PowerWave 604
UserÕs Guide
Part number 72761
Rev. number 9606 04
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Table of Contents
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A word from the Power Computing team iii
PowerWave 604 Overview ix
Desktop System Front View ix
Desktop System Rear View x
Tower System Front View xi
Tower System Rear View xii
Return, Warranty, Satisfaction Guarantee, and License Information xiii
RETURN POLICIES xiii
LIMITED WARRANTY xv
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE xvi
Apple Computer, Inc. System Software License Agreement xvii
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1
Finding a place for the computer and monitor 1
Plugging in the computer 2
Connecting the monitor 4
Connecting the mouse and keyboard 6
Turning the computer on 8
Problems starting up 8
Chapter 2 Getting Started With Macª OS 9
Running the Basics tutorial 9
Using on-line help 10
Shutting down 11
Sleep 12
Chapter 3 Upgrading Your Computer 13
Removing the cover 13
Installing expansion cards 17
PCI-Only 17
PCI Plus NuBus 18
Increasing memory 23
What you need to know about increasing RAM 23
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Installing and Removing RAM 24
Increasing VRAM 28
Installing internal drives 30
What you need to know about installing internal drives 30
Required tools 31
Installing drives 32
Chapter 4 Connecting Peripheral Devices 43
Using SCSI devices 43
Installing software device drivers 43
Setting the SCSI ID 43
Ensuring proper termination 44
Connecting an external SCSI device 44
Connecting an internal SCSI device 45
Connecting a printer 45
Connecting input devices 46
Connecting a modem or telecom adapter 47
Connecting to a network 47
Connecting to a LocalTalk network 47
Connecting to an Ethernet network 47
Connecting to a Token Ring network 47
Using audio equipment 48
Understanding the sound ports 48
Connecting an audio device 48
Connecting external speakers 49
Connecting a microphone 50
Playing audio CDs on a CD-ROM drive 50
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Appendix A Safety and Health Information
Safety instructions 51
Health-related information about computer use 51
Appendix B Troubleshooting
Restarting the computer 53
Problems and solutions 54
Contacting Technical Support 57
Appendix C Installing System Software
Starting up 59
Reinstalling system software 60
Appendix D Technical Information
Specifications 61
RAM configurations 64
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VRAM configurations 65
Monitor resolution/color tables 65
Power requirements 66
Appendix E Regulatory Information
FCC statement 67
Radio and television interference 67
DOC statement 68
CD-ROM drive 69
Lithium battery warning 69
For use in European countries 69
Hard Disk ToolKit¥
Personal Edition
User Guide
Introduction 77
Installing Hard Disk ToolKit¥
Installing Hard Disk ToolKit¥Personal Edition 81
Creating an HDT Primer PE Startup diskette 87
Personalizing your copy of Hard Disk Toolkit¥Personal Edition 89
Personal Edition 81
HDT Primer PE 91
What is HDT Primer PE? 91
Using HDT Primer PE 93
HDT Primer PE Menu Commands 112
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HDT Extension 115
HDT Prober 117
HDT Util 123
Troubleshooting 127
Common problems by category 127
Frequently asked questions 134
CD-ROM ToolKit User Guide
Introduction 151
QuickStart 156
Installation and Removal Specifics 160
Instruction Guide 164
Troubleshooting 181
Technical Information and Tips 194
Glossary 207
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Bitstream Typeface Library 213
Index 217
Registration Cards 225
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Desktop System Front View
Here are the key features of the desktop system front panel.
monitor
computer
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front panel
power button
programmerÕs
(Interrupt) button
reset
button
keyboard
ßoppy
disk
drive
keyboard
power
key
mouse
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Desktop System Rear View
Here are the key components of the desktop system rear panel.
PCI video
card
115/230 volt
switch
power cord
socket
Macintosh-standard
video port
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g external
SCSI port
W modem port
[ printer port
VGA
video port
expansion
slots
- sound out port
X sound in port
V ADB port
G 10BaseT
Ethernet port
G AAUI
Ethernet port
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Tower System Front View
Here are the key features of the tower system front panel.
computer
ßoppy
disk
drive
front
panel
power
button
programmerÕs(I
nterrupt)
button
reset
button
monitor
keyboard
power
key
keyboard
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Tower System Rear View
Here are the key components of the tower system rear panel.
power cord
socket
g external
SCSI port
W modem port
[ printer port
G AAUI
Ethernet port
G 10BaseT
Ethernet port
V ADB port
X sound in port
-
sound out port
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115/230 volt
switch
Macintosh-standard
video port
PCI video
card
VGA
video port
expansion
slots
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Return, Warranty, Satisfaction
Guarantee, and License Information
RETURN POLICIES
If you received equipment (ÒHardwareÓ) from Power Computing Corporation (ÒPowerÓ) in a
damaged shipping container or if your Hardware was otherwise damaged in shipment to you,
please contact the shipper immediately. All Hardware and packaging were fully inspected
prior to shipment from Power, and you must Þle a claim with the shipper for any damages
that may occur in shipment. Retain all shipping materials. Contact Power's Customer Service
Department if you need assistance with any such claims.
Customers who did not purchase systems directly from Power Computing must contact the
dealer they purchased their system from for assistance.
Returns for Refund
To return Hardware manufactured by Power Computing Corporation and purchased under
Power's thirty-day money back guarantee, see the terms of the Customer Satisfaction
Guarantee. You must contact Customer Service for a Return Merchandise Authorization
(ÒRMAÓ) before returning the merchandise.
After your return request is received, Power's Customer Service will issue you an RMA
number, along with shipping instructions for return of the Hardware. This number is valid for
ten (10) days from the date of issuance. The Hardware must be received by Power on or
before the tenth day after issuance of the RMA number. Returns will not be accepted without
a valid RMA number written on the box.
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Note:
A sample shipping label is included in the back of the manual.
Returns for Repair
In order to return Hardware for warranty or non-warranty service, you must request an RMA
by contacting Power's Technical Support or Customer Service Department.
We strongly urge you to back up all data stored on the Hardware on a regular basis and
before returning your Hardware to Power for repair; Power is not responsible for any loss of
data.
If Power Þnds defective components, materials or workmanship in your Hardware, Power
will use reasonable efforts to repair or replace the Hardware. If the Hardware is under
warranty, there shall be no charge to you for such repairs or replacement, and the Hardware
will be returned to you using the same class of service for shipping. Otherwise, Power's
standard charges for parts, labor, shipping and handling will apply.
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Shipment of Hardware to Power
For both types of returns, all Hardware should be returned in the original packaging material,
accompanied by all components that might affect the Hardware's performance, and the
Hardware must have the RMA number clearly written at least three (3) times on the outside
of each box. You bear all costs and risks of loss in connection with shipping the Hardware
back to Power Computing. We recommend that the package(s) be insured for the full
purchase amount.
These policies are subject to change at the discretion of Power Computing, except that any
changes in these policies will not apply to Hardware sold to customers prior to the effective
date of any policy change. If you have any questions regarding these policies, please contact
Power Computing Customer Service.
Dealers, Distributors, Leasing Companies, VARs, and other resellers of Power Hardware are
not eligible for the Satisfaction Guarantee return and refund policies. Sales to those entities
will be Þnal unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Power. Customers who did not
purchase systems directly from Power Computing must contact the dealer they purchased
their system from for assistance.
Contact Power Customer Service by calling (800) 671-6227, faxing 512 388-6789, or emailing custserv@powercc.com and completely describe any problems issues you need
resolved with respect to Power Computing. Be sure to include your order or quote number,
serial number, and phone number with all correspondence.
Contact Power Technical Support by calling (800) 708-6227, faxing 512 388-6789, or emailing support@powercc.com and completely describe the problem that you are having
with your Hardware. Be sure to include your model number, serial number, date of purchase
and phone number with all correspondence. We advise you to conÞrm receipt of all fax or email requests.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Power Computing Corporation (ÒPowerÓ) warrants the computer hardware delivered to you
by Power (ÒHardwareÓ) against defects in components, materials and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of original purchase of the Hardware by the end user (proof
of purchase required). If Power Þnds defective components, materials or workmanship in
your Hardware, Power shall, at its option, either repair or replace the Hardware at no charge
to you.
Exclusions
The above warranty shall not apply to defects to Power Hardware resulting from improper or
inadequate maintenance by you; software or interfacing supplied by you; unauthorized
modiÞcation, neglect, abuse or misuse of the Hardware, including without limitation
operation of the Hardware in an environment other than an ordinary ofÞce or home; or acts
of God. Power makes no warranties with respect to the software and other accessories
provided with the Hardware beyond those provided by the respective vendors of such items.
Power shall not be liable for shipping damages.
Obtaining Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, you must return your Hardware, freight pre-paid, to a service
facility authorized by Power in accordance with Power's then-current Return Policy. All
Power Hardware must be returned in original packaging material.
Warranty Limitations
Power makes no other warranties, either express, implied, or statutory, including without
limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or Þtness for a particular purpose.
The remedies provided for above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, whether oral or
written, express or implied.
Power shall not be liable to you or any third party, pursuant to this warranty or in any other
way with respect to the use of the Hardware, for any amounts representing loss of proÞts,
loss of data, downtime, loss of goodwill or business, damage to or replacement of equipment
and/or property, or any costs of recovering, reprogramming or reproducing any program or
data stored on or used with the Hardware, or any indirect, consequential, or punitive
damages of you or any third party, whether resulting from breach of warranty or any other
legal theory.
This warranty gives you speciÞc legal rights, and you may also have other rights that may
vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of merchandise, you may return any computer system
purchased from Power Computing (ÒHardwareÓ) for a full refund of the cost of the system if
you are not entirely satisÞed, as long as the following conditions are met:
1. Contact Power Computing Customer Service to obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization number, at 800 671-6227 (512 388-6700 for international customers).
2. Repack and seal the Hardware and all documentation, software, accessories, registration
cards and other materials originally supplied with the Hardware in the original packing
material.
3. Fill in completely and attach the accompanying Merchandise Return Label securely to the
outside of the package so that Power can properly process and credit your return.
4. Ship the Hardware to Power Computing at the address shown on the Merchandise Return
Form. Make sure the shipper does not cover the form. The Hardware must be received by
Power Computing on or before the thirtieth day after you receive the system(s).
5. You should pre-pay shipment, and assume all risks of loss or damage in connection with
shipping the system back to Power Computing. We recommend that package(s) be insured
for the full purchase amount.
6. Refunds or credits for Hardware returned under this guarantee will be made pursuant to
Power Computing's Refund Policy in effect as of the date of sale of the Hardware. Refunds
or credits will be issued only after the Hardware is veriÞed by Power to be in Òlike-newÓ
condition. Reductions in credit will result if Hardware is in Òless-than-newÓ condition, or if
any documentation, software, accessories and other materials originally supplied with the
Hardware are not returned completely intact. Once approval is given for a refund or credit,
processing will vary according to payment method. If the Hardware was paid for with a valid
credit card, a credit will be applied to the same credit card account. If payment was made
with a check, a refund check will be mailed to the customer. Other payment methods will
involve appropriate refunds or credits according to Power's accounting department policies.
7. Hardware received with any shipping charges due or after the thirtieth day after receipt of
the system(s) by the customer will be refused by Power Computing and returned to the
sender. We will also return any Hardware that is not in Òlike-newÓ condition and
accompanied by all documentation, software, accessories, registration cards and other
materials originally supplied with the Hardware, as determined by Power. If any of these
circumstances occur, eligibility for the thirty-day money back guarantee may no longer
apply.
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Chapter
1
Your computer has been designed for easy plug-and-play setup in four simple steps - if you
are in need of technical assistance, please feel free to call Power Computing Technical
Support at 1-800-708-6227.
Getting Started
1
Note:
Þts your system.
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■
■
■
This manual covers both desktop and tower systems, so look for the illustration that
Find a place for the computer and monitor
Plug in the computer
Connect the monitor
Connect the mouse and keyboard
Finding a place for the computer and monitor
Think carefully about where you place your computer and monitor. Here are some
suggestions to help you Þnd a good place:
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Make sure there is a grounded, three-hole electrical outlet within a few feet.
■
Use a sturdy, level table or desk as a work surface. Make sure that you can position your
monitor, keyboard, and mouse so that you can work comfortably. See Appendix A,
ÒSafety and Health Information,Ó on page 55 for detailed instructions.
■
You can place monitors up to 132 lb. (60 kg) on top of the desktop computer. If you have
a heavier monitor or a tower system, place the monitor directly on your work surface.
■
Leave a few inches of space around the computer and monitor for air to circulate.
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Getting Started
Plugging in the computer
Set up and plug in the computer before connecting the monitor, keyboard, and other devices.
Plugging in the computer ensures that it is grounded and protected from electrical damage.
The key components for plugging in the computer are shown below.
115/230 volt
switch
power cord
socket
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socket
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Getting Started
WARNING!
For your safety, the computer is equipped with a three-prong plug
designed to be used with a grounded electrical outlet. If you do not have
access to an appropriate outlet, have an electrician install one. Do not use
your computer with a three-prong adapter in an ungrounded outlet.
To plug in the computer:
CAUTION:
keyboard power switch until you have completed all of the setup instructions.
1.
Place the computer in the location you have chosen.
2.
Set the 115/230 volt switch to the correct setting for your country.
Set the switch to 115 volts for the U.S., Canada, and Japan. Use the 230-volt setting in
most European countries.
3.
Connect the socket end of the power cord to the power plug on the back of
the computer.
4.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded, three-hole electrical
outlet. If you have any expansion cards, follow the instructions in See
ÒInstalling expansion cardsÓ on page 19. to install them now. If not,
continue with the following section.
Do not press the power switch on the front panel of the computer or the
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Getting Started
Connecting the monitor
Your computer can be used with a wide variety of monitors. It comes with a highperformance 64-bit PCI video card which comes with 2 MB of Video RAM (upgradeable to
4 MB). The key components for connecting the monitor are shown below.
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PCI video card
with
VGA port and
Macintoshstandard port
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PCI video card
with
Macintoshstandard port
and
VGA port
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The Macintosh-standard monitor port on the high-performance video card allows you to
connect Macintosh-style connectors.
■
The VGA monitor port on the high-performance video card allows you to connect a
standard VGA or SVGA monitor and use PC-style connectors.
CAUTION:
video card simultaneously.
You may add additional VRAM to the high-performance video card up to a total of 4 MB.
See ÒVRAM conÞgurationsÓ on page 69 for details on monitor size, resolutions number of
colors supported. See
VRAM.
Use the Monitors control panel in Mac OS to control how the monitor is conÞgured. See
Macintosh Guide (available through the Guide menu, marked with ) or
7.5 for Dummies)
Connecting the monitor involves two steps: plugging in the monitor and connecting the
monitor cable.
Do not connect monitors to both video ports of the high-performance
ÒIncreasing memoryÓ on page 23 for information about how to add
Macintosh System
for additional information about using the Monitors control panel.
To plug in the monitor:
1.
Place the monitor on your desk or in another location you have chosen.
2.
If necessary, connect the power cord to the monitor.
Some monitors have permanently attached power cords.
3.
Plug the monitor power cord into a grounded, three-hole outlet.
To connect the video cable:
1.
If necessary, attach the video cable to the monitor.
Some video cables are permanently attached.
2.
Connect the video cable to the monitor port on the back of the computer.
There are two types of video port connectors on the back of your computer: Macintoshstandard and VGA. Connect your monitor to the appropriate port for your monitor. See
Þgure below to tell which one you have. Do not connect monitors to both ports. The
video card automatically senses which port you are using.
Ð If you are using a monitor with a Macintosh-standard video connector, (the larger of
the two connectors) connect the monitor cable to the Macintosh-standard port of the
high-performance video card.
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3.
Ð If you are using a VGA monitor with a PC-style connector (the smaller of the two
connectors), connect the monitor cable to the VGA port of the high-performance
video card.
Install the EMI choke on the video cable.
If your monitor cable does not come with a built-in EMI choke, an EMI choke is
included in your pizza box. The EMI choke is a small white rectangular object which
comes packed in the pizza box with the manuals and cables.
To install the choke, open it up and clamp it over the video cable at the end of the cable
that connects to the computer.
Connecting the mouse and keyboard
Once you have connected the monitor, you can connect the mouse and keyboard.
To connect the mouse and keyboard:
1.
Plug the mouse cable into an ADB port on the keyboard.
There is an ADB port at each end of the keyboard; use whichever one you prefer.
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Plug the keyboard cable into the ADB port (marked with V
the computer.
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ADB port
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Turning the computer on
When the computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse are connected, you can turn the computer
on.
To turn the computer on:
1.
Turn on the monitor.
See the documentation that came with the monitor for the location of the power switch.
2.
Turn the computer on by pressing the keyboard power key (marked with a
triangle) on the upper right corner of the keyboard or the front panel power
button on the front of the computer.
front panel
power button
reset button
keyboard
power
key
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power button
reset button
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keyboard
power
key
When the computer Þnishes its start-up procedure, you should see the Mac OS desktop.
If you see a blinking question mark, you need to install the system software on your hard
disk. See Appendix C, ÒInstalling System Software,Ó on page 63 If you see a blank
screen or anything not already described, see the section following this one, ÒProblems
starting up.Ó
When you need to shut your computer down, follow the instructions in ÒShutting downÓ on
page 13.
Problems starting up
If you see a blank screen when you start up, check the following items to identify the source
of the problem:
■
First try rebooting by pressing the reset button on the front of the computer.
■
Are the computer and monitor plugged in? If they are plugged into a power strip, is it
turned on?
■
Are the computer and monitor turned on? The power button on the front of the computer
should be lighted. Most monitors also have power lights.
■
Is the video cable securely connected to the monitor and computer? (If you need to
reattach the cable, Þrst turn off the computer and monitor.)
■
Are the keyboard and mouse properly connected to the computer? (If you need to
reconnect them, Þrst turn off the computer to avoid damage.)
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■
Is the brightness control on the monitor turned too far down? Check the documentation
that came with your monitor for instructions.
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Macª OS
Chapter
2
Your computer uses the MacªOS operating system, which offers a unique combination of
power and ease of use. This chapter offers very basic instructions about how to use the builtin learning features of Mac OS. It also explains how to shut down your computer properly.
For more detailed information about the Mac OS, refer to
Dummies
Running the Basics tutorial
Mac OS includes a tutorial program called MacªOS Tutorial that shows you how to use the
fundamental features of the software. If you are brand new to Mac OS, we suggest you
complete the tutorial before you begin working with your computer.
In Mac OS, you use the mouse for tasks such as choosing menu commands or starting
programs. When you move the mouse, the
sometimes referred to as the
mouse pointer over an icon and clicking twice quickly (
folder or launch a program.
.
cursor
) moves in the same direction. By placing the tip of the
mouse pointer
Macintosh System 7.5 For
(the small arrow on the screen,
double-clicking
), you can open a
2
To run the Basics program:
1.
In the Mac OS desktop, if your hard disk window is not already open,
double-click the icon that represents your hard disk (located in the upperright corner of the screen). Be careful to place the mouse pointer over the
icon, not on the words below.
The hard disk icon Òopens,Ó displaying a ÒwindowÓ containing the Þles and folders
stored on the hard disk.
2.
Double-click the folder called MacªOS Tutorial.
The folder opens, displaying the
3.
Double-click the MacªOS Tutorial Part 1 icon.
The program starts up, displaying an introductory screen.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the tutorial.
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Using on-line help
Mac OS (and many applications that run under it) include an on-line help system with
information about using the software. The help system for Mac OS is called Macintosh
Guide and is available through the Guide menu (marked with ).
To use Macintosh Guide
1.
Choose Finder from the Application menu (in the upper-right corner of the
desktop) to make it the active application.
2.
Choose Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu (marked with ) or
xx
press xx
The Macintosh Guide window appears.
-?.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to get the information you need.
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Shutting down
When you are Þnished working with your computer, it is very important to shut it down
correctly.
To shut down the computer:
1.
Choose
You are prompted to save any unsaved Þles before shutting down.
Shut Down
from the
Special
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menu in Mac OS.
Sleep
OR
2.
Press the
A Shut Down dialog box is displayed
Choose the
CAUTION:
power key
Shut Down
on the keyboard
option by pressing the
return
key.
Do not use the power button on the front panel to turn off the
computer. If you do, unsaved or open documents may be lost and you may damage
System Þles.
3.
In the unlikely event that the system does not respond to mouse movement
or the keyboard, see Appendix B, ÒTroubleshootingÓ on page 53.
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Sleep
If you choose the
system will enter energy-saving ÒsleepÓ mode. The monitor will go dark if it is an energysaving monitor running off a sleep-savvy video card, and the mouse will stop responding to
movement.
To wake the system up, press any key.
The standard high-performance video card shipped with the PowerWave system is not sleepsavvy.
Sleep
option in the shutdown sequence or from the Special menu, the
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Upgrading Your
Computer
Chapter
3
This chapter explains how to enhance the capabilities of your computer by adding expansion
cards, additional memory, and internal devices such as an additional hard disk.
Removing the cover
Installing expansion cards, RAM, internal drives and require that you remove the computerÕs
cover. The cover is designed for easy removal; no tools are required.
CAUTION!
1. If you are not proÞcient with electronic equipment, Power Computing
Corporation recommends that you have a qualiÞed technician install RAM
and/or NuBus expansion cards. If you attempt to install RAM or cards
yourself, any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be
covered by the limited warranty on your computer. Please call technical
support at 1-800-708-6227 for additional information about this or any
other warranty question.
3
2. If an anti-static bracelet was supplied with the expansion card or other
device that you are installing, put it on and ground it as directed by the
deviceÕs instructions before touching any components inside the
computer.
3. Never turn the computer on or operate the computer with the cover
removed.
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To remove the cover:
1.
Shut down the computer and turn off the monitor, but leave them plugged
in.
Leaving the computer plugged in ensures that it is grounded.
2.
If the monitor is on top of the computer, disconnect it if necessary, and set
it aside.
Otherwise itÕs going to be awkward to remove the computer cover.
3.
Disconnect everything but the power cord from the back of the computer.
4.
Rotate the computer so that its back panel faces you.
5.
Remove the large thumb screw from the rear of the computer.
Put the thumb screw in your left front pocket or somewhere else where you wonÕt lose it.
6.
Gently pull apart the bottom corners of the cover (on the tower system,
press the clips at the bottom rear of the case outward), pull the cover
toward you slightly, lift it off and set it aside.
Pull apart and lift off
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Lift
cover
off
If you are working on a tower system, gently lay the computer on its side as
7.
shown in the next step.
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8.
Before touching any components inside the computer, touch the metal
plate over the hard disk drive to discharge any static electricity that might
have built up on your clothes or body.
metal plate
To replace the cover, reverse steps 5, 6,. and 7; and then re-connect everything.
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Installing expansion cards
You can install expansion cards that enhance your computerÕs capabilitiesÑfor example, by
increasing processing power, improving graphics and video performance, or adding
networking and communications capabilities. There are two different expansion card options
for the PowerWave 120/132/150, depending on which riser card you have, a 3-card PCI
option or a 2-PCI+2-NuBus card option.
If you do not know which kind of riser card you have, remove the computer cover and look at
the riser card which holds your video card. If that riser card has three long slots, you have a
PCI-only system; if it has two long slots and two shorter ones, you have a PCI plus NuBus
system.
PCI-only riser card
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PCI plus NuBus riser card
PCI-Only
The PCI riser card option allows you to install up to three standard PCI cards in the riser card
attached to the motherboard. One of those slots is Þlled with the standard high-performance
video card shipped with the system, leaving two slots for additional PCI cards.
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PCI Plus NuBus
The PCI-NuBus riser card option allows you to install up to two standard PCI cards in the
riser card attached to the motherboard, as well as up to two NuBus cards. One of the PCI
slots is Þlled with the standard high-performance video card shipped with the system,
leaving one PCI slot for an additional PCI card and two slots for Power Macintoshcompatible NuBus cards.
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Before you install any expansion cards, be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your
computer:
■
Do not remove factory-installed cards from inside the computer. Removing a card
incorrectly can damage it and the computer. Contact Technical Support if you believe a
factory-installed card requires repair or replacement.
■
The combined power consumption of the expansion cards you install must not exceed the
limits of your computer. Refer to the documentation that came with your cards for their
power consumption rating and to ÒPower requirementsÓ on page 70 in this manual for the
power consumption limit for your computer.
■
Some cards may need to be installed by an authorized service provider. Refer to the
documentation that came with the card.
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To install an expansion card:
1.
Remove the computerÕs cover.
See ÒRemoving the cover,Ó starting on page 15 for instructions.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Make sure the computer is powered down before removing the cover.
Touch the metal plate over the hard disk drive to discharge any static
electricity that might have built up on your clothes or body.
Use a grounding strap and handle memory modules by the non-metallic
edges only.
2.
If you are installing the card in a tower system, remove the two screws
securing the end panel to the chassis and put them in your left front pocket
or somewhere else where you will be able to Þnd them later. (There is no
end panel on the desktop system.)
Lift the panel from the chassis and set it aside.
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3.
Remove the metal cover from the slot you want to use.
Ð If it is a PCI slot, remove the screw holding at the top of the slot and put it somewhere
you will Þnd it.
Pull the cover toward you so that the tongue at the bottom of the cover slides out of
the slot in the chassis.
Ð If it is a NuBus slot, simply slide the cover out and away from the back panel.
PCI Slot
4.
Remove the card from its static-proof bag.
NuBus Slot
Hold the card by its edges and its metal bracket to avoid touching components.
5.
Align the card over the slot.
Hold the card just above the riser card to make sure that you are trying to install a PCI
card into a PCI slot or a NuBus card into a NuBus slot.
Make sure that
Ð the connector on the bottom of the card lines up with the socket on the riser card
Ð the card bracket lines up with the slot on the back panel.
6.
Push the card into the slot until it is Þrmly seated.
Do not force the card. If you feel a lot of resistance, pull the card out, realign it, and
insert it again.
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Ð If you are installing a PCI card, the card bracket tongue and screw hole should line up
with the groove and screw hole on the slot.
Replace and tighten the screw you removed from the slot cover.
Ð If you are installing a NuBus card, the hole in the cardÕs bracket should snap into
place over the tab on the back panel.
7.
If you are installing the card in a tower system, replace the end cover.
You do know where those screws are, donÕt you?
8.
Replace the computer cover and tighten the thumb screw.
WARNING!
To prevent electrical shock, always replace the cover before turning on the
computer.
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Adding memory
Your computerÕs random-access memory (RAM) and video memory (VRAM) can be
increased. Memory is increased by installing or replacing memory modules The computer
uses DIMMs, or dual in-line memory modules for RAM, and video memory modules for
VRAM. Make sure that the memory modules you purchase are the right ones for your
computer. See Appendix D, ÒTechnical Information,Ó on page 65 for technical speciÞcations.
What you need to know about adding RAM
The computer has eight DIMM slots on the motherboard, near the front, (see the
motherboard illustration below).
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back
panel
motherboard
bank B
DIMM slots
front
panel
bank A
The DIMM clips are organized into two banks, A and B. Bank A is in the front and Bank B is
behind it, as labeled on the motherboard. Each bank has four slots, numbered A1Ð A4 and
B1Ð B4.
DIMMs can be inserted in any order, but if you install DIMMs of the same capacity in slots
with the same number (A1 and B1, etc.), you will get better performance than if you install
DIMMs unpaired. Slots with the same number provide interleaved memory.
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All DIMMs must be 168-pin, fast-paged mode, 70-nanosecond RAM access time or faster.
Make sure that the memory modules you purchase are the right ones for your computer. You
can install 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, or 64 MB DIMMs up to a total capacity of 512 MB.
To increase your systemÕs RAM. install additional DIMM modules in vacant DRAM slots; if
there are no vacant slots, replace installed DIMM modules with modules of higher capacity.
Installing and Removing RAM
CAUTION!
1. If you are not proÞcient with electronic equipment, Power Computing
Corporation recommends that you have a certiÞed technician install RAM
and/or NuBus expansion cards. If you attempt to install RAM yourself, any
damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the
limited warranty on your computer. Please call technical support at 1-800708-6227 for additional information about this or any other warranty
question.
2. If an anti-static bracelet is available, put it on and ground it to your
computer before touching any components inside the computer.
3. Handle DIMMs by the ends and avoid touching their contacts or other
metal components.
4. Always store DIMMs in conductive bags.
5. Take your time; donÕt push yourself.
Prepare the computer
1.
If you havenÕt done so, remove the cover from the computer.
See ÒRemoving the cover,Ó starting on page 15 for instructions.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Make sure the computer is powered down before removing the cover.
Touch the metal plate over the hard disk drive to discharge any static
electricity that might have built up on your clothes or body.
Use a grounding strap and handle memory modules by the non-metallic
edges only.
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2.
riser card
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If you are installing RAM on a tower system, remove the two screws
securing the end panel to the chassis and put them somewhere else where
you will be able to Þnd them later.
Lift the panel from the chassis and set it aside.
end panel of chassis
Discharge Static
screws
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Removing a DIMM.
1.
If you need to remove a DIMM module to make room for a higher-capacity
one, reach in and push down on the tiny lever at the end of the DIMM slot.
lever
1. push
lever
down
2.
The DIMM should pop loose from the slot at the lever end.
3.
If the DIMM module does not come free, press the DIMM lever down again.
4.
Grasp the DIMM module with one hand at each end and pull the module up
and out of the slot.
5.
When you are Þnished with DIMM removal and insertion, replace the end
panel (if you are removing RAM from a tower system), and replace the
cover.
2. lift DIMM out
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Inserting a DIMM
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CAUTION!
Touch the metal plate over the hard disk drive to discharge any static
electricity that might have built up on your clothes or body.
Use a grounding strap and handle memory modules by the non-metallic
edges only.
notches
chip side
contacts
keys
1.
To insert a DIMM module, hold the module with one hand at each end with
the contacts down and the chip side of the DIMM toward the front of the
computer.
Notice that there are two notches in the contact edge of the DIMM module.
2.
Lower the DIMM squarely into the slot so that the notches line up with the
raised key areas of the DIMM socket.
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3.
Slide the contacts straight into the slot and make sure the contacts are
Þrmly seated in the slot.
DonÕt force the DIMM module into the slot; if the motherboard starts bending
signiÞcantly, pull the DIMM out, reposition it, and try again.
Note:
DIMM slot. If you have repeated difÞculty getting the DIMM into the slot, you may need to
return the DIMM modules to your vendor for replacement.
4.
5.
Some DIMM modules have sharp, square edges which are difÞcult to get into the
If the DIMM module is seated, the DIMM lever should rise so it lines up with
the other levers.
When you are Þnished, replace the end panel (if you are installing RAM on
a tower system), and replace the cover.
Adding VRAM
The video memory available to monitors connected to the standard PCI monitor ports is
increased by installing video memory modules. Your computer is equipped by default with 2
MB of VRAM, which can be expanded to 4 MB by adding a 2 MB VRAM module.
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electricity that might have built up on your clothes or body.
Use a grounding strap and handle memory modules by the non-metallic
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To add VRAM to the standard PCI video card, insert the legs of the VRAM module into the
two sockets at the edges of the chip side of the video card, as shown below.
VRAM module
video card
VRAM Install
The amount of VRAM on your video card determines the number of colors that can be
displayed on monitors of different sizes. See ÒVRAM conÞgurationsÓ on page 69 for tables
listing the number of colors that can be displayed on various-sized monitors with different
amounts of VRAM.
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Installing internal drives
What you need to know about installing internal drives
In addition to the ßoppy disk drive and the built-in hard disk, the desktop computer has space
for two 5.25-inch internal drives, such as additional hard drives, CD-ROM drives, or other
removable-media drives. The tower has room for three. Standard 5.25 drives. With an adapter
tray, 3.5 inch devices can be installed in these storage bays.
If your computer came with an internal CD-ROM drive, it is already installed in one of these
bays.
The location of the 5.25 inch bays is shown below. For clarity, the illustration shows the
computer with its front panel (bezel in engineerese) removed
.
Floppy
disk
drive
5.25 inch
internal
storage
bays
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5.25 inch internal
storage bays
Floppy
disk
drive
Rails for mounting internal devices are available from Power Computing for a nominal fee;
contact our Sales Department at 1-800-999-7279. Rails, as well as adapter trays for installing
3.5 inch drives in the 5.25 inch bays are also available at most computer parts stores.
The PowerWave 120/132/150 uses an internal SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) bus
to connect internal drives. For a more detailed discussion of how the SCSI bus on your
computer is set up, see ÒUsing SCSI devices,Ó starting on page 47. Pay particular attention to
the discussion of SCSI termination, discussed in ÒEnsuring proper terminationÓ on page 48.
Required tools
Small Phillips-head screwdriver
Drive rails, if not supplied with the drive
3.5 inch to 5.25 inch drive adapter tray, if you are installing a 3.5 inch drive.
Software drivers, if required
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Installing drives
CAUTION! 1. If you are not proÞcient with electronic equipment, Power Computing
Corporation recommends that you have a certiÞed technician install
internal drives. If you attempt to install an internal drive yourself, any
damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the
limited warranty on your computer. Please call technical support at 1-800708-6227 for additional information about this or any other warranty
question.
2. If an anti-static bracelet is available, put it on and ground it to your
computer before touching any components inside the computer.
3. Handle drives carefully and avoid touching their contacts or moving
parts.
4. Always store drives in conductive bags.
5. Take your time; donÕt push yourself.
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Prepare the drive
1. Set SCSI ID
Following the instructions which came with your device, set its SCSI ID. Replacement
drives provided by Power will normally come with SCSI ID pre-set to 0 for the primary
hard drive, 1 for an optional second hard drive, and 3 for a CD-ROM drive or a
removable-cartridge drive.
Each device in a SCSI chain requires a unique number called a SCSI ID, which the
computer uses to identify the device. The computer itself is assigned SCSI ID 7 and the
primary internal hard disk is assigned SCSI ID 0. Every other device you install must
have a unique number from 1 to 6.
To determine what SCSI IDs have already been assigned to which devices, go to the
Hard Disk Toolkitª PE folder in the Utilities folder on your hard disk and run HDT
Primerª PE. HDT Primer will scan your SCSI bus and display the SCSI ID, name, and
other parameters of all of the SCSI devices on the bus (see example below).
Since your computer has two SCSI buses, one internal and the other external, make sure
to scan the internal one by selecting Bus 0: Apple [Internal] under HDT PrimerÕs
SCSI Bus menu. For details on HDT Primer, see ÒLaunching HDT Primer PE,Ó starting
on page 98.
2. Install a 3.5 inch drive in a 3.5 to 5.25 inch adapter tray
Since the internal drive bays are designed to accommodate 5.25 inch drives, if you are
installing a 3.5 inch drive, you will need to mount it in a 3.5 to 5.25 inch adapter tray. 3.5
to 5.25 inch adapter trays are available at most computer parts stores.
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3. Install rails
Drives are held in place in the computer chassis by plastic rails mounted on each side,
which Þt into a mounting track in the chassis. Some drives come with rails already
installed. See illustration below.
drive (3.5Ó shown)
rail
optional 3.5Ó to 5.25Ó
adapter tray
front
rail
ßexible tab end of rail
If you purchased your drive from Power Computing, the tracks should be included and
are probably already attached. If for some reason your Power Computing drive came
without rails, call Power Computing Customer Support at 1-800-671-6227.
If rails did not came with your drive, they are available from Power Computing for a
nominal fee through our Sales Department at
1-800-999-7279. Rails, as well as adapter trays for installing 3.5 inch drives in the 5.25
inch bays are also available at most computer parts stores.
If rails are not attached to the sides of your drive or adapter tray, attach one rail to each
side of the drive (or the adapter tray if you are installing a 3.5 inch drive) using the
screws supplied with the rails. Rails should be attached with the ßexible tabs toward the
front of the drive and the tracks facing out. See the illustration above.
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Prepare the computer
1. If you havenÕt done so, remove the cover from the computer.
See ÒRemoving the cover,Ó starting on page 15 for instructions.
WARNING!
Make sure the computer has been shut down before removing the cover.
2. Before touching any components inside the computer, touch the metal
plate over the hard disk drive to discharge any static electricity that might
have built up on your clothes or body.
metal plate
DIMM
bank A
3. Disconnect the speaker connector, which is on the motherboard to the
right of DIMM bank A.
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4. Starting with the primary bezel tab, push down on the tabs (3 tabs on the
desktop system; 4 on the tower) which hold the bezel in place (see
illustrations below) and pull the long tabbed side of the bezel away from
the case until the tabs on the other side of the bezel clear the front of the
computer.
bezel tabs (on back)
primary
tab
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bezel tabs
(on back)
primary
tab
5.
Pull the speaker cord out through the hole in the front of the computer and
set the bezel down away from the computer.
This step may not be necessary if your speaker cord is long and you have room for the
bezel near the computer.
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6. If you are installing a CD-ROM drive or other drive with removable media,
remove the plastic insert covering the bay you are planning to use from the
bezel. To remove the insert, press down on the plastic tab at one end of the
insert and pivot the insert out (see illustrations below).
tab
tab
plastic insert
Desktop Bezel, rear view
plastic insert
Tower Bezel, rear view
tab
tab
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7.
Unscrew the two screws holding the metal bay cover, if there is one, in
front of the drive bay and set the plate and screws aside where you will be
able to Þnd them later.
If you are installing a drive that does not use removable media, you will need to replace
this plate after you have installed the drive.
metal bay cover
screws
Note:
The slot under the ßoppy drive on the desktop model and the top slot on the
tower drive may have a metal plate without screws, which is attached by two thin
strips of metal. To remove that type of plate, simply bend it back and forth several
times until it comes loose, and remove it.
Install the drive
Once you have prepared the drive (see ÒPrepare the drive,Ó starting on page 35) and the
computer (see ÒPrepare the computer,Ó starting on page 37), you are ready to install the
drive.
Note:
mate them. If a cable is very hard to connect, examine it carefully to make sure you
have it oriented so that it Þts the connector it goes onto. Once cables are connected,
make sure they are snug.
Connectors are keyed, which means that there is only one correct way to
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1. Slide the drive into the bay (see illustrations below), being careful not to
crimp or fold any cables. The drive rails slide into the tracks on the side of
the bay and the rails snap into place when the drive is all the way in.
tracks
for rails
tracks
for rails
tracks
for rails
Desktop Drive Bay
tracks
for rails
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2.
Connect one of the unused connectors on the SCSI cable to the wide
connector on the drive (see illustration below).
Find the internal SCSI cable inside the computer (it is the wide ßat ribbon cable
connected to the hard drive. The internal SCSI cable should have one or two unused
connectors on it. You may have to detach and re-attach the SCSI connectors on one or
more other drives to get connectors where you need them. Remember, this is SCSI, so
the ends have to be terminated. See ÒEnsuring proper terminationÓ on page 44 for details.
Note:
There is a key in the middle of the top of the SCSI connector and a notch in
the cable connector which matches the key, to ensure that the cable is not plugged in
upside down. If the cable resists being plugged in, check to make sure the key and
slot are mating correctly.
SCSI connector key
audio connector
rear view of CD-ROM drive
SCSI connector key
SCSI connector
power connector
beveled corners
power connector
SCSI connector
3. Find an unused four-pin power cable in the set of cables coming from the
power supply (the power supply is in the right rear of the computer, on the
bottom) and connect that cable to the rear of the drive, being careful to
match the beveled corners of the plug to those of the socket (see
illustration above).
Check the instructions that came with the drive for jumper or switch settings and check
to make sure that they are properly set before going to the next step. Make sure the
connectors are snug.
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rear view of hard drive
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4. If you are installing a CD-ROM drive,
Connect the small white 3-pin end of the CD-ROM cable Þrmly to the keyed
3-pin audio connector on the CD-ROM drive,
The 3-pin audio connector is keyed; if you have trouble getting it on, try turning it over.
Connect the larger, 4-pin connector Þrmly to the four-pin connector on the
motherboard, labeled
The CD SND INPUT connector is near the drive bay edge of the motherboard, next to
the battery and the ßoppy drive data cable connector.
Connect the four-pin audio connector so that the lip on the 4-pin connector faces the
drive bay side of the motherboard. Make sure all four pins are enclosed in the connector.
5. If the drive does not use removable media, replace the metal cover plate in
front of the drive.
6. Lift the bezel up to the front of the computer, thread the speaker cord back
through the hole in the front panel, re-connect the speaker cord to the
motherboard, and replace the bezel.
CD SND INPUT.
7. Replace the cover, reconnect system components, turn main power back
on, and restart the computer.
8. Install software drivers
Some SCSI devices require special software called device drivers to operate with your
computer. If a device driver is required, it is normally supplied with the device; if you are
unsure whether one is required, contact the manufacturer of the device. Follow the driver
installation instructions supplied by the manufacturer. If a device driver is not supplied,
you can generally assume that the device does not need one. The drives pre-installed in
your system have pre-installed drivers.
If the drive does not work,
1. Make sure that any required drivers are properly installed. See the driveÕs
documentation for more information.
2. Turn the system off, unplug the system components, and remove the
cover.
3. Make sure that the driveÕs SCSI connector is plugged in and seated Þrmly.
If the connection seems loose or crooked, check to make sure that no pins are bent and
that the connection is keyed properly. Bent pins may be carefully straightened with a
very small screwdriver.
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4.
Make sure that the driveÕs power cable is plugged in and seated Þrmly.
5. Make sure that each device in the internal SCSI chain has its own unique
SCSI ID: the primary hard drive should be set to ID 0 and the CD-ROM is
normally set to 3. (See ÒSet SCSI IDÓ on page 35.)
6. Make sure there are no internally-terminated devices in the in the middle of
the SCSI chain. The only internally-terminated device on the internal SCSI
chain should be the pre-installed primary internal hard drive.
7. Replace the computerÕs cover, re-connect system components, and restart
the computer.
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact the drive manufacturer or Power
Computing Technical Support at 1-800-708-6227 for assistance.
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Connecting Peripheral
Devices
Chapter
4
Your computer has a number of ports for connecting peripheral devices such as printers,
storage devices, audio equipment, network cabling, and modems.
See ÒPowerWave 604 OverviewÓ on page ix at the beginning of this manual for the location
of the ports.
Using SCSI devices
Your computer has two separate SCSI busesÑone for the internal devices like the hard disk
and the optional CD-ROM drive and another for external devices. You can connect up to
seven devices in a
Connecting a SCSI device involves four steps:
■
Setting the deviceÕs SCSI ID number
■
Ensuring proper termination
SCSI chain
4
to each bus.
■
Connecting the device
■
Installing a software device driver (if one is required)
Setting the SCSI ID
Each device in a SCSI chain requires a unique number called a SCSI ID, which the computer
uses to identify the device. The computer itself is assigned SCSI ID 7 and the internal hard
disk is assigned SCSI ID 0. Every other device you install must have a unique number from
1 to 6. An optional hard drive is normally assigned a SCSI ID of 1, a tape drive is normally
assigned 2, and a CD-ROM drive or removable-media drive is normally assigned SCSI ID 3.
Devices on the external bus must have a unique SCSI ID from 0 to 6.
The way you assign SCSI IDs varies from device to device. On most external devices, the ID
is displayed on the back of the device. You usually change it by pressing small buttons above
or below the number display. For some external and most internal devices, changing the ID
requires setting switches or moving jumpers. Refer to the documentation that came with the
device for exact instructions.
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The important thing to remember is that each device must have an ID that is unique within its
bus. If there is an ID conßict, your computer and the SCSI devices connected to it will
malfunction.
Ensuring proper termination
For a SCSI chain to work properly, it must be terminated correctly. The basic rule about
SCSI termination is simple: the device at the end of the chain must be
located between the computer and the end of the chain must be unterminated.
On the internal SCSI bus, any devices you install should be unterminated because the
computerÕs hard disk at the end of the bus is terminated and all of the internal connectors are
in the middle of the chain.
On the external bus, you need to consider where the device is placed in the chain and
whether it has an internal terminator. (Most SCSI devices use removable external
terminators, but some older devices have built-in terminators that are difÞcult to remove.)
■
If you have an internally terminated device, place it at the end of the chain and remove
external terminators from other devices in the chain.
terminated
. Devices
■
If none of the devices is internally terminated, place an external terminator on the last
device in the chain and on no other device.
See the documentation that came with each device for information about how it is
terminated.
Connecting the device
Connecting an external SCSI device
The external SCSI port, marked with g
computer and devices such as hard disks, CD-ROM drives, scanners, printers, tape backup
drives, and so on.
To connect a single SCSI device (or the Þrst device in a chain), you need a SCSI cable with a
25-pin connector on one end and a 50-pin connector on the other. For each additional cable,
you need a cable with 50-pin connectors on both ends. The cables you use should be doubleshielded and have approximately 110-ohm impedance. Most SCSI problems are the result of
low-grade cables.
Note:
Devices on the SCSI bus which are turned off can cause system errors.
External SCSI devices which are connected to the computer must be turned on.
, provides high-speed communication between the
To connect an external SCSI device:
1.
Shut down the computer and the SCSI device.
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2.
Make sure that the device has a unique SCSI ID from 0 to 6.
3.
Connect the device to the computerÕs SCSI port or to the last device in the
chain using the appropriate cable.
4.
Make sure that the last device in the chain is terminated.
Some devices require an external terminator, while others are internally terminated.
When you are ready to start up, turn on your SCSI devices before you turn on the computer.
If you do not, your computer will not recognize the devices.
Connecting an internal SCSI device
You install internal SCSI devices in one of the computerÕs internal storage bays. See
ÒInstalling internal storage devicesÓ in Chapter 3 for an illustration of the location of these
bays. Contact Technical Support for more information about installing internal SCSI devices.
Installing software device drivers
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Some SCSI devices require special software called device drivers to operate with your
computer. If a device driver is required, it is normally supplied with the device; if you are
unsure whether one is required, contact the manufacturer of the device. Follow the
installation instructions supplied by the manufacturer. If a device driver is not supplied, you
can assume that the device does not need one.
Connecting a printer
Your computer has a port (marked with [
connections or for LocalTalk network printer connections.
You can also connect a printer to the modem port (marked with
program to tell the MacOS which port you are using. See Macintosh Guide for information
about the Chooser.
To connect the printer, follow the instructions that came with it.
Connecting input devices
Use the computerÕs ADB port (marked with V
trackball, graphics tablet, or bar-code reader. Depending on their power consumption, you
can connect up to three input devices in a chain from the ADB port.
). This port can be used for direct printer
W
). Use the Chooser
) to connect input devices such as a mouse,
The total power used by all the ADB devices must not exceed 500 milliamperes (mA). Check
the documentation that came with your ADB devices for information about their power
consumption.
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Connecting a modem or telecom adapter
Your computer is equipped with an enhanced telecommunications port (marked with W
which can be used with a standard modem or the Apple GeoPort Telecom Adapter. The
GeoPort Telecom Adapter offers advanced communications features not available with
standard modems. It is available from authorized Apple dealers.
To connect a modem or GeoPort Adapter, follow the instructions that came with it.
Connecting to a network
Your computer has built-in support for two different networking systemsÑLocalTalk and
Ethernet. Other networking systems are possible, but they require expansion cards.
Use the Network control panel in MacOS to choose a networking system. See Macintosh
Guide for information about using your computer on a network.
Connecting to a LocalTalk network
Use the computerÕs printer port (marked with [
LocalTalk connectors and cables are available from several vendors. Follow the instructions
that came with the connector and cabling.
Connecting to an Ethernet network
),
) to connect to a LocalTalk network.
The computer has two built-in ports (marked with G
networks. Using the appropriate AAUI adapter, you can connect to standard Ethernet wiring
such as 10BaseT, thick coax, and thin coax. Adapters are available from several vendors.
Follow the manufacturerÕs instructions for connecting the adapter. If you are connecting to a
10BaseT network, you can plug the network RJ45 connector into the 10BaseT port.
If both the AAUI and the 10BaseT connectors are connected, the 10BaseT connection will be
used by default.
Connecting to a Token Ring network
You can connect to a Token Ring network by installing an expansion card and appropriate
networking software. Token Ring cards and software are available from several vendors.
Using audio equipment
Using the sound in and sound out ports of your computer, you can record and play highquality stereo audio. You can connect audio devices such as microphones, stereo equipment,
and speakers. (You can also use an external or internal CD-ROM drive to play audio CDs.
See ÒPlaying audio CDs on a CD-ROM driveÓ on page 53 later in this section.)
) for connecting to high-speed Ethernet
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Understanding the sound ports
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Your computer has two sound portsÑa sound output port (marked with -
X
input port (marked with
The sound ports accept a connector called a
used to connect headphones to a personal stereo. If an audio device has a different kind of
connector, you can buy an adapter at an electronics store.
). Use these ports to connect audio devices.
Connecting an audio device
To play or record sounds, connect an audio device to your computer.
■
If you want to use your computer to work with the sound produced by a device like a
microphone, CD, or tape player, attach it to the sound input port.
■
If you want to use a device such as a tape recorder or external speakers to work with
sound produced by the computer, attach it to the sound output port.
A device that can both record and play (such as a tape deck) can be connected to both the
sound input and sound output ports.
The following section gives general instructions for connecting an audio device. If you plan
to connect a microphone or external speakers, read ÒConnecting a microphoneÓ on page 53
or ÒConnecting external speakersÓ on page 52 later in this section.
stereo mini-plug
) and a sound
, the same kind of connector
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To connect an audio device:
1.
Make sure that the device has a stereo mini-plug connector. Attach an
adapter if necessary.
2.
Shut down your computer and turn off the audio device.
3.
Connect the audio cable to the device and to the appropriate sound port of
the computer.
4.
Turn on the computer and the device.
After starting up the computer, use the MacOS Sound control panel to select the device as
Sound In
the
using the
or
Sound
Sound Out
control panel.
source. See the Macintosh Guide for information about
Connecting external speakers
You can connect external, ampliÞed speakers to your computer to take advantage of its highquality, stereo sound output.
You need a cable with stereo mini-plugs on each end to connect the speakers. In some cases,
you connect the cable to one of the speakers and then use speaker wire to connect the second
speaker. In other cases, you use a Y-shaped, two-plug adapter on the end of the cable and
attach one plug to each speaker. Refer to the instructions that came with the speakers for
more information.
To connect external speakers:
1.
Turn off the computer and the speakers.
2.
Connect one end of the cable to the sound output port of the computer.
3.
Connect the other end of the cable to the speakers.
If necessary, use a Y-shaped adapter.
4.
If necessary, connect the speakers with speaker wire.
5.
Turn on the computer and speakers.
The sound output of the computer is heard through the speakers.
You can control the speaker volume in the Mac MacOS
cases, the speakers themselves may also have a volume control. See the Macintosh Guide for
information about controlling the volume.
Sound
control panel. In some
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Connecting a microphone
You can connect a microphone to your computer via the sound input port. The microphone
can be used for recording sounds or for issuing spoken commands to your computer.
The computer requires the Apple PlainTalk Microphone, pictured below. PlainTalk software
is required for voice commands. PlainTalk microphones and software are available from
authorized Apple dealers.
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Playing audio CDs on a CD-ROM drive
You can use a CD-ROM drive to play audio CDs on your computer. The sound will be heard
through the computerÕs built-in speaker (or through external speakers if you have them).
Use audio CD software (such as AppleCD Audio Player, part of the MacOS) to play the CD
and the
use headphones plugged into the front of the CD-ROM drive, volume can be adjusted using
the volume control next to the headphone plug.
To check the
on the
selected. See the Macintosh Guide for further information about playing audio CDs on a CDROM drive.
Sound
Options
control panel to select the CD-ROM drive and control the volume. If you
Sound
settings open the
button and make sure that
Sound
control panel and select
Internal CD
and
Playthrough
Sound In
are
. Click
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Safety and Health
Information
Appendix
A
Use this appendix to learn about safety and health issues related to computer use.
Safety instructions
Follow these guidelines to protect yourself from electrical shock:
■
Plug the computer into a grounded, three-hole outlet. Do not use a three-hole adapter in a
two-hole outlet.
■
Do not use your computer if the power cord is frayed or damaged.
■
Keep the computer away from moisture and liquid. Do not use it if you spill liquids on it.
■
Turn off the computer before removing its cover.
■
Never operate the computer without its cover.
A
■
Follow the safety instructions in this manual. A
or safety hazard. A
components.
caution
notice alerts you of potential harm to your computer or its
warning
alerts you of a potential health
Health-related information about computer use
The way you set up and use your computer can affect not only your productivity but also
your comfort and well-being. No set of guidelines can cover every situation, but if you
follow a few common-sense suggestions, you can prevent the eye fatigue and
musculoskeletal discomfort sometimes experienced by computer users.
Preventing eye strain
Whenever you focus your eyes on a nearby object for a long timeÑwhether you are reading,
sewing, or working on a computerÑyour eyes can get tired. Follow these suggestions to
prevent eye strain:
■
Take frequent breaks. Periodically look away from the screen and focus your eyes on
something farther than 20 feet away.
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■
To prevent glare on the screen, avoid working with a window or light source behind you.
Turn off lights or close drapes if necessary.
■
Place your monitor, chair, and work table so that the top of the monitor is slightly below
the top of your head and the screen is 18-28 inches away from you. This may require
placing something under the monitor.
Preventing discomfort and fatigue
Like any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using a computer can make
you tired and stiff. In addition, using a keyboard and mouse improperly can sometimes be
associated with RSIs (repetitive stress injuries), particularly in the wrists. Follow these
suggestions to prevent discomfort:
■
Take frequent breaks. Stand up, stretch, and walk around. These breaks are not wasted
time. They help you work more effectively in the long run.
■
Adjust your chair so that your lower back and thighs are supported and your feet are ßat
on the ground (or on a footrest).
■
Adjust your chair and work table so that you can type and use the mouse with your
elbows at a 90¡
forearms. A work table equipped with an adjustable keyboard tray may make this easier.
angle, your forearms level, and your hands in a straight line with your
■
Do not place your wrists on the hard edge of your table. Use a wrist pad.
■
Sit up straight in your chair. Slouching puts unnecessary strain on your back.
■
Do not strike the keys any harder than necessary.
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Troubleshooting
Appendix
B
If you have a problem using your computer, use the suggestions in this appendix to identify
the source of the trouble.
If you are unable to resolve a problem using these suggestions, follow the instructions at the
end of the chapter to get technical support.
Department can be reached toll-free in the United States at 1-800-708-6227.
Restarting the computer
You can eliminate some common problems by restarting the computer, which clears the
computerÕs memory.
■
If the mouse is still working, choose Restart from the Special menu. If an error dialog
box is displayed, it may have a Restart button.
B
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■
If the mouse is not working, try holding down the x
Power On key. This key combination restarts the computer, but should only be used when
you cannot use the Restart menu command.
■
If you cannot restart the computer from MacOS, use the Reset button on the front panel.
See ÒPowerWave 604 OverviewÓ on page ix at the beginning of this manual for the
location of the button. Be careful not to confuse the Reset button with the Interrupt
button, used by programmers.
■
If the Reset button does not work, use the power button on the front panel to turn off the
computer. Wait at least ten seconds before turning it back on. (You need to wait to give
the hard disk time to spin down.)
and Control keys while pressing the
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Problems and solutions
This section lists some problems you might experience along with suggestions for solving
them.
The monitor is dark after you turn on the computer.
■
Follow the suggestions under ÒProblems starting upÓ on page 9.
You see a question mark icon instead of the MacOS desktop when you
start up.
■
There may be a problem with a SCSI device connected to the computer. Disconnect all
the external SCSI devices, then restart your computer. If your computer starts up
normally, verify that the SCSI devices are connected and terminated properly, and that all
devices in each bus have unique SCSI IDs. See ÒUsing SCSI devicesÓ on page 47 for
more information.
■
System software is not installed on the computer. Follow the instructions in ÒReinstalling
system softwareÓ on page 64 to install the software.
A blinking question mark icon appears when you start up.
The blinking question mark indicates that the computer cannot Þnd its system software. This
may indicate a problem with the start-up disk or a problem with the system software.
■
Start up your computer from the Disk Tools ßoppy disk or Power Computing MacOS
CD-ROM. Use the Disk First Aid program to check and repair your disk. (See the Disk
First Aid entry in Macintosh Guide for instructions.)
■
If repairing the disk does not solve the problem, reinstall the system software as
described in ÒReinstalling system softwareÓ on page 64.
A ßoppy disk icon with an X in it appears.
You inserted a non-start-up ßoppy disk during the start-up process. If you wait a few
seconds, the computer will start up normally from the hard disk. Remember to insert ßoppy
disks only after the start-up process is completeÑwhen the MacOS desktop is visible.
An icon with a sad face appears when you start up.
This can indicate a problem with the system software or with the computer hardware.
■
Try starting up from a different diskÑthe Disk Tools ßoppy disk or the Power
Computing MacOS CD-ROM, for example. If you can start up with a different disk, it
means that there is a problem with your system software.
■
If the sad face icon continues to appear, contact an authorized service provider. There is
most likely a problem with the computer hardware.
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A hard disk icon does not appear on the MacOS desktop.
■
If the start-up hard disk is internal, restart your machine.
■
If the hard disk is external, verify that it is connected and terminated properly, and that it
has a unique SCSI ID. Make sure that there are no SCSI ID conßicts. See ÒUsing SCSI
devicesÓ on page 47 for information.
■
If the disk is your start-up disk, start up your computer from the Disk Tools ßoppy disk or
Power Computing MacOS CD-ROM. You can remove the internal drive from the startup
sequence (and force your system to boot from a ßoppy or the CD-ROM if you have it in
place) by holding down the
also called the
key) when you start up. Use the Disk First Aid program to check and
shift, option, command
, and
delete
keys (the
command
repair your disk. (See the Disk First Aid entry in Macintosh Guide for instructions.) If
repairing the disk does not solve the problem, reinstall the system software as described
in ÒReinstalling system softwareÓ on page 64.
You cannot read a ßoppy disk.
This can indicate a damaged disk or one that is not initialized.
■
If a ßoppy disk has never been used, it may not be initialized. See Macintosh Guide for
instructions on how to initialize disks.
key
■
If the disk is damaged, try using the Disk First Aid program to repair it. See Macintosh
Guide for instructions about using Disk First Aid.
The mouse pointer does not move when you move the mouse.
This can indicate a system software problem, a problem with your mouse, or a problem with
a program that you are running.
■
Turn off the computer and verify that the mouse is connected properly. See ÒConnecting
the mouse and keyboardÓ on page 6 for information.
■
Try using a different mouse or input device. If it works, there is a problem with the
original mouse.
■
Try using a different start-up diskÑthe Disk Tools ßoppy disk or the Power Computing
MacOS CD-ROM, for example. If the mouse works, there is a problem with the system
software on your normal start-up disk. Reinstall the system software as described in
ÒReinstalling system softwareÓ on page 64.
■
If the problem continues, you may be using an incompatible program. Verify that the
applications, system extensions, and control panels on your computer are compatible
with your system software.
No characters appear on the screen when you type.
■
Use the mouse pointer to click in the window in which you want to type. This ensures
that the program is active and that you have an insertion point for your text.
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■
■
■
You see a dialog box with a bomb.
This indicates a software problem.
■
■
■
Shut down the computer and verify that the keyboard is connected properly. See
ÒConnecting the mouse and keyboardÓ on page 6 for information.
Try using a different keyboard. (Turn off the computer before switching keyboards.)
Try using a different start-up diskÑthe Disk Tools ßoppy disk or the Power Computing
MacOS CD-ROM, for example. If the keyboard works, there is a problem with the
system software on your normal start-up disk. Reinstall the system software as described
in ÒReinstalling system softwareÓ on page 64.
If there is a number in the dialog box, write it down for future reference. Make note of
what you were doing when the error occurred.
Restart the computer. See ÒRestarting the computerÓ on page 57 earlier in this appendix.
Verify that the applications, system extensions, and control panels on your computer are
compatible with your system software. You may need to update some of your software.
■
Restart your computer without extensions. (To restart without extensions, hold down the
Shift key as you restart.) If your software works properly, you probably have an
incompatible system extension or control panel. See Macintosh Guide for information
about using the Extensions Manager control panel to isolate the problem.
You cannot launch a program or it quits unexpectedly.
This usually indicates that there is not enough RAM for the program to run. A dialog box
may appear, indicating insufÞcient memory as the source of the problem.
■
Quit programs to free up memory, then launch the application you want to use.
■
Restart the computer to clear memory. See ÒRestarting the computerÓ on page 57, at the
beginning of this appendix.
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Use the Get Info window to allocate more memory to the program. See Macintosh Guide
for information about Get Info.
■
Turn on virtual memory to use some of the computerÕs hard disk space as RAM. See
Macintosh Guide for information about turning on virtual memory.
■
Install additional memory modules. See ÒIncreasing memoryÓ on page 23 for
information.
Contacting Technical Support
If you have a problem with your computer that you canÕt resolve with the information in this
manual and appendix, contact Technical Support at 1-800-708-6227 for assistance.
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Installing System
Appendix
C
MacOS system software was preinstalled on your computerÕs hard disk. Under normal
circumstances, you should not have to reinstall system software.
If a problem occursÑfor example, if you see a question mark icon on the screen when you
try to start upÑyou may need to reinstall the system software.
Starting up
MacOS software is supplied in two formats:
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If you purchased the computer with a built-in CD-ROM drive, system software is
supplied on a CD-ROM disk.
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If you purchased the computer without a CD-ROM drive, system software is supplied on
a set of ßoppy disks.
You must start up from the CD-ROM disk or from the Install Me First ßoppy disk before
installing the system software.
Software
C
To start up from a CD-ROM:
1.
Turn on your computer.
2.
Place the MacOS disdiskc label side up into the CD-ROM tray, then close
the tray.
The computer starts up and displays the MacOS desktop.
Note:
malfunctioning or when you need to install system software. You can remove the internal
drive from the startup sequence (and force your system to boot from a ßoppy or the CDROM if you have it in place) by holding down the
(the
To start up from the Install Me First ßoppy disk:
1.
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You should only use the CD-ROM disk to start up when your normal start-up disk is
command
Insert the disk into the ßoppy drive, then turn on your computer.
The computer starts up and automatically displays the Installer screen.
key also called the
shift, option, command
key) when you start up.
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Reinstalling system software
Once you have started your computer, you can use the Installer program to reinstall the
system software.
1.
If you started from a CD-ROM, double-click the Install System Software
icon to start the Installer.
If you started from the Install Me First ßoppy disk, the Installer application starts
automatically.
2.
Click OK in the introductory dialog box.
The Install dialog box appears, displaying a list of software and the hard disk on which it
will be installed.
3.
If you want to install on a different hard disk, click the Switch Disk button
until the correct disk appears.
4.
Click Install.
A status bar informs you of the progress of the installation. If you are installing from
ßoppy disks, insert disks when the Installer prompts you. A dialog box informs you when
the installation is complete.
5.
Click Restart in the dialog box to start up your computer from the
hard disk.
6.
If you have an optional CD-ROM drive and it is not operating properly, you
may need to re-install the CD-ROM driver software.
To re-install the CD-ROM driver software:
A.
Start your computer with the Power Computing MacOS CD-ROM disk
in the CD-ROM player.
B.
Open the Bundled Software folder on the CD-ROM drive.
C.
Open the CD-ROM Toolkitª folder.
D.
Double-click on the CD-ROM Tookit Installer icon and follow the
instructions to re-install the CD-ROM Toolkit.
If CD-ROM drive will not work, place the Power Computing MacOS CD-ROM
disk in another CD-ROM player and copy the CD-ROM Toolkit Þles from the CDROM disk to a ßoppy disk; then insert the ßoppy into your Power Computing
system and install the CD-ROM toolkit software from the ßoppy disk.
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Appendix
D
This appendix contains technical information and speciÞcations for the PowerWave 604/120,
604/132, and 604/150 computers.
SpeciÞcations
Processor (upgradeable via daughtercard)
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PowerPC 604 at 120 MHz (Model 604/120)
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PowerPC 604 at 132 MHz (Model 604/132)
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PowerPC 604 at 150 MHz (Model 604/150)
Memory
Technical Information
D
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Minimum 16 MB RAM, expandable to a maximum of 512 MB, interleaved
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4 MB read-only memory (ROM)
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256 bytes of non-volatile parameter memory
■
256 KB of static RAM used as a Level 2 cache for the PowerPC processor (upgradeable
to 512KB or 1MB)
Disk drives
■
1.4 MB high-density MFM/GCR ßoppy disk drive supporting Mac OS, DOS and
ProDOS diskettes
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Internal SCSI hard disk drive, 540 MB to 4 GB
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Internal 4X CD-ROM Drive
Video
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High performance 64-bit PCI video card
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Refresh rate up to 120 MHz
■
On-the-ßy resolution switching
■
2 MB VRAM, expandable to 4 MB on standard PCI video card
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Audio system
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Stereo sound generator capable of driving stereo mini-plug headphones or audio
equipment
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Stereo sampling hardware for recording samples
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16-bit stereo in and out
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Sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 22.05, and 11.025 kHz
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Input line level: 2 volts peak-to-peak nominal into 6.5 k
■
Input through output signal-to-noise ratio: >86 decibels (dB) with no audible discrete
tones
■
Bandwidth: 10 HzÐ19 kHz (+/Ð 2 dB) at 44.1 kHz sample rate
■
Total harmonic distortion plus noise: Less than 0.06%, measured 30 HzÐ60 kHz with a 2
V p-p sine wave input
Interfaces
■
Dual SCSI buses. An internal fast SCSI bus supports up to seven storage devices. The
external bus supports up to seven additional SCSI devices.
Ω
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One Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port for up to three input devices daisy-chained through
a low-speed, synchronous serial bus
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Three PCI bus or two NuBus plus two PCI expansion card slots
■
Two RS-232/RS-422 serial GeoPort ports, 230.4 Kbits per second maximum (up to
2.048 Mbits per second clocked externally)
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Built-in Ethernet AAUI and 10BaseT connectors
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Sound output port for stereo CD audio and computer-generated sound
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Sound input port for stereo sound input
AC line input
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Line voltage: 100Ð240 volts AC, RMS single phase (not auto-ranging)
■
Frequency: 50Ð60 Hz
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Power: 600 watts maximum
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DC power
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200 watts maximum
Current type Total
+5 V 20 A
Ð5 V 0.5 A
+12 V 8 A
-12 V 0.5 A
Clock and calendar
■
CMOS circuitry with long-life 3.6-volt lithium battery (1/2 AA cell)
Keyboard and mouse
■
Supports all ADB-compatible keyboards and mice
Technical Information
Operating environment
■
Operating temperature: 10¡C to 40¡C (50¡F to 104¡F)
■
Storage temperature: Ð40¡C to 50¡C (Ð40¡F to 122¡F)
■
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (noncondensing)
■
Altitude: 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft)
Dimensions
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Size: 15.8" W X 6.1" H X 15.9" D (402 mm X 155 mm X 404 mm)
■
Weight: 23 lb (10.4 kg).
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RAM conÞgurations
The PowerWave 604 has eight slots for memory modules (or DIMMs). The computer will
work with a number of different memory conÞgurations, from a minimum of 8 MB to a
maximum of 512 MB. Follow these guidelines when conÞguring your systemÕs RAM:
■
DIMMs should be installed in identical pairs to allow improved performance from
interleaved memory. The DIMMs in a pair must have the same capacity and
conÞguration.
■
DIMM slots can accept 8, 16, 32, and 64 MB DIMMs.
■
All DIMMs must be 168-pin, fast-paged mode, 70-nanosecond RAM access time or
faster. Slower DIMMs will not work reliably. SIMMs from older Macintosh computers
are not compatible.
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VRAM conÞgurations
Video memory (VRAM) for the two ports on the standard PCI video card is provided in
SIMMs installed on the card. This video card comes with 2 MB of VRAM and can be
expanded up to 4 MB with 2 MB memory module.
Increasing the computerÕs VRAM increases the number of colors that can be displayed on a
monitor. See the tables in the next section for information about how many colors can be
displayed on a monitor of a particular size with different amounts of VRAM.
Monitor resolution/color tables
The following table displays the numbers of colors available to monitors of various sizes
connected to the computerÕs monitor ports..
Table D-1. PCI monitor port color levels
Monitor Resolution
Technical Information
Colors or Grays
2 MB VRAM 4 MB VRAM
12" Color 512 X 384 Millions Millions
13 or 14" VGA 640 X 480 Millions Millions
15" Mono Portrait 640 X 870 Thousands Millions
16 or 17" Color 800 X 600 Millions Millions
832 X 624 Millions Millions
19 or 20" Color 1024 X 768 Thousands Millions
21" Color 1152 X 870 Thousands Millions
1280 X 960 256 Thousands
1280 X 1024 256 Thousands
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Technical Information
Power requirements
Apple Desktop Bus
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Maximum power draw for all devices: 500 mA
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Mouse power: up to 10 mA
■
Keyboard power: 25Ð80 mA (depending on keyboard model)
Audio and telecommunications input devices
Device Voltage Current Power
Microphone +5 V 20 mA 100 mW
GeoPort Telecom Adapter +5 V 500 mA 2.5 W
Expansion cards and devices
When you add PCI cards, NuBus cards or internal storage devices, make sure the combined
power consumption of all devices meets the following guidelines:
Device Voltage Current Power
+5 V 3 A 15 W
PCI or NuBus card (per slot)
PCI or NuBus cards
(5 slot maximum) -12 V 0.5 A 6 W
Internal storage device (such as a
CD-ROM or hard disk drive)
tota
l +12 V 2.5 A 30 W
+12 V 0.5 A 6.0 W
-12 V 0.1 A 1.2 W
+5 V 10 A 50 W
+5 V 4.5 A 22.5 W
+12 V 1.7 A 20 W
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Appendix
Regulatory Information
E
E
This appendix contains information required by
regulatory agencies.
FCC statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device in accordance with the speciÞcations in Part 15 of FCC rules. 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 properlyÑthat is, in accordance with the manufacturerÕs
instructionsÑit 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 speciÞcations in Part 15 of FCC rules. These speciÞcations 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:
■
Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
■
Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.
■
Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
■
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 authorized service provider or consult an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. You may Þnd the following booklet helpful:
Handbook
Communications Commission, is available from the U.S. Government Printing OfÞce,
Washington, DC 20402.
For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227
(stock number 004-000-00493-1). This booklet, prepared by the Federal
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Regulatory Information
PowerWave 120/132/150 systems are shipped with an EMI choke, which must be installed on
the video cable. See ÒConnecting the monitorÓ on page 4 for installation information.
Important:
party responsible for compliance could void the userÕs authority to operate the equipment.
This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of
shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use
shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of
causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices.
DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance
noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment
standard entitled ÒDigital Apparatus,Ó ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Observation des normesÑClasse B
radioŽlectriques applicables aux appareils numŽriques de Class B prescrites dans la norme
sur le matŽriel brouilleur: ÒAppareils NumŽriquesÓ, NMB-003 ŽdictŽe par le ministre des
Communications.
Changes or modiÞcations to your computer not expressly approved by the
This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio
Cet appareil numŽrique respecte les limites de bruits
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CD-ROM drive
Regulatory Information
WARNING!
Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those speciÞed
in your equipmentÕs manual may result in hazardous exposure.
WARNING!
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 authorized service provider.
If you have an internal CD-ROM drive in your computer, your computer is a Class 1 laser
product. The Class 1 label, located on the computer, indicates that the drive meets minimum
safety requirements. A service warning label is on the CD-ROM drive inside the computer.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
EN60825
Lithium battery warning
The computer contains a lithium battery to power the clock and calendar circuitry.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturerÕs instructions.
ATTENTION:
Il y a danger dÕexplosion sÕil y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mŽme type ou dÕun type recommandŽ par
le constructer. Mettre au rŽbut les batteries usagŽes conformŽment aux instructions du
fabricant.
For use in European countries
Use an HAR approved power cord with proper plug conÞguration.
Bitte nur mit zugelassener HAR-Stromkabel benutzen.
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