Apple PowerShot G3 User Manual



Setting Up Your

Macintosh Server G3

Includes setup and expansion information for the

Macintosh Server G3 with Mac OS X Server

K Apple Computer, Inc.

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Cupertino, CA 95014-2084
408-996-1010
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Contents

Communications Regulation Information 6

Laser Information 7

Preface
Introducing the Macintosh Server G3 9

Hardware and Software Features 10

Hardware Features 10

Software Features 10

Hardware and Software Limitations in Mac OS X Server 11

1 Setting Up 13

Positioning the Computer 13

Your Server at a Glance 14

Your Server’s Ports and Connectors 16

Plugging In the Server 18

Connecting a Monitor 21

Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Server 23

Connecting to an Ethernet Network 25

Securing the Server 29

What’s Next 29

2Working Inside the Server 31

About Memory 32

DRAM Configurations 33

About Internal Storage Options 33

Additional Wide Ultra2 SCSI Drives 35

Other Types of SCSI Drives 35

3

About PCI Expansion Cards 35

Expansion Card Power Requirements 36

About the Server’s Battery 36

Installing a PCI Expansion Card, Memory, Replacement Battery, or Internal Storage

Device 37

Opening the Server 37

Installing DRAM 40

Installing a Hard Disk or Other Internal Storage Device 42

Installing a PCI Expansion Card 52

Replacing the Battery 55

Closing the Server 56

3 Starting Up Your Server 59

Setting Up Your Server and Turning It On 59

Tu r ning the Server Off 61

Problems Turning Your Server On? 61

Problems With an Apple USB Mouse or Keyboard 62

Using the Server Without a Monitor 63

Restoring Your Server’s Software 63

Before Restoring Your Software 64

Restoring in Place 64

Erasing Your Hard Disk 65

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4 Health, Safety, and Maintenance 67

Health-Related Information About Computer Use 67

Musculoskeletal Discomfort 68

Eye Fatigue 68

Arranging Your Work Area 69

Avoiding Fatigue 70

What About Electromagnetic Emissions? 71

Safety Instructions 71

Handling Your Computer Equipment 72

Handling the Monitor 73

Handling the Keyboard 73

Handling CD-ROM Discs 73

Power Supply 75

Cleaning Your Equipment 75

Cleaning the Computer Case 75

Cleaning the Monitor 76

Cleaning the Mouse 76

Locking and Unlocking the Mouse 77

Contents 5

Communications Regulation Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception
is suspected.

Radio and Television Interference

The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not
installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s instructions—it may cause interference with
radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance
with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.

You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference
stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.

If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference
by using one or more of the following measures:

m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.
m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
m Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make

certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or
fuses.)

If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that
came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc., could void the

FCC Compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.

This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices
and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple
peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of
causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral
devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple
peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.

Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Robert Steinfeld, Apple Computer, Inc., 1 Infinite Loop,
Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-974-2618.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.

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VCCI Class B Statement

Laser Information

Warning Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s

manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to
the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential
hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an Apple-authorized service provider.

If you have an internal Apple CD-ROM drive in your computer, your computer is a Class 1 laser product. The Class
1 label, located in a user-accessible area, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements. A service
warning label is located in a service-accessible area. The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones
shown here.

Class 1 label Service warning label

High-Risk Activities Warning

This computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or
communications systems, or air traffic control machines, or for any other uses where the failure of the computer
system could lead to death, personal injury or severe environmental damage.

Laser Information 7

PREFACE

Introducing the Macintosh Server G3

The Macintosh Server G3 is Apple’s first Mac OS X Server–based computer, offering a variety
of services:

m Web application deployment platform
m World Wide Web and FTP server
m QuickTime Streaming server
m Startup server for Macintosh client computers that can start up from a server
m File and Print server for Macintosh client

The Macintosh Server G3’s powerful operating system, Mac OS X Server, combines the ease
of use of Mac OS with the power of a UNIX
industry-standard networking and Internet support across platforms, scalable network
administration, user-level security, and a high degree of stability through memory protection.

®

-based system. Mac OS X Server offers robust,

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Hardware and Software Features

Hardware Features

Your server’s hardware includes:

m a high-speed PowerPC microprocessor
m PCI slots to support internal expansion
m high-capacity internal disk drives and fast CD-ROM drive
m powerful graphics and Ethernet support

The technical specifications for all of these features are listed in the Technical Information
booklet that came with your computer.

Software Features

Your server comes with the following software already installed:

m Mac OS X Server

m Apache Web server
m AppleShare file and print services

m QuickTime Streaming server
m NetBoot server software
m WebObjects Enterprise Developer

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Hardware and Software Limitations in Mac OS X Server

Mac OS X Server does not support certain hardware and software features:

m FireWire
m USB devices other than the USB keyboard and mouse
m DVD-ROM discs (Mac OS X Server can read CD-ROM discs in DVD-ROM drives, however.)
m PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) or Internet connection via modem
m Speech recognition (You can use an application called Sound.app, located in your

/System/Demos folder, to record sounds in Mac OS X Server.)

m Most add-on PCI cards or other devices requiring drivers that are not built into Mac OS X

Server

m Standard audio discs and photo CDs

Introducing the Macintosh Server G3 11

Computer

Apple USB keyboard

Monitor

Apple USB mouse

Apple keyboard extension cable

Monitor cable

(sometimes built into the monitor)

Computer power cord

Mac-to-VGA adapter

Monitor power cord

(sometimes built into the monitor)

CHAPTER

1

1

Setting Up

The illustration on the preceding page shows all the equipment you need to set up your
computer and begin using it. (The monitor you purchased may look different.)

If you want to install additional disk drives, memory, or PCI cards inside the computer before
you set up, turn to Chapter 2, “Working Inside the Server,” on page 31.

Positioning the Computer

You can pick up the computer by any of its handles.

Place the computer on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded wall outlet. Your computer is
designed to be placed on the floor to conserve desk space, but you can place it on any stable,
flat surface.

Position the computer so that

m the CD-ROM drive tray has space to open in front
m the power cable connector does not press against a wall or other object
m nothing obstructs air flow to the fan in the rear of the computer

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Your Server at a Glance

Monitor

Power button

®

Apple USB keyboard Apple USB mouse

CD-ROM drive


CD-ROM drive

C

Open button

Speaker

Power button /
Power-on light

¥

Programmer’s
button

P

Reset button


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CD-ROM drive

Works with CD-ROM discs

CD-ROM drive Open button

C

Opens the drive tray

Power button

®

Tu r ns your computer on and off

Power-on light

A green light indicates that the computer is on. An amber light indicates the computer is in
sleep.

Reset button

P

This button forces the computer to restart. Use the reset button only when you cannot
restart your computer with any of the recommended methods.

Programmer’s button

¥

This button interrupts the normal operation of the computer’s software. Only computer
programmers should use this button.

Setting Up 15

Your Server’s Ports and Connectors

(FireWire is not supported by

Mac OS X Server software)

Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port

V

G

(10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet)

(Only the Apple USB keyboard and mouse

are supported by Mac OS X Server software)

Ethernet port

USB ports (2)

Sound input port

≈

Lockable cover latchFireWire ports (2)

≤

Power socket

Monitor power socket

Monitor port

™

Access cover for
expansion slot

4-port Ethernet card
(10/100 twisted-pair
Ethernet)

Wide Ultra2 SCSI card

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-

Sound output port

Security lock port

F

FireWire ports

This feature is not supported by Mac OS X Server.

Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port

V

Connects your Macintosh to an input device, such as a keyboard or a trackball

10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet port

G

Connects your Macintosh to a high-speed Ethernet network

USB ports

Connects your Macintosh to an Apple USB keyboard, or mouse. Other USB peripheral
devices are not supported by Mac OS X Server.

Sound input port

≈

Connects your Macintosh to an Apple PlainTalk microphone or other audio input
equipment

Sound output port

-

Connects your Macintosh to headphones, externally powered (amplified) speakers, or
other audio output equipment

Lockable cover latch and security lock port

F

You can attach a security lock to your Macintosh and to its back panel to secure the
internal components. See your computer products retailer for security lock devices that
work with your server.

Monitor power socket

Provides a convenient place to plug in a monitor power cord

Power socket

≤

Connects to the computer’s power cord

Monitor port

™

Connects a monitor to your Macintosh

Access covers for expansion slots (4)

Your Macintosh supports up to four peripheral component interconnect (PCI) cards. In
most configurations, a card installed in the slot labeled 1 provides a port for the monitor.
The covered slot, labeled 2 provides additional expansion capability. The slot labeled 3
provides four Ethernet networking ports and slot 4 provides the SCSI port.

Setting Up 17

Plugging In the Server

Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the setup instructions in
this chapter. Then, before you connect any other equipment, follow the instructions in this
section to plug it in. When you are ready to begin, follow these steps:

1 Make sure the voltage switch on the back of the computer is set for the kind of voltage

system to which you will be connecting.

Check to see that the voltage switch on the back
of your computer is properly set before you plug
it in. If you need to change the setting, insert a
small screwdriver in this slot and slide the switch.

Set the switch to show “115” for AC voltages in
the 100–120 V range. Set the switch to show
“230” for AC voltages in the 200–240 V range.

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The voltage switch must be set correctly to avoid damaging your computer. An adhesive label
showing how to set the voltage may partly cover the voltage switch and power socket.
Remove the label. Look at the table “Voltage Switch Settings for Different Locations,” next.

.

Voltage switch settings for different locations

Country Switch Setting

Bermuda, Canada, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico,

115

Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela

Bahrain, Brazil, France, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Peru, South Korea,

1

Spain

Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Chile, China

115 or 230

230
(People’s Republic, including Hong Kong), Croatia, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Egypt, Finland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland,
Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Nepal, the
Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Pakistan,
Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia
and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Serbia and
Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen

1

These countries employ more than one type of power source voltage. Ask your local power provider which switch setting to
use for your city or region.

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2 Plug one end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power socket marked with the

symbol (≤) on the back of the computer.

Warning To prevent electrical shock, fire, or damage to the computer, the power cord

must fit completely over the prongs inside the socket.

Power cord socket

Power cord plug

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3 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.

The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you set up.

Important Make sure the computer is located near an outlet or power strip and that you

can easily reach the plug to disconnect the computer in an emergency. The only way to
completely disconnect power from the computer is by unplugging one end of the power
cord from the outlet or power strip or from the back of the computer.

Warning This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your Macintosh is

equipped with a three-wire grounding plug–a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This
plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly
grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!

Connecting a Monitor

You connect a monitor to the computer’s monitor port. Before you connect the monitor,
check the instructions that came with the monitor for additional information. You can get
additional information on ergonomics, health and safety considerations, and maintenance in
Chapter 4 of this manual.

To connect the monitor, follow these steps:

1 Place the monitor near the computer.

2 Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor.

Some monitors already have the cord attached.

3 Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical socket or the back of the computer.

Check the documentation that came with the monitor to find out where to plug it in.

Warning The monitor power socket on the back of the computer uses the same voltage

level as the electrical outlet to which the computer is connected. To protect your monitor,
be sure to use the appropriate adapter or voltage converter, if one is necessary.

Attach the monitor cable to the monitor; then attach the monitor cable to the monitor port
on the back of the computer.

Monitor power socket

Monitor port

™

Monitor cableMonitor power cord

Some monitors have the cable attached. Check the monitor’s manual for any additional
instructions.

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m If you have a monitor with a high-density D-Sub 15 ( VGA standard) connector, connect

the monitor cable directly to the computer’s monitor port.

m Some Apple monitors have a DB-15 connector. If your monitor has a DB-15 connector,

attach the Mac-to-VGA adapter that came with your computer to the computer’s monitor
port and then attach the monitor cable to the adapter.

Monitor port on
the computer

Connector on
VGA and some Apple
monitor cables
(D-Sub 15 connector)

Monitor port on
the computer

Mac-to-VGA adapter
(your adapter may
look different)

Connector on some
Apple monitor cables
(DB-15 connector)

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Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Server

You can connect a USB or ADB keyboard and mouse to your computer. The following section
contains instructions for connecting the Apple USB keyboard and mouse. If you want to use
an ADB keyboard and mouse, skip to the next section.

Connecting the Apple USB Keyboard and Mouse to the Server

1 Connect the optional keyboard extension cable that came with the computer to the end of

the cable built into the Apple USB keyboard.

You can skip this step if you have the computer set up on a desk or table and can work
comfortably without the extension cable.

Plug this end into the keyboard cable.

Plug this end into the USB port on the back of the computer.

2 Plug the keyboard cable into one of the USB ports ( ) on the back of the server.

Plugging the keyboard cable directly into one of the computer’s USB ports allows you to use
the Power (®) button on the keyboard to turn the computer on and off. Plug the Apple USB
mouse cable into one of the ports on the Apple USB keyboard.

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Plug in the mouse on the side where it’s comfortable for you.

USB ports on keyboard (2)

Parts of your computer may
be covered by clear plastic film
that protected it during shipment.

Apple USB keyboard Apple USB mouse

3 If you wish, raise the keyboard by lifting it and flipping the foot toward the back.

You can remove the film.

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The Apple USB keyboard can be tilted slightly up or can lie flat.

Make sure the foot locks into place.

For information about cleaning and maintenance of the keyboard and mouse, see Chapter 4,
“Health, Safety, and Maintenance,” on page 67.

Connecting an ADB Mouse and Keyboard to the Server

If you want to use an ADB mouse and keyboard, follow these steps:

1 Plug one end of the keyboard cable into one of the ADB (V) ports on the keyboard.

If your keyboard has a built-in cable, skip this step.