Apple Power Macintosh 4400 User Manual

1This chapter describes how to install the PC Serial and Parallel Card in aPower Macintosh 4400 or a Power Macintosh 7220.After you install the PC Ser

Replacing the computer’s cover14 Make sure all cables and cards are firmly connected.15 Replace the computer cover.Lower the cover onto the computer v

16 Replace the screws and reconnect all equipment.Reinsert the three screws you removed earlier into the back of the computer.Then reinsert the power

13The illustrations in this chapter show the 6400 model. If you have a 6500model, some of the illustrations may look slightly different from yourcompu

What you needBefore beginning the installation process, make sure you have all thenecessary parts: the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral

Opening the computer1Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables from the computer, except for thepower cord.2 Remove the two screws as shown fro

3 Touch the recessed metal parts in the back panel to discharge static electricity from your body.IMPORTANTYou can collect static electricity just by

4Unplug the power cord from your computer.You can unplug the power cord now that you discharged static electricity fromyour body in the previous step.

6Set the logic board on a clean, flat, stable surface. IllustrationWorld NewsVol. 1, No. 1Rest the logic board on a clean, flat, stable surface.Place

Preparing the slots7Unscrew and remove the port access covers for the slots you need.If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at the same

What you needBefore beginning the installation process, make sure you have thenecessary parts: the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral flex

Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card8Disconnect the Internal PC audio/video ribbon cable from the PC Compatibility Card.9A

10 Reinstall the ribbon cable over the top of the peripheral flex cable.Push the cable down a little to allow enough room for card installation.Socket

Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card11 Insert the card into the PCI slot so that the card fence faces the port access opening.IMPORTANTAlways hol

Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card13 Attach the peripheral flex cable to the connector located on the right side o

Replacing the logic board17 Align and insert the logic board part way into the computer.Align and insert the logicboard so that it engagesthe guides o

18 Press the reset button on the logic board and slide the logic board back into the computer.Note: When you press the reset button, some of your comp

27Except where noted, the illustrations in this chapter show the 7200 model.If you have a 7300, 7500, or 7600 model, some of the illustrations may loo

What you needBefore beginning the installation process, make sure you have all thenecessary parts: the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral

Opening the computer1Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables from the computer, except for thepower cord.Leave the computer plugged in for no

Opening the computer1Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables from the computer, except for thepower cord.Leave the computer plugged in for no

3 Remove the cover from the computer.Press the two release buttons under the front panel and slide the cover towardyou approximately two inches.After

4 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer.Always do this before you touch any parts, or install any components, insidethe co

Opening the expansion card cover6 Flip open the expansion card cover.(Front of computer)32Chapter 3

Preparing the slots7 Remove the metal port access covers for the slots you need. If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at the same tim

Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card9Attach the peripheral flex cable to the side of the PC Compatibility Card.Note: If yo

Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card10 Align the card with the second expansion slot.IMPORTANTAlways hold the card by its edges. Don’t touch any

Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card12 Bend the peripheral flex cable and attach the cable to the connector as shown

Replacing the expansion card cover15 Push the peripheral flex cable gently so that it bends towards the PC Compatibility Card.16 Flip the expansion ca

Replacing the computer’s cover17 Lower the cover onto the case, leaving a two-inch gap, and then push the cover back.Two-inch gap38Chapter 3

18 If you removed the security bar earlier, replace it now.Note: The computer in the illustration is a Power Macintosh 7300. If yourcomputer did not c

4 Lift the cover up and off the computer.5 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer.Always do this before you touch any parts

41The illustrations in this chapter show the 9500 model. If you have an 8500model, some of the illustrations may look slightly different from yourcomp

What you needBefore beginning the installation process, make sure you have all thenecessary parts: the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral

Opening the computer1 Disconnect all the cables from the computer, except for the power cord.Leave the computer plugged in for now, to ground it and p

3 Remove the cover from the computer.Slide the cover away from the back panel about two inches. Then raise thecover straight up and off the computer.4

4 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer.Always do this before you touch any parts, or install any components, insidethe co

5Disconnect the power cord from the back of the computer.You can unplug the power cord now that you discharged static electricity fromyour body in the

Preparing the slots7 Remove the metal port access covers for the slots you need. If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at the same tim

Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card9Attach the peripheral flex cable as shown.If you have trouble attaching the periphera

Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card11 Align the PC Serial and Parallel Card with the second expansion slot.IMPORTANTAlways hold the card by its

Preparing the slots7Unscrew and remove the metal port access covers for the slots you need.If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at th

Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card13 Carefully bend the peripheral flex cable and insert it into the connector loc

Replacing the computer’s cover16 Tuck the audio cables in on top of the PC Compatibility Card, so that they’re out of theway of the retainer or auxili

18 Replace the cover on the computer.Lower the cover all the way down onto the case. Push the cover back until ittouches the back panel.19 Tighten the

53The illustrations in this chapter show the 8600 model. If you have a 9600model, some of the illustrations may look slightly different from yourcompu

What you needBefore beginning the installation process, make sure you have all thenecessary parts: the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral

Opening the computer1If your computer is turned on, shut it down and wait 20 minutes.Before proceeding with these instructions, you need to allow the

3 Carefully lay the computer on its side with the cover and release button facing up.4 Reconnect the power cord.Connect the power cord to your compute

5 Touch the metal on the bottom of the computer.Always do this before you touch any parts, or install any components, insidethe computer. Touching the

7 Remove the computer’s cover.Press the release button and lift the cover a few inches. Then slide the coverto the right and lift it off.Button58Chapt

Preparing the slots8Unscrew and remove the metal port access covers for the slots you need. If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at t

Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card8With the PC Compatibility Card turned face up as shown, attach the peripheral flex ca

Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card10 Attach the peripheral flex cable as shown.Use the connector shown in the illustrati

12 Insert the card.Press down on the card. When the card is fully inserted, you won’t be able tosee the gold-colored connector any more.m Don’t rock t

Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card14 Carefully bend the peripheral flex cable and attach it to the connector locat

Replacing the computer’s cover17 Replace the computer cover.Align the bottom edge of the cover panel with the computer as shown below.Then press down

18 Lift up the computer so that it sits upright.19 Reconnect the power cord and any other cables.You are now finished installing the card.What’s next?

65Once your PC Serial and Parallel Card is installed, you need to update yourPC Compatibility Card Software.The PC floppy disk and Mac OS CD-ROM disc

Updating the Windows/DOS PC Compatibility softwareIMPORTANTIf you have not previously installed the PC Compatibility Cardsoftware and created a drive

Updating the Mac OS PC Compatibility softwareTo update the Mac OS PC Compatibility software so it supports your PCSerial and Parallel Card, follow th

69Your PC Serial and Parallel Card is used in conjunction with a PCCompatibility Card. When both are installed, you can connect a printer,modem, image

Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card10 Connect the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card. Plug th

What you can connectThe equipment you connect to your PC Serial and Parallel Card can be usedfrom within the DOS or Windows environment. You cannot ac

71AppendixTechnical InformationGeneral specificationsDescriptionm 7-inch PC Serial and Parallel Card (PCI)Powerm +5 volts (V)m 1 watt maximumPortsm On

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iiiCommunications regulation information viiPreface Read This Before You Install Your Card ixWhat comes with your card xInstalling the

2 Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 6400 or 6500 13What you need 14Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware 14Opening

4Installing the Card in a Power Macintosh 8500 or 9500 41What you need 42Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware 42Opening

Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card11 Flip the PC Serial and Parallel Card over and insert it into the first (top) PCI slot.IMPORTANTAlways hold

6 Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software 65Updating the Windows/DOS PC Compatibility software 66Updating the Mac OS PC Compatibility s

Communications regulation informationFCC statementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devicein ac

Industry Canada statementThis Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipmentregulations.Cet appareil numérique d

The PC Serial and Parallel Card has two standard PC ports that allow you touse several kinds of PC-compatible peripheral devices from the Windows orDO

What comes with your cardBefore you begin installation, be sure you have the PC Serial and ParallelCard and peripheral flex cable, as shown.Installing

12 Reinsert the screws you removed earlier to secure both cards.13 Tuck the audio cables as shown. If you have a 12-inch PC Compatibility Card, tuck t