Service Provider for additional information about this or any other
101. u install an AirPort Extreme Card you should also install the AirPort antenna that came with your computer into the AirPort antenna port A on the back of the computer See Installing an AirPort Extreme Card on page 66 for more information Chapter 2 Using Your Computer How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station which has a physical connection to the Internet AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone The handset of the cordless phone makes a wireless connection to the base which is connected to the telephone line Similarly your computer makes a wireless connection to the base station which is connected to the telephone line or your Ethernet network Note The AirPort Extreme Card is compatible with all versions of the AirPort Base Station Telephone or Ethernet connection Important Several kinds of objects placed near the computer can cause interference See the instructions that come with an AirPort Extreme Card or AirPort Extreme Base Station to learn about avoiding interference For more information go to AppleCare Support at www apple com support For More Information on AirPort To purchase an AirPort Extreme Card or AirPort Extreme Base Station contact your Apple Authorized Reseller visit an Apple retail store or go online to the Apple Store at www apple com store For more informati
102. uch as Apple s wireless keyboard and mouse cell phones Personal Digital Assistants PDAs and printers eliminating the need for cables that traditionally connect devices together Bluetooth devices can communicate with each other within a 30 foot range If your computer came with a built in Bluetooth module remember to install the Bluetooth antenna that came with your computer into the Bluetooth antenna port 3 on the back of the computer The small cylindrical Bluetooth antenna provides reception for Bluetooth devices Insert the Bluetooth antenna into the Bluetooth antenna port Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Here are just a few of the things you can do with Bluetooth wireless technology Use an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Apple Wireless Mouse with your Power Mac G5 or send your business card or calendar events directly to a colleague s PDA Use iSync to keep your phone updated with the contact information from Address Book on your Macintosh If your Power Mac G5 did not come with a Bluetooth module installed you can download Bluetooth software and connect an external non Apple Bluetooth USB adapter to any available USB port on your computer For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology If your computer came with a built in Bluetooth module you can get help using Bluetooth technology by opening the Bluetooth File Exchange application located in Applications Utilities and cho
103. ug Chapter 1 Setting Up 3 Connect your display cables according to the following illustration Important Depending on your display you may have one or more cables to connect Check the instructions that came with the display for further setup information Display ports USB ports Display cable The video card in your computer has these ports e An Apple Display Connector ADC port to connect Apple flat panel displays e A Digital Visual Interface DVI port to connect digital displays that have DVI connectors oo LG DVI display port ADC display port e To connect a VGA display use a DVI to VGA adapter supplied with your computer to connect the display to the DVI port e To connect a second ADC display use a DVI to ADC adapter not included to connect the display to the DVI port To connect a television VCR or other video device use a DVI to Video adapter not included to connect the device to the DVI port For more information about connecting a second display see the guidelines in Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Chapter 1 Setting Up 4 To access the Internet or a network connect your computer to a DSL or cable modem connect your modem to an analog phone line or connect to an Ethernet network Ethernet port Modem port Chapter 1 Setting Up 5 Connec
104. warranty question 41 42 Opening the Computer Before you open your computer shut it down by choosing Apple gt Shut Down Warning Always shut down your Power Mac G5 before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install Do not open the computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is on Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer s internal components to cool Warning After shutting down your computer the internal components can be very hot Let the computer cool down before continuing Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body Important Always discharge static before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer To avoid generating static electricity do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the expansion card memory or internal storage device and closed the computer Touch the metal portion of the PCI port access covers Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer Warning To avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install always unplug your Power Mac G5 Do not attempt to install items inside the computer while it is plugged in 5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the
105. y be caused by interference from a nearby power line a fluorescent light or an electrical device for example a radio a microwave oven or another computer Try relocating nearby electrical devices or moving your computer and display No colors appear on the screen or the colors don t look right e Make sure the display is connected firmly to the computer e Calibrate your display as described previously For more information on color and your display see Mac OS Help e Open the Displays pane of System Preferences and make sure your display is set to display colors For more information on color and your display see Mac OS Help After you change the screen resolution desktop icons move Changing the screen resolution affects the display of information on your screen The operating system may reposition icons after you change the screen resolution Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The screen freezes e Force the application that has frozen to quit Choose Apple gt Force Quit and select the application If that doesn t work force the computer to restart by pressing the power button on the front of your computer for approximately 5 seconds The light on the front of the display is flashing On some Apple flat panel displays the power light displays a series of short flashes when an error has been detected If you see a repeating sequence of three short flashes the display is detecting input in the wrong video format Mak
106. y pushing them out to the sides 4 Placing one hand on the back of the computer for support align the first DIMM in the slot and push both ends of the DIMM down until the tabs are vertical and the ejectors snap into place Important Do not touch the DIMM connectors Handle the DIMM only by the edges 5 Align the second DIMM in the opposite slot and push until the ejectors snap into place DDR SDRAM DIMM Your DIMM s shape and components may vary Connectors Notch DDR SDRAM slot The DDR SDRAM DIMM fits into the slot only one way Align the notch in the DIMM with the small rib inside the slot With the ejectors open as shown push the DIMM until it snaps into place The ejectors close automatically Ejectors They should be pushed outward to be in the open position as shown o in their slots place one hand behind the computer L To make sure the DIMMs are properly seated E and hold the computer so that it does not move a With your other hand press each DIMM firmly into its slot Your computer will have either 4 or 8 C DDR SDRAM slots depending on model Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 49 50 6 Rep
107. you start up your computer Your computer does not function properly if the side panel is not in place Place the side panel into the slot in the computer and then push the side panel closed Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 9 Push the latch down to close and secure the side panel While pushing the side panel against the computer push the latch down until it is firmly secured against the back of the computer To lock the side panel or secure the computer flip down the lock tab before you close the latch This provides a metal loop through which you can attach a lock or cable Important When you replace the side panel hold it securely so that it stays in place as you push the latch down Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 53 54 Installing Internal Storage Devices Your Macintosh has three internal drive bays one optical drive bay and two hard drive bays In most configurations a single hard disk drive occupies the top hard drive bay and an optical drive is located in the front optical drive bay You can add a Serial ATA disk drive to the empty slot in the hard disk drive bay The drives must meet these specifications e Type Serial ATA Width 3 9 inches 102 mm Depth 5 7 inches 147 mm e Height 1 0 inch Important Use the original Apple cables that came with your Macintosh when y

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