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User’s Guide

Power Mac G5

User’s Guide

Includes setup, expansion, and

troubleshooting information for

your Power Mac G5 computer

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Contents

Chapter 1 5 Getting Started

Positioning the Computer and Display

Setting Up

Adjusting Your Display

Need Help?

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

Chapter 2 21 Using Your Computer

Using Your Apple Keyboard

Using Your Apple Mouse

Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices

Using Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Using FireWire

Using Audio Devices

Using Your Optical Drive

Connecting to an Ethernet Network

Using Your Modem

Using AirPort Wireless Networking

Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy

Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers

Chapter 3 43 Working Inside Your Computer

Opening the Computer

Installing Memory

Installing Internal Storage Devices

Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card

Installing an AirPort Extreme Card

Replacing the Battery

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Contents

Chapter 4 71 Troubleshooting

Software Problems

Problems With Your Display

Using Apple Hardware Test

Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer

Maximizing Ethernet Performance

Locating Your Product Serial Number

Appendix A 79 Specifications

Appendix B 85 Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics

Important Safety Information

General Maintenance

Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information

Appendix C 91 Connecting to the Internet

Gathering the Information You Need

Entering Your Information

Dial-Up Connection

DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections

102

AirPort Wireless Connection

105

Troubleshooting Your Connection

107

Communications Regulation Information

Index 113

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Getting Started

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 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:

They are on sturdy, flat surfaces

The power cable connectors don’t press against a wall or other object

The airflow in front of, behind, or below the display or computer is not obstructed

The computer’s optical drive tray has space to open in front

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.

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.

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Setting Up

Your Power Mac G5 is designed so you can set it up quickly and start using it right

away.

Remove any protective film from the outside of your computer and from the inside of

the side panel. For instructions about opening the side panel, see “Opening the

Computer” on page 44.

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 plug

Power cord socket

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Connect your display cables according to the following illustration. 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.

You can connect two displays to the video card in your computer.

If your graphics card has two DVI ports, you can also connect displays with an Apple

Display Connector (ADC), a video graphics array (VGA) connector, or connect a video

device using one of the following display adapters:

To connect a VGA display, use a DVI to VGA adapter (supplied with your computer) to

connect the display to the DVI port.

To connect an 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 (see “Connecting a Television, VCR, or

Other Video Device” on page 25).

For more information about connecting a display, see the guidelines in Chapter 2,

“Using Your Computer.”

USB port

FireWire 400 port

Display cable

Display ports

DVI display ports

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To access the Internet or a network, connect your computer to a DSL or cable modem,

or to an Ethernet network. If you have a modem, connect your modem to an analog

phone line.

Modem port

Ethernet port

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Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports (d

) on the computer or on your

display. Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the 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.

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.

Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your

Power Mac G5, connect the Bluetooth antenna that came with your computer to the

Bluetooth antenna port (◊

) on the back of your Power Mac G5. Follow the instructions

that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your computer.

Keyboard Mouse

You may see several strips of clear plastic

film on the inside of the side panel (used

to protect the side panel during shipment).

Open the side panel and remove the film.

Plug the mouse into either

USB port located on the

back of the keyboard.

Apple keyboard extension cable

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Adjusting Your Display

To adjust the settings for your display, choose Apple (

) > System Preferences and click

Displays.

For information about troubleshooting your display, see “Problems With Your Display”

on page 74. For information about maintaining your display, see “Maintaining Your

Display” on page 88. Additional information about using your display is available in

Mac Help.

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?

Is 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 71.

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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 have another Mac, the Setup Assistant can also help you transfer files,

applications, and other information from your old Mac 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:

Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Disk Mode.

Your other Mac must have Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed.

You must have a FireWire cable to connect the two computers.

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:

ÂUser accounts, including preferences and email

ÂNetwork settings, so your new computer is automatically set up to work with

the same network settings as your other Mac

ÂThe Applications folder, so that all of the applications you used on your other Mac

are now on your new Power Mac G5 (you may have to reinstall some of the

applications you transfer)

ÂFiles and folders stored on your hard disk

If you don’t use the Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your

Power Mac G5, you can do it later using the Migration Assistant. Open the Applications

folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon.

Note: If you transfer information later using the Migration Assistant, make sure File

Vault is turned off on the older computer. To turn off File Vault, choose Apple () >

System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Setting Up Your Power Mac G5 for the Internet

If you didn’t transfer your user account and network 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. If you have an Internet account, see Appendix C,

“Connecting to the Internet,” on page 91 for information you’ll need to enter.

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:

ÂChoose Apple () > Sleep.

ÂPress the power button on the front of your Power Mac G5.

ÂChoose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.

To wake your computer from sleep, do one of the following:

ÂPress any key on the keyboard.

ÂClick the mouse.

For more information on sleep, see “Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy” on

page 40.

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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:

mChoose Apple () > Shut Down.

Warning: Do not turn off the computer by turning off the switch on a power strip or

by pulling out 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.

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Getting to Know Your Computer

Optical drive

Headphone jackf

®Power button

Status light

USB 2.0 port

FireWire 400 port

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Optical drive

Your computer has a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive or a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive.

Each drive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, and other kinds of media. The

Combo drive can also read DVD discs and DVD movies and can write music, documents, and other

digital files to CD-R and CD-RW discs. In addition to those files, the SuperDrive can also read and write

to DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs.

To open the optical drive, press the Media Eject (C) 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 off, 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.

HFireWire 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).

fHeadphone 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.

dUSB 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.

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Ports and Connectors—Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities

Latch Access covers for PCI

expansion slots

DVI display port

AirPort antenna port

Bluetooth antenna port

Internal modem port

(on some models)

Optical digital

audio out port

Optical digital

audio in port

Power socket

DVI display port

USB 2.0 ports (2)

FireWire 400 port

√

FireWire 800 port Ethernet port

Audio line-out port

Audio line-in port

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¥Latch

Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the 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 connect displays that use

a video graphics array (VGA) connector with the DVI to VGA Adapter that came with your computer.

ZAirPort 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 the small cylindrical Bluetooth® antenna that came with your computer if your Power Mac G5

has an optional Bluetooth module installed.

dUSB 2.0 ports

Connect your Macintosh to USB devices, such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB

microphones, and USB hubs. Your Apple Keyboard and your display may also have USB ports.

HFireWire 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.

Optical digital audio out port

Connect your Macintosh to a receiver or other digital audio devices.

Optical digital audio in port

Connect your Macintosh 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.

G10/100/1000 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.

WInternal modem port

Connect a standard phone line if your Macintosh has an optional internal 56K V.92 modem.

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Inside Your Power Mac G5—Your Computer’s Internal Expansion Options

Bottom hard disk drive bay

Top hard disk drive bayOptical drive

Slot 1: AGP 8X Pro slot

(graphics card installed)

DDR SDRAM slots

(either 4 or 8 slots,

depending on model)

Slots 2–4: PCI or PCI-X slots

(depending on model)

Battery

AirPort Extreme

Card connector

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Optical drive

Your computer comes with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive or a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW

SuperDrive. For information about the optical drive, see “Using Your Optical Drive” on page 31.

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 69.

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 68.

DDR SDRAM slots

Depending upon the model, your computer has 4 or 8 DDR SDRAM slots. You can add additional

memory by inserting DDR SDRAM DIMMs in pairs in the memory slots. For more information, see

“Installing Memory” on page 49.

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 56.

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 64.

AGP 8X Pro slot

Connect your display through the card in the advanced graphics port (AGP) 8X Pro slot, which

provides accelerated graphics processing power. For more information, see “Connecting Displays,

Televisions, and Video Devices” on page 23 or “Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing

the AGP Card” on page 64.

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Additional Information

If you would like additional information, see the following:

To learn about... See...

Shutting down your computer

or putting it to sleep

“What to Do When You Have Finished Working” on page 12.

Using a specific hardware

feature of your Power Mac G5

Chapter 2, “Using Your Computer,” on page 21.

Installing additional drives,

memory, and cards, or changing

the battery

Chapter 3, “Working Inside Your Computer,” on page 43.

Troubleshooting your computer

if you have a problem

Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting,” on page 71.

Installing Mac OS 9 to use

Mac OS 9 applications with your

computer

“Installing Mac OS 9” on page 77.

Connecting your computer to

the Internet

Appendix C, “Connecting to the Internet,” on page 91.

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2Using 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:

Â“Using Your Apple Keyboard” on page 22

Â“Using Your Apple Mouse” on page 23

Â“Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices” on page 23

Â“Using Universal Serial Bus (USB)” on page 26

Â“Using FireWire” on page 28

Â“Using Audio Devices” on page 30

Â“Using Your Optical Drive” on page 31

Â“Using Your Modem” on page 36

Â“Connecting to an Ethernet Network” on page 34

Â“Using AirPort Wireless Networking” on page 36

Â“Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology” on page 38

Â“Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers” on page 41

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Using Your Apple Keyboard

Your Apple Keyboard comes with function keys preset for common tasks. Press the

Media Eject (C) 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.

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 ports. You can plug your

mouse cable or other USB devices in the USB ports at the back of the keyboard.

If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard with your Power Mac G5, connect the

Bluetooth antenna that came with your computer to the Bluetooth antenna port on

the back of your computer. Follow the instructions that came with your keyboard for

more information.

For More Information About Your Keyboard

Additional information about your keyboard is available in Mac Help. Choose Help >

Mac Help and search for “keyboard.”

Function keys

Volume Down key

Volume Up key

Brightness Down key

Brightness Up key

Mute key

—

Media Eject key

Keyboard cable

USB ports

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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.

Note: If you purchased an Apple Wireless Mouse with your Power Mac G5, connect the

Bluetooth antenna that came with your computer to the Bluetooth antenna port on

the back of your computer. Follow 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 Help. Choose Help > Mac

Help and search for “mouse.”

Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices

You can connect two 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:

1Turn off the displays and shut down your computer.

2Connect the video cable from each display to the port on the graphics card.

3Turn on the displays and start up your computer.

To adjust the displays, choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Displays. By

default, your computer starts up in extended desktop mode. To work in mirroring

mode, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Displays, and choose Mirroring.

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.

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Using the Ports on Your Graphics Card

The graphics cards used with the Power Mac G5 have unique ports with different

capabilities. Use System Profiler to determine which graphics card is installed in your

Power Mac G5.

To open System Profiler:

1Choose Apple () > About This Mac.

2Click More Info.

3Select Graphics/Displays.

Use the guidelines in the table below to determine the type of ports on your graphics

card.

You can connect a video device using the DVI to Video Adapter to ports with TV-out

capability. For more information, see “Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video

Device” on page 25.

Graphics card Port 2 Port 1

ATI Radeon 9600 single-link DVI single-link DVI

TV out

ATI Radeon 9650 dual-link DVI single-link DVI

TV out

NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL dual-link DVI

TV out

dual-link DVI

TV out

ATI Radeon X850 XT dual-link DVI

TV out

ADC

DVI display ports

ADC display portDVI display port

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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. The DVI to Video Adapter is available from

your Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple retail store, or online from the Apple Store at

www.apple.com/store.

To connect a video device:

1Turn off the video device and shut down your computer.

2Connect the DVI end of the DVI to Video Adapter to the DVI port that supports TV-out

on your Power Mac G5 graphics card (see the table on page 24).

3Connect the other end of the adapter to the Composite (RCA) video port or the S-video

port on the TV, VCR, or projector.

4Turn on the video device and start up your computer.

To adjust the image, choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Displays.

For More Information on Displays

For information about connecting your display, see the setup instructions in Chapter 1,

“Getting Started.”

Additional information on using and configuring an external display is available in Mac

Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “display.”

DVI display port

S-video out port

DVI to Video adapter

Composite video out port

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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 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,

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.

USB 2.0 ports

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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.

For More Information on USB

Additional information on USB is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > 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.

USB hub

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Using FireWire

FireWire is a high-speed data transfer system that lets you easily connect and

disconnect external devices—such as iPod, digital music players, 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.

ÂTwo FireWire 400 ports, one on the front and one on the back, support a maximum

data rate of up to 400 megabits per second (Mbps).

ÂOne high-speed FireWire 800 port on the back supports a maximum data rate of up

to 800 megabits per second (Mbps).

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.

FireWire 400 ports

FireWire 800 port

FireWire 400 (6-pin) FireWire 400 (4-pin) FireWire 800 (9-pin)

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Using FireWire Devices

With FireWire you can:

ÂConnect 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.

ÂConnect 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, so you don’t need to connect an external power supply.

ÂIf 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 () >

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 installed. 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 Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support.

To connect your Power Mac G5 in FireWire Target Disk Mode:

1Shut down your Power Mac G5.

2Use a FireWire cable with the appropriate 6- or 9-pin connector on each end to

connect your computer to another FireWire-equipped computer.

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3Start 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.

4Drag the Power Mac G5 hard disk icon to the Trash on the other computer when you

have finished transferring files.

5Press the power button on the Power Mac G5 to shut it down.

6Disconnect 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 Help. Choose Help >

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 audio 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.

Optical digital

audio in port

Optical digital

audio out port Optical digital cable

Optical digital cable

AV receiver

To speakers or

other output

CD player or other digital source

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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

minijacks 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 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 has a SuperDrive, you can also burn your home movies to make video

DVDs that can be played in most home DVD players, or you can save documents or

other digital files to blank DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD+R Double Layer

(DL) discs using the Finder or iDVD. You can store nearly twice as much data (8.54 GB)

on a DVD+R DL disc.

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:

1With the computer turned on, press the Media Eject (C) key on your Apple Keyboard to

open the drive.

2Place a disc in the tray, with the label facing up, and make sure the disc is lying flat.

3Press the Media Eject (C) 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 (C) key on your Apple Keyboard. You can also eject a disc by holding down the

mouse button while restarting your computer.

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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

only once.

To record music on a CD-R disc from your iTunes library:

1Open iTunes (click its icon in the Dock).

2Select the playlist you want to record.

3Insert a blank CD-R disc.

4Click Burn CD at the top of the iTunes window.

To record data on a CD-R disc from the Finder:

1Insert a blank CD-R disc.

2In 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.

3Double-click the CD icon, then drag files and folders to it.

4Choose File > 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 > iTunes and Music Store Help.

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Recording Information on a DVD

If you have a SuperDrive, you can record your own digital movies on a blank DVD-R,

DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, or DVD+R DL disc. You can also record other kinds of

digital data (for example, you can back up your files to DVDs).

To record data to a blank DVD:

1Insert a new blank DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, or DVD+R DL disc in the drive.

2In 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.

3Double-click the DVD icon and drag files and folders to it.

4Choose File > Burn Disc or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock.

With applications such as iDVD or DVD Studio Pro, you can create your own customized

DVD project, burn it on a blank DVD disc, and play it on most standard DVD players.

For more information about iDVD, open iDVD (in Applications) and choose Help >

iDVD Help.

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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 to a

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, 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:

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 Ethernet

network:

1Plug one end of an RJ-45 twisted-pair cable into the Ethernet port on your Macintosh.

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

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2Plug 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.

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 Help (choose Help > Mac

Help).

To configure your network settings:

1Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Network.

2Choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.

3Click TCP/IP and enter information about your network.

The default setting is Configure Using DHCP.

4Click Apply Now.

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 Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and

search for “Ethernet” or “network.”

For more information on networking your Power Mac G5, go to Apple Service &

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.com/guide.

RJ-45 wall plate

Twisted-pair

Ethernet cable

Ethernet hub

or switch

Ethernet port

(twisted-pair

Ethernet)

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Using Your Modem

If your Power Mac G5 came with an Apple 56K internal modem installed, 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.

Make sure you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line—the kind used

typically in homes. The modem does not work with a digital phone line, which may

damage the modem.

Note: If you did not order a modem with your Power Mac G5, you can have one

installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Retail Store. The

Internal modem is not user-installable.

Using AirPort Wireless 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 68. 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:

ÂConnect your computer to a computer network that has wireless access

ÂUse your computer to provide network access for other computers using wireless

cards

Modem port

Modem port icon

Warning: Disconnect your modem from the phone jack during lightning or thunder

storms to prevent damaging the modem with a voltage overload.

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ÂEstablish 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 you install an AirPort

Extreme Card, you should also connect the AirPort antenna that came with your

computer to the AirPort antenna port (Z) on the back of the computer. See “Installing

an AirPort Extreme Card” on page 68 for more information.

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.

AirPort Extreme Base Station

Telephone or Ethernet connection

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Important: Several kinds of objects placed near the computer can cause interference.

See the instructions that come with an AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express, or AirPort

Extreme Base Station to learn about avoiding interference. For more information, go to

the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support.

For More Information on AirPort

To purchase an AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express, 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 information about AirPort, search for “AirPort” in Mac Help. You can also find

information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport.

Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Your Power Mac G5 can connect to and transfer information to devices that use

Bluetooth® wireless technology, such 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.

If your computer came with a built-in Bluetooth module, remember to connect the

Bluetooth antenna that came with your computer to the Bluetooth antenna port (◊) 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.

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Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for many cables that traditionally

connect devices together. Bluetooth enabled devices can connect to each other

wirelessly at distances up to 10 meters (33 feet).

With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the following:

ÂUse your Power Mac G5 to communicate with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.

Your phone can act as a modem to connect you to a wireless service provider, at

speeds of up to 56 kilobits per second (kbit/s), so you can use your mobile phone to

access the Internet.

ÂExchange files between Bluetooth enabled computers and devices, even Mac to PC.

Apple still recommends the use of AirPort Extreme wireless networking, however, for

anything but the smallest files.

ÂSynchronize data between your computer and Bluetooth enabled PDA. Using iSync,

you can perform a hot-sync operation without cables or send your business card or

calendar events directly to a colleague’s PDA.

ÂUse a Bluetooth wireless keyboard or mouse.

ÂPrint to a Bluetooth printer.

ÂUse a Bluetooth headset.

Setting Up a Bluetooth Device

Before you can use your mobile phone to connect to the Internet or share contact

information, share files with other devices, or use a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse, you

need to set up the device to work with your computer. Once you've set up the device,

it is “paired” with your computer, and you can see it in the Devices pane of Bluetooth

preferences. You need to pair your computer with the device only once, and they

remain paired until you delete the paring.

To set up a Bluetooth device:

1Choose “Set up a Bluetooth device” from the Bluetooth status menu (◊) in the menu

bar.

2Follow the onscreen instructions for the type of device you want to set up.

Important: If the Bluetooth status menu is not in the menu bar, open System

Preferences and click Bluetooth. Click Settings and then select “Show Bluetooth status

in the menu bar.”

To delete a pairing with a device:

1Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth.

2Click Devices.

3Select the device from the list and click Delete Pairing.

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Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange

You can control how your computer handles files that are exchanged between

Bluetooth devices. You can choose to accept or refuse files sent to your computer,

which folder to use for the files you accept from other devices, which folder other

devices can browse, and which applications to use with the files you accept.

To set up a Bluetooth file exchange:

1Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth.

2Click Sharing.

3Select the On checkbox for Bluetooth File Exchange, and use the pop-up menus to

adjust the settings.

Sending a File to a Bluetooth Device

Your computer can send files to other Bluetooth devices in range of your computer. If

you are not paired with the device, you may have to authenticate with it before you

can send the file. If you have already paired with the device, you may not have to

authenticate.

To send a file to a Bluetooth device:

1Choose Send File from the Bluetooth status menu in the menu bar.

2Select the file you want to send and click Send.

3Choose a device from the Device list and click Send.

If the device is not in the Device list, click Search. When the device is found, you can

add it to your Favorites list.

For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology

If your computer came with a built-in Bluetooth module, you can get help by opening

the Bluetooth File Exchange application (located in the Utilities folder within the

Applications folder) and choosing Help > Bluetooth Help. You can also find information

on the Apple website at www.apple.com/bluetooth.

Note: If you did not order a Bluetooth module with your Power Mac G5, you can have

one installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Retail Store.

Bluetooth modules are not user-installable.

You can also 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.

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.

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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:

ÂPress the power button on the front of the computer.

ÂChoose Apple () > Sleep.

ÂChoose Apple () > 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 still enter

sleep mode, but it may not save as much energy as possible.

For more information about energy-saving options, see Mac 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:

1Choose Apple () > System Preferences.

2Click Sharing, then click Start.

Next, follow these steps on one computer:

1Choose Go > Connect to Server.

2Click Local Network.

3Select the computer you want to access.

For more information about configuring Ethernet, search for “Ethernet” in Mac Help.

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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 Help.

You can also connect two Macintosh 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 29.

You can set up your computer to connect to other computers over FireWire, using the

Internet Protocol (IP). For more information, search for “IP over FireWire” in Mac Help.

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.

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3Working 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:

Â“Opening the Computer” on page 44

Â“Installing Memory” on page 49

Â“Installing Internal Storage Devices” on page 56

Â“Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card” on page 64

Â“Installing an AirPort Extreme Card” on page 68

Â“Replacing the Battery” on page 69

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 warranty question.

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Opening the Computer

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

2Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool.

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.

·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.

ªWarning: After shutting down your computer, the internal components can be very

hot. Let the computer cool down before continuing.

Touch the metal

portion of the PCI

port access covers.

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4Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer.

5Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back of 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.

While holding the side

panel, lift the latch.

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6Remove the side panel.

Important: When you remove the side panel, hold it securely.

Pull the top of the side panel away from the computer,

and then lift it up and remove it from the computer.

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7Remove 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.

Using this finger hold,

pull the air deflector away

from the computer, and

then lift the air deflector

up and away from

the computer.

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8Pull 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.

Pull the fan assembly

completely out of

the computer.

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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 512 MB of random

access memory (RAM), installed as a pair of 256 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:

Â400 MHz, PC 3200 DIMMs

Â184-pin module

ÂMaximum number of memory devices on DDR SDRAM: 16

ÂNonparity

ÂNo error-correcting codes (NECC)

ÂUnbuffered (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 been 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.

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To install memory:

1Open your computer and remove the side panel, air deflector, and fan assembly

following the directions that begin on page 44.

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.

No matter how many SDRAM slots

your computer has, the SDRAM DIMMs

must be installed in pairs with one

DIMM per bank. DIMMs are already installed in these two slots.

Install additional

DIMMs in these

two slots first.

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.

Bank 1

Bank 2

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3Open the ejectors on the DIMM slots by pushing them out to the sides.

4Placing 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.

5Align 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.)

he 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.

Connectors Notch DDR SDRAM slot

Ejectors

(They should be pushed outward to

be in the open position, as shown.)

o make sure the DIMMs are properly seated

in their slots, place one hand behind the computer

and hold the computer so that it does not move.

With your other hand, press each DIMM

firmly into its slot.

Your computer will have either 4 or 8

DDR SDRAM slots, depending on model.

Rib (inside slot)

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6Replace 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.

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7Replace the air deflector.

Important: Always remember to replace the air deflector. Your computer will not

function properly if the air deflector is not in place.

Slide the three tabs on the air deflector into the slots

in the computer and then push the air deflector closed.

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8Replace the side panel.

Important: Always replace the side panel before 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.

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9Push the latch down to close and secure the side panel.

Important: When you replace the side panel, hold it securely so that it stays in place as

you push the latch down.

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.

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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:

ÂType: Serial ATA

ÂWidth: 3.9 inches (102 mm)

ÂDepth: 5.7 inches (147 mm)

ÂHeight: 1.0 inch

Important: Use the original Apple cables that came with your Macintosh when you

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.

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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.

1Open your computer and remove the side panel following the directions that begin on

page 44.

2Unscrew 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 touch

the PCB during installation.

Install the four drive guides into four of the

threaded holes on the side of the drive. If you

have a choice, use holes that are closest to

the corners of the drive.

Your drive will need to have these

blade-type connectors to attach

the power and data cables.

Some drives may have these

pin-type connectors, too, but

you won’t be connecting any

cables to them.

The four drive guides are

stored in the plastic divider

next to the hard drive bays.

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3To install an additional drive, slide the drive into the lower drive bay, align the drive

guides into the bottom track, and gently push the drive until it snaps into place.

4To 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.

Engage the drive guides in the bottom track in the lower

drive bay and slide the drive in until it stops.

Drive guides

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 stops

and secure it with the top drive bay tab.

Drive guides

Connect the power cable and the

smaller data cable to the hard disk drive.

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5Pull the appropriate drive bay tab down to secure the drive.

6Connect the power cable and the Serial ATA data cable to the drive.

7Replace the side panel, following the directions that begin on page 54.

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.

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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.

1Open your computer and remove the side panel following the directions that begin on

page 44.

2Disconnect the optical drive ribbon cable from the logic board.

3Push the optical drive release levers out to release the drive.

Disconnect this cable from the main logic board in

preparation for removing the optical drive.

Swing open the two optical drive release levers.

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4Carefully pull the drive a short distance out of the bay.

5Disconnect 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.

6Place 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.

7Remove the power cable from the drive.

8Unscrew the four optical drive guide pins from the bottom of the original drive and

attach them to the bottom of the replacement drive.

9Remove the metal shield from the front of the drive and attach it to the front of the

replacement drive.

Remove the metal shield

from the optical drive.

Remove the four metal

optical drive guide pins

from the bottom of the drive.

Remove the power

cable from the back

of the optical drive.

Remove the drive from the bay by inserting

a couple of fingers through the ribbon cable

opening and pushing against the drive.

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.

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10 Carefully remove the ribbon cable from the top of the original drive and transfer it to

the replacement drive.

Important: Reusable adhesive 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.

11 Attach the ribbon cable connector and the power cable to the back of the replacement

drive.

12 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.

Install the metal shield

on the optical drive.

Install the four metal optical drive guide

pins into the bottom of the drive.

Attach the power cable to

the back of the optical drive.

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.

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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.

15 Attach the optical drive ribbon cable to its connector on the logic board.

16 Replace the side panel, following the directions that begin on page 54.

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.

Reattach this cable to the connector

on the main logic board.

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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 67).

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 cards.

Maximum power consumption for all four expansion slots (the three PCI expansion

cards and the AGP card) should not exceed 90 watts (W).

Card type supported Slot Card speed

PCI1slots 2, 3, and 4 64-bit, 33 MHz

PCI-X slots 2 and 3 64-bit, 100 MHz

PCI-X slot 4 64-bit, 133 MHz

1The 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.

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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.

If you don’t see “PCI-X”

your computer has

PCI slots.

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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 64.

1Open your computer and remove the side panel and air deflector following the

directions on page 44.

2Remove 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.

3Remove 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.

·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.

Port access cover

Remove the screw that

holds the port access

cover in place.

If you need to remove

the card in the AGP slot,

lift up on this tab to

release the catch.

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4Align 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.

Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted.

ÂDon’t rock the card from side to side; instead, press the card straight into the slot.

ÂDon’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out. Check the

connector and the slot for damage or obstructions, then try inserting the card again.

ÂPull 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.

5Reinsert the port access cover screw and tighten it to hold the card in place.

6Replace the air deflector and side panel, following the directions that begin on

page 53.

Port access opening

PCI slot

Reinstall the screw

to secure the card

in place.

If the PCI card you are

installing is full-length

(12 inches), make sure

it fits in one of these

card guides.

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.

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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 anAirPort 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.

1Open your computer following the directions on page 44.

2Position the AirPort Extreme Card with the Apple logo facing up, insert the card into

the card slot, and press it firmly into the connector.

3Carefully connect the coaxial antenna wire to the port on the end of the AirPort

Extreme Card.

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

the hole in the end of the

AirPort Extreme Card.

he AirPort Extreme Card

slot is located underneath

the sheet metal divider.

The AirPort Extreme Card

antenna wire is stowed

underneath the sheet metal

divider with a clip. Remove

the wire from the clip before

attaching it to the card.

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4Replace the front fan assembly, air deflector, and side panel, following the directions

that begin on page 52.

5Attach the AirPort Extreme antenna to the AirPort antenna port (Z) on the back panel.

To adjust reception, you can rotate the antenna.

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.

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 Bluetooth antenna model A1067.

Install the AirPort antenna

into the AirPort antenna port.

You can rotate the antenna

through a full 360°.

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To replace the battery:

1Open your computer following the directions on page 44.

2If a PCI card is installed next to the battery, remove the card.

3Remove 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.

4Insert the new battery in the holder, making sure the battery’s positive symbol aligns

with the positive symbol on or near the holder.

5Replace the air deflector and side panel, following the directions that begin on

page 53.

Remove the battery by

pulling it out of its holder.

You may need to spread

the two tabs to release

the battery.

·Warning: Installing the battery incorrectly may cause 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.

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4Troubleshooting

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.

ÂUnplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are firmly seated.

Then try to cancel what the computer is doing.

ÂPress the Command (x) and Q keys at the same time to try to quit the current

application.

ÂPress the Command (x) and period keys at the same time. If a dialog appears, click

Cancel.

ÂIn Mac OS X, choose Apple () > Force Quit and select the application you would like

to quit. Restart the computer by choosing Apple () > Restart to be sure the

problem is entirely cleared up. You can also force quit by pressing the Esc, Option,

and Command (x) keys at the same time.

ÂIn Classic, hold down the Esc, Option, and Command (x) keys at the same time to

force an application to quit.

ÂIf that doesn’t work, hold 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.

ÂIf all 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.

ÂIf 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.

ÂIf the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help.

ÂIn Mac OS X, search for “solve problems.”

ÂIn Classic, look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems. You may also

need to check for extension conflicts.

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The computer won’t turn on or start up.

ÂMake 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.

ÂIf your computer still does not start, try resetting the parameter random access

memory (PRAM). Turn on the computer and immediately hold down the Command

(x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time. Release

the keys. Set your hard disk as the computer’s startup disk, by doing the following:

1Choose Apple () > System Preferences

2Click Startup Disk

3Select your hard disk

The PRAM is reset to the default values and your clock settings may need to be reset.

ÂIf your computer does not start up after resetting the PRAM, restart your computer

while holding down the Option key to select your startup system.

ÂIf this doesn't work, restart your computer while holding down the Shift key.

The status light flashes and the computer won’t start up.

ÂIf you recently installed additional memory, a PCI expansion card, or another internal

component, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your

computer. See if removing it allows the computer to start up.

ÂIf the status light still flashes, determine the number of flashes to identify the

problem:

Â2 flashes: no RAM installed

Â3 flashes: incompatible RAM installed

Â4 flashes: no good DIMM banks

Â5 or 6 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 () > Restart and hold down either the mouse

button or the Media Eject (C) key on your Apple Keyboard.

If that doesn’t work:

1Shut down the computer.

2Carefully press down the front panel covering the front of the drive tray and locate the

small hole below the drive tray.

3Carefully insert the end of a large straightened paper clip into the hole.

4Push firmly until the tray opens.

5Pull out the tray, remove the disc, and push the tray to close it.

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Software Problems

Important: To use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer, you must install

Mac OS 9 (see “Installing Mac OS 9” on page 77). 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 software program.

ÂUse Software Update to ensure that you have the latest drivers, bug fixes, and other

updates.

ÂFor 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.

ÂLook in Mac OS Help (in the Help menu) for instructions and troubleshooting

information.

ÂGo 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.

ÂMake sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions

that came with your AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express, or AirPort Base Station.

ÂMake sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has

a wireless access point.

ÂMake 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.

ÂCheck the AirPort signal level. You may have up to four bars in the AirPort status icon

in the menu bar.

ÂFor more information, see the instructions that came with the wireless device or

search for “AirPort” in Mac Help.

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Problems With Your Display

No image appears on the screen.

ÂMake sure the display and computer are turned on.

ÂMake sure the cables are connected properly to your computer and the display.

ÂMake sure your computer is not in sleep. Press the power button or any key to see if

the computer wakes.

ÂMake sure the display brightness and contrast are set properly. Some displays have

brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edges.

ÂReset the PRAM by restarting the computer while holding down the Command (x),

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.

ÂAdjust 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.

ÂCalibrate the display by choosing Apple () > System Preferences. Click Displays,

select Color, and click Calibrate.

ÂThe flickering may 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.

ÂMake sure the display is connected firmly to the computer.

ÂCalibrate your display, as described previously. For more information on color and

your display, see Mac Help.

ÂOpen 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 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.

Warning: If you have a problem with your Apple display and nothing presented in

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.

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The screen freezes.

ÂForce the application that has frozen to quit. Choose Apple () > Force Quit and

select the application.

ÂIf 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.

ÂIf you see a repeating sequence of three short flashes, the display is detecting input in

the wrong video format. Make 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.

ÂIf 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:

1Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the keyboard and mouse.

If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it.

2Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.

3Restart your computer and hold down the Option key as it starts up.

A list of available startup volumes appears.

4Click Apple Hardware Test and click the right arrow.

5Follow the onscreen instructions when the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears

(after about 45 seconds).

6Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options.

If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. 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 Mac OS X Install Disc 1.

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Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer

Use the software install discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and

the applications that came with your computer, and to install Mac OS 9.

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

To install Mac OS X:

1Back up your important files, if possible.

2Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.

3Double-click “Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software.”

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

5Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen

instructions.

Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X install disc.

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 the applications that came with your computer, follow the steps below. Your

computer must have Mac OS X already installed.

1Back up your important files, if possible.

2Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.

3Double-click “Bundled Software.”

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

5Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen

instructions.

To install iCal, iChat, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the “Installing Mac OS X”

instructions above.

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Installing Mac OS 9

Your computer does not come with Mac OS 9 installed. To use Mac OS 9 applications

with your computer, you have to install Mac OS 9 using the Mac OS X Install Disc 2.

To install Mac OS 9:

1Back up your important files, if possible.

2Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 2 that came with your computer.

3Double-click “Install Mac OS 9 System Support.”

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

5Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen

instructions.

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.

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

System Profiler shows the serial number of your computer. Open System Profiler (in

Applications/Utilities) and click the System Profile tab.

The serial number of your Power Mac G5 is also on the configuration label, which is

located inside the side panel, directly below the air deflector.

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Appendix

ASpecifications

Processor and Memory Specifications

Processor

ÂPowerPC processor with 512 kilobytes (KB) of on-chip L2 cache per processor

Random-access memory (RAM)

ÂDouble-Data-Rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM)

ÂAll DDR SDRAM supplied in removable dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)

ÂDIMMs installed in pairs of equal size

ÂFour 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.

Â2.5 volt (V) unbuffered

Â184-pin

ÂNo error-correcting codes (NECC)

ÂNonparity

System Profiler, located in Applications/Utilities, provides information about your

computer, including the amount of memory.

Graphics Controller

ÂAGP 8X Pro graphics card with two Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors. AGP 3.0

or AGP Pro compliant.

Video Display Modes

For technical specifications for your display:

ÂApple displays: Go to the Apple website and check the specifications for your product

at www.apple.com/displays.

ÂNon-Apple displays: Go to www.apple.com/guide.

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Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) Specifications

ÂDisc diameters supported: 12 cm and 8 cm

Data formats

ÂCD-ROM

ÂCD-Audio

ÂCD-R

ÂCD-RW

ÂCD-I

ÂCD-I Bridge

ÂCD Extended

ÂCD Mixed Mode

ÂPhoto CD

ÂVideo CD

ÂEnhanced CD

ÂDVD-Video

ÂDVD-ROM

ÂDVD-R (read only)

SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) Specifications

ÂDisc diameters supported: 12 cm and 8 cm

Data formats

ÂCD-ROM

ÂCD-Audio

ÂCD-R

ÂCD-RW

ÂCD-I

ÂCD-I Bridge

ÂCD Extended

ÂCD Mixed Mode

ÂPhoto CD

ÂVideo CD

ÂEnhanced CD

ÂDVD-Video

ÂDVD±R

ÂDVD±RW

ÂDVD+R DL

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USB Specifications

ÂSupport for Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 and 1.1

ÂFive external USB Type A ports

ÂOne USB 2.0 port on the front

ÂTwo USB 2.0 ports on the back

ÂTwo USB 1.1 ports on the Apple Keyboard

ÂEach rear port is on a separate 480 megabit-per-second (Mbps) USB channel

Â500 milliamperes (mA) at 5 V are available for each USB 2.0 port, for a total of

1.5 amperes

FireWire Specifications

ÂSupport for FireWire 400 and FireWire 800

ÂThree external FireWire ports

ÂOne FireWire 400 port on the front

ÂOne FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port on the back

ÂData transfer speed:

ÂFireWire 400: 100, 200, and 400 Mbps

ÂFireWire 800: 100, 200, 400, and 800 Mbps

Power

ÂOutput voltage: Approximately 13 to 25 V

ÂOutput power: Up to 15 W

Ethernet Specifications

ÂIEEE 802.3 compliant

ÂMaximum cable length: 100 meters (m)

ÂProtocols: Open Transport, AppleShare, AppleTalk, NetWare for Macintosh, TCP/IP

ÂConnector: RJ-45 for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T

ÂMedia, 10Base-T: Category 3 or higher UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m

ÂMedia, 100Base-TX: Category 5 UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m

ÂMedia, 1000Base-T: Category 5 and 6 UTP on 4 pairs up to 100 m

ÂChannel speeds: IEEE Auto Negotiation of 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T

Modem Specifications

ÂData communications standard: K56Flex and V.92

ÂSpeed: 53 kilobits per second (Kbps)

ÂFax standard: ITU V.17

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Bluetooth Specifications (Optional)

ÂWireless data rate: Up to 3 Mbps

ÂRange: Up to 10 meters or 33 feet (data rates may vary depending on environmental

conditions)

ÂFrequency band: 2.4 gigahertz (GHz)

AirPort Extreme Card (Optional) Specifications

ÂWireless data rate: Up to 54 Mbps

ÂRange: Up to 150 feet (data rates may vary depending on environmental conditions)

ÂFrequency band: 2.4 gigahertz (GHz)

ÂRadio output power: 15 dBm (nominal)

Compatibility

Â802.11 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 1 and 2 Mbps standard

Â802.11b 11Mbps standard

Â802.11g 54 Mbps standard

Optical Digital Audio Specifications

ÂData format: Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) protocol (IEC60958-3)

ÂConnector type: Toslink optical (IEC60874-17)

ÂBits 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.

ÂOutput sample rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

ÂSignal-to-noise ratio: Greater than130 dB

ÂTotal 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.

ÂFsi–input sample rate (external clock mode): 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

ÂFsi–input sample rate (internal clock mode): 16 kHz to 96 kHz

ÂSignal-to-noise ratio (external clock mode): Greater than130 dB

ÂSignal-to-noise ratio (internal clock mode, 16 kHz < Fsi < 96 kHz): Less than -112 dB

ÂTotal harmonic distortion + noise (external clock mode): Less than -130 dB (0.00001%)

ÂTotal harmonic distortion + noise (internal clock mode, 16 kHz < Fsi < 96 kHz): Less than

-112 dB (0.0003%)

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Analog Audio Specifications

ÂSample rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

ÂJack type: 1/8” mini

ÂBits per sample: 16-bit or 24-bit

ÂFrequency response: 20 Hz to -20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-3 dB

Sound out using the headphone jack

ÂOutput voltage: 1.4 volts (root mean square) (Vrms) (+4 dBµ)

ÂOutput impedance: 24 ohms

ÂOutput power: 20 milliwatts (mW)

ÂSignal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 90 dB

ÂTotal harmonic distortion: Less than -80 dB (0.01 percent)

ÂChannel separation: Greater than 65 dB

Analog audio line-in

ÂMaximum input voltage: 2 Vrms (+8 dBµ)

ÂInput impedance: Greater than 47 kilohms

ÂSignal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 90 dB

ÂTotal harmonic distortion: Less than -85 dB (0.006 percent)

ÂChannel separation: Greater than 75 dB

Analog audio line-out

ÂOutput voltage: 1.4 Vrms (+4 dBµ)

ÂOutput impedance: 24 ohms

ÂSignal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 90 dB

ÂTotal harmonic distortion: Less than -80 dB (0.01 percent)

ÂChannel separation: Greater than 65 dB

Power Supply

AC line input

ÂVoltage range: 100–240 V alternating current (AC)

ÂCurrent: 7.5 amperes (A) or 9.5 amperes (A)

ÂFrequency: 50–60 Hz

DC display output

ÂDependent on video card

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Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect

Expansion cards

ÂCombined maximum power available for the AGP and PCI cards is 90 W.

USB devices

ÂEach of the computer’s built-in USB ports is allotted 500 mA.

FireWire devices

ÂThe computer can provide up to 15 W total to the FireWire ports.

System Clock and Battery

ÂCMOS custom circuitry with long-life lithium battery. You can replace the computer’s

battery (see “Replacing the Battery” on page 69) with a new one purchased from an

Apple Authorized Reseller.

Dimensions and Operating Environment

Dimensions

ÂWeight: 17.84 kg (39.32 lbs.)

Weight depends on configuration. The weight above is for a basic configuration and

may be greater if optional devices are installed.

ÂHeight: 511 mm (20.12 in.)

ÂWidth: 206 mm (8.11 in.)

ÂDepth: 475 mm (18.70 in.)

Operating environment

ÂOperating temperature: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)

ÂStorage temperature: –40° to 47° C (–40° to 116° F)

ÂRelative humidity: 5% to 95% (noncondensing)

ÂAltitude: 0 to 3048 meters (0 to 10,000 feet)

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Appendix

BSafety, Maintenance,

and Ergonomics

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:

ÂThe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged

ÂYou spill something into the case

ÂYour computer or display is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture

ÂYour computer or display has been dropped or the case has been otherwise

damaged

ÂYou suspect that your computer or display needs service or repair

ÂYou want to clean the computer or display case or screen

ÂYou notice a coolant leak in or from your computer (for Power Mac G5 models

equipped with a liquid cooling system)

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ÂIf you plan to store your computer for an extended period of time, remove the

battery.

Liquid Cooling System

Some Power Mac G5 models use a liquid cooling system to manage the temperature in

the computer. The liquid cooling system is sealed and is designed to be opened only

by an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP).

·Warning: To prevent accidents and damage to your computer or display, be sure that

you always follow these instructions:

ÂKeep your computer and display away from sources of liquids and moisture.

ÂDon’t set anything on top of the computer or display.

ÂKeep the computer and display vents free from obstruction.

ÂNever remove the case from the display or open your computer when it’s running.

You could come in contact with hazardous voltage.

ÂDuring lightning storms, disconnect your modem from the phone jack to prevent

damaging the modem with a destructive voltage overload.

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. 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.

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.

·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.

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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 Environment

At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our

operations and products.

For More Information

Go to www.apple.com/environment/summary.html.

General Maintenance

If you need to clean the computer or display beyond wiping it down with a clean cloth,

follow these instructions:

1Turn your computer and display off.

2Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet or power strip. If your

display is connected to an outlet, disconnect it as well.

3Disconnect the display’s cables from the computer.

4Clean the display screen with soft, lint-free paper or cloth dampened with mild soap

and water.

5Wipe 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.

·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/environment/resources/msds.html.

·Warning: Do not spray liquid directly onto the display screen. Liquid could drip inside

the display and cause electrical shock.

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Protecting Your Optical Drive

To keep your optical drive working properly:

ÂPosition your computer so that the drive tray doesn’t bump into anything when it

opens.

ÂClose the drive when you’re not using it.

ÂDo not put anything on the drive tray when it is open.

ÂDo 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 the lens, see an Apple

Authorized Service Provider for a lens cleaner.

ÂKeep your computer away from any source of moisture.

Maintaining Your Display

To maintain your display and ensure its long life:

ÂDo not press on the surface of the display screen.

ÂDo not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object.

ÂIf you will not be using your display and computer for a day or more, turn off the

computer and display or use Energy Saver.

ÂTurn 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.

ÂAn 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.

ÂWhen 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 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.

ÂPosition the mouse at the same height as your keyboard. Allow adequate space to

use the mouse comfortably.

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ÂArrange 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).

ÂPosition 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.

For more information about health, safety, and maintenance, go to the Apple

ergonomic website at www.apple.com/about/ergonomics.

Thighs tilted slightly

Shoulders relaxed

Screen positioned to avoid

reflected glare

Forearms and hands

in a straight line

Forearms level

or tilted slightly

Lower back supported

Feet flat on the floor

or on a footrest

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.)

Clearance under work surface

45–70 cm (18–28 in.)

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Appendix

CConnecting 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.

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:

ÂDial-up connection: Your computer is plugged into a telephone wall jack using a

telephone cable (with computers that include a modem).

ÂHigh-speed DSL or cable modem connection: Your computer is plugged into a

special modem you get from an ISP using an Ethernet cable.

ÂAirPort Extreme wireless connection: Your computer is connected wirelessly to the

Internet using an AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express Base Station.

ÂLocal area network (LAN): Your computer is plugged into a LAN using an Ethernet

cable. This type of connection is usually used in the workplace.

Before you connect to the Internet:

1Set up an account with an ISP. 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. You need the AOL installer application. Open the AOL Installer

application and follow the onscreen instructions to set up AOL.

2Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator. In

some cases, if another computer in the same location is already connected to the

Internet, you may be able to use its settings.

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To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer:

ÂOpen the Network pane of System Preferences.

ÂChoose your connection method from the Show pop-up menu.

ÂCopy the information for your configuration.

To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer:

ÂOpen the TCP/IP control panel.

ÂFind the connection method in the “Connect via” pop-up menu.

ÂFind the configuration in the Configure pop-up menu.

ÂCopy the IP address, subnet mask, and router address from the corresponding fields.

To find the settings on a Windows PC:

The connection information on a Windows computer resides in two places.

ÂTo find the IP address and subnet mask, open the “Network and Internet

Connections” control panel.

ÂTo 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.

3If 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.

4Turn on your computer and enter information in the Setup Assistant to configure your

Internet connection.

Note: If you already started your computer and did not use the Setup Assistant to

configure your Internet connection, choose Apple () > System Preferences and click

Network. Then click “Assist me.” The Setup Assistant opens.

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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:

ÂService provider name

ÂUser or account name

ÂPassword

ÂISP phone number

ÂAlternate phone number

ÂDialing prefix to obtain an outside line

To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection:

mFirst, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your ISP, if

you don’t know):

ÂManually

ÂUsing DHCP with a manual address

ÂUsing DHCP

ÂUsing BootP

ÂPPP

If you’re unsure which method to use, “Using DHCP” may be a good choice, because

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:

ÂIP address

ÂSubnet mask

ÂRouter 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):

ÂDHCP client ID

ÂDNS servers

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If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following:

ÂService provider

ÂAccount name

ÂPassword

ÂPPPoE service name

The information below is optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it.

ÂDNS servers

ÂDomain name

ÂProxy 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.

ÂDial-up modem with Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection (see page 94)

ÂCable modem, DSL, or LAN connection (page 98) using these configurations:

ÂManual

ÂDHCP

ÂPPPoE

ÂAirPort Extreme wireless connection (see page 102)

Dial-Up Connection

A dial-up 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.

To set up Network preferences for the internal modem port:

1Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.

2Click Network.

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3Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On

checkbox next to Internal Modem.

4Drag Internal Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred,

or primary, network interface.

5Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop-up menu and click PPP.

6Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now.

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To test your Internet configuration:

1Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder).

2Click the Internal Modem icon, if necessary.

3Enter your dial-up telephone number, account name, and password, if necessary.

4Click Connect.

Internet Connect dials your ISP and establishes a connection.

To connect automatically when you start an Internet application, such as a

web browser or email:

1Click PPP Options (in the PPP pane of Network preferences).

2Select the “Connect automatically when needed” checkbox.

3Click OK and Apply Now.

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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:

ÂManually: With a manual configuration, your ISP or network administrator provides

a static IP address and other information that you enter in Network preferences.

ÂUsing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP): With a DHCP configuration,

the DHCP server automatically enters the information for you.

ÂUsing 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.

To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port:

1Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.

2Click Network.

3Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu.

4Select the On checkbox next to Built-in Ethernet.

5Drag 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.

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Manual Configuration

Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready.

To set up a manual configuration:

1In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.

2Click TCP/IP, if necessary.

3Choose Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu.

4Type the other information into the corresponding fields.

5Click Apply Now.

Once you configure your network, your connection is ready. Open your web browser

(or another TCP/IP application) to test your Internet connection.

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DHCP Configuration

After you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your

network information.

To set up a DHCP configuration:

1In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.

2Click TCP/IP, if necessary.

3Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu.

4Click 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.

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PPPoE Configuration

Some DSL-based ISPs use 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, 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 as you configure your network.

1In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.

2Click PPPoE and select “Connect using PPPoE.”

3Type the information into the corresponding fields. If you want all users of your

computer to use the same connection method, select “Save password.”

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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” and click OK.

4Click 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.

5Type the domain name server (DNS) addresses in the DNS Servers field.

6Click Apply Now.

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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 > Internet Connect Help from the menu

bar at the top of the display.

AirPort Wireless Connection

If your Power Mac G5 has an AirPort Extreme Card installed, you can configure your

AirPort network and Internet connection using AirPort Setup Assistant, located in the

Utilities folder within your Applications folder. The assistant helps you configure the

AirPort Base Station and set up your computer to use AirPort. For more information

about your AirPort Base Station, see the AirPort Base Station Setup Guide that came with

your base station.

If your AirPort 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 network:

mClick the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose an AirPort network listed

there.

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.

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Setting Up an AirPort Connection Manually

Gather the following information from your system administrator if you’ll be setting up

a manual connection.

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.

ÂDomain name server (DNS) addresses, if necessary

ÂDHCP or manual IP address configuration

ÂIP address

ÂRouter address

ÂSubnet mask

ÂPassword, if required

Next, make sure your AirPort connection options are active in Network preferences.

To set up Network preferences for an AirPort connection:

1Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.

2Click Network.

3Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu.

4Select the On checkbox next to AirPort.

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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.

5Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu.

6Click TCP/IP, if necessary.

7In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP.

ÂIf you chose Manually, type the other information into the corresponding fields.

ÂIf you chose Using DHCP, you don’t need to enter any further information unless your

system administrator has instructed you to do so.

8Click AirPort and select options for joining an AirPort Extreme network after restarting

or when your computer wakes from sleep.

9Click Apply Now.

Once you configure your AirPort settings, you are ready to connect.

To test your AirPort connection:

mClick the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose Turn AirPort On.

Any AirPort Extreme network in range should appear in the menu.

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Troubleshooting Your Connection

Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections

If you can’t connect to the Internet using your AirPort, built-in Ethernet, or internal

modem, you can use Network Diagnostics to diagnose connection problems. Click

“Assist me” in the network pane of System Preferences, click Diagnostics, and follow the

onscreen instructions.

If Network Diagnostics can’t resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the

Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you

are using to connect to your ISP, or with the server you are trying to access. You can

also try the following steps:

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 on and off and reset the modem hardware

Turn off your DSL or cable modem for a few minutes, then turn 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 you turn the power off and on.

PPPoE Connections

If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, first check

the cables and power supplies, then turn the power off and on and reset the modem

hardware.

Check System Preferences settings:

1Choose Apple () > System Preferences.

2Click Network.

3Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu.

4Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list.

5Choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.

6Click PPPoE.

7Select “Connect using PPPoE.”

8Check the Account Name field to be sure you have entered the correct information

from your ISP.

9Retype your password if you chose to save your password, to be sure it is correct.

10 Click TCP/IP. Make sure you’ve entered the correct information from your ISP

in this pane.

11 Click Apply Now.

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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.

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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 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:

ÂReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

ÂIncrease the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

ÂConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

ÂConsult 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 has demonstrated EMC compliance

under conditions that included the use of compliant

peripheral devices and shielded cables between

system components. It is important that you use

compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables

(including Ethernet network cables) between system

components to reduce the possibility of causing

interference to radios, television sets, and other

electronic devices.

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.

Bluetooth Information

FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance

The antenna used with this transmitter must not be

colocated or operated in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of

the FCC Grant.

Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the

Canadian interference-causing equipment

regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes

les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur

du Canada.

Bluetooth Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity

This wireless device complies with the specifications

EN 300 328, EN 301-489, and EN 60950 following the

provisions of the R&TTE Directive.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the

Canadian interference-causing equipment

regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes

les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur

du Canada.

VCCI Class B Statement

Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity

Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC, 89/

336/EEC, and 99/5/EC.

Laser Information

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.

For your safety, have this equipment serviced only

by an Apple-authorized service provider.

Warning: Making adjustments or performing

procedures other than those specified in your

equipment’s manual may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

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Because of the optical disc 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.

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 air 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.

Disposal and Recycling Information

The backlight lamp in this product contains mercury.

Dispose according to local, state, and federal laws.

For information about Apple’s recycling program, go

to www.apple.com/environment/summary.html

Battery Disposal

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.

Deutschland: Das Gerät enthält Batterien. Diese

gehören nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können

verbrauchte Batterien beim Handel oder bei den

Kommunen unentgeltlich abgeben. Um

Kurzschlüsse zu vermeiden, kleben Sie die Pole der

Batterien vorsorglich mit einem Klebestreifen ab.

Taiwan:

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 number

(REN). If requested, provide this information to your

telephone company.

ÂRinger 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.

ÂTelephone 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,

Class 1 label Service warning label

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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 Apple 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) label 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

Users should not attempt to make such connections

themselves, but should contact the appropriate

electric inspection authority or electrician.

ÂLoad 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.

ÂTelephone jack type: CA-11

Informations Destinées aux Utilisateurs Canadiens

L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie un matériel

homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel

est conforme à certaines normes de protection,

d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de

télécommunications. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois

pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de

l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit

s’assurer qu’il est permis de la raccorder au réseau de

l’enterprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel

doit également être installé en suivant une méthode

acceptée de raccordement. Dans certains cas, le

câblage appartenant à l’enterprise utilisé pour un

service individuel à ligne unique peut être prolongé

au moyen d’un dispositif homologué de

raccordement (cordon prolongateur téléphonique).

L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la

conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus

n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans

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.

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certaines situations. De fait, les enterprises de

télécommunication ne permettent pas que l’on

raccorde un matériel aux prises d’abonnés, sauf dans

les cas précis prévus par les terifs particuliers de ces

enterprises.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être

effectuées par un centre d’entretien canadien

autorisé désigné par la fournisseur. La compagnie de

télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de

débrancher un appareil suite à des réparations ou à

des modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou en

raison d’un mauvais fonctionnement.

Veuillez contacter Apple pour des informations

supplémentaires:

Apple Canada, Inc.

7495 Birchmount Road

Markham, Ontario

Canada L3R 5G2

Service à la clientèle d’Apple Canada : 800-263-3394

L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces

raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à une

service d’inspection des installations électriques ou à

un électricien, selon le cas.

ÂNuméro de charge : 0.2 L’indice de charge (IC)

assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique, pour

éviter toute surcharge, le pourcentage de la

charge totale qui sera raccordée à un circuit

téléphonique bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif. La

terminaison du circuit bouclé peut être constituée

de n’importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs

pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de

l’ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas 100.

ÂType de prise téléphonique : 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:

ÂModem facility

ÂAutocalling facility

ÂAutoanswer facility

ÂDTMF 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

Konformität gemäss Niederspannungsrichtlinie 73 /

23 / EWG sowie EMC-Richtlinien 89 / 336 / EWG und

92 / 31 / EWG.

Informations pour la France

Ce matériel est conforme aux normes applicables de

sécurité éléctrique d’après la directive 73 / 23 / CEE

et aux normes applicables de comptabilité

éléctromagnétique d’après la directive 89 / 336 /

CEE, modifié 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:

ÂATB0 (ITU/CCITT operation)

ÂAT&G0 (no guard tone)

ÂAT&P1 (33/66 pulse dial make/break ratio)

ÂATS0 = 0 or ATS0 = 1 (no answer or answer greater

than one ring)

ÂATS6 = 95 (DTMF period between 70–255 ms)

ÂATS11 = 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 order for

you to use it. Telecommunications network voltages

exist inside the computer and the

telecommunications line connection must be

removed before opening the computer.

Avertissement : Pour sa propre protection,

l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tout les fils de mise à

la terre du secteur, des lignes téléphoniques et les

canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, soient

raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est

particulièrement importante dans les régions

rurales.

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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 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.

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Index

adapter

DVI to ADC 7

DVI to Composite 7

DVI to VGA 7

AGP 8X Pro graphics 19

AGP card 64

air deflector 47

AirPort Extreme 82

antenna 17, 69

base station 37

card 19, 36

connection 94

connector 19

setting up 102

setting up a connection 93

analog audio 31, 83

line-in 17, 83

line-out 17, 83

battery 19

replacing 69

Bluetooth 38, 42, 82

antenna 9, 17, 38

file exchange 40

module not user-installable 40

pairing 39

sending a file 40

setting up a device 39

cable modem 97

setting up 93

Cat 5 34

CD-RW 80

Combo drive 15, 19

computer won’t turn on 72

connecting

mobile phone 39

PDA and Bluetooth 39

TV 25

VCR 25

video device 25

DDR SDRAM 19, 49

DHCP 94

configuration 99

dial-up

connection 94

modem 94

dimensions 84

DIMMs 49

discharge static 44

display 10, 79

extended desktop 23

mirroring 23

multiple 23

disposal and recycling 108

DSL 94, 97

modem 93

DVD 80

DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive 15, 19

DVI port 17

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 97

eject disc 31

ergonomic information 88

Ethernet 17, 34, 77, 81

FireWire 15, 17, 28, 81

FireWire Target Disk Mode 29

Force Quit 75

front fan assembly 48

general maintenance 87

hard disk drive 19

headphone jack 15, 31, 83

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iDVD 33

installing

AGP card 64

AirPort Extreme Card 68

applications 76, 77

battery 69

Classic support 76, 77

Mac OS 9 76, 77

Mac OS X 76, 77

memory 49

PCI/PCI-X cards 66

Serial ATA drives 57

SuperDrive 60

Internet

configuration 96

connecting to 12, 102

problems connecting 105

Internet service provider 91

ISP 91

iTunes 32

keyboard 22

keyboard extender cable 9

LAN 97

connection 93, 94

latch 17, 55

liquid cooling system 86

maintenance 87

manual Internet configuration 98

manually using DHCP router option 93

Material Safety Data Sheet 87

modem 17, 36, 81

cable 91

DSL 91

not user-installable 36

mouse 23

multiple displays 23

network connections 106

Network Setup Assistant 91

no image on screen 74

operating environment 84

optical digital audio 17, 30, 82

optical drive 15, 19, 31, 56

PCI slots 17, 19

Point-to-Point Protocol 94, 97, 100

power button 9, 15

power cord 6

power socket 17

PPPoE 94

configuration 100

connections 94

problems

connecting to Internet 105

processor 79

protective film 6

reset the PRAM 72

ribbon cable 60

safety 85

safety information 85

screen freezes 75

SDRAM 79

Serial ATA drive 56

serial number 77

setting up 93

to connect manually 94

shut down 13, 44

shut off power 5

sleep 12, 15, 40

static IP address 98

status light 15, 72

SuperDrive 15, 19, 33

telephone dial-up connection 93

testing your Internet configuration 96

unable to eject a disc 72

USB 9, 15, 17, 26, 81, 84

using DHCP option 93

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Apple PowerMacG5(Early2005) Power Mac G5 (Early 2005) User's Guide (Manual) User Manual G5Early2005User\'s Early 2005

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