Setting Up Your Power Macintosh G4 (PCI & AGP) (Manual)
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1. Computer Monitor C2 Apple USB mouse amp e o Rear carrier drive 6 pin to 4 pin FireWire cable installation screws 4 Phone cord comes with optional internal modem CHAP Setting Up The illustration on the preceding page shows all the equipment you need to set up your computer and begin using it The monitor you purchased may look different After you set up and turn on your computer you can get additional information on ergonomics health and safety considerations and maintenance in the electronic documentation included with your computer s software If you plan to use your computer as a server or if you want to install additional drives memory or PCI cards inside the computer before you set up turn to Chapter 2 Working Inside the Computer on page 25 Positioning the Computer You can pick up the computer by any of its handles Place the computer on a sturdy flat surface near a grounded wall outlet Your computer is designed to be placed on the floor to conserve desk space but you can place it on any stable flat surface Position the computer so that m the CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD RAM drive tray has space to open in front the power cord connector does not press against a wall or other object nothing obstructs air flow to the fan in the rear of the computer Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this p2. Setting Up Your Power Macintosh G4 Includes setup and expansion information for your Power Macintosh G4 Apple Computer Inc 1999 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple Computer Inc 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 996 1010 http www apple com Apple the Apple logo ColorSync FireWire the FireWire logo Mac Macintosh PlainTalk and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries The Apple Store is a trademark of Apple Computer NuBus is a trademark of Texas Instruments Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies
3. 100 DIMMs from recent Power Macintosh G3 and Macintosh Server G3 computers are compatible with the ones your computer uses DIMMs used in other older Macintosh computers are not Do not use older DIMMs even if they fit into the DRAM DIMM slots Note Different size DRAM DIMMs can be installed in any order in any DIMM slot Unlike some older Macintosh computers DIMMs need not be installed in pairs To increase DRAM to the maximum of 1024 MB fill all four slots with 256 MB DIMMs Any 256 MB DIMMs you install must use 128 megabit Mbit device technology For instructions on installing DRAM see the section Installing DRAM on page 36 About Internal Storage Options Your Macintosh has five internal drive bays Three are in the lower part of the computer and two are in front on top In many configurations a single hard disk drive occupies the computer s lower rear bay One of the upper bays contains a CD ROM DVD ROM or optional DVD RAM drive and some configurations have an optional Zip drive filling the other upper bay If your computer came without an internal Zip drive you can add one to the upper drive carrier by purchasing a kit from Apple or from other manufacturers For more information on purchasing an internal Zip drive visit The Apple Store on the World Wide Web at http store apple com All Power Macintosh G4 computers come with at least one ATA drive occupying a lower bay You can add SCSI and ATA drives to the em
4. Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple authorized dealer For non Apple peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance 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 Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Communications Regulation Information 57 58 Laser Information VCCI Class B Statement RUBS SERBS BERMB ICT TORE LEE Me EREE HERAA VCC OWED 7 3 2 BERE RE TT CORBIS REM CHAT SI CEAWEL THIET COREMIYA PF LEV a RERO L CEH ENS L SMBS WNASRCTCEMBVET WDC HES TELUBROUMRRELTFEU Laser Information Warning Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure 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 If
5. that function at only 66 MHz in these three PCI slots Damage to your equipment could result If you have a 66 MHz card check the card s manufacturer to see if it also works at 33 MHz The factory installed video card that provides your computer s monitor port functions at 66 MHz and 33 MHz Expansion Card Power Requirements The combined power consumption of expansion cards must not exceed the limits specified for your Macintosh model For details see the technical information section in the electronic documentation that came with your computer You can use the three 33 MHz expansion slots to install m three 15 W cards one 15 Wor 25 W card two 15 Wor 25 W cards one 15 W card and one 25 W card Warning To avoid damaging your computer and expansion card do not attempt to install any expansion card without first checking the documentation for that card If the documentation specifies that an Apple certified technician must install the card usually because the installation requires special training or tools consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider for assistance If you attempt to install the card yourself any damage you may cause to the computer or card will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer If the card is from a manufacturer other than Apple check with an Apple authorized dealer or service provider t
6. to its back panel to secure the internal components See your computer products retailer for security lock devices that work with your computer g Internal modem card optional Connects a phone cord to the optional internal modem Monitor power socket Provides a convenient place to plug in a monitor power cord A Power socket Connects to the computer s power cord IOl Monitor port Connects your Macintosh to a monitor Access covers for expansion slots 3 Your Macintosh supports up to four peripheral component interconnect PCI cards In most configurations a card installed in the slot labeled 1 provides a port for the monitor The covered slots labeled 2 3 and 4 provide additional expansion capability Setting Up 11 12 Chapter 1 Plugging In the Computer Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket carefully read all the setup instructions in this chapter Then before you connect any other equipment follow the instructions in this section to plug it in When you are ready to begin follow these steps Make sure the voltage switch on the back of the computer is set for the kind of voltage system to which you will be connecting Check to see that the voltage switch on the back of your computer is properly set before you plug it in If you need to change the setting insert a small screwdriver in this slot and slide the switch Set the switc
7. with the locking cable to secure it to your computer When you install the locking cable feed the cable through the lockable latch on the cover to prevent memory disk drives and expansion cards from being removed Security cables that connect to the built in security lock port are available from other manufacturers See your Apple authorized dealer for more information Working Inside the Computer This chapter provides information about peripheral component interconnect PCI expansion cards memory internal storage devices and the computer s battery The chapter also explains how to install these items Warning Always turn off the computer before opening it to avoid damaging any of its internal components Installation involves four procedures detailed steps for each are provided later in this chapter turning off the computer opening the computer inserting the device into a slot or open position on the drive carrier m closing the computer Warning Apple Computer 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 dealer
8. you have an internal Apple CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD RAM 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 Class 1 label Service warning label Telephone and Modem Information Your computer may contain an optional internal modem 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 m Ringer equivalence number REN 0 8 The REN is useful to determine 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 Telephone jack t
9. If the monitor power button doesn t start up the computer press the power button on the front of the computer You can also press the power button W on the Apple USB keyboard Note The Apple USB keyboard power button works only if the keyboard is connected to one of the computer s built in USB ports Computer power button LR EE Setting Up 21 22 Chapter 1 Problems Turning Your Computer On If after a few moments you don t see anything on your screen or you think your computer did not start up properly check these items to see if you can identify the problem Is the computer plugged into a power source If it is plugged into a power strip is the power strip turned on Are the keyboard cables connected correctly If your monitor has a USB cable is it connected properly to the computer Do you see the green power on light on the front panel of the computer Is the monitor power cord plugged in Is the monitor cable attached firmly to the monitor port ION on your computer and to the monitor Is the monitor turned on Check the power on light on the front of the monitor Is the brightness control on the monitor adjusted correctly On most monitors the brightness control is marked with the symbol 9 Many monitors also have a reset button that can help see the monitor instruction manual Is the computer in sleep An amber light in th
10. Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Contents Setting Up 7 Positioning the Computer 7 Your Computer at a Glance 8 Your Computer s Ports and Connectors 10 Plugging In the Computer 12 Connecting a Monitor 15 Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Computer 17 Connecting a Modem 18 Connecting to an Ethernet Network 19 Turning the Computer On 20 Problems Turning Your Computer On 22 What s Next 22 Turning the Computer Off 23 Securing the Computer 24 Working Inside the Computer 25 About Memory 26 DRAM Configurations 27 About Internal Storage Options 27 About the Computer s Installed Drive and Additional Drives 29 About PCI Expansion Cards 30 Expansion Card Power Requirements 31 About the Computer s Battery 31 Installing Memory an Internal Storage Device or a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the Battery 32 Opening the Computer 32 4 Contents Installing DRAM 36 Installing a Hard Disk or Other Internal Storage Device 38 Installing a PCI Expansion Card 49 Replacing the Battery 52 Closing the Computer 53 What s Next 55 Communications Regulation Information 57 Laser Information 58 Telephone and Modem Information 58 Mouse Information 62
11. SCSI data cable to the top of the drives in positions 1 and 2 If you re installing a SCSI drive in drive position 1 or 2 put the ribbon cable on top of the drives You can tape the ribbon cable to the tops of the drives with double stick foam tape to make the cable lie flat PCI SCSI card The ribbon cable may attach to a different position on the PCI SCSI card depending on which card you have 11 Ifyou are finished installing items in your computer skip ahead to Closing the Computer on page 53 If you want to install other items go to the relevant section To install Go to the section PCI expansion card Installing a PCI Expansion Card on page 49 New battery Replacing the Battery on page 52 48 Chapter 2 Installing a PCI Expansion Card Important Before installing a PCI expansion card read About PCI Expansion Cards on page 30 and follow the steps in Opening the Computer on page 32 Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place pull out the access cover and set it aside If you want to replace or remove a card that s installed in the computer remove the screw that holds the card in place and pull the card from the slot _ kemove the screw that F holds the port access cover in place Port access cover Working Inside the Computer 49 50 Chapter 2 3 Remove the PCI card from its static proof bag and hold it by its corners taking care not to t
12. bottom of the computer If you purchased a model with one Ultra ATA drive it sits in the lower portion of this U shaped drive carrier You can install a second ATA drive in the upper part of the carrier The drive that came with your Macintosh is designated the primary drive sometimes called the master drive or drive 0 Therefore an additional Ultra ATA drive must be configured as the secondary drive sometimes called the slave drive or drive 1 For more information on configuring an additional drive see the documentation that came with it Your Macintosh will not work with Ultra ATA drives set for cable select mode Working Inside the Computer 29 30 Chapter 2 SCSI Drives If you purchase and install a SCSI PCI card you can connect additional internal SCSI hard drives You can connect up to three internal SCSI drives if you remove the Ultra ATA drive that comes in standard configurations and connect additional external SCSI devices to the card if it provides a port on the rear of the computer You must assign a SCSI ID number to every SCSI device you install and the number must not conflict with the ID number already assigned to a device on the SCSI chain Your SCSI PCI card also requires a unique SCSI ID Other Types of SCSI Devices You can connect some other types of SCSI devices to your Macintosh To do this you need to add a PCI card that supports the device Instructions for PCI card insta
13. d dealer who may be able to install the drive for a fee Jf you are installing a second ATA drive configure it as the secondary drive if you are installing an ATA drive in a computer that doesn t have one select the primary drive mode A factory installed ATA drive is configured as the primary drive a Jf you re installing SCSI drives assign a unique SCSI ID number to each drive Remember that your SCSI PCI card must also have a unique SCSI ID If you select a number already assigned to a drive or card the drive will not work properly For more information about SCSI ID numbers for your SCSI PCI card or device see the documentation that came with the card or device 5 Attach the drive to the appropriate carrier Install ATA drives in the U shaped bracket that sits in drive position 3 at the rear of the computer If you re installing a second 1 0 inch ATA drive in drive position 3 attach it to the upper part of the drive carrier If your computer did not come with a factory installed ATA drive and you want to install a 1 0 inch ATA drive attach it to the lower part of the U shaped bracket If you re installing a SCSI drive in a computer that came with a factory installed ATA drive put the drive in position 1 at the front of the computer If you re installing two SCSI drives in a computer that came with an ATA drive put them in drive positions 1 and 2 Note Do not install a SCSI drive in the top position of the U shaped b
14. dems and access the Internet if the network has a link to it Access to the Internet over a network may be noticeably faster than access with a modem If you re connecting to an existing network you may be able to get information about the network and the software you need to use it from the specialist referred to as the network administrator who oversees its operation Identify your organization s network administrator before you begin Note When connecting to a 10 100Base TX network use category 5 or 6 twisted pair cable When connecting to a 10Base T network you can use category 3 5 or 6 twisted pair cable For more information about using your computer on a network or setting up a network see the electronic documentation that came with your computer Connecting to a 10 100 Twisted pair Ethernet Network You can connect directly to a 10 100 twisted pair Ethernet network before or after you start up the computer 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 repeater from a manufacturer other than Apple See your Apple authorized dealer for more information on Apple Ethernet media adapters Setting Up 19 20 Chapter 1 To connect your Macintosh to a centralized 10 100 twisted pair network follow these steps Plug one end of an RJ 45 twisted pair cable into the Ethernet port on your Macintosh Plug the other end of the co
15. e 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 or 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 degradati
16. e 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 Telephone and Modem Information Information You Need in Germany Diese Modem Karte ist als Endeinrichtung vorgesehen und muss an ein TAE mit F Kodierung angeschlossen werden Diese Endeinrichtung ist in Konformit t gem ss Niederspannungsrichtlinie 73 23 EWG sowie EMC Richtlinien 89 336 EWG und 92 31 EWG Information You Need in France Ce mat riel est conforme aux normes applicables de s curit l ctrique d apr s la directive 73 23 CEE et aux normes applicables de comptabilit l ctromagn tique d apr s la directive 89 336 CEE modifi 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 m ATBO ITU CCITT operation m AT amp GO no guard tone a AT amp P1 33 66 pulse dial make break ratio m ATSO 0 or ATSO 1 no answer or answer grea
17. e center of the computer s front panel means that the computer is in sleep a low power mode designed to save energy To wake the computer press the computer s power button or the keyboard power button It may take a moment or two for the computer to wake up For more information about setting your computer s sleep settings see the electronic documentation that came with your computer If you see a blinking question mark on the monitor screen or hear a series of beeps when you turn on the computer see the troubleshooting handbook that came with your computer for help What s Next For information about installing additional drives memory or PCI cards or changing the computer s battery see Chapter 2 Working Inside the Computer on page 25 If you want to turn off the computer go to the next section Turning the Computer Off For more information about using the computer s hardware see the electronic documentation that came with your computer Turning the Computer Off Open the Special menu and choose Shut Down If your keyboard is connected directly to one of the computer s USB ports you can also press the keyboard power button CO A message asks if you want to shut down your computer Are YOU SUPE You want be shp dpan OU CET eer Press the Return key or click Shut Down on the screen If any applications are still open a message asks if you want to save your work before the computer s
18. e drive 2 In standard configurations an Ultra ATA drive is in drive position 3 the rear no catch on this plug The plug is igbily in place so pull firmly from the bard disk drive There is held t d S RN S d 3 S Aa d 2 Lo e Chapter 2 40 3 Remove the low profile attachment screw from the drive carrier and tilt the carrier up to remove it from the computer The head of the attachment screw is designed to work specifically with the drive carrier Set the screw aside for now you will use it when you put the carrier back in The illustration below shows the rear drive carrier but this step applies to all the carriers Remove the attachment screw to release the drive carrier Tilt the drive carrier up and carefully pull it out of the computer If drives are installed in drive positions 1 and 2 and you want to remove them you must remove the drive in position 2 before you can remove the drive in position 1 Working Inside the Computer 41 42 Chapter 2 4 Configure your new hard disk drive Configuring a device may require setting its jumper pins Drives vary considerably and you should check the instructions that came with the device for information on selecting its setting Major hard disk drive manufacturers have Web sites that provide information on configuring drives If you still have questions you can also contact an Apple authorize
19. ernal storage device a PCI expansion card or a replacement battery Important Before installing any of these items carefully read About Memory About Internal Storage Options About PCI Expansion Cards and About the Computer s Battery earlier in this chapter Opening the Computer Shut down your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu Then wait 5 minutes to allow the computer s internal components to cool Warning Turn off the computer properly before you open it or you could lose data If you attached a security cable through the computer s lockable cover latch remove the cable 3 Unplug all the cables from the computer except the power cord 4 Ifyou have never plugged in your computer m Make sure the voltage switch is set correctly for the voltage system to which you will be connecting the computer See the table Voltage Switch Settings for Different Locations in Chapter 1 Setting Up Connect the computer s power cord and plug it in 5 Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer This helps protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge Touch the metal portion of the PCI port access covers 00 000 BO 0000 oxo LLLPLO OOK 200000000000 000000000 o Important Always do this before you touch any parts or install any components inside the c
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21. h to show 115 for AC voltages in the 100 120V range Set the switch to show 230 for AC voltages in the 200 240 V range The voltage switch must be set correctly to avoid damaging your computer An adhesive label showing how to set the voltage may partly cover the voltage switch and power socket Remove the label Look at the table Voltage Switch Settings for Different Locations next Voltage Switch Settings for Different Locations Country Switch Setting Bermuda Canada Jamaica Japan Mexico Philippines Puerto Rico 115 Saudi Arabia Taiwan United States Venezuela Bahrain Brazil France Indonesia Italy Lebanon Peru South Korea 115 or 230 Spain Australia Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Belgium Chile China 230 People s Republic including Hong Kong Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Germany Greece Greenland Hungary Iceland India Iran Ireland Israel Jordan Kuwait Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malta Nepal the Netherlands New Zealand Northern Ireland Norway Oman Pakistan Papua New Guinea Paraguay Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS Serbia and Montenegro Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Sweden Switzerland United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Yemen 1 These countries employ more than one type of power source voltage Ask your local power provider
22. he grounding plug 14 Chapter 1 Connecting a Monitor You connect a monitor to the computer s monitor port Some monitors also require a USB cable to function fully For example some Apple ColorSync monitors must be connected to a USB port For more information about USB ports and devices see the electronic documentation that came with your computer Note Monitors requiring a Digital Visual Interface DVI port or an Apple Desktop Bus ADB port are not supported Before you connect a monitor to the computer check the instructions that came with the monitor for additional information After you set up and turn on your computer you can get additional information on ergonomics health and safety considerations and maintenance in the electronic documentation included with your computer s software Important If you are connecting an Apple monitor that has built in speakers or a microphone you may need to install monitor software after you have set up and turned on your computer Otherwise you may not be able to use all the monitor s features See the documentation that came with your monitor for more information After you turn on the computer you can also check the Read Me file on the computer s hard disk for any additional information regarding the installation of monitor software To connect the monitor follow these steps Place the monitor near the computer Warning The monitor power socket on the back of the computer uses
23. huts down Important Do not use the switch on a power strip to turn the computer off unless you can t turn it off with the power button or the Shut Down command Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is not shut down properly Also the only way to completely disconnect power from the computer is by unplugging one end of the power cord from the outlet or power strip or from the back of the computer If you have problems turning the computer on or off see the troubleshooting handbook that came with your computer for more information Setting Up 23 24 Chapter 1 Securing the Computer To deter theft of your computer and its components you can attach a locking cable to your computer The back panel has a built in port for a locking cable and the computer cover has a lockable latch that prevents the computer from being opened When the lockable cover latch is pulled out the computer s side panel cannot be opened ti x aa Loasa oho O 05062620 7 R 909090 You can pass a security cable or padlock E 05000 SES E 208829 through this opening in the cover latch to 5050 aie hc a es je keep it in its locked position 05050 0 050 Y Jenene 1 Security lock port A Your computer products retailer bas security lock devices that fit this port and can secure your computer to your workspace Follow the instructions supplied
24. king Inside the Computer 43 44 Chapter 2 a Jf you re installing a 1 0 inch or 1 6 inch SCSI drive to the carrier in drive position 1 or 2 attach the underside of the drive to the carrier as shown below Attach additional SCSI drives 1 or 1 6 high to the two flat drive carriers by screwing them into position from the bottom Position the hard disk drive on the drive carrier so that the ribbon cable connector and the power cord connector are accessible Screw the drive into position with the four screws supplied with the drive 6 To replace the carrier and drive align the tabs on the rear of the carrier with the slots in the computer chassis and slide the carrier in Slide the hard disk drive into the computer at an angle and lower it into position Make sure the two tabs on the underside of the drive carrier engage the slots on the floor of the computer Ifyou are installing bard disk drives in drive positions 1 and 2 you must install the drive in position 1 before you install the drive in position 2 Install the attachment screw to secure the drive carrier 7 Reinsert the low profile attachment screw in each carrier you replace Use the screw you removed in step 3 Working Inside the Computer 45 8 Plug the power cord bundles into the hard disk drives and arrange them so they fit around the side of the drives Plug the power cord bundles into the hard disk drives Be s
25. l Modem port S g Modem port icon Note Make sure to connect the phone cord connector RJ 11 to the modem port and not to the Ethernet port which accepts a similar connector RJ 45 that is slightly larger To connect an external USB modem Use a USB cable to connect the modem to a free USB port on the keyboard computer USB monitor or USB hub Check the documentation accompanying the modem to see if it needs to be plugged into a power outlet Also look for instructions about installing modem software and connecting the modem to a telephone line Warning Disconnect your modem from the phone jack during lightning or thunder storms This will prevent a destructive voltage overload from damaging the modem More information about the optional internal modem is available in the electronic documentation that came with your computer Connecting to an Ethernet Network The computer comes with a built in 10 100 twisted pair Ethernet port which extends your computer s features by giving you access to the services and resources provided on a 10 megabit Mbit or 100 Mbit Ethernet network Your computer alone lets you store retrieve and modify information on hard disks removable media disks and CD ROM or DVD ROM discs On a network you can also store and retrieve information on other computers access information that other people have stored for you use electronic mail share resources such as printers and mo
26. l battery 3 Ifyou are finished installing items in your computer skip ahead to Closing the Computer 52 Chapter 2 Closing the Computer Warning Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place and it is closed Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury 1 Raise the computer s side panel and press it against the case Gently raise the side panel and snap it firmly in place Working Inside the Computer 53 2 Squeeze the side panel until it snaps securely into place he your thumbs on these two screws and squeeze the side panel firmly closed 3 After you have closed the computer return to Chapter 1 Setting Up if you are setting up for the first time or if you need help reconnecting the cables 54 Chapter 2 What s Next Before you can start using the equipment you installed you may need to install software that the equipment requires or configure the equipment For example PCI expansion cards usually require special software and hard disks may need to be initialized with a disk formatting utility See the documentation that came with the equipment for additional installation or configuration instructions Some older devices may require updated drivers to work with your computer A driver is special software that is installed in your System Folder Contact the device s man
27. llation appear in the section Installing a PCI Expansion Card on page 49 Instructions for drive installation appear in the section Installing a Hard Disk or Other Internal Storage Device on page 38 For more information about using different types of SCSI devices with your computer see the Tech Info Library at Apple s Web site tilinfo apple com About PCI Expansion Cards Your Macintosh can accommodate additional printed circuit boards cards for video and graphics applications networking and communications additional processing power or other purposes The cards fit into connectors called expansion slots inside the computer Your Macintosh has four expansion slots each of which accepts a PCI card up to 12 inches long Install only expansion cards that come with Macintosh driver software and that comply with the PCI 2 1 standard NuBus cards cannot be used in these expansion slots In standard Macintosh models a graphics card that supplies a monitor port occupies the PCI slot labeled number 1 This slot can accommodate 3 3 volt V cards with 66 MHz frequency and 32 bit data widths only The other three PCI slots can accommodate mixed voltage 5 0 V or 3 3 V cards with a 33 MHz frequency and 32 bit or 64 bit data widths To use a 66 MHz card in one of these three slots the card must be designed to function at both 66 MHz and 33 MHz it will work at the lower 33 MHz frequency when installed Warning Do not use cards
28. mputer to restart Use the reset button only when you cannot restart your computer with any of the recommended methods Programmer s button This button interrupts the normal operation of the computer s software Only computer programmers should use this button Setting Up 9 Your Computer s Ports and Connectors FireWire ports 2 Lockable cover latch amp Internal modem port optional Monitor power socket Power socket lt gt Ethernet port 10 100 twisted pair Ethernet IOl Monitor port PCI slot 1 USB ports 2 Access covers for expansion slots PCI slots 2 4 W Sound input port nl Q 4 Sound output port Security lock port 10 Chapter 1 FireWire ports 10 Connects your Macintosh to FireWire peripheral devices such as a video camera or a hard disk lt gt 10 100 twisted pair Ethernet port Connects your Macintosh to a high speed Ethernet network USB ports Connects your Macintosh to USB peripheral devices and input devices such as a printer a scanner a hub a keyboard or a mouse v Sound input port Connects your Macintosh to an Apple PlainTalk microphone or other audio input equipment 4 Sound output port Connects your Macintosh to headphones externally powered amplified speakers or other audio output equipment 8 Lockable cover latch and security lock port You can attach a security lock to your Macintosh and
29. ng the screw that held the card in place The access cover maintains the correct air flow and keeps the computer s components from overheating Warning Do not leave an empty PCI slot uncovered An uncovered port can affect the air flow that cools the computer s internal components and cause damage If you are finished installing items in your computer skip ahead to Closing the Computer later in this chapter To install additional items inside your computer go to the section that provides the instructions you need To install Go to the section New battery Replacing the Battery on page 52 Working Inside the Computer 51 Replacing the Battery 1 Remove the battery from its holder noting the orientation of the battery s positive and negative ends 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 Remove the battery by pulling it up and out of its holder You may need to spread these two tabs slightly apart to release the battery Spread the tabs gently so they don t break 2 Insert the new lithium battery in the holder making sure the battery s positive and negative symbols align with those on the holder Warning Installing the battery incorrectly may cause an explosion Use only the same type of battery or an equivalent battery recommended by the manufacturer of the origina
30. ntaires Apple Canada Inc 7495 Birchmount Road Markham Ontario Canada L3R 5G2 Service la client le d Apple Canada 800 263 3394 Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre du secteur des lignes t l phoniques et les canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a soient raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas m Num ro de charge 0 3 L indice de charge IC assign chaque dispositif terminal indique pour viter toute surcharge le pourcentage de la charge totale qui sera raccord e un circuit t l phonique boucl utilis par ce dispositif La terminaison du circuit boucl peut tre constitu e de n importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l ensemble des dispositifs ne d passe pas 100 Type de prise t l phonique 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 Modem facility Autocalling facility m Autoanswer facility DTMF signaling Operation in th
31. o see if you can install it yourself For instructions on installing PCI cards see the section Installing a PCI Expansion Card on page 49 About the Computer s Battery The Macintosh has a 3 6 V lithium backup battery installed on the main logic board Some signs that you need to replace the battery are intermittent problems starting up your computer and the date randomly resetting Replacement batteries for the Macintosh are available in many electronics and computer stores You can install the new battery yourself or have an Apple authorized dealer do it for you for a fee Replacing the battery may cause some settings on your computer such as the date and network settings to revert to factory default settings You may also have to restore modem settings in any communications programs you are using Important Make a note of the settings for communications programs before you replace the battery Working Inside the Computer 31 32 Chapter 2 Warning The power supply in your computer is a high voltage component and should not be opened for any reason even when the computer is off If the power supply needs service contact your Apple authorized dealer or service provider Installing Memory an Internal Storage Device or a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the Battery Warning Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components These instructions describe how to install memory an int
32. ompted to choose a country for their modem should choose the Australia country code setting 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 If pulse dialing is required for any reason the communications software must be set up to record numbers according to the following translation list a Number to be dialed 0 number to be entered into computer 0 a Number to be dialed 1 number to be entered into computer 9 a Number to be dialed 2 number to be entered into computer 8 a Number to be dialed 3 number to be entered into computer 7 Number to be dialed 4 number to be entered into computer 6 a Number to be dialed 5 number to be entered into computer 5 Number to be dialed 6 number to be entered into computer 4 a Number to be dialed 7 number to be entered into computer 3 a Number to be dialed 8 number to be entered into computer 2 a Number to be dialed 9 number to be entered into computer 1 a Number to be dialed 0 number to be entered into computer 0 The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones as this i
33. omputer To avoid generating static electricity do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation of the expansion card memory or internal storage device and closed the computer 6 Unplug the power cord Working Inside the Computer 33 7 Liftthe latch on the side of the computer Lift the latch to unlock NY i NE the side panel f ki a 34 Chapter 2 8 Gently lower the panel onto a clean flat surface Lower the side of the computer onto a soft clean cloth to avoid scratching the case Gently lower the side flat panel until it lies S 35 Working Inside the Computer 36 Chapter 2 9 Go to the section that provides the instructions for the item you want to install or replace To install Go to the section DRAM Installing DRAM below Internal storage device Installing a Hard Disk or Other Internal Storage Device on page 38 PCI expansion card Installing a PCI Expansion Card on page 49 New battery Replacing the Battery on page 52 Installing DRAM Important Before installing memory read About Memory at the beginning of this chapter and follow the steps in Opening the Computer Make sure the ejectors on the DRAM DIMM slots you want to use are open Push down the ejectors to open them Note The computer requires at least one DRAM DIMM to operate If you plan to use only one DRAM DIMM install it in the slot DIMM0 closes
34. on 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 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 Warning Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician m Load number 0 3 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 Telephone jack type CA 11 Telephone and Modem Information 59 60 Informations destin es aux utilisateurs canadiens L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie un mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme c
35. or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question 25 26 Chapter 2 About Memory Your computer can accommodate additional dynamic random access memory DRAM in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMMs The following illustration shows the memory SDRAM slots on the logic board See the sections that follow for important information about DRAM PCI slot 1 66 MHz PCI slot graphics card installed Video memory VRAM for standard Macintosh models is supplied by synchronous DRAM SDRAM soldered onto the 66 MHz graphics card that supplies the computer s monitor port Standard Macintosh models come with a minimum of 16 megabytes MB of SDRAM video memory You can use the Apple System Profiler to check the amount of DRAM and VRAM installed in your computer The SDRAM DIMM slots are numbered starting from the innermost position as DIMMO DIMM1 DIMM2 and DIMM3 DRAM Configurations Your computer s DRAM can be expanded to a maximum of 1024 MB by adding DIMMs to the four DRAM DIMM slots on the main logic board DIMMs must fit these specifications PC 100 compliant Synchronous DRAM SDRAM 33 volt V m 64 bit wide 168 pin module Maximum number of 16 memory devices on DIMM Unbuffered do not use registered or buffered Synchronous DRAM SDRAM or ECC type SDRAM m Height must not exceed 2 0 inches Important This computer uses SDRAM DIMMs Only PC
36. ouch the gold connector or any of the components on the card Connector 4 Align the card s connector with the expansion slot and press down 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 at the front of the computer Reinstall the screw to secure the card in place Port access opening PCI slot Ifthe PCI card you are installing is full length 12 inches make sure it fits in one of these four card guides Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted Dont rock the card side to side instead press the card straight into the slot Rocking the card can damage the PCI slot m Don 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 Pull 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 Make sure you don t pull the card so much that you accidentally disconnect it Reinsert the screw that you removed earlier and tighten it to hold the PCI card in place If you have other cards to install put them in now by repeating steps 1 4 If you removed a card from your computer and did not install a replacement install a port access cover plate next to the slot usi
37. pty drive bays The number and kinds of drives you can add depend on the model you purchased Working Inside the Computer 27 Note The maximum number of drives that can function in the lower drive bays is two ATA drives or three SCSI drives For technical information about the power requirements for devices the computer can accommodate see the electronic documentation that came with the computer CD ROM DVD ROM DVD RAM drive bay Zip drive bay Zip drive is optional Drive position 3 Accommodates two 3 5 ATA hard disk drives maximum 1 high or a single SCSI drive maximum 1 6 high Drive position 2 Accommodates a 3 5 SCSI hard disk drive maximum 1 6 high Drive position 1 Accommodates a 3 5 SCSI hard disk drive maximum 1 6 high The following table shows the type number and height of drives that fit on the carrier in each drive bay A drive already occupies at least one of these positions Position 1 front Position 2 middle Position 3 rear SCSI One 1 0 inch 25 4 SCSI One 1 0 inch 25 4 SCSI One 1 0 inch 25 4 mm drive or mm or 1 6 inch 40 6 mm or 1 6 inch 40 6 one 1 6 inch 40 6 mm drive mm drive mm drive ATA One or two 1 0 inch 25 4 mm drives 28 Chapter 2 Note SCSI drives also require a SCSI PCI card to function Drives must also meet these width and depth specifications a Width 3 9 inches 102 mm a Depth 5 7 inches 147 mm The computer provide
38. racket This position is reserved for a 1 0 inch ATA drive only a Jf you re installing a second ATA drive in drive position 3 With the connectors facing you attach the screws to the right side of the carrier Insert and tighten the screws on the left side until the tab bends slightly inward a Jf you re attaching a 1 0 inch drive to an empty carrier in drive position 3 insert the screws through the bottom of the carrier a Jf you re installing a 1 6 inch SCSI drive in the carrier attach it with screws through the carrier s lower side holes as shown on the right side of the illustration Note The tinted screws illustrated below indicate the four screws that came in the computer s accessory kit Use them where shown Where untinted screws are shown use the screws that came with the new drive Attach an additional ATA drive 1 high Attach an additional SCSI drive 1 6 high to the upper portion of the drive carrier to the lower portion of the drive carrier by screwing it into position on its sides by screwing it into position on its sides Attach the two screws on this side first N Q S b tabs will i i H bend i amp ATA or SCSI drives inwardas A that are 1 high are you tighten 8 l attached to the lower these two i portion of the drive SCTEWS carrier from the bottom Position the bard disk drive on the drive carrier so that the ribbon cable connector and the power cord connector are accessible Wor
39. rd into an RJ 45 wall outlet or external hub that is connected to a twisted pair Ethernet network Ethernet port 10 100 twisted pair Ethernet RJ 45 wall plate 10 100 Ethernet hub or switch T il pog po ee PELELECELEEE 1 ssp 10 100 twisted pair Ethernet cable fl FSS z CD Note The cable length from your computer s Ethernet port to a network hub should not exceed 100 meters Check with your network administrator if you have a question about the cable length from your computer to the network hub 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 the electronic documentation that came with your computer Turning the Computer On To turn your computer on for the first time follow these steps Turn on the monitor See the information that came with your monitor for the location of the power button On newer Apple monitors the power button which can also turn on the computer is located on the front The power indicator light may not come on until you turn on the computer in the next step Note Some monitors turn on automatically when you start up the computer and turn off automatically when you shut the computer down You turn other monitors on or off separately 2
40. roduct or similar products 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 Your Computer at a Glance CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD RAM drive amp CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD RAM drive Open button Zip drive optional Power button Power on light Programmer s button Apple USB keyboard lt Reset button 8 Chapter 1 I gt CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD RAM A CD ROM drive works with CD ROM discs and plays standard audio discs and Photo CDs A DVD ROM drive works with the same discs as the CD ROM drive as well as with DVD ROM discs DVD audio discs and DVD Video discs A DVD RAM drive works with all of these discs and also allows you to write information on DVD RAM discs For more information about the optional DVD RAM drive and the disc types supported see Apple s World Wide Web site www apple com support CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD RAM drive Open button Opens the drive tray Zip drive optional Works with Zip disks Ifa Zip drive is not installed an Apple authorized dealer can install one Power button Turns your computer on and off if the keyboard s USB cable is attached to the computer Power on light A green light indicates that the computer is on An amber light indicates the computer is in sleep Reset button This button forces the co
41. s faster than pulse decadic dialing and is readily available on almost all New Zealand telephone exchanges Mouse Information This product complies with the requirements of European Directives 72 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC 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
42. s support for the following types of internal hard disk drives m ATA drives includes ATA ATA 2 and ATA 3 devices which are also called IDE or EIDE devices Ultra ATA drives sometimes called ATA 4 devices m SCSI drives requires the purchase and installation of a SCSI PCI card m ATAPI drives including CD ROM DVD ROM DVD RAM and Zip drives For more information about devices supported see your Apple authorized dealer and the support section of Apple s Web site www apple com support Important Hard disk drives and removable storage devices may require special software for the computer to recognize the device Check the documentation that came with your device or contact the device s manufacturer for more information About the Computers Installed Drive and Additional Drives Standard Macintosh configurations include an internal Ultra ATA hard disk You can install an additional ATA drive or SCSI drives If you are installing SCSI drives you must install a SCSI PCI card to support the drive The accessory kit that came with your computer has a bag with four low profile screws used exclusively for installing drives in the lower portion of drive position 3 For more information about using these screws see step 5 in the section Installing an Internal Storage Device which begins on page 39 Ultra ATA Drives Your Macintosh can accommodate two internal ATA drives in the U shaped drive carrier in drive position 3 at the
43. stalling a Hard Disk or Other Internal Storage Device The lower drive bay in the drive carrier at the top of your Macintosh can accommodate an internal Zip drive if one did not come installed in the computer The lower portion of the computer can accommodate up to three 1 0 inch and 1 6 inch SCSI and ATA internal storage devices Important Before installing an internal storage device read About Internal Storage Options on page 27 and follow the steps in Opening the Computer on page 32 If you want to add a SCSI drive to a computer you must first install an appropriate PCI card Follow any instructions that came with the card and the instructions in the section Installing a PCI Expansion Card on page 49 After the card is installed return to this section It s easiest to connect cables to the card if you install the card in the PCT slot labeled 3 Installing an Internal Storage Device Unplug the power cord bundle from the main logic board and the ribbon cable from the drive If you re working with SCSI drives disconnect the power cord bundle from the main logic board Unplug the power cord bundle from the main logic board Unlock the power cord bundle plug by pressing the small catch located on the side of the plug Unplug the ribbon cable from the hard disk drive Working Inside the Computer 39 If you re removing a drive carrier that has a drive attached remove the power cord bundle from th
44. t to the middle of the main logic board If your computer has an internal modem be careful not to apply pressure to it when installing the DIMM Align a DRAM DIMM in the DRAM slot as pictured and push the DIMM down until the ejectors snap into place Important Do not touch the DIMM s connectors Handle the DIMM only by the edges DRAM DIMM Your DIMM s shape and components may vary The DRAM DIMM is designed to fit into the Connectors slot only one way Be sure to align the notches in the DIMM with the small ribs inside the slot With the ejectors in the open position as shown push down on the DIMM until it snaps into place The ejectors will automatically close Notches DRAM slot 1 of 4 Ejector Your slot may have one or two ejectors They should be pushed outward and down to be in the open position as shown To remove a DIMM gently push down on each of the slot s ejectors until they open and release the DIMM Working Inside the Computer 37 38 Chapter 2 3 If you are finished installing items in your computer skip ahead to Closing the Computer on page 53 If you want to install other items go to the relevant section To install Go to the section Internal storage device Installing a Hard Disk or Other Internal Storage Device below PCI expansion card Installing a PCI Expansion Card on page 49 New battery Replacing the Battery on page 52 In
45. te Check the information that came with your monitor to see if it requires a connection to a full power USB port such as one on the back of the computer or on a self powered hub USB ports Monitor power socket DETTE Lo Ly A M ia O D es Ee 5 Lo CAR ze Fe a O O O O O 00000000 I VA P f A IOI Monitor port Monitor power cord Monitor cable 16 Chapter 1 Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Computer The Macintosh has ports that allow you to connect a USB keyboard and mouse For more information about USB devices and connections see the electronic documentation that came with your computer Plug the keyboard cable into one of the USB ports on the back of the computer Plugging the keyboard cable directly into one of the computer s USB ports allows you to use the power O button on the keyboard to turn the computer on and off If you plug the keyboard cable into a USB port on a monitor or another device the power button won t do this If you re using a USB monitor check the documentation that came with it to learn if the monitor works as a self powered or bus powered USB hub and what devices you can connect to it Plug the Apple USB mouse cable into one of the ports on the Apple USB keyboard You can plug the mouse into a USB port on a moni
46. ter than one ring a ATS6 95 DTMF period between 70 255 ms m ATS11 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 Warning This card 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 Telephone and Modem Information 61 62 Mouse Information Information You Need in New Zealand This modem is fully approved to operate on the New Zealand telecommunications network under Telepermit number PTC 211 98 119 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 Note Customers in New Zealand who are pr
47. the same voltage level as the electrical outlet to which the computer is connected To protect your monitor be sure to use the appropriate adapter or voltage converter if one is necessary Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor Some monitors already have the cord attached Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical socket or the back of the computer Check the documentation that came with the monitor to find out where to plug it in Attach the monitor cable to the monitor then attach the monitor cable to the monitor port on the back of the computer Some monitors have the cable attached Check the monitor s manual for any additional instructions a Ifyou have a monitor with a high density D Sub 15 VGA standard connector connect the monitor cable directly to the computer s monitor port Setting Up 15 m Jfyour monitor bas a DB 15 connector you may need a Mac to VGA adapter If you don t have an adapter you can purchase one from an Apple authorized dealer the computer the computer Monitor port on a 8 Ge Monitor porton Mac to VGA adapter Connector on some Apple monitor cables DB 15 connector 5 Connect any additional cables from the monitor to the computer Connector on VGA and some Apple monitor cables D Sub 15 connector Ifyou use a USB monitor connect its USB cable to one of the Type A USB ports on the back of the computer or to an available USB port on a device you attach later No
48. tor or other device but it s best to plug it into a port on the Apple USB keyboard Plug in the mouse on the side where it s comfortable for you Parts of your computer may be covered by clear plastic film that protected it during shipment You can remove the film Apple USB keyboard Apple USB mouse SettingUp 17 18 Chapter 1 3 If you wish raise the keyboard by lifting it and flipping the foot toward the back The Apple USB keyboard can be tilted up slightly or can lie flat Make sure the foot locks into place For information about cleaning and maintenance of the keyboard and mouse see the electronic documentation that came with your computer Connecting a Modem Some Macintosh models come with an internal modem If your computer did not come with an internal modem and you want to work online you can connect an external USB modem or install an internal modem You can order an internal modem online from The Apple Store www apple com store Important Make sure you connect the modem to an analog phone line the kind typically used in homes The modem will not work with a digital phone line D connect the internal modem Use the phone cord that came in the box with the computer Plug one end of the phone cord into the modem port on the back of the computer and the other end into the telephone jack in the wal
49. ufacturer for information on obtaining driver software Additional information about how to use your computer is available in the electronic documentation included with your computer s system software Working Inside the Computer 55 Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected Radio and Television Interference The equipment described in this manual generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably ca
50. ure to press them firmly into position Tuck the excess power cord bundle cable around the side of the hard disk drives 46 Chapter 2 Reconnect the main power cable bundle to the main logic board and the ribbon cable to the drives a Ifyou added a second ATA drive to a computer that came with one ATA drive plug the connector on the end of the ribbon cable to the drive on the bottom and attach the cable s middle connector to the top drive a Ifyou added a SCSI drive to a computer that came with an ATA drive attach the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI PCI card you installed earlier Ifyou ve added two SCSI drives attach the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI PCI card or to the other SCSI drive See the instructions that came with your SCSI PCI card or drive for information on connecting the ribbon cable Plug the power cord bundle back Plug the end of the ATA ribbon into the main logic board cable back into the bottom ATA drive Plug the middle connector into the top ATA drive If your computer came with an ATA drive in drive position 3 and you re installing a SCSI bard disk drive in either drive position 1 or 2 you ll need to attach it to a third party PCI SCSI card that you buy separately Follow the directions that came with the card to find out how to attach the bard disk drive to the card correctly Working Inside the Computer 47 10 Ifyou have installed two or more SCSI drives tape the
51. used by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses If necessary consult an Apple authorized service provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the FCC Compliance and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices You can obtain
52. which switch setting to use for your city or region Setting Up 13 2 Plug one end of the computer s power cord into the recessed power socket marked with the symbol on the back of the computer Warning To prevent electrical shock fire or damage to the computer the power cord must fit completely over the prongs inside the socket Power cord socket Power cord plug f 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded outlet or power strip O 000 D g 30000000 0000 C 000 SET 0000 SEEESS 0000000 The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you set up Important Make sure the computer is located near an outlet or power strip and that you can easily reach the plug to disconnect the computer in an emergency The only way to completely disconnect power from the computer is by unplugging one end of the power cord from the outlet or power strip or from the back of the computer Warning This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded Your Macintosh is equipped with a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a third grounding pin This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Do not defeat the purpose of t
53. ype 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 report the problem either to your local telephone company or to your company s telecommunications people 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 servic
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