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Apple G5 manual Opening the Computer, Working Inside Your Computer

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Opening the Computer

Opening the Computer

1Before you open your computer, shut it down by choosing Apple (K) > 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.

2Wait 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.

3Touch 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.

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Apple G5 manual Opening the Computer, Working Inside Your Computer

Contents

Power Mac G5 User’s GuideApple Mac is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc Apple Computer, Inc 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademarkUsing Your Computer 1 ContentsSetting Up Using Your Apple KeyboardTroubleshooting Installing an AirPort Extreme CardReplacing the Battery Software Problems1Setting Up Positioning the Computer and DisplayPlugging In the Computer Chapter 1 Setting UpPower cord socket Power cord plug 3 Connect your display cables according to the following illustration Chapter 1 Setting Up Ethernet port Modem portKeyboard Apple keyboard extension cableMouse Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Adjusting Your DisplayNeed Help? Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 Setting up Your Power Mac G5 for the InternetWhat’s Next? To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following What to Do When You Have Finished WorkingPutting Your Power Mac G5 to Sleep To wake your computer from sleepShutting Down Your Power Mac G5 To turn off your computerOptical drive Status light f Headphone jack Power button Getting to Know Your ComputerChapter 1 Setting Up FireWire 400 port USB 2.0 portChapter 1 Setting Up Power buttonFireWire 400 port Optical drivePorts and Connectors-Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities Chapter 1 Setting Upon some models Power socket Bluetooth antenna portFireWire 400 and 800 ports Access covers for PCI expansion slotsOptical drive Battery AirPort Extreme Card connector DDR SDRAM slots Inside Your Power Mac G5-Your Computer’s Internal Expansion OptionsChapter 1 Setting Up graphics card installedChapter 1 Setting Up BatteryAirPort Extreme Card connector Optical driveIf you would like additional information, see the following Additional InformationChapter 1 Setting Up To learn about2Using Your Computer Using Your Apple Keyboard For More Information About Your KeyboardFor More Information About Your Mouse Using Your Apple MouseConnecting a Second Display To use multiple displaysConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device For More Information on DisplaysTo connect a video device Using Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesNote To use certain USB devices, you may need a powered USB hub Connecting Multiple USB DevicesFor More Information on USB Chapter 2 Using Your ComputerFireWire 400 6-pin Using FireWireFireWire 400 ports FireWire 800 port FireWire 400 4-pinUsing FireWire Devices FireWire Target Disk ModeTo connect your Power Mac G5 in FireWire Target Disk Mode Using Audio Devices For More Information on FireWireOptical Digital Audio Ports Using Bluetooth Devices Headphone JackAnalog Audio Ports For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Inserting a Disc Using Your Optical DriveTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD Ejecting a DiscTo record data on a CD-R disc from the Finder Recording Information on a DVDTo record music on a CD-R disc from your iTunes library To burn a disc with iDVDUsing Your Modem Connecting to an Ethernet NetworkConnecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network To configure your network settingsAirPort Wireless Internet and Networking For More Information on Using EthernetWireless Network Connections How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access For More Information on AirPortTelephone or Ethernet connection AirPort Extreme Base Station To put your computer to sleep, you can do any of the following Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save EnergyTransferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers First, turn on file sharing on both computersNext, follow these steps on one computer Page You can customize and expand your Power Mac G5 to fit your needs 3Working Inside Your ComputerOpening the Computer Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer Important When you remove the side panel, hold it securely 6 Remove the side panelChapter 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 Ejectors ConnectorsDDR SDRAM DIMM Your DIMM’s shape and components may vary To make sure the DIMMs are properly seated6 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 Computer8 Replace the side panel Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer9 Push the latch down to close and secure the side panel Chapter 3 Working Inside Your ComputerInstalling Internal Storage Devices Height 1.0 inchInstalling 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 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 driveConnect the power cable and the data cable to the hard disk drive 7 Replace the side panel, following the directions that begin on pageReplacing the Optical Drive Swing open the two optical drive release levers4 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 Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card About AGP CardsAbout PCI Expansion Cards PCI slots Installing Your Card Port access coverPort access opening PCI slot Reinstall the screw to secure the card in placeInstalling an AirPort Extreme Card Replacing the Battery To replace the battery 4Troubleshooting If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help Mac HelpThe computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move The computer won’t turn on or start up The status light flashes and the computer won’t start upYou are unable to eject a disc You have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS Software ProblemsYou have a problem with a software program You have trouble using AirPort wireless communicationNo image appears on the screen Problems With Your DisplayAfter you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move The screen image appears dim or flickersThe light on the front of the display is flashing Using Apple Hardware TestThe screen freezes To use Apple Hardware TestInstalling Software on Your Computer Installing Mac OS X and ApplicationsInstalling Applications Installing Classic Support and Other Applications Maximizing Ethernet PerformanceLocating Your Product Serial Number Page Graphics Controller Processor and Memory SpecificationsRandom-access memory RAM Video Display ModesDisc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cm Combo Drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW SpecificationsSuperDrive DVD-R/CD-RW Specifications Data formatsEthernet Specifications USB SpecificationsFireWire Specifications Modem SpecificationsWireless data rate Up to 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Card Optional SpecificationsOptical Digital Audio Specifications Radio output power 15 dBm nominalSound out using the headphone jack Analog Audio SpecificationsPower Supply Signal-to-noise ratio Greater than 90 dBDimensions and Operating Environment Power Requirements for Devices You Can ConnectSystem Clock and Battery FireWire devicesand Ergonomics BSafety, MaintenanceImportant Safety Information AppendixLiquid Cooling System General Maintenance Apple and the EnvironmentFor More Information Maintaining Your Display Important Ergonomic and Health-Related InformationProtecting Your Optical Drive To keep your optical drive working properly45-70 cm 18-28 in Shoulders relaxedLower back supported Thighs tilted slightly Screen positioned to avoid reflected glarePage Before you connect to the Internet CConnecting to the InternetThere are four kinds of Internet connections AppendixTo find the settings on a Mac OS X computer To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP ConnectionsAppendix C Connecting to the Internet 5 Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop-up menu and click PPP6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now To test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet ConnectionsTo set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port Manual Configuration To set up a manual configurationDHCP Configuration To set up a DHCP configurationPPPoE Configuration To set up a PPPoE connection5 Type the domain name server DNS addresses in the DNS Servers field AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection ManuallyTo 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 Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCheck the cables and power supplies Check System Preferences settingsNetwork Connections If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISPAppendix C Connecting to the Internet VCCI Class B Statement European Community FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Laser InformationMouse and Keyboard Information Battery Disposal InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy High-Risk Activities WarningTelephone jack type CA-11 Telephone Consumer Protection ActInformation You Need in Canada Informations Destinées aux Utilisateurs CanadiensInformationen fur Deutschland Type de prise téléphonique CA-11Information You Need in the United Kingdom Informations pour la Franceaccordingly 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 Page Index Index