User manual APPLE POWER MAC G5 (2005)

Power Mac G5 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your Power Mac G5 computer Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 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 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleShare, AppleTalk, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iChat, iLife, iMovie, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, and Power Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPort Express, Finder, the FireWire logo, iDVD, Safari, SuperDrive, and Tiger are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. .Mac is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark. PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license therefrom. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Apple Computer, Inc. is under license. GeForce is a trademark of NVIDIA Corporation This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley, and its contributors. Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies. 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. 1 Contents Chapter 1 5 5 6 10 10 11 12 14 16 18 21 22 23 23 26 28 30 31 34 36 36 38 40 41 43 44 49 56 64 68 69 Getting Started Positioning the Computer and Display Setting Up Adjusting Your Display Need Help? What's Next? What to Do When You Have Finished Working Getting to Know Your Computer Ports and Connectors--Expanding Your Computer's Capabilities Inside Your Power Mac G5--Your Computer's Internal Expansion Options Using Your Computer Using Your Apple Keyboard Using Your Apple Mouse Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Using FireWire Using Audio Devices Using Your Optical Drive Connecting to an Ethernet Network Using Your Modem Using AirPort Wireless Networking Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers Working Inside Your Computer Opening the Computer Installing Memory Installing Internal Storage Devices Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Replacing the Battery Chapter 2 Chapter 3 3 Chapter 4 71 73 74 75 76 77 77 79 85 85 87 88 91 93 94 94 97 102 105 107 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problems With Your Display Using Apple Hardware Test Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Maximizing Ethernet Performance Locating Your Product Serial Number Specifications Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics Important Safety Information General Maintenance Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Connecting to the Internet Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Dial-Up Connection DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections AirPort Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Communications Regulation Information Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index 113 4 Contents 1 Getting Started 1 Congratulations on purchasing your new highperformance Power Mac G5 computer. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display. Your Power Mac G5 features the latest computer technology, including an advanced 64-bit processor, high-speed memory, an AGP 8X Pro graphics card for stunning visuals, and Serial ATA internal storage, all in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to internal components. Positioning the Computer and Display Pick up the computer by both of its handles using correct lifting techniques. If your display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Position the computer and display so that:  They are on sturdy, flat surfaces  The power cable connectors don't press against a wall or other object  The airflow in front of, behind, or below the display or computer is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive tray has space to open in front Warning: Apple recommends that you operate your Power Mac G5 in an upright position with the side panel in place. The computer does not operate properly when it is placed on its side or when the side panel is removed. The only way to shut off power completely to your computer and display is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Make sure the power cords for your computer and display are within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer or display when you need to. 5 Setting Up Your Power Mac G5 is designed so you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. 1 Remove any protective film from the outside of your computer and from the inside of the side panel. For instructions about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on page 44. 2 Plug the power cord firmly and completely into the recessed power cord socket on the back of the computer and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip. Power cord socket Power cord plug 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Connect your display cables according to the following illustration. Depending on your display, you may have one or more cables to connect. Check the instructions that came with the display for further setup information. Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays to the video card in your computer. DVI display ports If your graphics card has two DVI ports, you can also connect displays with an Apple Display Connector (ADC), a video graphics array (VGA) connector, or connect a video device using one of the following display adapters:  To connect a VGA display, use a DVI to VGA adapter (supplied with your computer) to connect the display to the DVI port.  To connect an ADC display, use a DVI to ADC adapter (not included) to connect the display to the DVI port.  To connect a television, VCR, or other video device, use a DVI to Video adapter (not included) to connect the device to the DVI port (see "Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device" on page 25). For more information about connecting a display, see the guidelines in Chapter 2, "Using Your Computer." Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 4 To access the Internet or a network, connect your computer to a DSL or cable modem, or to an Ethernet network. If you have a modem, connect your modem to an analog phone line. Ethernet port Modem port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports (d) on the computer or on your display. Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. Plug the mouse into either USB port located on the back of the keyboard. You may see several strips of clear plastic film on the inside of the side panel (used to protect the side panel during shipment). Open the side panel and remove the film. Keyboard Mouse Note: If the keyboard cable is not long enough to reach a USB port on your computer, you can use the keyboard extension cable that came with your computer. Apple keyboard extension cable 6 Turn on your computer by pressing the power button (®) on the front. With some Apple displays, you can also turn on the computer using the display's power button. If your display must be turned on separately, turn it on by pressing its power button. Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your Power Mac G5, connect the Bluetooth antenna that came with your computer to the Bluetooth antenna port () on the back of your Power Mac G5. Follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up with your computer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Adjusting Your Display To adjust the settings for your display, choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Displays. For information about troubleshooting your display, see "Problems With Your Display" on page 74. For information about maintaining your display, see "Maintaining Your Display" on page 88. Additional information about using your display is available in Mac Help. Need Help? If you don't see anything on your screen or you think your computer did not start up properly, check these items:  Is the computer plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on?  Is the power cord securely plugged into the back of the computer?  Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly?  Is the display turned on? Are the brightness and contrast controls on the display adjusted correctly? If your display has brightness and contrast controls, adjust them.  Restart your computer. Press and hold the computer's power button for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Press it again to turn the computer on.  If you see a blinking question mark on the screen or see a series of flashes from the status light when you turn on the computer, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," on page 71. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 computer, the Setup Assistant starts. The Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up an account on your computer. If you have another Mac, the Setup Assistant can also help you transfer files, applications, and other information from your old Mac to your new Power Mac G5. Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5 You can use the Setup Assistant to automatically transfer information from another Mac to your new Power Mac G5. To transfer information, make sure of the following:  Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Disk Mode.  Your other Mac must have Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed.  You must have a FireWire cable to connect the two computers. The Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information-- just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your Power Mac G5 does not affect the information on your other Mac. You can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new computer is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac  The Applications folder, so that all of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new Power Mac G5 (you may have to reinstall some of the applications you transfer)  Files and folders stored on your hard disk If you don't use the Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your Power Mac G5, you can do it later using the Migration Assistant. Open the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click the Migration Assistant icon. Note: If you transfer information later using the Migration Assistant, make sure File Vault is turned off on the older computer. To turn off File Vault, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Security, and follow the onscreen instructions. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Setting Up Your Power Mac G5 for the Internet If you didn't transfer your user account and network settings information, the Setup Assistant takes you through the process of configuring your computer and setting it up for the Internet. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. If you have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 91 for information you'll need to enter. What to Do When You Have Finished Working When you have finished working with your Power Mac G5, you can put your computer to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your Power Mac G5 to Sleep If you will be away from your Power Mac G5 for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, the display's screen is dark. You can quickly wake the computer from sleep and bypass the startup process. To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following:  Choose Apple () > Sleep.  Press the power button on the front of your Power Mac G5.  Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. To wake your computer from sleep, do one of the following:  Press any key on the keyboard.  Click the mouse. For more information on sleep, see "Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy" on page 40. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Shutting Down Your Power Mac G5 If you will not use your Power Mac G5 for a day or two, you should turn it off. To turn off your computer: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Warning: Do not turn off the computer by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling out the computer's power plug (unless you can't turn off the computer any other way). Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is not shut down properly. Warning: Shut down your Power Mac G5 before moving it. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Getting to Know Your Computer Optical drive Status light f Headphone jack ® Power button FireWire 400 port USB 2.0 port 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Optical drive Your computer has a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive or a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. Each drive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, and other kinds of media. The Combo drive can also read DVD discs and DVD movies and can write music, documents, and other digital files to CD-R and CD-RW discs. In addition to those files, the SuperDrive can also read and write to DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. To open the optical drive, press the Media Eject (C) key on your Apple Keyboard. Status light A white light indicates that the computer is on; a pulsing light indicates the computer is in sleep. ® Power button Press this button to turn on your Power Mac G5, put it to sleep, or wake it from sleep. To restart your computer, press and hold this button for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off, then press it again to turn the computer on. With some Apple displays, you can also touch or press the display's power button to turn the computer on or put it to sleep. FireWire 400 port Connect your Macintosh to FireWire devices, including an iPod, digital videocameras, and hard disk drives. FireWire provides high-speed data transfer for them all. The FireWire 400 port supports data rates of 100, 200, and 400 megabits per second (Mbps). Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Macintosh through the headphone jack. When a plug is inserted into the headphone jack, the built-in speaker is muted. USB 2.0 port Connect your Macintosh to USB devices, such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB microphones, and USB hubs. Your display may also have USB ports. H f d Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Ports and Connectors--Expanding Your Computer's Capabilities Latch Access covers for PCI expansion slots DVI display port DVI display port AirPort antenna port Optical digital audio out port Bluetooth antenna port Optical digital audio in port USB 2.0 ports (2) - Audio line-out port Audio line-in port G Ethernet port W Internal modem port FireWire 400 port FireWire 800 port Power socket (on some models) 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started ¥ £ Z d H Latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in your Power Mac G5. You can also attach a security lock to the latch to secure the internal components. DVI display port Connect displays that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector. You can connect displays that use a video graphics array (VGA) connector with the DVI to VGA Adapter that came with your computer. AirPort Extreme antenna port Connect the AirPort Extreme antenna to this port if your Macintosh has an optional AirPort Extreme Card installed. Bluetooth antenna port Connect the small cylindrical Bluetooth® antenna that came with your computer if your Power Mac G5 has an optional Bluetooth module installed. USB 2.0 ports Connect your Macintosh to USB devices, such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB microphones, and USB hubs. Your Apple Keyboard and your display may also have USB ports. FireWire 400 and 800 ports The FireWire 400 port supports data rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbps. The FireWire 800 port supports data rates of 100, 200, 400, and 800 Mbps. Power socket Connect the computer's power cord. Access covers for PCI expansion slots (3) Expand your Macintosh by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cards in the covered slots labeled 2, 3, and 4. Optical digital audio out port Connect your Macintosh to a receiver or other digital audio devices. Optical digital audio in port Connect your Macintosh to digital audio devices, such as CD players and minidisc players. , G W Analog audio line-out port Connect self-powered MP3, CD, and other audio equipment to your Macintosh. Analog audio line-in port Connect self-powered microphones and other audio equipment to your Macintosh. 10/100/1000 twisted-pair Ethernet port Connect your Macintosh to a high-speed Ethernet network to access the Internet or network resources such as printers and servers, and share information over the network. Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line if your Macintosh has an optional internal 56K V.92 modem. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Inside Your Power Mac G5--Your Computer's Internal Expansion Options Optical drive Top hard disk drive bay Battery Bottom hard disk drive bay AirPort Extreme Card connector Slots 2­4: PCI or PCI-X slots (depending on model) DDR SDRAM slots (either 4 or 8 slots, depending on model) Slot 1: AGP 8X Pro slot (graphics card installed) 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Optical drive Your computer comes with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive or a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive. For information about the optical drive, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 31. Battery Your computer uses a battery that you rarely need to replace. If your computer has trouble starting up, or the system date and time are frequently incorrect, you may need to replace the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 69. AirPort Extreme Card connector Connect an AirPort Extreme Card, which allows your computer to communicate with a network wirelessly. For more information, see "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card" on page 68. DDR SDRAM slots Depending upon the model, your computer has 4 or 8 DDR SDRAM slots. You can add additional memory by inserting DDR SDRAM DIMMs in pairs in the memory slots. For more information, see "Installing Memory" on page 49. Hard disk drive bays Your computer comes with a hard disk drive installed in the top hard disk drive bay. You can install an additional hard disk drive in the bottom hard disk drive bay. You can have up to two Serial ATA drives in the computer. For more information, see "Installing Internal Storage Devices" on page 56. PCI or PCI-X slots Depending upon the model, your computer has PCI or PCI-X expansion slots, for a total of three slots. You can install PCI cards in slots 2 through 4 to expand your computer's capabilities. For more information, see "Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card" on page 64. AGP 8X Pro slot Connect your display through the card in the advanced graphics port (AGP) 8X Pro slot, which provides accelerated graphics processing power. For more information, see "Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices" on page 23 or "Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card" on page 64. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 Additional Information If you would like additional information, see the following: To learn about... Shutting down your computer or putting it to sleep Using a specific hardware feature of your Power Mac G5 Installing additional drives, memory, and cards, or changing the battery Troubleshooting your computer if you have a problem See... "What to Do When You Have Finished Working" on page 12. Chapter 2, "Using Your Computer," on page 21. Chapter 3, "Working Inside Your Computer," on page 43. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," on page 71. Installing Mac OS 9 to use "Installing Mac OS 9" on page 77. Mac OS 9 applications with your computer Connecting your computer to the Internet Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 91. 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 Using Your Computer 2 This chapter provides instructions for using the important features of your Power Mac G5 computer, including your keyboard, mouse, FireWire, USB, audio, Bluetooth wireless technology, and networking. Explanations are provided for:  "Using Your Apple Keyboard" on page 22  "Using Your Apple Mouse" on page 23  "Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices" on page 23  "Using Universal Serial Bus (USB)" on page 26  "Using FireWire" on page 28  "Using Audio Devices" on page 30  "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 31  "Using Your Modem" on page 36  "Connecting to an Ethernet Network" on page 34  "Using AirPort Wireless Networking" on page 36  "Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology" on page 38  "Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers" on page 41 21 Using Your Apple Keyboard Your Apple Keyboard comes with function keys preset for common tasks. Press the Media Eject (C) key to eject discs from the optical drive. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down keys to adjust the sound level or press the Mute key to turn sound on or off. Use the Brightness Up and Brightness Down keys to adjust the level of brightness on an Apple display. Media Eject key -- Mute key - Volume Up key Volume Down key Brightness Up key Brightness Down key Function keys Note: Press the F12 key on a non-Apple keyboard to eject optical discs. The Apple Keyboard has two Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 ports. You can plug your mouse cable or other USB devices in the USB ports at the back of the keyboard. If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard with your Power Mac G5, connect the Bluetooth antenna that came with your computer to the Bluetooth antenna port on the back of your computer. Follow the instructions that came with your keyboard for more information. USB ports Keyboard cable For More Information About Your Keyboard Additional information about your keyboard is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "keyboard." 22 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Using Your Apple Mouse Your Apple Mouse uses optical tracking. To position the pointer using your mouse, move the mouse over any suitable surface such as your desktop, mouse pad, or other textured surface. (Some smooth, glassy surfaces provide less pointer control than others.) To click an object, press down once on the mouse body until you feel a click. To double-click an item, press down twice in quick succession. If you run out of room and want to keep the mouse clicked while you lift it, click the mouse, then squeeze the sides with your thumb and fingers as you lift. Note: If you purchased an Apple Wireless Mouse with your Power Mac G5, connect the Bluetooth antenna that came with your computer to the Bluetooth antenna port on the back of your computer. Follow the instructions that came with your mouse for more information. For More Information About Your Mouse Additional information about your mouse is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "mouse." Connecting Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices You can connect two displays to your graphics card and use both displays at the same time. When a second display is connected, you can either have the same image appear on both displays (known as mirroring) or use the second display to extend the size of the Mac OS X desktop (known as extended desktop mode). You need the appropriate cable for each display you want to connect. To use multiple displays: 1 Turn off the displays and shut down your computer. 2 Connect the video cable from each display to the port on the graphics card. 3 Turn on the displays and start up your computer. To adjust the displays, choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Displays. By default, your computer starts up in extended desktop mode. To work in mirroring mode, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Displays, and choose Mirroring. Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 23 Using the Ports on Your Graphics Card The graphics cards used with the Power Mac G5 have unique ports with different capabilities. Use System Profiler to determine which graphics card is installed in your Power Mac G5. To open System Profiler: 1 Choose Apple () > About This Mac. 2 Click More Info. 3 Select Graphics/Displays. Use the guidelines in the table below to determine the type of ports on your graphics card. Graphics card ATI Radeon 9600 ATI Radeon 9650 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL ATI Radeon X850 XT Port 2 single-link DVI dual-link DVI dual-link DVI TV out dual-link DVI TV out Port 1 single-link DVI TV out single-link DVI TV out dual-link DVI TV out ADC DVI display ports DVI display port ADC display port You can connect a video device using the DVI to Video Adapter to ports with TV-out capability. For more information, see "Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device" on page 25. 24 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device You can connect your Power Mac G5 to a television, VCR, projector, or other external video device using the DVI to Video Adapter. The DVI to Video Adapter is available from your Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple retail store, or online from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. To connect a video device: 1 Turn off the video device and shut down your computer. 2 Connect the DVI end of the DVI to Video Adapter to the DVI port that supports TV-out on your Power Mac G5 graphics card (see the table on page 24). 3 Connect the other end of the adapter to the Composite (RCA) video port or the S-video port on the TV, VCR, or projector. 4 Turn on the video device and start up your computer. To adjust the image, choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Displays. DVI display port DVI to Video adapter S-video out port Composite video out port For More Information on Displays For information about connecting your display, see the setup instructions in Chapter 1, "Getting Started." Additional information on using and configuring an external display is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "display." 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 back. Your Apple Keyboard also has two USB 1.1 ports. You can use USB ports to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, microphones, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, mice, and storage devices. USB makes it easy to connect external equipment. In most cases, you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running. Once you connect the device, it is ready to use. You don't need to restart your computer. USB 2.0 ports Using USB Devices Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices. In most cases, you do not need to install the software that came with the device. When you connect a USB device, if your Power Mac G5 cannot find the correct software, you can either install the software that came with the device or contact the device manufacturer to locate, download, and install the correct software. 26 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Connecting Multiple USB Devices If you want to connect more than three USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub. The USB hub connects to an open port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Note: To use certain USB devices, you may need a powered USB hub. USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "USB." You can also find information on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/usb. For information on USB devices available for your computer, go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 27 Using FireWire FireWire is a high-speed data transfer system that lets you easily connect and disconnect external devices--such as iPod, digital music players, digital video (DV) cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disk drives. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer. Your computer includes three external FireWire ports.  Two FireWire 400 ports, one on the front and one on the back, support a maximum data rate of up to 400 megabits per second (Mbps).  One high-speed FireWire 800 port on the back supports a maximum data rate of up to 800 megabits per second (Mbps). FireWire 400 ports FireWire 800 port The FireWire 800 port on your Power Mac G5 transfers data from 800 Mbps FireWire devices much faster than was possible before. This port has a 9-pin connector, and is compatible with original FireWire devices with 6-pin or 4-pin connectors. With an appropriate cable, the 9-pin port works seamlessly with all FireWire devices. Cables are available for connecting the 9-pin port to 4-pin, 6-pin, and 9-pin devices. FireWire 400 (6-pin) FireWire 400 (4-pin) FireWire 800 (9-pin) 28 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Using FireWire Devices With FireWire you can:  Connect a FireWire digital videocamera and capture or transfer high-quality video directly to or from your computer. Then use video-editing software such as iMovie to edit the video.  Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive to back up data or transfer files. A disk drive with the FireWire icon appears on your desktop after you connect the hard disk drive to your Power Mac G5. Some FireWire hard disk drives get their power through the FireWire cable, so you don't need to connect an external power supply.  If you have a problem with your computer that prevents you from starting up or you want to transfer files, you can use FireWire to connect your Power Mac G5 to another computer so that your Power Mac G5 appears as an external hard disk on the other computer (a feature known as FireWire Target Disk Mode). See "FireWire Target Disk Mode," next, for more information. To use a FireWire device, connect the device to the computer and install any software that came with the device. Your computer automatically detects when you connect a new device. To start up from a FireWire hard disk that has Mac OS X on it, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Startup Disk, and select the FireWire hard disk. If your FireWire hard disk doesn't appear or can't be selected, consult the FireWire hard disk vendor for updated software drivers. To disconnect your FireWire hard disk safely, drag its icon to the Trash before disconnecting the FireWire cable. FireWire Target Disk Mode If you want to transfer files between your Power Mac G5 and another FireWireequipped computer, or you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect your Power Mac G5 to another computer. Note: Your Power Mac G5 can operate in FireWire Target Disk Mode if the other computer is running any version of Mac OS X or Mac OS 9 with FireWire version 2.3.3 or later installed. Use System Profiler (located in Applications/Utilities) to check the version of FireWire installed. If the other computer has an older version, check for an update at the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. To connect your Power Mac G5 in FireWire Target Disk Mode: 1 Shut down your Power Mac G5. 2 Use a FireWire cable with the appropriate 6- or 9-pin connector on each end to connect your computer to another FireWire-equipped computer. 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 mode indicator, and the Power Mac G5 internal hard disk icon appears on the other computer's desktop. 4 Drag the Power Mac G5 hard disk icon to the Trash on the other computer when you have finished transferring files. 5 Press the power button on the Power Mac G5 to shut it down. 6 Disconnect the FireWire cable. For More Information on FireWire More information on FireWire is available on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. You can also find information in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "FireWire." For information on the FireWire devices available for your computer, go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. Using Audio Devices Your Power Mac G5 comes with comprehensive audio capabilities, including a headphone jack on the front and optical digital audio out, optical digital audio in, analog audio line-out, and analog audio line-in ports on the back. Optical Digital Audio Ports You can use a digital optical or Toslink cable to connect Digital Audio Tape (DAT) decks or CD players to the optical digital audio in port and input and mix your own music. You can also connect an audio or AV receiver to the optical digital audio out port and set up a Power Mac G5­based home theater system. AV receiver To speakers or other output Optical digital audio out port Optical digital cable Optical digital audio in port Optical digital cable CD player or other digital source 30 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Headphone Jack You can plug headphones into the computer's headphone jack. When a plug is inserted into this jack, your internal built-in speaker is muted. Important: Do not plug line-out devices into the headphone jack. Use the analog lineout port on the back instead. Analog Audio Ports You can connect external microphones or other audio equipment to the analog minijacks on the back of the computer for line in and line out. Use the Sound pane of System Preferences to select the audio input or output device you want to use. Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs or DVDs using your optical drive. You can play multimedia on CD discs and music from audio CDs, and write music, documents, and other digital files to CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can also play DVD movies and use most DVD discs. If your computer has a SuperDrive, you can also burn your home movies to make video DVDs that can be played in most home DVD players, or you can save documents or other digital files to blank DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs using the Finder or iDVD. You can store nearly twice as much data (8.54 GB) on a DVD+R DL disc. Note: If you have older software that comes on floppy disks, contact the software manufacturer to see if the software is available on a CD, or purchase an external USB floppy disk drive for your Power Mac G5 from your Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple retail store, or online from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Inserting a Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD: 1 With the computer turned on, press the Media Eject (C) key on your Apple Keyboard to open the drive. 2 Place a disc in the tray, with the label facing up, and make sure the disc is lying flat. 3 Press the Media Eject (C) key again or gently push the tray in to close it. When the icon for the disc appears on the screen, the disc is ready to use. Ejecting a Disc You can eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the Trash, or by pressing the Media Eject (C) key on your Apple Keyboard. You can also eject a disc by holding down the mouse button while restarting your computer. Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 31 Recording Information on a CD Your optical drive can record your favorite music, programs, and files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Create your own music CDs and play them on any standard audio player. You can also record data files, such as applications, documents, or other digital files, on a recordable CD. With a CD-R (CD-recordable) disc, you can record information on the disc once. Although you can't change the recorded information, you may be able to add more information until the disc is full, depending on the application you use. See the documentation that came with your application for specific information about recording on your CD-R disc. It is best to use CD-R discs for recording audio CDs, because your audio CD player may not read CD-RW (CD-rewritable) discs. With a CD-RW disc, you can save and change information on your CD multiple times. However, some software for recording media files on CDs can record data on the disc only once. To record music on a CD-R disc from your iTunes library: 1 Open iTunes (click its icon in the Dock). 2 Select the playlist you want to record. 3 Insert a blank CD-R disc. 4 Click Burn CD at the top of the iTunes window. To record data on a CD-R disc from the Finder: 1 Insert a blank CD-R disc. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc and select the format you want. An icon for the CD appears on the desktop. 3 Double-click the CD icon, then drag files and folders to it. 4 Choose File > Burn Disc or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock. For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD, see iTunes Help. Open iTunes (in Applications) and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. 32 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Recording Information on a DVD If you have a SuperDrive, you can record your own digital movies on a blank DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, or DVD+R DL disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data (for example, you can back up your files to DVDs). To record data to a blank DVD: 1 Insert a new blank DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, or DVD+R DL disc in the drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc and select the format you want to create. An icon for the DVD appears on the desktop. 3 Double-click the DVD icon and drag files and folders to it. 4 Choose File > Burn Disc or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock. With applications such as iDVD or DVD Studio Pro, you can create your own customized DVD project, burn it on a blank DVD disc, and play it on most standard DVD players. For more information about iDVD, open iDVD (in Applications) and choose Help > iDVD Help. Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 33 Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your computer comes with built-in 10/100/1000 megabit per second (Mbps) twistedpair Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or digital subscriber line (DSL) modem. Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers. You may be able to store and retrieve information; use network printers and electronic mail; or connect to the Internet. You can also use Ethernet to share files between two computers or set up a small network. If you're connecting to an existing network, get information about the network and the network software you need from a network administrator who oversees its operation. Identify your organization's network administrator before you begin. Follow these guidelines when selecting a cable for your network: Type of twisted-pair Ethernet 10 Mbps 100/1000 Mbps Use twisted-pair cable types Category (Cat) 3, 5, or 6 Cat 5 or 6 Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network You can connect directly to a 10/100/1000 twisted-pair Ethernet network. Note: You can also connect your computer to an Ethernet network that uses thin coaxial cables. To do this, you need an RJ-45­to­thin coax adapter (available from other manufacturers). See your Apple Authorized Reseller for more information on Ethernet media adapters. To connect your Macintosh to a centralized 10/100/1000 twisted-pair Ethernet network: 1 Plug one end of an RJ-45 twisted-pair cable into the Ethernet port on your Macintosh. 34 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 2 Plug the other end of the cord into an RJ-45 wall outlet or external Ethernet hub or switch that is connected to a twisted-pair Ethernet network. Ethernet port (twisted-pair Ethernet) RJ-45 wall plate Ethernet hub or switch Twisted-pair Ethernet cable 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 Mac Help (choose Help > Mac Help). To configure your network settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Network. 2 Choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 3 Click TCP/IP and enter information about your network. The default setting is Configure Using DHCP. 4 Click Apply Now. For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information, including information about setting up an Ethernet network or transferring files using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "Ethernet" or "network." For more information on networking your Power Mac G5, go to Apple Service & Support at www.apple.com/support. For information on networking products you can use with your Power Mac G5, go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 35 Using Your Modem If your Power Mac G5 came with an Apple 56K internal modem installed, plug one end of the modem cord or RJ-11 cable into the modem port on the back of the computer and the other end into a standard RJ-11 telephone wall jack. Modem port icon Modem port Make sure you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line--the kind used typically in homes. The modem does not work with a digital phone line, which may damage the modem. Warning: Disconnect your modem from the phone jack during lightning or thunder storms to prevent damaging the modem with a voltage overload. Note: If you did not order a modem with your Power Mac G5, you can have one installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Retail Store. The Internal modem is not user-installable. Using AirPort Wireless Networking AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere at home, at work, or in the classroom. Instead of using traditional cables, AirPort uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. Through a wireless network, you can set up access to the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, and more. Your Power Mac G5 is AirPort-ready. The only thing you need to add is an AirPort Extreme Card. See "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card" on page 68. You install the AirPort Extreme Card in a slot inside the computer, connect it directly to the end of a built-in antenna cable, and install an AirPort antenna. For instructions on using your AirPort Extreme Card, see the About Your AirPort Extreme Card booklet that came with your card. Wireless Network Connections If you install an AirPort Extreme Card, you can:  Connect your computer to a computer network that has wireless access  Use your computer to provide network access for other computers using wireless cards 36 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer  Establish a wireless connection and share information with another computer that has an AirPort Card, an 802.11b wireless card, or an 802.11g wireless card Check with your network administrator for more information about reaching the network's wireless access point. If your computer comes with an AirPort Extreme Card installed or you install an AirPort Extreme Card, you should also connect the AirPort antenna that came with your computer to the AirPort antenna port (Z) on the back of the computer. See "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card" on page 68 for more information. How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. The handset of the cordless phone makes a wireless connection to the base, which is connected to the telephone line. Similarly, your computer makes a wireless connection to the base station, which is connected to the telephone line or your Ethernet network. Note: The AirPort Extreme Card is compatible with all versions of the AirPort Base Station. Telephone or Ethernet connection AirPort Extreme Base Station Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 37 Important: Several kinds of objects placed near the computer can cause interference. See the instructions that come with an AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express, or AirPort Extreme Base Station to learn about avoiding interference. For more information, go to the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. For More Information on AirPort To purchase an AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express, or AirPort Extreme Base Station, contact your Apple Authorized Reseller, visit an Apple retail store, or go online to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. For more information about AirPort, search for "AirPort" in Mac Help. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport. Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Your Power Mac G5 can connect to and transfer information to devices that use Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as Apple's wireless keyboard and mouse, cell phones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and printers, eliminating the need for cables that traditionally connect devices together. If your computer came with a built-in Bluetooth module, remember to connect the Bluetooth antenna that came with your computer to the Bluetooth antenna port () on the back of the computer. The small cylindrical Bluetooth antenna provides reception for Bluetooth devices. Insert the Bluetooth antenna into the Bluetooth antenna port. 38 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for many cables that traditionally connect devices together. Bluetooth enabled devices can connect to each other wirelessly at distances up to 10 meters (33 feet). With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the following:  Use your Power Mac G5 to communicate with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. Your phone can act as a modem to connect you to a wireless service provider, at speeds of up to 56 kilobits per second (kbit/s), so you can use your mobile phone to access the Internet.  Exchange files between Bluetooth enabled computers and devices, even Mac to PC. Apple still recommends the use of AirPort Extreme wireless networking, however, for anything but the smallest files.  Synchronize data between your computer and Bluetooth enabled PDA. Using iSync, you can perform a hot-sync operation without cables or send your business card or calendar events directly to a colleague's PDA.  Use a Bluetooth wireless keyboard or mouse.  Print to a Bluetooth printer.  Use a Bluetooth headset. Setting Up a Bluetooth Device Before you can use your mobile phone to connect to the Internet or share contact information, share files with other devices, or use a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse, you need to set up the device to work with your computer. Once you've set up the device, it is "paired" with your computer, and you can see it in the Devices pane of Bluetooth preferences. You need to pair your computer with the device only once, and they remain paired until you delete the paring. To set up a Bluetooth device: 1 Choose "Set up a Bluetooth device" from the Bluetooth status menu () in the menu bar. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions for the type of device you want to set up. Important: If the Bluetooth status menu is not in the menu bar, open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. Click Settings and then select "Show Bluetooth status in the menu bar." To delete a pairing with a device: 1 Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. 2 Click Devices. 3 Select the device from the list and click Delete Pairing. Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 39 Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange You can control how your computer handles files that are exchanged between Bluetooth devices. You can choose to accept or refuse files sent to your computer, which folder to use for the files you accept from other devices, which folder other devices can browse, and which applications to use with the files you accept. To set up a Bluetooth file exchange: 1 Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. 2 Click Sharing. 3 Select the On checkbox for Bluetooth File Exchange, and use the pop-up menus to adjust the settings. Sending a File to a Bluetooth Device Your computer can send files to other Bluetooth devices in range of your computer. If you are not paired with the device, you may have to authenticate with it before you can send the file. If you have already paired with the device, you may not have to authenticate. To send a file to a Bluetooth device: 1 Choose Send File from the Bluetooth status menu in the menu bar. 2 Select the file you want to send and click Send. 3 Choose a device from the Device list and click Send. If the device is not in the Device list, click Search. When the device is found, you can add it to your Favorites list. For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology If your computer came with a built-in Bluetooth module, you can get help by opening the Bluetooth File Exchange application (located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and choosing Help > Bluetooth Help. You can also find information on the Apple website at www.apple.com/bluetooth. Note: If you did not order a Bluetooth module with your Power Mac G5, you can have one installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Retail Store. Bluetooth modules are not user-installable. You can also purchase an external Bluetooth USB adapter from your Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple retail store, or online from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy Power Mac G5 computers are set to go to sleep after a period of inactivity. Sleep is a state in which your computer uses very little power. You can also put the computer to sleep whenever you want to. 40 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Note: Power Mac G5 computers are set to sleep automatically within15 minutes of inactivity; however, you can change the automatic sleep settings in System Preferences. When the computer wakes from sleep, your programs, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. To save more energy, shut down the computer when it's not in use. To put your computer to sleep, you can do any of the following:  Press the power button on the front of the computer.  Choose Apple () > Sleep.  Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. When the computer is in sleep, the front panel power button light pulses. To wake the computer, press the power button on the front of the computer or press a key on the keyboard. With some Apple displays, you can also use the display's power button to put the computer to sleep and wake it. Not all PCI cards or replacement AGP cards comply with the computer's power management standards. If you install a noncompliant card, the computer can still enter sleep mode, but it may not save as much energy as possible. For more information about energy-saving options, see Mac Help. Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers If two Macintosh computers are not connected by an Ethernet, AirPort, or Bluetooth network, you can transfer information between them by connecting them with a standard Cat 5 Ethernet cable (in effect creating a small network of just two computers). You can buy this type of cable from an Apple Authorized Reseller. You connect the cable to each computer's Ethernet port and then turn on file sharing on both computers. You can also configure the Ethernet settings on two computers to create a small network. First, turn on file sharing on both computers: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Sharing, then click Start. Next, follow these steps on one computer: 1 Choose Go > Connect to Server. 2 Click Local Network. 3 Select the computer you want to access. For more information about configuring Ethernet, search for "Ethernet" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 41 If you have an AirPort or Bluetooth wireless network, you can also transfer information between two Macintosh computers. For more information about AirPort or Bluetooth wireless networks, search for "AirPort" or "Bluetooth" in Mac Help. You can also connect two Macintosh computers using a FireWire cable. You can then use FireWire Target Disk Mode to transfer files from one computer to another. For more information, see "FireWire Target Disk Mode" on page 29. You can set up your computer to connect to other computers over FireWire, using the Internet Protocol (IP). For more information, search for "IP over FireWire" in Mac Help. If you have an Internet connection, you can transfer files via the Internet to your .Mac iDisk, where you or another. Mac user can download the files. 42 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 3 Working Inside Your Computer 3 You can customize and expand your Power Mac G5 to fit your needs. This chapter provides information and instructions about working inside your computer and includes the following procedures:  "Opening the Computer" on page 44  "Installing Memory" on page 49  "Installing Internal Storage Devices" on page 56  "Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card" on page 64  "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card" on page 68  "Replacing the Battery" on page 69 Warning: Apple 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 Reseller or Service Provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question. 43 Opening the Computer 1 Before you open your computer, shut it down by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. · Warning: Always shut down your Power Mac G5 before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install. Do not open the computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is on. 2 Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer's internal components to cool. ª Warning: After shutting down your computer, the internal components can be very hot. Let the computer cool down before continuing. 3 Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. Important: Always discharge static before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the expansion card, memory, or internal storage device and closed the computer. Touch the metal portion of the PCI port access covers. 44 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer. · Warning: To avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install, always unplug your Power Mac G5. Do not attempt to install items inside the computer while it is plugged in. 5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer. While holding the side panel, lift the latch. Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 45 6 Remove the side panel. Pull the top of the side panel away from the computer, and then lift it up and remove it from the computer. Important: When you remove the side panel, hold it securely. 46 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 7 Remove the air deflector and place it on a soft, clean cloth. Important: Always remember to replace the air deflector after you have finished working inside your computer. Your computer will not function properly without the air deflector. Using this finger hold, pull the air deflector away from the computer, and then lift the air deflector up and away from the computer. Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 47 8 Pull the front fan assembly by the handle to remove it from the computer. Set it aside. Note: You do not need to remove the front fan assembly to install drives, install PCI and AGP cards, or replace the battery. Pull the fan assembly completely out of the computer. 48 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing Memory Depending upon the model, your Power Mac G5 has four or eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) slots for Double-Data-Rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) devices. Your computer comes with a minimum of 512 MB of random access memory (RAM), installed as a pair of 256 MB DIMMs in two of the DIMM slots. You can install additional pairs of DIMMs in the open DIMM slots on your computer's main logic board. DIMMs must be installed in equal-sized pairs and fit these specifications:  400 MHz, PC 3200 DIMMs  184-pin module  Maximum number of memory devices on DDR SDRAM: 16  Nonparity  No error-correcting codes (NECC)  Unbuffered (registered or buffered DDR SDRAM cannot be used) Important: Memory from older Macintosh computers may not be compatible with your Power Mac G5. Note: When purchasing DDR SDRAM for use in Macintosh computers, make sure that the memory vendor conforms to the JEDEC (Joint Electron Device Engineering Council) specification. Check with your memory vendor to ensure that the DDR SDRAM supports the correct timing modes and that the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) feature has been programmed properly, as described in the JEDEC specification. To check the compatibility of your DDR SDRAM DIMMs, see the Macintosh Products Guide on Apple's website at www.apple.com/guide. You can purchase Apple-branded memory online from the Apple Store at store.apple.com. Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 49 To install memory: 1 Open your computer and remove the side panel, air deflector, and fan assembly following the directions that begin on page 44. No matter how many SDRAM slots your computer has, the SDRAM DIMMs must be installed in pairs with one DIMM per bank. Install additional DIMMs in these two slots first. DIMMs are already installed in these two slots. If slots are available, and you want to install more memory, install additional DIMMs in a similar fashion: In pairs, one per bank, from the center outward. Bank 1 Bank 2 2 Locate the DIMM slots in the computer. Important: Always install DIMMs in pairs of equal size and in the order designated in the illustration above. 50 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer