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1. Le INCA LA TN Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector on a 7 PC Compatibility Card in Ils TNT OT N Insert the PC Compatibility Card into the second slot Follow the installation instructions in your PC Compatibility Card users manual or PC Compatibility Card Update to install the bracket that holds the PC Compatibility Card in place Then continue with the next step Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card 10 Connect the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector if you have a 12 PC Compatibility Card DIN Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector if you have a 7 PC Compatibility Card 6 E O 8 OU wo Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 4400 or 7220 7 8 Chapter 1 Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card Flip the PC Serial and Parallel Card over and insert it into the first top PCI slot IMPORTANT Always hold the card by its edges Don t touch any of the components on the card Place one hand behind the PCI slots in the area indicated below With your other ha
2. 0 Qu Slide the port access cover out Second PCI slot PC Compatibility Card and away from the access port If you have a card in the third PCI expansion slot remove it You will have more room to install your PC Serial and Parallel Card if the third slot is empty See the user s manual that came with the card for instructions on how to remove it Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8500 or 9500 47 48 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card 9 Attach the peripheral flex cable as shown If you have trouble attaching the peripheral flex cable remove the PC Compatibility Card but do not remove the audio cables If you have a Power Macintosh 9500 you can remove additional cards to make more room to maneuver Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector on a 12 PC Compatibility Card on i E 6 o pi LLLLELLLLELELLE 8 a o OO oo Loo Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector on a 7 PC Compatibility Card YYYYY44 3 VMMA QO oY 122 SE 000 Il on ny 10 If you removed the PC Compatibility Car
3. 15 Reinsert any cards you removed If you are installing the PC Compatibility Card for the first time return to the PC Compatibility Card user s manual now to finish the card s installation 62 Chapter 5 17 Replacing the computer s cover Replace the computer cover Align the bottom edge of the cover panel with the computer as shown below Then press down on the cover panel until it snaps into place Fit the bottom edge of the cover panel into the floor of the computer Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8600 or 9600 63 64 18 19 What s next Chapter 5 Lift up the computer so that it sits upright Reconnect the power cord and any other cables You are now finished installing the card gt Next go to Chapter 6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Then go to Chapter 7 for instructions on connecting equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card 7 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Once your PC Serial and Parallel Card is installed you need to update your PC Compatibility Card Software The PC floppy disk and Mac OS CD ROM disc that came with your PC Serial and Parallel Card contain the necessary software for using the card 65 66 Updating the Windows DOS PC Compatibility software Chapter 6 IMPORTANT If you have not previously installed the PC Compatibility Card software and created a drive container see your PC Compatibili
4. Remove these two screws Leave the power cord plugged in for now You ll unplug it later Do not remove this screw Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 6400 or 6500 e 15 16 e Chapter 2 Touch the recessed metal parts in the back panel to discharge static electricity from your body IMPORTANT You can collect static electricity just by walking away from and then back to your computer If you need to move away from your computer during installation remember to touch the metal part of the back panel again before you continue installing Touch the metal parts inside the recessed area Unplug the power cord from your computer You can unplug the power cord now that you discharged static electricity from your body in the previous step Grasping the two plastic tabs gently pull the logic board all the way out of the computer Gently but firmly aa L pull the logic board 1e all the way out of a the computer Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 6400 or 6500 eocooo Set the logic board on a clean flat stable surface 6 flat stable surface Place a thick magazine under this end of the logic board to help protect the components Rest the logic board on a clean underneath Chapter 2 18 Preparing the slots Unscrew and remo
5. Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 4400 or 7220 This chapter describes how to install the PC Serial and Parallel Card in a Power Macintosh 4400 or a Power Macintosh 7220 After you install the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware go to Chapter 6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Then turn to Chapter 7 to learn more about connecting PC compatible equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card 2 What you need Before beginning the installation process make sure you have the necessary parts the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral flex cable You ll also need a Phillips screwdriver and your PC Compatibility Card users manual Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware Chapter 1 WARNING The installation of the PC Serial and Parallel Card is technically complex Unless you are comfortable installing components inside computers Apple recommends that you have the PC Serial and Parallel Card installed by your Apple authorized dealer who may charge a fee If you attempt to install the card yourself any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer Do not attempt to install the card or connect the cables without first reading this manual There are several steps to installing your PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware opening the computer preparing the slots attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility
6. Card attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card replacing the computer cover 3 Opening the computer Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables from the computer except for the power cord Leave the computer plugged in for now to ground it and protect its components from static electricity damage Remove the three screws as shown from the back of the cover Remove these three screws Position your hands on the unit as shown and slide the cover back Firmly grasp the back of the computer and push in on the rear panel with your fingertips while sliding the top cover back about a quarter of an inch with your thumbs Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 4400 or 7220 4 _Liftthe cover up and off the computer 5 Touchthe metal part of the power supply case inside the computer Always do this before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer Touching the power supply case helps release static electricity from your body and prevent possible damage to internal components IMPORTANT You can collect static electricity just by walking away from and then back to your computer If you need to move away from your computer during installation remember to touch the metal part of the power supply case again before you continue installing 6 Disconnect the power cord from the back of the computer C
7. PCI slot a Dort force the card If you meet a lot of resistance pull the card out and try again a To see if the card is connected pull it gently If it resists it is connected Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 7200 7300 7500 or 7600 35 36 Chapter 3 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card Bend the peripheral flex cable and attach the cable to the connector as shown Support the corner of the PC Serial and Parallel Card while you attach the peripheral flex cable Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector if you have a 12 PC Compatibility Card Q mn TTT Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector if you have a 7 PC Compatibility Card If you removed a card from the third PCI expansion slot reinsert it now See the user s manual that came with your card for instructions on how to install it If you removed your 7 inch PC Compatibility Card see the user s manual that came with your card for instructions on how to route the cables inside your computer Replacing the expansion card cover 15 Push the peripheral flex cable gently so that it bends towards the PC Compatibility Card Bend the peripheral flex cable over as you close the expansion slot cover 16 Flip the ex
8. flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card 13 Carefully bend the peripheral flex cable and insert it into the connector located on the PC Serial and Parallel Card as shown Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector if you have a 12 PC Compatibility Card 0 E OO Q A Vans Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector if you have a 7 PC Compatibility Card la 14 Reinsert any cards you removed 15 Ifyou are installing the PC Compatibility Card for the first time return to the PC Compatibility Card user s manual now to finish the card s installation Chapter 4 16 17 Replacing the computer s cover Tuck the audio cables in on top of the PC Compatibility Card so that they re out of the way of the retainer or auxiliary fan Replace the retainer or fan Make sure no cables are squeezed between the retainer or fan and the top of the card Snap the auxiliary fan back into place Be sure not to pinch the audio cables that are connected tothe S L PC Compatibility Card Fold the peripheral flex cable upward as you snap the auxiliary fan back into place Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8500
9. or 9500 51 18 Replace the cover on the computer Lower the cover all the way down onto the case Push the cover back until it touches the back panel ELZLLLLLLLA Oa CO HNI FHI HI HI HHI OO Sees UALL CELL HUE LIL DLL HN 19 Tighten the screws on the back panel and reconnect the power cord and other cables You are now finished installing the card What s next Next go to Chapter 6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Then go to Chapter 7 for instructions on connecting equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card Chapter 4 e Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8600 or 9600 The illustrations in this chapter show the 8600 model If you have a 9600 model some of the illustrations may look slightly different from your computer After you install the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware go to Chapter 6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Then turn to Chapter 7 to learn more about connecting PC compatible equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card 53 54 What you need Before beginning the installation process make sure you have all the necessary parts the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral flex cable You ll also need a Phillips screwdriver and your PC Compatibility Card user s manual Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware Chapter 5 WARNING The installatio
10. supply case helps release static electricity from your body and prevent possible damage to internal components IMPORTANT You can collect static electricity just by walking away from and then back to your computer If you need to move away from your computer during installation remember to touch the metal part of the power supply case again before you continue installing Power supply case Disconnect the power cord You can unplug the power cord now that you discharged static electricity from your body in the previous step Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 7200 7300 7500 or 7600 e 31 32 Chapter 3 6 Opening the expansion card cover Flip open the expansion card cover Front of computer Preparing the slots Remove the metal port access covers for the slots you need If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at the same time you are installing a PC Compatibility Card remove the metal covers to the first two PCI slots If you already have a PC Compatibility Card installed in your computer then unscrew and remove the metal covers to the second PCI slot Port access cover Second PCI slot PC Compatibility Card CL If you have a card in the third PCI expansion slot remove it You will have more room to install your PC Serial and Parallel Card if the third slot is empty See the user s manual that came with the card for instructions on how to remove it Installin
11. United States and Canada Other company and product names mentioned herein may be 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 Contents Preface Communications regulation information vii Read This Before You Install Your Card ix What comes with your card x Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card x Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 4400 or 7220 1 What you need 2 Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware 2 Opening the computer 3 Preparing the slots 5 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card 6 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card 8 Replacing the computer s cover 10 What s next 11 7 Contents 2 Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 6400 or 6500 13 What you need 14 Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware 14 Opening the computer 15 Preparing the slots 19 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card 20 Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card 22 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card 23 Replacing the logic board 24 Whats next 25 3 Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 7200 7300 7500 or 7600 27 What you need 28 I
12. Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Then turn to Chapter 7 to learn more about connecting PC compatible equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card WARNING Shipping your computer with a PC Compatibility Card installed may cause damage to the card or to your computer Your PC Compatibility Card should be shipped separately See your PC Compatibility Card user s manual for instructions on how to remove the card 27 28 What you need Before beginning the installation process make sure you have all the necessary parts the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral flex cable You ll also need a Phillips screwdriver and your PC Compatibility Card user s manual Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware Chapter 3 WARNING The installation of the PC Serial and Parallel Card is technically complex Unless you are comfortable installing components inside computers Apple recommends that you have the PC Serial and Parallel Card installed by your Apple authorized dealer who may charge a fee If you attempt to install the card yourself any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer Do not attempt to install the card or connect the cables without first reading this manual There are several steps to installing your PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware m opening the computer opening the expansion card cover a preparing the slots a att
13. aching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card a inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card a attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card a replacing the expansion card cover a replacing the computer cover Opening the computer Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables from the computer except for the power cord Leave the computer plugged in for now to ground it and protect its components from static electricity damage If the security bar is installed remove it by removing the screw under the front panel and pressing the center of the bar Note The computer in the illustration is a Power Macintosh 7300 Not all computers come with or can accept a security bar If your computer did not come with a security bar skip this step First remove the screw Then press the security bar near its center to release it from the computer Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 7200 7300 7500 or 7600 0 0 29 30 Chapter 3 Remove the cover from the computer Press the two release buttons under the front panel and slide the cover toward you approximately two inches After you ve slid the cover forward about two inches lift it straight up and off the computer Release buttons Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer Always do this before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer Touching the power
14. al flex cable as shown PC Serial and Parallel Card Peripheral flex cable Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card IMPORTANT To avoid damage to your computer Apple recommends that you have your card installed by an Apple authorized dealer If you attempt to install the card yourself any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer If you want to install the card yourself follow these steps a To install your card turn to the installation chapter for the kind of computer you have a To update your software and begin using your card turn to Chapter 6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software a To connect equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card turn to Chapter 7 Connecting PC Compatible Equipment Preface
15. arallel Card a replacing the computer cover 42 Chapter 4 Opening the computer Disconnect all the cables from the computer except for the power cord Leave the computer plugged in for now to ground it and protect its components from static electricity damage Loosen the large screws on the back panel If you have a Power Macintosh 8500 there are four screws one at each corner of the back panel If you have a Power Macintosh 9500 there are six screws one at each corner and two on the sides of the back panel Do not completely remove the screws or the back panel Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8500 or 9500 43 Remove the cover from the computer 3 Slide the cover away from the back panel about two inches Then raise the cover straight up and off the computer MTT OPC TUE TH CLIP TITTIES ITE 444444441 OU FEIT HHI Chapter 4 ee 44 4 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer Always do this before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer Touching the power supply case helps release static electricity from your body and prevent possible damage to internal components IMPORTANT You can collect static electricity just by walking away from and then back to your computer If you need to move away from your computer during installation remember to touch the metal part of the power suppl
16. d to attach the peripheral flex cable then reinsert it now Tuck the audio cables on top of the card Chapter 4 11 12 Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card Align the PC Serial and Parallel Card with the second expansion slot IMPORTANT Always hold the card by its edges Don t touch any of the components on the card Align the card s connector end gold in color with the second PCI expansion slot The ports on the card should face the port access opening on the computer s back panel Insert the card Press the card firmly into the slot When the card is fully inserted you won t be able to see the gold colored connector any more Don t rock the card from side to side press it straight into the slot Rocking the card can damage the PCI slot a Dont force the card If you meet a lot of resistance pull the card out and try again a To see if the card is connected pull it gently If it resists it is connected Temporarily fold the peripheral flex cable Ci up out of the way M while you insert the ST a Qu PC Serial and TE E F SS Parallel Card 0 0 Press the levers E E 1009 apart while installing i l the card LUTTE LS lt T em i L e hah PC Serial and Parallel Card oo L Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8500 or 9500 49 Attaching the peripheral
17. de with the cover and release button facing up Button 4 Reconnect the power cord Connect the power cord to your computer and to an electrical outlet This helps protect the computer from damage caused by static electricity Back of computer 56 Chapter 5 5 Touchthe metal on the bottom of the computer Always do this before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer Touching the metal helps release static electricity from your body and prevent possible damage to internal components IMPORTANT You can collect static electricity just by walking away from and then back to your computer If you need to move away from your computer during installation remember to touch the metal bottom again before you continue installing D i 6 Disconnect the power cord again You can unplug the power cord now that you discharged static electricity from your body in the previous step Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8600 or 9600 57 58 Chapter 5 7 Remove the computer s cover Press the release button and lift the cover a few inches Then slide the cover to the right and lift it off Button Preparing the slots Unscrew and remove the metal port access covers for the slots you need If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at the same time you are installing a PC Compatibility Card unscrew and remove the port access covers to the first tw
18. g the Card in a Power Macintosh 7200 7300 7500 or 7600 33 34 Chapter 3 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card Attach the peripheral flex cable to the side of the PC Compatibility Card Note If you can t reach the connector on the 7 inch card remove it without removing the audio cables Then attach the peripheral flex cable and reinsert the card into the PCI slot Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector on a 12 PC Compatibility Card Je Q Q 7 Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector on a 7 PC Compatibility Card LELELLLLLLLLEL O O0 s Ar A yo nn un rs Q g pamo 10 11 Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card Align the card with the second expansion slot IMPORTANT Always hold the card by its edges Don t touch any of the components on the card Align the card s connector end gold in color with the second PCI expansion slot Insert the card Press down on the card When the card is fully inserted you won t be able to see the gold colored connector any more Dont rock the card from side to side press it straight into the slot Rocking the card can damage the
19. hapter 1 Preparing the slots Unscrew and remove the metal port access covers for the slots you need If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at the same time you are installing a PC Compatibility Card unscrew and remove the metal covers to both PCI slots If you already have a PC Compatibility Card installed in your computer then unscrew and remove the card without disconnecting the audio cables Refer to your PC Compatibility Card user s manual or PC Compatibility Card Update for information on how to remove the bracket that holds the PC Compatibility Card in place Next unscrew and remove the metal port access cover to the top first slot Keep the screws you will reinsert them later First PCI slot Card Remove the screw that holds the port cover in place Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 4400 or 7220 6 Chapter 1 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card With the PC Compatibility Card turned face up as shown attach the peripheral flex cable to the connector IMPORTANT Always hold the card by its edges Don t touch any of the components on the card Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector on a 12 PC Compatibility Card SO etre LEELLLELLELLLLL O OO e
20. ible Equipment 69 What you can connect 70 Technical Information 71 General specifications 71 Environment 71 Communications regulation information FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected Radio and television interference The equipment described in this manual generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or
21. icon to open it 2 Double click the PC Compatibility Software folder to open it 3 Double click the Installer icon in the PC Compatibility folder A message appears describing the Installer software Click OK The Installer window appears 4 Make sure the disk named in the box is the one on which you want to install software If not click Switch Disk until the correct disk name appears 5 Click Install The software is automatically installed on your hard disk 6 When the installation is complete follow the instructions on the screen to quit the Installer and restart your computer Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software 67 Connecting PC Compatible Equipment Your PC Serial and Parallel Card is used in conjunction with a PC Compatibility Card When both are installed you can connect a printer modem image scanner digital camera security dongle or other PC compatible device to the serial or parallel port on the card Before you connect any device to the card be sure to read the user s manual provided with your PC compatible equipment 69 70 What you can connect Chapter 7 The equipment you connect to your PC Serial and Parallel Card can be used from within the DOS or Windows environment You cannot access equipment connected to the PC Serial and Parallel Card from the Mac OS See the manual that came with your equipment for specific instructions on how to connect the equipment to a PC compatible computer and how to se
22. llel Card 13 14 What you need Before beginning the installation process make sure you have all the necessary parts the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral flex cable You ll also need a Phillips screwdriver your PC Compatibility Card user s manual and a magazine that you can place the computer s logic board on Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware Chapter 2 WARNING The installation of the PC Serial and Parallel Card is technically complex Unless you are comfortable installing components inside computers Apple recommends that you have the PC Serial and Parallel Card installed by your Apple authorized dealer who may charge a fee If you attempt to install the card yourself any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer Do not attempt to install the card or connect the cables without first reading this manual There are several steps to installing your PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware m opening the computer a preparing the slots a attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card a inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card a attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card a replacing the logic board Opening the computer Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables from the computer except for the power cord Remove the two screws as shown from the computer s back panel
23. n of the PC Serial and Parallel Card is technically complex Unless you are comfortable installing components inside computers Apple recommends that you have the PC Serial and Parallel Card installed by your Apple authorized dealer who may charge a fee If you attempt to install the card yourself any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer Do not attempt to install the card or connect the cables without first reading this manual There are several steps to installing your PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware m opening the computer a preparing the slots a attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card a inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card a attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card a replacing the computer cover Opening the computer If your computer is turned on shut it down and wait 20 minutes Before proceeding with these instructions you need to allow the computer s internal components to cool Disconnect all the cables from the computer including the power cord Remove the power cord now so you don t pull it by accident as you turn the computer on its side in the next step You ll reconnect the power cord in step 4 Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8600 or 9600 55 3 Carefully lay the computer on its si
24. nd align the card s connector end gold in color with the first top PCI expansion slot The ports on the card should face the port access opening on the computer s back panel Press the card in When the card is fully inserted you wont be able to see the gold colored connector any more Don t rock the card from side to side press it straight into the slot Rocking the card can damage the PCI slot a Dont force the card If you meet a lot of resistance pull the card out and try again a To see if the card is connected pull it gently If it resists it is connected Support the slots with your hand in this area only shown tinted here to avoid pressing against the soldered pins on the back of the PCI slots First PCI slot D ee Reinstall the screw on to secure the card in place m 12 13 Reinsert the screws you removed earlier to secure both cards Tuck the audio cables as shown If you have a 12 inch PC Compatibility Card tuck the peripheral flex cable down as shown If you are installing the PC Compatibility Card for the first time return to the PC Compatibility Card user s manual now and complete the rest of the instructions for PC Compatibility Card installation Tuck the flex cable behind the video DRAM DIMM Video DRAM DIMM The audio Cables connected to the Make sure the PC Compatibility Card should not audio cables don t extend over the bottom edge of the computer to
25. ndustry Canada statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada VCCI Class 2 statement BUR R SER E EMI DUT TORE ERU ee TE S E OS ESS VCC D CHETS lt SB A RB Re CT CORB RER CHATS CS ANWMCUTHIETA CORBMIVAP TVEV a VREER CRA SNS VB e SRC FCEMBOVET Ra SIGE TIELUHROMHUELT lt ELU viii Communications Regulation Information ecccce Read This Before You Install Your Card The PC Serial and Parallel Card has two standard PC ports that allow you to use several kinds of PC compatible peripheral devices from the Windows or DOS environment but not from the Mac OS environment You use this card in conjunction with a 7 inch or 12 inch PC Compatibility Card If you do not already have a PC Compatibility Card installed you must install it along with the PC Serial and Parallel Card With a PC Serial and Parallel Card connected to a PC Compatibility Card you can a connect high speed RS 232 serial devices such as modems connect parallel devices such as printers removable media drives and security dongles that are supplied with some Windows or DOS software applications What comes with your card Before you begin installation be sure you have the PC Serial and Parallel Card and peripher
26. nstalling the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware 28 Opening the computer 29 Opening the expansion card cover 32 Preparing the slots 33 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card 34 Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card 35 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card 36 Replacing the expansion card cover 37 Replacing the computer s cover 38 What s next 39 4 Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8500 or 9500 4i What you need 42 Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware 42 Opening the computer 43 Preparing the slots 47 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card 48 Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card 49 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card 50 Replacing the computer cover 51 Whats next 52 5 Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8600 or 9600 53 What you need 54 Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware 54 Opening the computer 55 Preparing the slots 59 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card 60 Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card 60 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card 62 Replacing the computer s cover 63 Whats next 64 Contents 6 Appendix Contents Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software 65 Updating the Windows DOS PC Compatibility software 66 Updating the Mac OS PC Compatibility software 67 Connecting PC Compat
27. o PCI expansion slots If you already have a PC Compatibility Card installed in your computer leave it in place Unscrew and remove the port access cover to the second PCI expansion slot Keep the screws you will reinsert them later Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place Port access cover Front of computer If you have a card in the third PCI expansion slot remove it You will have more room to install your PC Serial and Parallel Card if the third slot is empty See the user s manual that came with the card for instructions on how to remove it Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8600 or 9600 0 0 59 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card 10 Attach the peripheral flex cable as shown Use the connector shown in the illustration Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector on a 12 PC Compatibility Card y LU DE i 2 Uo yt Var Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector on a 7 PC Compatibility Card Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card 11 Align the PC Serial and Parallel Card with the second expansion slot IMPORTANT Always hold the card by it
28. odel some of the illustrations may look slightly different from your computer After you install the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware go to Chapter 6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Then turn to Chapter 7 to learn more about connecting PC compatible equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card 41 What you need Before beginning the installation process make sure you have all the necessary parts the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral flex cable You ll also need a flathead screwdriver and your PC Compatibility Card user s manual Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware WARNING The installation of the PC Serial and Parallel Card is technically complex Unless you are comfortable installing components inside computers Apple recommends that you have the PC Serial and Parallel Card installed by your Apple authorized dealer who may charge a fee If you attempt to install the card yourself any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer Do not attempt to install the card or connect the cables without first reading this manual There are several steps to installing your PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware m opening the computer a preparing the slots a attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card a inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card a attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and P
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30. pansion card cover up and snap it back into place Be sure to snap the cover back down on both ends Make sure no cables are in the way before you snap the cover into place Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 7200 7300 7500 or 7600 37 38 Chapter 3 Replacing the computer s cover 17 Lower the cover onto the case leaving a two inch gap and then push the cover back Two inch gap a 18 19 What s next If you removed the security bar earlier replace it now Note The computer in the illustration is a Power Macintosh 7300 If your computer did not come with a security bar skip this step Place the security bar under the front panel and tilt the bar so that the hook slides into the slot Then reinsert the screw and tighten it into place IMPORTANT Do not overtighten the screw Security bar Install the screw in the hda on the underside of the security bar Reconnect all equipment Reinsert the power cord and all other equipment cables You are now finished installing the card Next go to Chapter 6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Then go to Chapter 7 for instructions on connecting equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 7200 7300 7500 or 7600 39 Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8500 or 9500 The illustrations in this chapter show the 9500 model If you have an 8500 m
31. radio antenna until the interference stops a Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses 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 FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for FCC 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 possibility 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 dealer For non Apple peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance Communications Regulation Information ee vii I
32. s edges Don t touch any of the components on the card Align the card s connector end gold in color with the second PCI expansion slot The ports on the card should face the port access opening on the computer s back panel 60 Chapter 5 12 Insert the card Press down on the card When the card is fully inserted you won t be able to see the gold colored connector any more a Dont rock the card from side to side press it straight into the slot Rocking the card can damage the PCI slot a Dont force the card If you meet a lot of resistance pull the card out and try again To see if the card is connected pull it gently If it resists it is connected Reinstall the screw to secure the card in place 13 Reinsert the screw to secure the card in place Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8600 or 9600 e 61 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card Carefully bend the peripheral flex cable and attach it to the connector located on the PC Serial and Parallel Card as shown Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector if you have a 12 PC Compatibility Card l E OL OO Q a CUT ua uc Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector if you have a 7 PC Compatibility Card
33. t touch any of the components on the card Supporting the adapter fence with one hand push the card until it snaps into place Press the card in firmly If you meet resistance pull the card out and try again To see if the card is connected properly make sure the card s metal fence is flush with the side of the port access cover Dont rock the card from side to side press it straight into the slot Rocking the card can damage the PCI slot Don t force the card If you meet a lot of resistance pull the card out and try again Card fence Reinstall the screw to secure the card in place Top PCI slot 13 14 15 16 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card Attach the peripheral flex cable to the connector located on the right side of the PC Serial and Parallel Card as shown Use this connector Push the peripheral flex cable down This allows room to reinstall the logic board in the computer If you are installing the PC Compatibility Card for the first time return to the PC Compatibility Card user s manual now for the rest of the instructions Make sure all cables and cards are firmly connected Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 6400 or 6500 0 0 23 24 Chapter 2 Replacing the logic board 17 Align and insert the logic board part way into the computer Align and insert the logic board so that it engages the guides on the top and bo
34. t up install and use any software that is supplied with the equipment The RS 232 serial port on your PC Serial and Parallel Card lets you connect PC compatible equipment such as a modem image scanner or a digital camera The bidirectional parallel port on your PC Serial and Parallel Card lets you connect PC compatible equipment such as a printer or a security dongle RS 232 serial port DB 9 Bidirectional parallel port DB 25 Appendix Technical Information General specifications Description 7 inch PC Serial and Parallel Card PCI Power m 5 volts V a watt maximum Ports a One PC compatible 16550 RS 232C serial port with a DB 9 connector a One PC compatible parallel port with a DB 25 connector Environment Temperature a Operating 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F a Non operating 40 C to 65 C 40 F to 149 F for 72 hours Relative humidity a Operating 10 to 90 noncondensing a Non operating 5 to 95 noncondensing Altitude a Operating 1000 to 10000 feet 304 8 m to 3048 m a Non operating 1000 to 40000 feet 3048 m to 12 192 m 71 The Apple Publishing System This Apple manual was written edited and produced on a desktop publishing system using Apple Macintosh computers and QuarkXPress Technical illustrations were drawn in Adobe Illustrator screen shots were created and modified with system software ExposurePro and Adobe Photoshop Final
35. ttom of the computer chassis gt eG 60000000 Fold the peripheral cable towards the logic board to allow it to fit inside the computer 18 19 20 What s next Press the reset button on the logic board and slide the logic board back into the computer Note When you press the reset button some of your computer s software settings will change You may want to open the control panels for the date and time keyboard and mouse to make sure that they are set the way you want 1 Press the reset button G 2 Gently but firmly push on the vertical plate until the logic board is solidly back in place Reinsert screws to secure the logic board Reconnect the power cord You are now finished installing the card Next go to Chapter 6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Then go to Chapter 7 for instructions on connecting equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 6400 or 6500 25 Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 7200 7300 7500 or 7600 Except where noted the illustrations in this chapter show the 7200 model If you have a 7300 7500 or 7600 model some of the illustrations may look slightly different from your computer but the procedure is the same After you install the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware go to Chapter 6
36. ty Card user s manual and create a drive container before you proceed If necessary switch to the PC environment To switch to the PC environment from the Mac OS open the PC Setup control panel and click Switch to PC Insert the PC Software PC Compatibility Card floppy disk In Windows choose Run from the File menu In Windows 95 click the Start button then choose Run from the menu that appears In the dialog box that appears type the following A SETUP lt return gt Follow the instructions that appear on the screen The recommended directory to install files in is C APPLE When updating is complete press 3 E to eject the floppy disk Restart the PC If you have Windows 95 click the Start button then select Shutdown A dialog box appears Select Restart and then click OK If you have Windows 3 1 first exit Windows Then press Control Alt at the DOS prompt If you do not have a amp key then press Control Alt at the DOS prompt To restart DOS quit any open applications Then press Control Alt or Control Alt at the DOS prompt Next you must update the Mac OS PC Compatibility software Follow the steps in the next section Updating the Mac OS PC Compatibility software To update the Mac OS PC Compatibility software so it supports your PC Serial and Parallel Card follow these steps 1 Insert the PC Compatibility Card Mac OS Software CD into the CD ROM drive If necessary double click the CD ROM
37. uch the heat sink Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 4400 or 7220 0 0 9 10 e Chapter 1 14 15 Replacing the computer s cover Make sure all cables and cards are firmly connected Replace the computer cover Lower the cover onto the computer vertically Set the cover down so there s about a quarter of an inch gap here Then slide the cover all the way forward 16 What s next Replace the screws and reconnect all equipment Reinsert the three screws you removed earlier into the back of the computer Then reinsert the power cable and all other equipment cables Reinsert these three screws BS he You are now finished installing your PC Serial and Parallel Card Next go to Chapter 6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Then go to Chapter 7 for instructions on connecting equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 4400 or 7220 11 Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 6400 or 6500 The illustrations in this chapter show the 6400 model If you have a 6500 model some of the illustrations may look slightly different from your computer but the procedure is the same After you install the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware go to Chapter 6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software Then turn to Chapter 7 to learn more about connecting PC compatible equipment to your PC Serial and Para
38. ve the port access covers for the slots you need If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at the same time you are installing a PC Compatibility Card unscrew and remove the port access covers to the top two PCI slots If you already have a PC Compatibility Card installed in your computer then unscrew and remove the port access cover to the top slot Position your hand so that the screw and the port access cover do not fall onto the logic board Top PCI slot Port access cover Remove the screw that holds the top port cover in place 7 PC Compatibility Card Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 6400 or 6500 0 0 19 Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card Disconnect the Internal PC audio video ribbon cable from the PC Compatibility Card 8 Internal PC audio video ribbon cable Attach the peripheral flex cable as shown 9 Use the connector located near the PCI slot 2 2 oO x lt 2 p D a D ai Chapter 2 20 Reinstall the ribbon cable over the top of the peripheral flex cable 10 Push the cable down a little to allow enough room for card installation N e Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 6400 or 6500 22 Chapter 2 Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card Insert the card into the PCI slot so that the card fence faces the port access opening IMPORTANT Always hold the card by its edges Don
39. y case again before you continue installing AA Fy Power supply case Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8500 or 9500 45 46 Chapter 4 Disconnect the power cord from the back of the computer You can unplug the power cord now that you discharged static electricity from your body in the previous step Lower the retainer or auxiliary fan A Power Macintosh 9500 has an auxiliary fan a Power Macintosh 8500 has a retainer To lower the auxiliary fan squeeze the sides to unlatch it Preparing the slots Remove the metal port access covers for the slots you need If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at the same time you are installing a PC Compatibility Card pull out the port access cover behind the expansion slot closest to the center of the computer Then pull out the port access cover behind the second PCI expansion slot If you already have a PC Compatibility Card installed in your computer leave it in place and pull out the port access cover behind the second PCI expansion slot Press apart the two tL M _ levers next to the LA card access port to I D r release the access TJ p es port cover a B T Eg 0000 ae fk

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