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Apple G5 manual To install memory

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To install memory:

To install memory:

1Open 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 your computer has, the SDRAM DIMMs must be installed in pairs with one DIMM per bank.

Install additional DIMMs in these two slots first.

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.

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Bank 1

Bank 2

2Locate 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

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Apple G5 manual To install memory

Contents

Power Mac G5 User’s GuideMac is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc  Apple Computer, Inc 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reservedApple ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark1 Contents Setting UpUsing Your Computer Using Your Apple KeyboardInstalling an AirPort Extreme Card Replacing the BatteryTroubleshooting 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? What to Do When You Have Finished Working Putting Your Power Mac G5 to SleepTo put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following To wake your computer from sleepShutting Down Your Power Mac G5 To turn off your computerGetting to Know Your Computer Chapter 1 Setting UpOptical drive Status light f Headphone jack Power button FireWire 400 port USB 2.0 portPower button FireWire 400 portChapter 1 Setting Up Optical drivePorts and Connectors-Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities Chapter 1 Setting Upon some models Bluetooth antenna port FireWire 400 and 800 portsPower socket Access covers for PCI expansion slotsInside Your Power Mac G5-Your Computer’s Internal Expansion Options Chapter 1 Setting UpOptical drive Battery AirPort Extreme Card connector DDR SDRAM slots graphics card installedBattery AirPort Extreme Card connectorChapter 1 Setting Up Optical driveAdditional Information Chapter 1 Setting UpIf you would like additional information, see the following To learn about2Using Your Computer Using Your Apple Keyboard For More Information About Your KeyboardUsing Your Apple Mouse Connecting a Second DisplayFor More Information About Your Mouse 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 DevicesConnecting Multiple USB Devices For More Information on USBNote To use certain USB devices, you may need a powered USB hub Chapter 2 Using Your ComputerUsing FireWire FireWire 400 ports FireWire 800 portFireWire 400 6-pin 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 Using Your Optical Drive To install or use programs from a CD or DVDInserting a Disc Ejecting a DiscRecording Information on a DVD To record music on a CD-R disc from your iTunes libraryTo record data on a CD-R disc from the Finder 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 Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh ComputersTo put your computer to sleep, you can do any of the following 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 Connectors DDR SDRAM DIMM Your DIMM’s shape and components may varyEjectors 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 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 drive5 Pull the appropriate drive bay tab down to secure the 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 Software Problems You have a problem with a software programYou have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS You have trouble using AirPort wireless communicationProblems With Your Display After you change the screen resolution, desktop icons moveNo image appears on the screen The screen image appears dim or flickersUsing Apple Hardware Test The screen freezesThe light on the front of the display is flashing 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 Processor and Memory Specifications Random-access memory RAMGraphics Controller Video Display ModesCombo Drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW Specifications SuperDrive DVD-R/CD-RW SpecificationsDisc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cm Data formatsUSB Specifications FireWire SpecificationsEthernet Specifications Modem SpecificationsAirPort Extreme Card Optional Specifications Optical Digital Audio SpecificationsWireless data rate Up to 54 Mbps Radio output power 15 dBm nominalAnalog Audio Specifications Power SupplySound out using the headphone jack Signal-to-noise ratio Greater than 90 dBPower Requirements for Devices You Can Connect System Clock and BatteryDimensions and Operating Environment FireWire devicesBSafety, Maintenance Important Safety Informationand Ergonomics AppendixLiquid Cooling System General Maintenance Apple and the EnvironmentFor More Information Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Protecting Your Optical DriveMaintaining Your Display To keep your optical drive working properlyShoulders relaxed Lower back supported Thighs tilted slightly45-70 cm 18-28 in Screen positioned to avoid reflected glarePage CConnecting to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsBefore you connect to the Internet 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 Troubleshooting Your Connection Check the cables and power suppliesTurn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware Check System Preferences settingsNetwork Connections If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISPAppendix C Connecting to the Internet FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada StatementVCCI Class B Statement European Community Laser InformationBattery Disposal Information Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyMouse and Keyboard Information High-Risk Activities WarningTelephone Consumer Protection Act Information You Need in CanadaTelephone jack type CA-11 Informations Destinées aux Utilisateurs CanadiensType de prise téléphonique CA-11 Information You Need in the United KingdomInformationen fur Deutschland 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