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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 butt ...