Apple Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) User Manual

Power Mac G5User’s Guide Includes setup, expansion, andtroubleshooting information for your Power Mac G5 computer

10 Chapter 1 Setting Up Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your Powe

100 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionYou can configure your AirPort Extreme network and Internet connection

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 101 Next, make sure your AirPort connection options are active in Network preferences.To set up Network prefe

102 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 5 Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu.6 Click TCP/IP, if necessary.7 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up me

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 103 Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsIf you can’t connect to the

104 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Network ConnectionsIf you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure

105Communications Regulation InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

106 Laser SpecificationsLaser on pickup unit (when reading a CD):• Type: Semiconductor GaAlAs laser• Wavelength: 790 nm• Power out of objective

107If you do not disconnect your modem when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the telephone company has the right to disconnect your

108 Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être effectuées par un centre d’entretien canadien autorisé désigné par la fournisseur. La comp

109accordingly with the approved Telepermit number to comply with the New Zealand telecommunications standards, ensuring the health and safety of

Chapter 1 Setting Up 11 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 c

111IndexIndexAadapterDVI to ADC 7DVI to Composite 7DVI to VGA 7ADC 7port 17AGP 8X Pro graphics 19AGP card 62air deflector 45AirPort Extreme 8

112 Index installingAGP card 62AirPort Extreme Card 66applications 74, 75battery 67Classic support 74, 75Mac OS 9 74, 75Mac OS X 74, 75memor

12 Chapter 1 Setting Up What to Do When You Have Finished WorkingWhen you have finished working with your Power Mac G5, you can put your computer t

Chapter 1 Setting Up 13 Shutting Down Your Power Mac G5If you will not use your Power Mac G5 for a day or two, you should turn it off. To turn off

14 Chapter 1 Setting Up Getting to Know Your ComputerOptical driveHeadphone jackf®Power buttonStatus lightUSB 2.0 portFireWire 400 port

Chapter 1 Setting Up 15 Optical driveYour computer has a Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or a SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW). Both drives can read DVD discs,

16 Chapter 1 Setting Up Ports and Connectors—Expanding Your Computer’s CapabilitiesLatch Access covers for PCIexpansion slotsDVI display portAirPor

Chapter 1 Setting Up 17 sÇLatch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in your Power Mac G5. You can also attach

18 Chapter 1 Setting Up Inside Your Power Mac G5—Your Computer’s Internal Expansion OptionsBottom hard disk drive bayTop hard disk drive bayOptical

Chapter 1 Setting Up 19 Optical driveYour computer comes with either a Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or a SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW). For information a

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20 Chapter 1 Setting Up Additional InformationIf you would like additional information, see the following:To learn about... See...Shutting down you

2 212 Using Your ComputerThis chapter provides instructions for using the important features of your Power Mac G5 computer, including your keyboa

22 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Using Your Apple KeyboardYour Apple Keyboard comes with function keys preset for common tasks. Press the Media Eje

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 23 Using Your Apple MouseYour Apple Mouse uses optical tracking. To position the pointer using your mouse, move the m

24 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer For More Information on DisplaysFor information about connecting your display, see the setup instructions in Chapt

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 25 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB)Your Power Mac G5 comes with three USB 2.0 ports; one on the front and two on the

26 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Connecting Multiple USB DevicesIf you want to connect more than three USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub. The

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 27 Using FireWire FireWire is a high-speed data transfer system that lets you easily connect and disconnect external

28 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Using FireWire DevicesWith FireWire you can:• Connect a FireWire digital videocamera and capture or transfer high-

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 29 3 Start up your Power Mac G5 and immediately hold down the T key.Your Power Mac G5 display shows the FireWire disk

3 1 Contents Chapter 1 5 Setting Up5 Positioning the Computer and Display 6 Plugging In the Computer 10 Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse 10

30 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Headphone JackYou can plug headphones into the computer’s headphone jack. When a plug is inserted into this jack,

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 31 Here are just a few of the things you can do with Bluetooth wireless technology:• Use an Apple Wireless Keyboard o

32 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Using Your Optical DriveYou can install or use software from CDs or DVDs using your optical drive. You can play mu

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 33 To record music on a CD-R disc from your iTunes library:1 Open iTunes (click its icon in the Dock).2 Select the pl

34 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Using Your ModemYour Macintosh may come with an Apple 56K internal modem installed. To connect the Apple 56K inter

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 35 Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet NetworkYou can connect directly to a 10/100/1000 twisted-pair Ethernet netwo

36 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer For More Information on Using EthernetAdditional information, including information about setting up an Ethernet n

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 37 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessWith AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a

38 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save EnergyPower Mac G5 computers are set to go to sleep after a period of inacti

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 39 Next, follow these steps on one computer:1 Choose Go > Connect to Server.2 Click Local Network.3 Select the com

4 Contents 66 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card 67 Replacing the Battery Chapter 4 69 Troubleshooting71 Software Problems 72 Problems With Your Disp

3 413 Working Inside Your ComputerYou can customize and expand your Power Mac G5 to fit your needs. This chapter provides information and instruc

42 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Opening the Computer1 Before you open your computer, shut it down by choosing Apple (K) > Shut Down.2

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 43 4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer.5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on

44 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 6 Remove the side panel.Important: When you remove the side panel, hold it securely.Pull the top of the

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 45 7 Remove the air deflector and place it on a soft, clean cloth.Important: Always remember to replace the

46 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 8 Pull the front fan assembly by the handle to remove it from the computer. Set it aside. Note: You do n

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 47 Installing MemoryDepending upon the model, your Power Mac G5 has four or eight dual inline memory module

48 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer To install memory:1 Open your computer and remove the side panel, air deflector, and fan assembly followi

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 49 3 Open the ejectors on the DIMM slots by pushing them out to the sides.4 Placing one hand on the back of

1 5 1 Setting Up Congratulations on purchasing your new high performance Power Mac G5 computer. This chapter contains instructions for setting

50 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 6 Replace the front fan assembly by firmly pushing it back into the computer by the handle until it conne

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 51 7 Replace the air deflector. Important: Always remember to replace the air deflector. Your computer will

52 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 8 Replace the side panel.Important: Always replace the side panel before you start up your computer. You

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 53 9 Push the latch down to close and secure the side panel.Important: When you replace the side panel, hol

54 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing Internal Storage DevicesYour Macintosh has three internal drive bays: one optical drive bay a

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 55 Installing Serial ATA DrivesYour Macintosh can accommodate one additional internal 1-inch-high Serial ATA

56 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 3 To install an additional drive, slide the drive into the lower drive bay, aligning the drive guides int

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 57 5 Pull the appropriate drive bay tab down to secure the drive.6 Connect the power cable and the Serial AT

58 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Optical DriveYour computer comes with an optical drive installed, either a SuperDrive or Co

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 59 4 Carefully pull the drive a short distance out of the bay. 5 Disconnect the ribbon cable from the back o

6 Chapter 1 Setting Up Plugging In the Computer 1 Remove any protective film from the inside of the side panel. For instructions about opening

60 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 10 Carefully remove the ribbon cable from the top of the original drive and transfer it to the replacemen

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 61 13 Slide the drive the rest of the way into the drive bay, aligning the optical drive guide pins in the s

62 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP CardYou can expand the capabilities of your Power Ma

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 63 To determine whether your computer has PCI or PCI-X slots, read the ID label, which is located on the sid

64 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing Your CardYou can install an AGP card in slot 1 only. The AGP slot accepts standard AGP cards o

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 65 4 Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot and press until the connector is inserted all the wa

66 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme CardAirPort offers an affordable and easy way to provide wireless Internet

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 67 4 Replace the front fan assembly, air deflector, and side panel, following the directions that begin on p

68 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer To replace the battery:1 Open your computer following the directions on page 42.2 If a PCI card is instal

4 694 Troubleshooting If you have a problem while working with your computer, here are some things you can try right away. The computer won’t res

Chapter 1 Setting Up 7 3 Connect your display cables according to the following illustration: Important: Depending on your display, you ma

70 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The computer won’t turn on or start up.First, make sure the power cord is connected to a working power source. The plu

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 Software ProblemsImportant: To use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer, you must install Classic support (see “I

72 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problems With Your DisplayNo image appears on the screen.• Make sure the display and computer are turned on.• Make sur

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73 The screen freezes.• Force the application that has frozen to quit. Choose Apple (K) > Force Quit and select the ap

74 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Installing Software on Your ComputerUse the software install discs that came with your computer to install Mac OS X, t

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 75 Installing Classic Support and Other ApplicationsUse the “Additional Software & Apple Hardware Test” to install Cl

77AppendixAA SpecificationsProcessor and Memory Specifications Processor• PowerPC processor with 512 kilobytes (KB) of on-chip L2 cache per proc

78 Appendix A Specifications Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) Specifications• Disc diameters supported: 12 cm and 8 cm Data formats• CD-ROM• CD-Audio•

Appendix A Specifications 79 USB Specifications • Support for Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 and 1.1• Five external USB Type A ports• One USB 2.0 p

8 Chapter 1 Setting Up 4 To access the Internet or a network, connect your computer to a DSL or cable modem, connect your modem to an analog ph

80 Appendix A Specifications AirPort Extreme Card (Optional) Specifications• Wireless data rate: Up to 54 Mbps• Range: Up to 150 feet (data rates

Appendix A Specifications 81 Analog Audio Specifications• Sample rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz• Jack type: 1/8” mini• Bits per sample: 16-bit

82 Appendix A Specifications Power Requirements for Devices You Can ConnectExpansion cards• Combined maximum power consumption by the AGP and PCI c

83AppendixBB Safety, Maintenance, and ErgonomicsThis appendix provides important information about safety procedures, routine maintenance, and e

84 Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics To prevent accidents and damage to your computer or display, be sure that you always follow these

Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 85 For service or questions about your warranty, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or App

86 Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics Protecting Your Optical DriveTo keep your optical drive working properly:• Position your computer

Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 87 • Arrange the display so the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you’re sitti

89AppendixCC Connecting to the InternetYou can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in rea

Chapter 1 Setting Up 9 5 Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports ( ) on the computer or on your display. Plug the mouse cable into a

90 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 2 Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator. See the next section,

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 91 Gathering the Information You NeedYou can write the information you get from your Internet service provide

92 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following:• Service provider• Account name• Pass

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 93 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal

94 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your Internet configuration:1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder).2

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 95 To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port:1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences fr

96 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Manual ConfigurationHave your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 97 DHCP ConfigurationAfter you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your netwo

98 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet PPPoE ConfigurationSome DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If you use a DSL

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 99 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed