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Power Mac G5 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your Power Mac G5 computer
Power Mac G5 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your Power Mac G5 computer
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.... and any use of California, Berkeley, and its contributors. Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that the information in this manual may not be copied, in whole or in... of third-party products is not responsible for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and Canada. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, Safari,...
.... and any use of California, Berkeley, and its contributors. Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that the information in this manual may not be copied, in whole or in... of third-party products is not responsible for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and Canada. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, Safari,...
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... "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 Using Your Mighty Mouse 28 Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices 30 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) 32 Connecting With FireWire 34 Connecting...
... "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 Using Your Mighty Mouse 28 Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices 30 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) 32 Connecting With FireWire 34 Connecting...
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68 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Chapter 5 69 Troubleshooting 71 Problems With Software 72 Problems With Your Display 74 Using Apple Hardware Test 74 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 75 Maximizing Ethernet Performance 76 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 77 Specifications Appendix B ...
68 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Chapter 5 69 Troubleshooting 71 Problems With Software 72 Problems With Your Display 74 Using Apple Hardware Test 74 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 75 Maximizing Ethernet Performance 76 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 77 Specifications Appendix B ...
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Before you can set up your new highperformance Power Mac G5 computer. This chapter contains instructions for setting up quickly and start using it right away. Setting Up Your Power Mac G5 Your Power Mac G5 is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the inside of your computer and display. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing your Power Mac G5. Follow the steps on page 46. 5 For instructions about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on the next few pages to internal components. Your Power Mac G5 features the latest ...
Before you can set up your new highperformance Power Mac G5 computer. This chapter contains instructions for setting up quickly and start using it right away. Setting Up Your Power Mac G5 Your Power Mac G5 is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the inside of your computer and display. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing your Power Mac G5. Follow the steps on page 46. 5 For instructions about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on the next few pages to internal components. Your Power Mac G5 features the latest ...
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... display is removed. Position the computer and display so that: Â They are within easy reach so that you need to open in front Warning: Apple recommends that you can unplug the computer or display when you operate your Power Mac G5 in an upright position with the side panel in...
... display is removed. Position the computer and display so that: Â They are within easy reach so that you need to open in front Warning: Apple recommends that you can unplug the computer or display when you operate your Power Mac G5 in an upright position with the side panel in...
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... a video graphics array (VGA) connector, or you may have one of your Power Mac G5. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, in either port  30-inch display, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, in the illustration below. You can connect a video device using one or more cables to the...
... a video graphics array (VGA) connector, or you may have one of your Power Mac G5. or 23-inch Apple Cinema Display, in either port  30-inch display, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, in the illustration below. You can connect a video device using one or more cables to the...
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... Getting Started Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. For more information about connecting a display, see "Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices" on the back of the Ethernet ... guidelines in Chapter 3, "Using Your Power Mac G5." To purchase a DVI to ADC Adapter or a DVI to Video Adapter, contact an Apple Authorized Reseller, visit an Apple Store retail location, or go online to either of your Power Mac G5. Â To connect a television, VCR, or other end to...
... Getting Started Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. For more information about connecting a display, see "Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices" on the back of the Ethernet ... guidelines in Chapter 3, "Using Your Power Mac G5." To purchase a DVI to ADC Adapter or a DVI to Video Adapter, contact an Apple Authorized Reseller, visit an Apple Store retail location, or go online to either of your Power Mac G5. Â To connect a television, VCR, or other end to...
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... of the USB ports (d) on the computer or on your display. With some Apple displays, you can also turn on the computer using the display's power button. Open the side panel and remove the film. Apple keyboard extension cable Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an... Apple Wireless Keyboard and an Apple Wireless Mouse with your Power Mac G5, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard ...
... of the USB ports (d) on the computer or on your display. With some Apple displays, you can also turn on the computer using the display's power button. Open the side panel and remove the film. Apple keyboard extension cable Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an... Apple Wireless Keyboard and an Apple Wireless Mouse with your Power Mac G5, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard ...
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This gives you easy access to reinstall some of the applications you transfer)  Files and folders stored on your hard disk. Are the brightness and contrast controls on your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. If your display has brightness and contrast controls, adjust them.  If you used on your other Mac. Setup Assistant takes you enter your Internet and email information and set up properly, check the following :  Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Disk Mode.  Your other Mac  The Applications ...
This gives you easy access to reinstall some of the applications you transfer)  Files and folders stored on your hard disk. Are the brightness and contrast controls on your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. If your display has brightness and contrast controls, adjust them.  If you used on your other Mac. Setup Assistant takes you enter your Internet and email information and set up properly, check the following :  Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Disk Mode.  Your other Mac  The Applications ...
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... can do it up to connect to the Internet. If you transfer information later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions.
... can do it up to connect to the Internet. If you transfer information later using Migration Assistant, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions.
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... will be damaged if your computer is dark. Your files or system software could be away from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on a power strip or by turning off the switch on the front of data or the inability to... startup process. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of your Power Mac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. To wake your computer from your Power Mac G5 for a day or two, you will...
... will be damaged if your computer is dark. Your files or system software could be away from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on a power strip or by turning off the switch on the front of data or the inability to... startup process. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of your Power Mac G5. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. To wake your computer from your Power Mac G5 for a day or two, you will...
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... help, keeping your software up to date, and connecting to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of Apple's products on the Service and Support website at www.apple.com, links you see on for an overview of the different parts of...your computer and the features of Mac OS X, including information about your Power Mac G5. Read on your screen. Getting the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you to a printer...
... help, keeping your software up to date, and connecting to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of Apple's products on the Service and Support website at www.apple.com, links you see on for an overview of the different parts of...your computer and the features of Mac OS X, including information about your Power Mac G5. Read on your screen. Getting the Latest Information Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you to a printer...
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Basic Features of Your Power Mac G5 Optical drive Status light ® Power button FireWire 400 port f Headphone jack USB 2.0 port 14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5
Basic Features of Your Power Mac G5 Optical drive Status light ® Power button FireWire 400 port f Headphone jack USB 2.0 port 14 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5
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... (including digital videocameras and hard disk drives). To open the optical drive, press the Media Eject (C) key on your Macintosh to turn on ; With some Apple displays, you can also touch or press the display's power button to put it to sleep. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 has a DVD+R DL... ports. FireWire provides high-speed data transfer for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off, then press it from sleep. H FireWire 400 port Connect your Apple Keyboard.
... (including digital videocameras and hard disk drives). To open the optical drive, press the Media Eject (C) key on your Macintosh to turn on ; With some Apple displays, you can also touch or press the display's power button to put it to sleep. Optical drive Your Power Mac G5 has a DVD+R DL... ports. FireWire provides high-speed data transfer for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off, then press it from sleep. H FireWire 400 port Connect your Apple Keyboard.
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Audio line-out port , Audio line-in port Access covers for PCI Express expansion slots DVI display port 1 G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port USB 2.0 ports (3) Power socket 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5 Ports and Connectors on Your Power Mac G5 Latch DVI display port 2 Integrated Bluetooth and AirPort antenna FireWire 800 port FireWire 400 port -
Audio line-out port , Audio line-in port Access covers for PCI Express expansion slots DVI display port 1 G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port USB 2.0 ports (3) Power socket 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5 Ports and Connectors on Your Power Mac G5 Latch DVI display port 2 Integrated Bluetooth and AirPort antenna FireWire 800 port FireWire 400 port -
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...connect displays that use a video graphics array (VGA) connector with the DVI to VGA Adapter that use ordinary power or extension cords. Your Apple Keyboard and your Power Mac G5. Chapter 2 Getting to either display port. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect your Macintosh to the DVI ...Macintosh by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express cards in port Connect your Macintosh to USB devices, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to DVI display port 1. You can connect a 30-inch display, such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB ...
...connect displays that use a video graphics array (VGA) connector with the DVI to VGA Adapter that use ordinary power or extension cords. Your Apple Keyboard and your Power Mac G5. Chapter 2 Getting to either display port. d Three USB 2.0 ports Connect your Macintosh to the DVI ...Macintosh by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express cards in port Connect your Macintosh to USB devices, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to DVI display port 1. You can connect a 30-inch display, such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB ...
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Internal Expansion Options Optical drive DDR2 SDRAM slots Battery Top hard disk drive bay Bottom hard disk drive bay Slots 2-4: PCI Express Slot 1: PCI Express graphics (graphics card installed) 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5
Internal Expansion Options Optical drive DDR2 SDRAM slots Battery Top hard disk drive bay Bottom hard disk drive bay Slots 2-4: PCI Express Slot 1: PCI Express graphics (graphics card installed) 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Power Mac G5
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For more information about installing additional memory or about the optical drive, see "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 35. You can add additional PC2-4200, 533 MHz memory by inserting DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs in pairs in the bottom hard disk drive bay. For more information, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 68. For more information, see "Installing Internal Storage Devices" on page 65. PCI Express slots Your Power Mac G5 has three PCI Express expansion slots. Hard disk drive bays Your Power Mac G5 comes with a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. ...
For more information about installing additional memory or about the optical drive, see "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 35. You can add additional PC2-4200, 533 MHz memory by inserting DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs in pairs in the bottom hard disk drive bay. For more information, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 68. For more information, see "Installing Internal Storage Devices" on page 65. PCI Express slots Your Power Mac G5 has three PCI Express expansion slots. Hard disk drive bays Your Power Mac G5 comes with a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. ...
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... your desktop look the way you want using Mac OS X, see "Installing Mac OS 9" on page 75). Note: If you want to read more . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar at the top of the screen. For information about Mac OS X, check the... at your Power Mac G5, you can find information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at www.apple.com/macosx. Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and users switching to Know Your Power Mac G5 Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an ...
... your desktop look the way you want using Mac OS X, see "Installing Mac OS 9" on page 75). Note: If you want to read more . Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar at the top of the screen. For information about Mac OS X, check the... at your Power Mac G5, you can find information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at www.apple.com/macosx. Dashboard, an interface for new users, experienced users, and users switching to Know Your Power Mac G5 Exposé, which includes Spotlight, an ...