APPLE Power Mac G5 2007 User Manual
Power Mac G5
User’s Guide
Includes setup, expansion, and
troubleshooting information for
your Power Mac G5 computer
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Contents
Chapter 1 5 Setting Up
5
Positioning the Computer and Display
6
Plugging In the Computer
10
Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
10
Need Help?
10
Adjusting Your Display
11
What’s Next?
12
What to Do When You Have Finished Working
14
Getting to Know Your Computer
16
Ports and Connectors—Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities
18
Inside Your Power Mac G5—Your Computer’s Internal Expansion Options
Chapter 2 21 Using Your Computer
22
Using Your Apple Keyboard
23
Using Your Apple Mouse
23
Connecting a Second Display
24
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
25
Using Universal Serial Bus (USB)
27
Using FireWire
29
Using Audio Devices
30
Using Bluetooth Devices
32
Using Your Optical Drive
34
Using Your Modem
34
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
36
AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking
38
Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy
38
Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers
Chapter 3 41 Working Inside Your Computer
42
Opening the Computer
47
Installing Memory
54
Installing Internal Storage Devices
62
Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card
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66
Installing an AirPort Extreme Card
67
Replacing the Battery
Chapter 4 69 Troubleshooting
71
Software Problems
72
Problems With Your Display
73
Using Apple Hardware Test
74
Installing Software on Your Computer
75
Maximizing Ethernet Performance
75
Locating Your Product Serial Number
Appendix A 77 Specifications
Appendix B 83 Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics
83
Important Safety Information
85
General Maintenance
86
Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information
Appendix C 89 Connecting to the Internet
91
Gathering the Information You Need
92
Entering Your Information
92
Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Connections
94
DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections
10 0
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
10 3
Troubleshooting Your Connection
Index 111
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10 5
Communications Regulation Information
Contents
1
Setting Up
1
Congratulations on purchasing your new high
performance 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
Nothing obstructs airflow in front of, behind, or below the display or computer
•
•
The computer’s optical drive tray has space to open in front
Warning:
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.
Apple recommends that you operate your Power Mac G5 in an upright
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Plugging In the Computer
1
Remove any protective film from the inside of the side panel. For instructions about
opening the side panel, see “Opening the Computer” on page 42.
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
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3
Connect your display cables according to the following illustration:
Important:
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.
USB ports Display cableDisplay ports
The video card in your computer has these ports:
An Apple Display Connector (ADC) port to connect Apple flat-panel displays
•
•
A Digital Visual Interface (DVI) port to connect digital displays that have
DVI connectors
ADC display portDVI display port
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 a second 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.
For more information about connecting a second display, see the guidelines in
Chapter 2, “Using Your Computer.”
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Setting Up
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4
To access the Internet or a network, connect your computer to a DSL or cable modem,
connect your modem to an analog phone line, or connect to an Ethernet network.
Ethernet port
Modem port
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Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports ( ) 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.
Keyboard Mouse
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.
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.
Chapter 1
Setting Up
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Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse with your
Power Mac G5, see the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set
them up with your computer.
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 69.
Adjusting Your Display
To adjust the settings for your display, choose Apple (K) > System Preferences and click
Displays.
For information about troubleshooting your display, see “Problems With Your Display”
on page 72. For information about maintaining your display, see “Maintaining Your
Display” on page 86. Additional information about using your display is available in
Mac OS Help.
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Setting Up
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 already 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:
•
You must have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable.
•
Your other Mac must have Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed.
Your other Mac must have built-in FireWire and support FireWire Disk Mode.
•
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
Applications* so that all of the applications you used on your other Mac are
•
now on your new Power Mac G5
Files and folders on your hard drive and partitions. This gives you easy access to the
•
files and folders you used on your old Mac.
*You may have to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.
If you don’t use the Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your
computer, you can do it later. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and doubleclick “Setup Assistant.”
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 don’t already have an Internet account, the assistant can set you up with one.
If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the
•
Internet,” on page 89 for information you’ll need to enter.
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Setting Up
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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 (K) > Sleep.
• Press the power button.
To wake your computer from sleep:
m
Press any key on the keyboard.
For more information on sleep, see “Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy” on
page 38.
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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 (K) > Shut Down.
Warning: Do not turn off the computer by turning off the switch on a power strip or
by pulling 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.
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Getting to Know Your Computer
Optical drive
Status light
Power button
®
Headphone jackf
FireWire 400 port
USB 2.0 port
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Optical drive
Your computer has a Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or a SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW). Both drives
can read DVD discs, DVD movies, CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, music CDs, standard audio discs, and
other kinds of media. Both drives can write music, documents, and other digital files to blank CD-R
and CD-RW discs. The SuperDrive can also write on blank DVD-R discs. To open the optical drive, press
the Media Eject ( ) 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
f
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.
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Ports and Connectors—Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities
Latch Access covers for PCI
DVI display port
AirPort antenna port
Bluetooth antenna port
USB 2.0 ports (2)
FireWire 400 port
FireWire 800 port
Power socket
expansion slots
ADC display port
Optical digital
audio out port
Optical digital
audio in port
-
Audio line-out port
√
Audio line-in port
G
Ethernet port
W
Internal modem port
(on some models)
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s
Latch
Ç
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 also connect displays that
use a video graphics connector (VGA) 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 your Bluetooth
USB 2.0 ports
Connect your Macintosh to USB devices, such as keyboards, mouse devices, 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.
ADC display port
Connect displays that use an Apple Display Connector (ADC) connector.
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.
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
G
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
W
Connect a standard phone line if your Macintosh has an optional internal 56K V.92 modem.
®
antenna if your Macintosh has an optional Bluetooth module installed.
Chapter 1 Setting Up 17
Inside Your Power Mac G5—Your Computer’s Internal Expansion Options
Top hard disk drive bayOptical drive
Battery
AirPort Extreme
Card connector
DDR SDRAM slots
(either 4 or 8 slots,
depending on model)
Bottom hard disk drive bay
Slots 2–4: PCI or PCI-X slots
(depending on model)
Slot 1: AGP 8X Pro slot
(graphics card installed)
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Optical drive
Your computer comes with either a Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or a SuperDrive (DVD-R/
CD-RW). For information about the optical drive, see “Using Your Optical Drive” on page 32.
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 67.
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 66.
DDR SDRAM slots
Expand your computer’s memory up to 4 or 8 gigabytes (GB), depending upon your computer model.
You can add additional memory by inserting DDR SDRAM DIMMs in pairs in the memory slots. For
more information, see “Installing Memory” on page 47.
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 54.
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 62.
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. You can connect a display that has an Apple Display
Connector (ADC) or a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector.
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Additional Information
If you would like additional information, see the following:
To learn about... See...
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
What to do if you have a
problem that prevents you from
using your computer
Installing Classic support to use
Mac OS 9 applications with your
computer
Connecting your computer to
the Internet
“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 41.
Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting,” on page 69.
Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting,” on page 69
Appendix C, “Connecting to the Internet,” on page 89.
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2 Using Your Computer
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 a Second Display” on page 23
• “Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device” on page 24
• “Using Universal Serial Bus (USB)” on page 25
• “Using FireWire” on page 27
• “Using Audio Devices” on page 29
• “Using Bluetooth Devices” on page 30
• “Using Your Optical Drive” on page 32
• “Using Your Modem” on page 34
• “Connecting to an Ethernet Network” on page 34
• “AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking” on page 36
• “Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy” on page 38
• “Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers” on page 38
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Using Your Apple Keyboard
Your Apple Keyboard comes with function keys preset for common tasks. Press the
Media Eject ( ) 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.
Note: If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard with your Power Mac G5, see 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 OS Help. Choose Help >
Mac Help and search for “keyboard.”
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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, see 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 OS Help. Choose Help >
Mac Help and search for “mouse.”
Connecting a Second Display
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 appropriate port on the graphics
card.
3 Turn on the displays and start up your computer.
To adjust the displays, choose Apple (K) > System Preferences and click Displays.
By default, your computer starts up in extended desktop mode. To work in mirroring
mode, choose Apple (K) > System Preferences, click Displays, and choose Mirroring.
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For More Information on Displays
For information about connecting your display, see the setup instructions in Chapter 1,
“Setting Up.”
Additional information on using and configuring an external display is available in
Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “display.”
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, designed for use with the Power Mac G5.
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 on your Power Mac G5
graphics card.
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 (K) > System Preferences and click Displays.
DVI display port
DVI to Video adapter
S-video out port
Composite video out port
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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 your 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.
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 25
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 OS 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.
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Using FireWire
FireWire is a high-speed data transfer system that lets you easily connect and
disconnect external devices—such as iPod devices, 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)
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 27
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 (K) >
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 AppleCare 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.
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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 When you have finished transferring files, drag the Power Mac G5 hard disk icon to the
Trash on the other computer to unmount the drive.
5 Press the power button on the Power Mac G5 to shut it down, and then 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 OS 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 G5-based home theater system.
AV receiver
To speakers or
other output
Optical digital
audio out port
Optical digital
audio in port
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Optical digital cable
Optical digital cable
CD player or other digital source
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 line-
out port on the back instead.
Analog Audio Ports
You can connect external microphones or other audio equipment to the analog mini
jacks 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 Bluetooth Devices
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. Bluetooth devices can communicate with
each other within a 30-foot range.
If your computer came with a built-in Bluetooth module, remember to install the
Bluetooth antenna that came with your computer into 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.
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