Apple Setting Up Your Power Macintosh G4 (PCI & AGP) Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Setting Up Your Power Macintosh G4Includes setup and expansion informationfor your Power Macintosh G4

10 Chapter 1Your Computer’s Ports and ConnectorsLockable cover latchFireWire ports (2)Internal modem port (optional)Monitor power socketSecurity lock

Setting Up 11FireWire portsConnects your Macintosh to FireWire peripheral devices, such as a video camera or a hard diskG10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet

12 Chapter 1Plugging In the ComputerBefore you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the setup instructions in this chapter. The

Setting Up 13Voltage Switch Settings for Different LocationsCountry Switch SettingBermuda, Canada, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, S

14 Chapter 12 Plug one end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power socket marked with the symbol (≤) on the back of the computer.3 Plug

Setting Up 15Connecting a MonitorYou connect a monitor to the computer’s monitor port. Some monitors also require a USB cable to function fully. For e

16 Chapter 1m If your monitor has a DB-15 connector, you may need a Mac-to-VGA adapter. (If you don’t have an adapter, you can purchase one from an A

Setting Up 17Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the ComputerThe Macintosh has ports that allow you to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. (For mor

18 Chapter 13 If you wish, raise the keyboard by lifting it and flipping the foot toward the back.The Apple USB keyboard can be tilted up slightly or

Setting Up 19Check the documentation accompanying the modem to see if it needs to be plugged into a power outlet. Also look for instructions about ins

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20 Chapter 1To connect your Macintosh to a centralized 10/100 twisted-pair network, follow these steps:1 Plug one end of an RJ-45 twisted-pair cable

Setting Up 212 If the monitor power button doesn’t start up the computer, press the power button (®) on the front of the computer.You can also press t

22 Chapter 1Problems Turning Your Computer On?If after a few moments you don’t see anything on your screen or you think your computer did not start u

Setting Up 23Turning the Computer Off1Open the Special menu and choose Shut Down.If your keyboard is connected directly to one of the computer’s USB p

24 Chapter 1Securing the ComputerTo deter theft of your computer and its components, you can attach a locking cable to your computer. The back panel

25CHAPTER22 Working Inside the ComputerThis chapter provides information about peripheral component interconnect (PCI) expansion cards, memory, intern

26 Chapter 2About MemoryYour computer can accommodate additional dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules (D

Working Inside the Computer 27DRAM ConfigurationsYour computer’s DRAM can be expanded to a maximum of 1024 MB by adding DIMMs to the four DRAM DIMM sl

28 Chapter 2Note: The maximum number of drives that can function in the lower drive bays is two ATA drives or three SCSI drives. For technical inform

Working Inside the Computer 29Note: SCSI drives also require a SCSI PCI card to function. Drives must also meet these width and depth specifications:m

3Contents1 Setting Up 7Positioning the Computer 7Your Computer at a Glance 8Your Computer’s Ports and Connectors 10Plugging In the Compute

30 Chapter 2SCSI DrivesIf you purchase and install a SCSI PCI card, you can connect additional internal SCSI hard drives. You can connect up to three

Working Inside the Computer 31The factory-installed video card that provides your computer’s monitor port functions at 66 MHz and 33 MHz.Expansion Car

32 Chapter 2Installing Memory, an Internal Storage Device, or a PCI Expansion Card, or Replacing the Battery These instructions describe how to insta

Working Inside the Computer 334 If you have never plugged in your computer:m Make sure the voltage switch is set correctly for the voltage system to w

34 Chapter 27 Lift the latch on the side of the computer.Lift the latch to unlockthe side panel.

Working Inside the Computer 358 Gently lower the panel onto a clean, flat surface.Lower the side of the computer onto a soft clean cloth to avoid scrat

36 Chapter 29 Go to the section that provides the instructions for the item you want to install or replace.Installing DRAM1Make sure the ejectors on

Working Inside the Computer 372 Align a DRAM DIMM in the DRAM slot as pictured and push the DIMM down until the ejectors snap into place.To remove a

38 Chapter 23 If you are finished installing items in your computer, skip ahead to “Closing the Computer” on page 53. If you want to install other ite

Working Inside the Computer 39Installing an Internal Storage Device1 Unplug the power cord bundle from the main logic board and the ribbon cable from

4 ContentsInstalling DRAM 36Installing a Hard Disk or Other Internal Storage Device 38Installing a PCI Expansion Card 49Replacing the Battery

40 Chapter 22 If you’re removing a drive carrier that has a drive attached, remove the power cord bundle from the drive.In standard configurations, an

Working Inside the Computer 413 Remove the low-profile attachment screw from the drive carrier and tilt the carrier up to remove it from the computer.T

42 Chapter 24 Configure your new hard disk drive.Configuring a device may require setting its jumper pins. Drives vary considerably and you should chec

Working Inside the Computer 43m If you’re installing a second ATA drive in drive position 3:m With the connectors facing you, attach the screws to the

44 Chapter 2m If you’re installing a 1.0-inch or 1.6-inch SCSI drive to the carrier in drive position 1 or 2, attach the underside of the drive to th

Working Inside the Computer 456 To replace the carrier and drive, align the tabs on the rear of the carrier with the slots in the computer chassis an

46 Chapter 28 Plug the power cord bundles into the hard disk drives and arrange them so they fit around the side of the drives.Plug the power cord bun

Working Inside the Computer 479 Reconnect the main power cable bundle to the main logic board and the ribbon cable to the drives.m If you added a seco

48 Chapter 210 If you have installed two or more SCSI drives, tape the SCSI data cable to the top of the drives in positions 1 and 2.11 If you are fin

Working Inside the Computer 49Installing a PCI Expansion Card1Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place, pull out the access cover, a

50 Chapter 23 Remove the PCI card from its static-proof bag and hold it by its corners, taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the com

Working Inside the Computer 51Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted.m Don’t rock the card side to side; instead, press

52 Chapter 2Replacing the Battery1Remove the battery from its holder, noting the orientation of the battery’s positive and negative ends.2 Insert the

Working Inside the Computer 53Closing the Computer1Raise the computer’s side panel and press it against the case.Warning Never turn on your computer

54 Chapter 22 Squeeze the side panel until it snaps securely into place.3 After you have closed the computer, return to Chapter 1, “Setting Up,” if y

Working Inside the Computer 55What’s Next?Before you can start using the equipment you installed, you may need to install software that the equipment

Communications Regulation Information 57Communications Regulation InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rule

58 Laser InformationVCCI Class B StatementLaser InformationDo not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this

Te lephone and Modem Information 59Telephone Line ProblemsIf your telephone doesn’t work, there may be a problem with your telephone line. Disconnect

Computer power cordApple USB keyboard (optional)Apple USB mouseMonitorComputerPhone cord(comes with optional internal modem)Rear carrier driveinstall

60 Telephone and Modem InformationInformations destinées aux utilisateurs canadiensL’ étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie un matériel homologué. Cet

Te lephone and Modem Information 61Information You Need in GermanyDiese Modem-Karte ist als Endeinrichtung vorgesehen und muss an ein TAE mit F-Kodier

62 Mouse InformationInformation You Need in New ZealandThis modem is fully approved to operate on the New Zealand telecommunications network under Tel

7CHAPTER11Setting UpThe illustration on the preceding page shows all the equipment you need to set up your computer and begin using it. (The monitor y

8 Chapter 1Your Computer at a GlanceMonitorApple USB keyboard Apple USB mouseCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, orDVD-RAM driveReset buttonPProgrammer’sbutton¥Z

Setting Up 9CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-RAMA CD-ROM drive works with CD-ROM discs and plays standard audio discs and Photo CDs. A DVD-ROM drive works with