Power Mac G5
User’s Guide
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1 Contents
Setting Up
Using Your Computer
Using Your Apple Keyboard
Installing an AirPort Extreme Card
Replacing the Battery
Troubleshooting
Software Problems
1Setting Up
Positioning the Computer and Display
Chapter 1 Setting Up
Plugging In the Computer
Power cord socket Power cord plug
3 Connect your display cables according to the following illustration
Chapter 1 Setting Up
Ethernet port Modem port
Apple keyboard extension cable
Keyboard
Mouse
Adjusting Your Display
Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Need Help?
Setting up Your Power Mac G5 for the Internet
Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5
What’s Next?
What to Do When You Have Finished Working
Putting Your Power Mac G5 to Sleep
To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following
To wake your computer from sleep
Shutting Down Your Power Mac G5
To turn off your computer
Getting to Know Your Computer
Chapter 1 Setting Up
Optical drive Status light f Headphone jack Power button
FireWire 400 port USB 2.0 port
Power button
FireWire 400 port
Chapter 1 Setting Up
Optical drive
Chapter 1 Setting Up
Ports and Connectors-Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities
on some models
Bluetooth antenna port
FireWire 400 and 800 ports
Power socket
Access covers for PCI expansion slots
Inside Your Power Mac G5-Your Computer’s Internal Expansion Options
Chapter 1 Setting Up
Optical drive Battery AirPort Extreme Card connector DDR SDRAM slots
graphics card installed
Battery
AirPort Extreme Card connector
Chapter 1 Setting Up
Optical drive
Additional Information
Chapter 1 Setting Up
If you would like additional information, see the following
To learn about
2Using Your Computer
Using Your Apple Keyboard
For More Information About Your Keyboard
Using Your Apple Mouse
Connecting a Second Display
For More Information About Your Mouse
To use multiple displays
For More Information on Displays
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
To connect a video device
Using Universal Serial Bus USB
Using USB Devices
Connecting Multiple USB Devices
For More Information on USB
Note To use certain USB devices, you may need a powered USB hub
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer
Using FireWire
FireWire 400 ports FireWire 800 port
FireWire 400 6-pin
FireWire 400 4-pin
FireWire Target Disk Mode
Using FireWire Devices
To connect your Power Mac G5 in FireWire Target Disk Mode
For More Information on FireWire
Using Audio Devices
Optical Digital Audio Ports
Headphone Jack
Using Bluetooth Devices
Analog Audio Ports
For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Using Your Optical Drive
To install or use programs from a CD or DVD
Inserting a Disc
Ejecting a Disc
Recording Information on a DVD
To record music on a CD-R disc from your iTunes library
To record data on a CD-R disc from the Finder
To burn a disc with iDVD
Using Your Modem
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network
To configure your network settings
For More Information on Using Ethernet
AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking
Wireless Network Connections
For More Information on AirPort
How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access
Telephone or Ethernet connection AirPort Extreme Base Station
Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy
Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers
To put your computer to sleep, you can do any of the following
First, turn on file sharing on both computers
Next, follow these steps on one computer
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You can customize and expand your Power Mac G5 to fit your needs
3Working Inside Your Computer
Opening the Computer
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer
6 Remove the side panel
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
Pull the fan assembly completely out of the computer
Installing Memory
To install memory
Connectors
DDR SDRAM DIMM Your DIMM’s shape and components may vary
Ejectors
To make sure the DIMMs are properly seated
6 Replace the front fan assembly by firmly pushing it back into the computer by the handle until it connects
7 Replace the air deflector
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
8 Replace the side panel
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
9 Push the latch down to close and secure the side panel
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
Installing Internal Storage Devices
Height 1.0 inch
Installing Serial ATA Drives
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
6 Connect the power cable and the Serial ATA data cable to the drive
Connect the power cable and the data cable to the hard disk drive
5 Pull the appropriate drive bay tab down to secure the drive
7 Replace the side panel, following the directions that begin on page
Replacing the Optical Drive
Swing open the two optical drive release levers
4 Carefully pull the drive a short distance out of the bay
Install the metal shield on the optical drive
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
About AGP Cards
Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card
About PCI Expansion Cards
PCI slots
Installing Your Card
Port access cover
Port access opening PCI slot
Reinstall the screw to secure the card in place
Installing an AirPort Extreme Card
Replacing the Battery
To replace the battery
If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help Mac Help
4Troubleshooting
The computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move
The status light flashes and the computer won’t start up
The computer won’t turn on or start up
You are unable to eject a disc
Software Problems
You have a problem with a software program
You have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS
You have trouble using AirPort wireless communication
Problems With Your Display
After you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move
No image appears on the screen
The screen image appears dim or flickers
Using Apple Hardware Test
The screen freezes
The light on the front of the display is flashing
To use Apple Hardware Test
Installing Mac OS X and Applications
Installing Software on Your Computer
Installing Applications
Maximizing Ethernet Performance
Installing Classic Support and Other Applications
Locating Your Product Serial Number
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Processor and Memory Specifications
Random-access memory RAM
Graphics Controller
Video Display Modes
Combo Drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW Specifications
SuperDrive DVD-R/CD-RW Specifications
Disc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cm
Data formats
USB Specifications
FireWire Specifications
Ethernet Specifications
Modem Specifications
AirPort Extreme Card Optional Specifications
Optical Digital Audio Specifications
Wireless data rate Up to 54 Mbps
Radio output power 15 dBm nominal
Analog Audio Specifications
Power Supply
Sound out using the headphone jack
Signal-to-noise ratio Greater than 90 dB
Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect
System Clock and Battery
Dimensions and Operating Environment
FireWire devices
BSafety, Maintenance
Important Safety Information
and Ergonomics
Appendix
Liquid Cooling System
Apple and the Environment
General Maintenance
For More Information
Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information
Protecting Your Optical Drive
Maintaining Your Display
To keep your optical drive working properly
Shoulders relaxed
Lower back supported Thighs tilted slightly
45-70 cm 18-28 in
Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare
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CConnecting to the Internet
There are four kinds of Internet connections
Before you connect to the Internet
Appendix
To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer
To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer
To find the settings on a Windows PC
Gathering the Information You Need
Entering Your Information
Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections
5 Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop-up menu and click PPP
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now
To test your Internet configuration
DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections
To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port
Manual Configuration
To set up a manual configuration
DHCP Configuration
To set up a DHCP configuration
PPPoE Configuration
To set up a PPPoE connection
5 Type the domain name server DNS addresses in the DNS Servers field
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network
To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection
To test your AirPort Extreme connection
Troubleshooting Your Connection
Check the cables and power supplies
Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware
Check System Preferences settings
If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP
Network Connections
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
FCC Compliance Statement
Industry Canada Statement
VCCI Class B Statement European Community
Laser Information
Battery Disposal Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Mouse and Keyboard Information
High-Risk Activities Warning
Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Information You Need in Canada
Telephone jack type CA-11
Informations Destinées aux Utilisateurs Canadiens
Type de prise téléphonique CA-11
Information You Need in the United Kingdom
Informationen fur Deutschland
Informations pour la France
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
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Index
Index
Latch
AirPort antenna port
Bluetooth antenna port
USB 2.0 ports (2)
FireWire 400 port
FireWire 800 port