Apple PC Serial and Parallel Card User Manual

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Installing the Card

in a Power Macintosh 4400 or 7220

This chapter describes how to install the PC Serial and Parallel Card in a

Power Macintosh 4400 or a Power Macintosh 7220.

After you install the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware, go to Chapter 6, “Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software.” Then turn to Chapter 7 to learn more about connecting PC-compatible equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card.

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What you need

Before beginning the installation process, make sure you have the necessary parts: the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral flex

cable. You’ll also need a Phillips screwdriver and your PC Compatibility Card user’s manual.

Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware

WARNING The installation of the PC Serial and Parallel Card is technically complex. Unless you are comfortable installing components inside computers, Apple recommends that you have the PC Serial and Parallel Card installed by your Apple-authorized dealer (who may charge a fee). If you attempt to install the card yourself, any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer.

Do not attempt to install the card or connect the cables without first reading this manual.

There are several steps to installing your PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware:

mopening the computer

mpreparing the slots

mattaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card

mattaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card

minserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card

mreplacing the computer cover

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Opening the computer

1Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables from the computer, except for the power cord.

Leave the computer plugged in for now, to ground it and protect its components from static electricity damage.

2Remove the three screws as shown from the back of the cover.

Remove these three screws.

3Position your hands on the unit as shown and slide the cover back.

Firmly grasp the back of the computer and push in on the rear panel with your fingertips while sliding the top cover back about a quarter of an inch with your thumbs.

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4Lift the cover up and off the computer.

5Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer.

Always do this before you touch any parts, or install any components, inside the computer. Touching the power supply case helps release static electricity from your body and prevent possible damage to internal components.

IMPORTANT You can collect static electricity just by walking away from and then back to your computer. If you need to move away from your computer during installation, remember to touch the metal part of the power supply case again before you continue installing.

Power supply case

6 Disconnect the power cord from the back of the computer.

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Preparing the slots

7Unscrew and remove the metal port access covers for the slots you need.

If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at the same time you are installing a PC Compatibility Card, unscrew and remove the metal covers to both PCI slots.

If you already have a PC Compatibility Card installed in your computer, then unscrew and remove the card without disconnecting the audio cables. Refer to your PC Compatibility Card user’s manual or PC Compatibility Card Update for information on how to remove the bracket that holds the PC Compatibility Card in place.

Next, unscrew and remove the metal port access cover to the top (first) slot. Keep the screws; you will reinsert them later.

First PCI slot

PC Compatibility

Card

Port access cover

Remove the screw holds the port

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Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card

8With the PC Compatibility Card turned face up as shown, attach the peripheral flex cable to the connector.

IMPORTANT Always hold the card by its edges. Don’t touch any of the components on the card.

Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector on a

12" PC Compatibility Card.

Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector on a

7" PC Compatibility Card.

9Insert the PC Compatibility Card into the second slot.

Follow the installation instructions in your PC Compatibility Card user’s manual or PC Compatibility Card Update to install the bracket that holds the PC Compatibility Card in place. Then continue with the next step.

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Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card

10 Connect the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card.

Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector if you have a 12" PC Compatibility Card.

Plug the peripheral flex cable into this connector if you have a 7" PC Compatibility Card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card

11Flip the PC Serial and Parallel Card over and insert it into the first (top) PCI slot.

IMPORTANT Always hold the card by its edges. Don’t touch any of the components on the card.

Place one hand behind the PCI slots in the area indicated below. With your other hand, align the card’s connector end (gold in color) with the first (top) PCI expansion slot. The ports on the card should face the port access opening on the computer’s back panel. Press the card in. When the card is fully inserted, you won’t be able to see the gold-colored connector any more.

m Don’t rock the card from side to side; press it straight into the slot. Rocking the card can damage the PCI slot.

m Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out and try again.

m To see if the card is connected, pull it gently. If it resists, it is connected.

Support the slots with your hand in this area only (shown tinted here) to avoid pressing against the soldered pins on the back of the PCI slots.

First PCI slot

Reinstall the screw to secure the card in place.

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12Reinsert the screws you removed earlier to secure both cards.

13Tuck the audio cables as shown. If you have a 12-inch PC Compatibility Card, tuck the peripheral flex cable down as shown.

If you are installing the PC Compatibility Card for the first time, return to the PC Compatibility Card user’s manual now and complete the rest of the instructions for PC Compatibility Card installation.

Tuck the flex cable behind the video DRAM DIMM.

Video DRAM DIMM

The audio cables connected to the PC Compatibility Card should not

extend over the bottom edge of the computer.

Make sure the audio cables don’t touch the heat sink.

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Replacing the computer’s cover

14Make sure all cables and cards are firmly connected.

15Replace the computer cover.

Lower the cover onto the computer vertically.

Set the cover down so there’s about a quarter of an inch gap here. Then slide the cover all the way forward.

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16Replace the screws and reconnect all equipment.

Reinsert the three screws you removed earlier into the back of the computer. Then reinsert the power cable and all other equipment cables.

Reinsert these three screws.

You are now finished installing your PC Serial and Parallel Card.

What’s next?

Next, go to Chapter 6, “Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software.”

Then go to Chapter 7 for instructions on connecting equipment to your

PC Serial and Parallel Card.

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Installing the Card

in a Power Macintosh 6400 or 6500

The illustrations in this chapter show the 6400 model. If you have a 6500 model, some of the illustrations may look slightly different from your computer, but the procedure is the same.

After you install the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware, go to Chapter 6, “Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software.” Then turn to Chapter 7 to learn more about connecting PC-compatible equipment to your PC Serial and Parallel Card.

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What you need

Before beginning the installation process, make sure you have all the necessary parts: the PC Serial and Parallel Card and the peripheral flex cable. You’ll also need a Phillips screwdriver, your PC Compatibility Card user’s manual, and a magazine that you can place the computer’s logic board on.

Installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware

WARNING The installation of the PC Serial and Parallel Card is technically complex. Unless you are comfortable installing components inside computers, Apple recommends that you have the PC Serial and Parallel Card installed by your Apple-authorized dealer (who may charge a fee). If you attempt to install the card yourself, any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer.

Do not attempt to install the card or connect the cables without first reading this manual.

There are several steps to installing your PC Serial and Parallel Card hardware:

mopening the computer

mpreparing the slots

mattaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card

minserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card

mattaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card

mreplacing the logic board

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Opening the computer

1Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables from the computer, except for the power cord.

2Remove the two screws as shown from the computer’s back panel.

Remove these two screws.

Do not remove this screw.

Leave the power cord plugged in for now. You’ll unplug it later.

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3Touch the recessed metal parts in the back panel to discharge static electricity from your body.

IMPORTANT You can collect static electricity just by walking away from and then back to your computer. If you need to move away from your computer during installation, remember to touch the metal part of the back panel again before you continue installing.

Touch the metal parts inside the recessed area.

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4Unplug the power cord from your computer.

You can unplug the power cord now that you discharged static electricity from your body in the previous step.

5Grasping the two plastic tabs, gently pull the logic board all the way out of the computer.

Gently but firmly pull the logic board all the way out of the computer.

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6 Set the logic board on a clean, flat, stable surface.

Rest the logic board on a clean, flat, stable surface. Place a thick magazine under this

end of the logic board to help protect the components underneath.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Preparing the slots

7Unscrew and remove the port access covers for the slots you need.

If you are installing the PC Serial and Parallel Card at the same time you are installing a PC Compatibility Card, unscrew and remove the port access covers to the top two PCI slots.

If you already have a PC Compatibility Card installed in your computer, then unscrew and remove the port access cover to the top slot.

Position your hand so that the screw and the port access cover do not fall onto the logic board.

Top PCI slot

Port access cover

Remove the screw that holds

 

 

the top port cover in place.

7" PC Compatibility Card

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Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Compatibility Card

8 Disconnect the Internal PC audio/video ribbon cable from the PC Compatibility Card.

Internal PC audio/video ribbon cable

9Attach the peripheral flex cable as shown.

Use the connector located near the PCI slot.

Connector

cable

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10Reinstall the ribbon cable over the top of the peripheral flex cable.

Push the cable down a little to allow enough room for card installation.

Socket

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Inserting the PC Serial and Parallel Card

11Insert the card into the PCI slot so that the card fence faces the port access opening.

IMPORTANT Always hold the card by its edges. Don’t touch any of the components on the card.

12Supporting the adapter fence with one hand, push the card until it snaps into place.

Press the card in firmly. If you meet resistance, pull the card out and try again. To see if the card is connected properly, make sure the card’s metal fence is flush with the side of the port access cover.

m Don’t rock the card from side to side; press it straight into the slot. Rocking the card can damage the PCI slot.

m Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out and try again.

Top PCI slot

Card fence

Reinstall the screw to

 

 

secure the card in place.

Adapter fence

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Attaching the peripheral flex cable to the PC Serial and Parallel Card

13Attach the peripheral flex cable to the connector located on the right side of the PC Serial and Parallel Card as shown.

Use this connector.

14Push the peripheral flex cable down.

This allows room to reinstall the logic board in the computer.

15If you are installing the PC Compatibility Card for the first time, return to the PC Compatibility Card user’s manual now for the rest of the instructions.

16Make sure all cables and cards are firmly connected.

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Replacing the logic board

17 Align and insert the logic board part way into the computer.

Align and insert the logic board so that it engages the guides on the top and bottom of the computer chassis.

Fold the peripheral cable towards the

logic board to allow it to fit inside the computer.

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18Press the reset button on the logic board and slide the logic board back into the computer.

Note: When you press the reset button, some of your computer’s software settings will change. You may want to open the control panels for the date and time, keyboard, and mouse to make sure that they are set the way you want.

1 Press the reset button.

2 Gently but firmly push on the vertical plate until the logic board is solidly back in place.

19Reinsert screws to secure the logic board.

20Reconnect the power cord.

You are now finished installing the card.

What’s next?

Next, go to Chapter 6, “Updating Your PC Compatibility Card Software.”

Then go to Chapter 7 for instructions on connecting equipment to your

PC Serial and Parallel Card.

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