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...on Your Power Mac G5 18 Internal Expansion Options 20 Learning About Mac OS X 20 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 21 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 22 When an Application "Freezes" or Does Not Respond 23 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 23 Connecting to a Printer 25 Using Your Power Mac G5 26 Using Your Apple Keyboard 27... 41 Using Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Wireless Technology 43 Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers 45 Working Inside Your Computer 46 Opening the Computer 51 Installing Memory 57 Installing Internal Storage Devices 65 Adding PCI Express Cards 3
...on Your Power Mac G5 18 Internal Expansion Options 20 Learning About Mac OS X 20 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 21 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 22 When an Application "Freezes" or Does Not Respond 23 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 23 Connecting to a Printer 25 Using Your Power Mac G5 26 Using Your Apple Keyboard 27... 41 Using Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Wireless Technology 43 Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers 45 Working Inside Your Computer 46 Opening the Computer 51 Installing Memory 57 Installing Internal Storage Devices 65 Adding PCI Express Cards 3
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Follow the steps on the next few pages to internal components. Your Power Mac G5 features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit dual core processor technology, high-speed DDR2 memory, PCI Express graphics and expansion cards, and Serial ATA internal storage, all in an anodized aluminum chassis... with easy access to set it up quickly and start using it right away. Before you can set up your Power Mac G5. This chapter contains ...
Follow the steps on the next few pages to internal components. Your Power Mac G5 features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit dual core processor technology, high-speed DDR2 memory, PCI Express graphics and expansion cards, and Serial ATA internal storage, all in an anodized aluminum chassis... with easy access to set it up quickly and start using it right away. Before you can set up your Power Mac G5. This chapter contains ...
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...your Power Mac G5 and setting it later using your Power Mac G5, you transfer information later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple (...63743;) > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. the Internet Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 For home users, Internet access requires an account with your computer Connecting your computer Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 45. memory...
...your Power Mac G5 and setting it later using your Power Mac G5, you transfer information later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple (...63743;) > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. the Internet Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 For home users, Internet access requires an account with your computer Connecting your computer Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 45. memory...
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... install an additional hard disk drive in the bottom hard disk drive bay. For more information, see "Installing Memory" on page 35. PCI Express graphics slot Connect your Power Mac G5, see "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 65. If your computer's capabilities. For more information, see... trouble starting up to Know Your Power Mac G5 19 Hard disk drive bays Your Power Mac G5 comes with a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. DDR2 SDRAM slots Your Power Mac G5 has 8 DDR2 SDRAM slots. For more information about installing additional memory or about the optical drive, see...
... install an additional hard disk drive in the bottom hard disk drive bay. For more information, see "Installing Memory" on page 35. PCI Express graphics slot Connect your Power Mac G5, see "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 65. If your computer's capabilities. For more information, see... trouble starting up to Know Your Power Mac G5 19 Hard disk drive bays Your Power Mac G5 comes with a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. DDR2 SDRAM slots Your Power Mac G5 has 8 DDR2 SDRAM slots. For more information about installing additional memory or about the optical drive, see...
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...Apple-certified technician install memory, PCI Express cards, and internal storage devices. See an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple Authorized Service Provider for service. Working Inside Your Computer 4 4 Use the information in the following sections: Â "Opening the Computer" on page 46 Â "Installing Memory...on your computer and includes information about how to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for additional information about this chapter to customize and expand your Power Mac G5 to fit your needs. This chapter provides information and instructions ...
...Apple-certified technician install memory, PCI Express cards, and internal storage devices. See an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple Authorized Service Provider for service. Working Inside Your Computer 4 4 Use the information in the following sections: Â "Opening the Computer" on page 46 Â "Installing Memory...on your computer and includes information about how to contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for additional information about this chapter to customize and expand your Power Mac G5 to fit your needs. This chapter provides information and instructions ...
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... touch any parts or install any static electricity from your body. Do not open your computer, shut it down by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. · Warning: Always shut down your Power Mac G5 before continuing. 3 Touch the metal on . 2 Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer's internal components to cool. ª Warning... or attempt to install items inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you finish installing the cards, memory, or internal storage device and close the computer.
... touch any parts or install any static electricity from your body. Do not open your computer, shut it down by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. · Warning: Always shut down your Power Mac G5 before continuing. 3 Touch the metal on . 2 Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer's internal components to cool. ª Warning... or attempt to install items inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you finish installing the cards, memory, or internal storage device and close the computer.
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...Error-correcting code (ECC) or no error-correcting code (NECC) modules. Installing Memory Your Power Mac G5 has eight memory slots (in two banks of DIMMs in the open DIMM slots. You can purchase Apple-branded memory online from older Macintosh computers are not compatible with and do not fit in ...your memory vendor to JEDEC specification (see the Macintosh Products Guide on Apple's website at www.apple.com/store. Your computer comes with your Power Mac G5. Note: When purchasing DIMMs for use in Macintosh computers, make...
...Error-correcting code (ECC) or no error-correcting code (NECC) modules. Installing Memory Your Power Mac G5 has eight memory slots (in two banks of DIMMs in the open DIMM slots. You can purchase Apple-branded memory online from older Macintosh computers are not compatible with and do not fit in ...your memory vendor to JEDEC specification (see the Macintosh Products Guide on Apple's website at www.apple.com/store. Your computer comes with your Power Mac G5. Note: When purchasing DIMMs for use in Macintosh computers, make...
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DIMMs are available, and you want to install more memory, install additional DIMMs in the computer. Bank 2 Bank 1 2 Locate the DIMM slots in a similar fashion: In pairs, one DIMM per bank, from the center outward. ...Install additional DIMMs in these two slots first. If slots are already installed in these two slots. To install memory: 1 Open your computer and remove the side panel, air deflector, and fan assembly following the directions that begin on page 46. Important: Always install DIMMs...
DIMMs are available, and you want to install more memory, install additional DIMMs in the computer. Bank 2 Bank 1 2 Locate the DIMM slots in a similar fashion: In pairs, one DIMM per bank, from the center outward. ...Install additional DIMMs in these two slots first. If slots are already installed in these two slots. To install memory: 1 Open your computer and remove the side panel, air deflector, and fan assembly following the directions that begin on page 46. Important: Always install DIMMs...
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...automatically. With the ejectors open position, as shown), push the DIMM until it is easier, you can lay your Power Mac G5 down until the ejectors snap into the slot only one hand on the back of the computer for support, align ...the small rib inside slot) To make sure the DIMMs are vertical and the ejectors snap into place. With your Power Mac G5. 5 Align the second DIMM in the opposite slot and push until the tabs are properly seated in their slots,... both ends of the DIMM down to avoid scratching the work surface to install memory. Chapter 4 Working Inside Your Computer 53
...automatically. With the ejectors open position, as shown), push the DIMM until it is easier, you can lay your Power Mac G5 down until the ejectors snap into the slot only one hand on the back of the computer for support, align ...the small rib inside slot) To make sure the DIMMs are vertical and the ejectors snap into place. With your Power Mac G5. 5 Align the second DIMM in the opposite slot and push until the tabs are properly seated in their slots,... both ends of the DIMM down to avoid scratching the work surface to install memory. Chapter 4 Working Inside Your Computer 53
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...can operate in slot1. The total combined maximum video random access memory (VRAM) for all graphics cards is installed in your Power Mac G5 by installing cards in the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express slots. About PCI Express Cards Your Power Mac G5 comes with a high-performance 16-lane (or 16x) PCI ...and PCI Express graphics cards. You can expand the capabilities of the slots. For example, an 8x card installed in any of your Power Mac G5. Refer to make sure it can install one 512 MB VRAM card and two 256 MB VRAM cards for example, you install a...
...can operate in slot1. The total combined maximum video random access memory (VRAM) for all graphics cards is installed in your Power Mac G5 by installing cards in the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express slots. About PCI Express Cards Your Power Mac G5 comes with a high-performance 16-lane (or 16x) PCI ...and PCI Express graphics cards. You can expand the capabilities of the slots. For example, an 8x card installed in any of your Power Mac G5. Refer to make sure it can install one 512 MB VRAM card and two 256 MB VRAM cards for example, you install a...
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If a memory module is off. Important: Because batteries contain chemicals, which may be harmful to ... the battery is retained by the manufacturer of them according to remove it before you may cause an explosion. Your Power Mac G5 uses a CR 2032 Lithium coin cell battery. If you notice intermittent problems when your local environmental laws. The battery... side (-) facing up . 2 Remove the old battery from the holder. Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Your Power Mac G5 has an internal backup battery that begin on page 46. Use only the same type of battery or an ...
If a memory module is off. Important: Because batteries contain chemicals, which may be harmful to ... the battery is retained by the manufacturer of them according to remove it before you may cause an explosion. Your Power Mac G5 uses a CR 2032 Lithium coin cell battery. If you notice intermittent problems when your local environmental laws. The battery... side (-) facing up . 2 Remove the old battery from the holder. Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Your Power Mac G5 has an internal backup battery that begin on page 46. Use only the same type of battery or an ...
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... key. Release the keys. The status light flashes and the computer won 't turn on or start up.  Make sure the power cord is reset to the default values and your clock settings may be completely inserted into the hole. 4 Push firmly until you recently ...; 4 flashes: no good DIMM banks  5 or 6 flashes: contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider 70 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You are open, then try resetting the parameter random access memory (PRAM). If that doesn't work , choose Apple () > Restart and hold down either the mouse button or the Media Eject...
... key. Release the keys. The status light flashes and the computer won 't turn on or start up.  Make sure the power cord is reset to the default values and your clock settings may be completely inserted into the hole. 4 Push firmly until you recently ...; 4 flashes: no good DIMM banks  5 or 6 flashes: contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider 70 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You are open, then try resetting the parameter random access memory (PRAM). If that doesn't work , choose Apple () > Restart and hold down either the mouse button or the Media Eject...
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...card with two Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors. The total combined maximum video random access memory (VRAM) for all graphics cards is 1 GB. 77 Appendix Specifications A A Processor and Memory Specifications Processor  PowerPC G5 dual core processor  1 megabyte (MB) of on-chip L2 cache per DIMM ...) technology devices  512 MB DIMMs must have 256 Mbit technology devices  1 GB DIMMs must be installed in removable dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)  PC2-4200, 533 MHz DIMMs, also known as DDR2-533  DIMMs must have 512 Mbit technology devices ...
...card with two Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors. The total combined maximum video random access memory (VRAM) for all graphics cards is 1 GB. 77 Appendix Specifications A A Processor and Memory Specifications Processor  PowerPC G5 dual core processor  1 megabyte (MB) of on-chip L2 cache per DIMM ...) technology devices  512 MB DIMMs must have 256 Mbit technology devices  1 GB DIMMs must be installed in removable dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)  PC2-4200, 533 MHz DIMMs, also known as DDR2-533  DIMMs must have 512 Mbit technology devices ...
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...general maintenance 85 H hard disk drive 19 headphone jack 15, 35, 80 I iDVD 37 installing applications 75 battery 68 Classic support 75 Mac OS 9 75 Mac OS X 75 memory 51 PCI Express cards 66 PCI Express graphics card 65 Serial ATA drives 58 SuperDrive 60 Internet configuration 94 connecting to 11, 99 problems ...19 PCI Express graphics card PCI Express expansion card 65 PCI slots 17, 19 Point-to connect manually 92 shut down 12, 46 shut off power 6 sleep 12, 15 software updating 23 Software Update preferences 23 Spotlight 20 static IP address 95 status light 15, 70 108 Index See System...
...general maintenance 85 H hard disk drive 19 headphone jack 15, 35, 80 I iDVD 37 installing applications 75 battery 68 Classic support 75 Mac OS 9 75 Mac OS X 75 memory 51 PCI Express cards 66 PCI Express graphics card 65 Serial ATA drives 58 SuperDrive 60 Internet configuration 94 connecting to 11, 99 problems ...19 PCI Express graphics card PCI Express expansion card 65 PCI slots 17, 19 Point-to connect manually 92 shut down 12, 46 shut off power 6 sleep 12, 15 software updating 23 Software Update preferences 23 Spotlight 20 static IP address 95 status light 15, 70 108 Index See System...