Setting Up Your Macintosh Server G4 Includes setup and expansion information for the Macintosh Server G4 with Mac OS X Server
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Contents 1 Setting Up 5 Positioning the Server and Display 5 Plugging In the Server 6 Need Help? 10 Turning Off the Server 11 Adjusting Your Display 11 Getting to Know Your Server 12 Ports and Connectors—Expanding Your Server’s Capabilities 14 Inside Your Macintosh Server G4—Your Server’s Internal Expansion Options What’s Next? 18 2 Using Your Server 16 19 Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse 20 Using USB Devices 22 Using FireWire Devices 24 Using Your Optical Drive 25 Using a Modem for
Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card Replacing the Battery 53 4 Troubleshooting 55 Software Problems 56 Problems With Your Display 57 Reinstalling Your Server’s Software Appendix A Specifications 58 59 Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 65 Important Safety Information 65 General Maintenance 67 Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information 4 Contents 68 50
C H A P T E R 1 1 Setting Up Congratulations on purchasing your new Macintosh Server G4. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your server and display. Positioning the Server and Display You can pick up the server by any of its handles. If your monitor (or display) is heavy, be sure to use correct lifting techniques when positioning it.
Plugging In the Server 1 Plug the power cord firmly and completely into the recessed power socket marked with the symbol ≤ on the back of the server and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip.
2 Connect your display cables according to the following illustration: Depending on your monitor, you may have one or more cables to connect. Check the instructions that came with the monitor for further setup information.
3 If required, connect your server to your Ethernet network or to your DSL or cable modem.
4 Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports ( ) on the server or on your display. Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. Don’t put anything in the recessed speaker opening except the optional speaker grille. Touching the speaker can damage it. USB ports on keyboard (2) Keyboard Mouse Parts of your computer may be covered by clear plastic film that protected it during shipment. You can remove the film.
5 Turn on your server by pressing the power button (®) on the front of the server. With some Apple displays, you can also turn on the server using the display’s power button. m If your display must be turned on separately, turn it on by pressing its power button. When the startup sequence is complete, the Mac OS X Server Setup Assistant opens. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions.
Turning Off the Server m Choose Shut Down from the Apple (K) menu. To turn the server on again, press the power button (®) on the server. Do not use the power button or the switch on a power strip to turn the server off until after you have shut down your server properly. Your files or system software could be damaged if your server is not shut down properly. Warning Adjusting Your Display To adjust the settings for your display, choose System Preferences from the Apple (K) menu and click Displays.
Getting to Know Your Server Speaker Power button / Status light Headphone jack Optical drive Optical bay Media Eject key 12 Chapter 1
Speaker Use the recessed internal speaker to hear sound from the server. Take care not to let anything touch the fragile speaker mechanism. To protect the speaker from damage, a speaker grille is included with your server. However, you’ll receive better sound quality without the grille. ® Power button/Status light Press this button to turn on the server or wake it from sleep. When the server is on, press the power button to put the server to sleep. A white light indicates that the server is on.
Ports and Connectors—Expanding Your Server’s Capabilities DVI monitor port ADC monitor port ≤ Power socket FireWire ports (2) G Ethernet port F Security lock port Chapter 1 Access covers for expansion slots USB ports (2) Apple speaker mini-jack 14 Lockable cover latch - Audio line-out port √ Audio line-in port
Monitor ports Connect your server to monitors that use an Apple Display Connector (ADC) or a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector. You can also connect your server to monitors that use a video graphics connector ( VGA) with the DVI to VGA adapter that came with your server. USB ports Connect your server to USB devices, such as keyboards, mouse devices, printers, scanners, speakers, USB microphones, and USB hubs. Your display may also have USB ports for connecting USB devices.
Inside Your Macintosh Server G4—Your Server’s Internal Expansion Options Optical drive carrier Rear hard disk drive carrier (ATA/100 bus) DDR SDRAM slots (4) Slot 1: AGP 4X slot (graphics card installed) Front hard disk drive carrier (ATA/66 bus) Battery AirPort Card connector 16 Chapter 1 Slots 2–5: 33 MHz PCI slots (4) (64-bit, 33 MHz)
Optical drive carrier Install a second optical drive in the lower section of the optical drive carrier inside your server. Front hard disk drive carrier Install additional hard disk drives in the front drive carrier inside your server. You can install up to two ATA/66 drives or up to two SCSI drives in the front carrier. Battery Your server uses a battery that you rarely replace.
What’s Next? m For more information about connecting to a network or using the server’s other hardware features, see Chapter 2, “Using Your Server,” on page 19. m For information about installing additional drives, memory, or PCI cards or changing the server’s battery, see Chapter 3, “Working Inside Your Server,” on page 31. m To register your new server with Apple, use the Setup Assistant. You can also register your server, Apple display, or Apple software on the Apple website at www.apple.
C H A P T E R 2 2 Using Your Server This chapter provides explanations and instructions for using the important features of your Macintosh Server G4, including your keyboard and mouse, FireWire ports, USB ports, and networking.
Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse Your Apple Pro Keyboard comes with function keys preset for common tasks. Use the Media Eject key to eject optical discs from the top optical drive. When a second optical drive is installed, use the Media Eject key and the Option key to eject media from that drive. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down keys to adjust the sound level, or press the Mute key to turn sound off.
You can adjust the feel of your mouse by turning the dial underneath. Turning the dial one direction makes the feel of clicking the mouse stiffer; turning it the other way makes clicking the mouse easier. Turn the ring on the bottom of the mouse to “+” for more tension, “O” for medium tension, and “– ” for less tension. For More Information About Your Keyboard and Mouse Additional information on configuring the keyboard controls and customizable function keys is available in Mac Help.
Using USB Devices Your Macintosh Server G4 comes with two USB ports on the rear panel and your Apple Pro Keyboard also has two USB ports. You can use your USB ports to connect many types of external devices, including printers, digital cameras, microphones, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, mouse devices, and storage devices. USB makes it easy to connect external equipment. Once you connect the device, it is ready to use. You don’t need to restart your server.
Connecting Multiple USB Devices Your Macintosh Server G4 has two USB ports on the rear panel. Your keyboard or monitor may also have ports that you can use to connect devices. If you want to connect more devices, you can purchase a USB hub. The USB hub connects to an open port on your server and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac Help. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “USB.
Using FireWire Devices Your server has two FireWire ports. FireWire is a high-speed data transfer system that lets you easily connect and disconnect external devices, such as printers and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your server. FireWire ports (2) You can connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use it to back up data or transfer files.
Using Your Optical Drive You can install or run software from CDs using your optical drive. You can play multimedia on CD discs and music from audio CDs. Your optical drive can also write music, documents, and other digital files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. If you have a Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW ) or a SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW ), you can also play DVD movies and use most DVD discs. SuperDrives can also record information on blank DVD-R (recordable DVD) discs.
Recording Information on a CD Your optical drive can record programs and files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Create your own music CDs and play them in any standard audio player. You can also record server files, such as applications, documents, or other digital files, on a recordable CD. With a CD-R (CD-Recordable) disc, you can record information on the disc once.
Using a Modem for PPP or Internet Access To connect an external USB modem, use a USB cable to connect the modem to an available USB port on the keyboard, server, USB monitor, or USB hub. Check the documentation that came with the modem to see if it needs to be plugged into a power outlet. Also look for instructions about installing modem software and connecting the modem to a telephone line.
2 Plug the other end of the cord into an RJ-45 wall outlet or external hub that is connected to a twisted-pair Ethernet network. Ethernet port (Twisted-pair Ethernet) RJ-45 wall plate Ethernet hub or switch Twisted-pair Ethernet cable After you start up the server, you need to configure the software for your network connection. Your network administrator can provide the necessary information. You can also get help configuring your network software using Mac Help (in the Help menu).
For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information, including setting up an Ethernet network or transferring files using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “Ethernet” or “network.” For information on networking products you can use with your Macintosh Server G4, go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.
For more information about using different types of SCSI devices with your server, go to the AppleCare Service and Support website at www.apple.com/support Securing Your Server Attach a locking cable to the server if required. Follow the instructions supplied with the locking cable to secure it to your server. When you install the locking cable, feed the cable through the lockable latch on the cover to prevent memory, disk drives, and expansion cards from being removed.
C H A P T E R 3 3 Working Inside Your Server This chapter provides information and instructions for working inside your server.
Opening the Server 1 Before you open your server, shut it down by choosing Shut Down from the Apple (K) menu. Warning Always shut down your Macintosh Server G4 before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install. Do not open the server or attempt to install items inside it while it is turned on. After shutting down your server, the internal components can be very hot. Let the server cool down before continuing.
5 Lift the latch on the side of the server. Lift the latch to unlock the side panel. Note: If the latch won’t lift, check that the security lock port and lockable cover latch in the back of the server are not locked. 6 Gently lower the side panel onto a clean, flat surface, preferably onto a soft, clean cloth. Gently lower the side panel until it lies flat.
Installing Memory Your server uses Double-Data-Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM). You can install additional DIMMs in the four DDR SDRAM slots on your server’s main logic board, up to a maximum of 2 gigabytes. DIMMs must fit these specifications: m PC 2700 DIMMs m 2.5 volt ( V ) m 64-bit wide, 184-pin module m Maximum number of memory devices on DDR SDRAM is 16.
1 Open the ejectors on the DDR SDRAM slots you want to use by pushing down on them. 2 Align the SDRAM in the slot and push both ends of the SDRAM down until the tabs are vertical and the ejectors snap into place. Close the server. Important Do not touch the SDRAM connectors. Handle the SDRAM only by the edges. SDRAM DIMM (Your DIMM’s shape and components may vary.) The SDRAM DIMM is designed to fit into Connectors the slot only one way.
Installing Internal Storage Devices Your Macintosh has six internal drive bays: two optical drive bays and two hard drive bays in the front, and two hard drive bays in the rear. In many configurations, a single hard disk drive occupies the rear bay. One of the upper front bays contains an optical drive, and you can purchase and install a second optical drive in the lower bay. You can add SCSI or ATA disk drives to the empty front and rear drive bays. The drives must meet these specifications: m Width: 3.
Installing Ultra ATA Drives Your Macintosh Server G4 can accommodate two internal 1-inch-high ATA devices in each hard drive carrier, for a total of four drives. If your server has one Ultra ATA drive installed, it sits in the rear drive carrier. You can install a second ATA drive in the rear carrier and two additional ATA drives in the front carrier.
To install an additional Ultra ATA drive in the rear carrier: 1 Pull the plastic tab on the drive carrier away from the server’s chassis. 2 Lift the drive carrier up slightly to access the cables. Pull this tab away from the chassis wall to unlock the drive carrier, and slide the carrier up a short distance. Gently pull the drive carrier away from the chassis so that you can access the hard drive cables. Release the ribbon cable from the cable clamp. 3 38 Chapter 3 Release the cable from the clamp.
4 Pull the carrier free and continue to hold it while you remove the power and ribbon cables from any installed drive. While holding the drive carrier assembly, carefully remove the ribbon cable and power cable from the hard disk drive.
5 Install the second ATA drive in the drive carrier and screw it into position. There are four extra screws stored on the outside of the drive carrier. You can use these screws if your second hard disk drive didn’t come with any. If it did come with screws, use those. Attach an additional ATA drive (up to 1" high) to the open portion of the drive carrier by screwing it into position on its sides.
6 Attach the power and ribbon cables to the drives. While holding the drive carrier assembly, attach the ribbon cable and power cable to both hard disk drives.
7 Replace the drive carrier on the chassis, pushing gently until it locks into position. Secure the ribbon cable with the cable clamp. 42 Chapter 3 8 Secure the ribbon cable with the cable clamp. 9 Close the server. Reinstall the drive carrier by aligning the three pins on the back of the carrier with the guides inside the chassis. Push down on the carrier until it locks into position.
To install an additional Ultra ATA drive in the front carrier: 1 Release the ribbon cable from the cable clamp. 2 Remove the power and ribbon cables from any installed drive. 3 Slide the drive carrier away from the chassis. 4 Install the ATA drive in the drive carrier and screw it into position. If necessary, remove the ribbon and power cables from any hard disk drives already installed in the carrier. Then press down on the tab located on the side of the carrier, and slide the drive carrier out.
5 Replace the drive carrier by aligning the pins on the guide slots and gently pushing the assembly. Reinstall the drive carrier assembly. Align these pins with the three guide slots in the chassis and push the assembly in until it clicks into place.
6 Attach the ribbon and power cables. 7 Secure the ribbon cable with the cable clamp. 8 Close the server. Attach the ribbon and power cord to the hard disk drive(s). Secure the ribbon cable with the cable clamp.
LL2127EX Page 46 Monday, July 22, 2002 1:11 PM Installing Ultra160 LVD SCSI Drives If your Macintosh has an internal Ultra160 LVD SCSI drive, you can connect up to three more internal Ultra160 LVD SCSI drives to the PCI card and cable inside the server—for a total of four SCSI drives. This cable has the required connectors and a built-in terminator, so you don’t need to add one.
The procedures for disconnecting and connecting a SCSI hard disk drive and for removing and inserting drive carriers are nearly identical to those presented in the ATA drive installation instructions on page 37. Follow the ATA drive instructions when installing a SCSI drive. However, before installing your SCSI drive, note the following difference: When you configure your SCSI hard disk drive Assign a unique SCSI ID number to each new device.
4 Slide the carrier back and remove it from the server. Unscrew these two screws from the optical drive carrier. Depending on your computer model, the screws may or may not come out completely. Slide the carrier back a short distance until it disengages from the chassis, then remove the carrier from the computer. 5 Install the second optical drive in the drive carrier and screw it into position. Slide the optical drive into the drive carrier.
6 Replace the drive carrier in the chassis and reinsert the screws. Reinstall the optical drive carrier in the computer. Make sure this guide engages the slot in the chassis. Push the carrier forward until it is firmly seated, and then tighten the two screws. 7 Attach the power and ribbon cables to the drives. 8 Replace the metal shield, taking care not to crimp the cables. 9 Close the server. Attach the power cables and ribbon cables to the optical drives.
Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card You can expand the capabilities of your Macintosh Server G4 by installing cards in its expansion slots. The server has five expansion card slots, four of which accommodate Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cards and one that accepts an advanced graphics port (AGP) card. AGP cards and PCI cards have different connectors, so you cannot insert a PCI card into the AGP slot.
Installing Your Card Install an AGP card in slot 1 only. Install PCI expansion cards in the slots labeled PCI 2, 3, 4, and 5. Warning Cables with large connectors may interfere with the enclosure in the PCI slot numbered 5, making it difficult to close the door and potentially causing damage to your PCI card. If this is the case, rearrange the cards in the slots. You may also connect the cable after the enclosure door is shut, but be sure to remove the cable before opening the door again.
2 Remove the card that you want to install from its static-proof bag and hold it by its corners, taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card. 3 Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot and press down until the connector is inserted all the way into the slot. If you’re installing a 12-inch card, make sure the card engages the appropriate guide at the front of the server. Reinstall the screw to secure the card in place.
4 Reinsert the port access cover screw and tighten it to hold the card in place. If you removed a card from your server and did not install a replacement, be sure to place a port access cover over the empty slot. Do not leave an empty slot without a cover. Covers keep foreign objects out of the enclosure. An uncovered slot can affect the air flow that cools the server’s internal components and cause damage. Warning 5 Close the server. Replacing the Battery Your server has a 3.
1 Remove the battery from its holder, noting the orientation of the battery’s positive end. (A plus sign is marked on and near the battery holder.) Batteries contain chemicals, some of which may be harmful to the environment. Please dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Important Remove the battery by pulling it up and out of its holder. You may need to spread these two tabs slightly apart to release the battery. Spread the tabs gently so they don’t break.
C H A P T E R 4 4 Troubleshooting If you have a problem while working with your server, here are some things you can try right away. If the server won’t respond or the pointer won’t move: First, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected. m Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are firmly seated. Then try to cancel what the server is doing. m Press the Command (x) and Q keys at the same time to try to quit the current application.
If the server won’t turn on or start up: First, make sure the power cord is connected to a working power source. m The plug on the power cord must be completely inserted into the server’s power socket and firmly seated for your server to operate correctly. Reset the server’s parameter random-access memory (PRAM). m Start up the server and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time.
Problems With Your Display If you have a problem with your Apple display and nothing presented in this manual solves it, contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for assistance. If you attempt to repair the display yourself, any damage you may cause to the display will not be covered by the limited warranty on your display. Contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question. Warning No image appears on the screen.
The light on the front of the display is flashing. On some Apple flat-panel displays, the power light can display a series of short flashes when an error has been detected. m If you see a repeating sequence of three short flashes, the monitor is detecting input in the wrong video format. Check that your monitor is compatible with your graphics card and that you’ve installed the correct display software, if your monitor came with installation software.
A P P E N D I X A A Specifications Processor and Memory Specifications Processor m PowerPC™ G4 processors with 256 kilobytes (KB) on-chip cache m Some configurations have L3 backside cache memory. Random-access memory (RAM) m Double-Data-Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) up to a maximum of 2 gigabytes (GB). m All DDR SDRAM is supplied in removable Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs).
Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions m Weight: 19.05 kg, 42 lbs. Weight depends on configuration. Weight above includes basic configuration: one optical and one hard disk drive. Weight may be greater if optional devices are installed. m Height: 432 mm, 17.0 in. m Width: 227 mm, 8.9 in. m Depth: 468 mm, 18.4 in. Operating environment m m m m Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F) Storage temperature: –40° to 47° C (–40° to 116.
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) Specifications m Disc diameters supported: 12 cm (4.7 in.), 6.75 cm (3 in.) Data formats m m m m m m m m m m m m m m CD-ROM CD-Audio CD-R CD-RW CDI CD Bridge CD Extended CD Mixed Mode Photo CD Video CD non-circular CDs DVD-Video DVD-ROM DVD-R USB Specifications m Support for USB 1.1 m Four external Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type A ports, two on the rear panel and two on the Apple Pro Keyboard. m Each rear port is on a separate 12 megabit per second (Mbps) USB channel.
Ethernet Specifications m m m m m m m m IEEE 802.
Sound output using line-out connector m m m m Full-scale amplitude: 1.5 volts (root mean square) ( Vrms) for load greater than 1kOhms Frequency response: 8 Hz to 20 kHz (load independent) Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 100 decibels (dB) Total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.004 percent Audio Input Specifications m Data format 24 bits stereo, 44.
Power Supply AC line input m Line voltage/current: 100–120 V alternating current (AC), 6.5 amperes (A) or 200–240 V AC, 3.5 A, single phase, set automatically by power supply m Frequency: 50–60 hertz (Hz) DC monitor output m 4.0 A maximum at nominal 25 V DC from the Apple Display Connector Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect Expansion cards m Maximum power consumption by the AGP card is 30 W. m Maximum power consumption by four PCI cards is 60 W.
A P P E N D I X B B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics This appendix provides important information about safety procedures, routine maintenance, and ergonomic considerations for using your server and display. Important Safety Information The only way to disconnect power completely from your server is to unplug the power cord from the main power supply. To disconnect your display completely, you must also unplug its power cable from the server or power outlet.
To prevent accidents and damage to your server or display, be sure that you always follow these instructions: m Keep your server and display away from sources of liquids and moisture. m Don’t set anything on top of the server or display. m Keep the server and display vents free from obstruction. m Never remove the case from the monitor or open your server when it’s running. You could come in contact with hazardous voltage.
General Maintenance If you need to clean the server or display beyond wiping it down with a clean cloth, follow these instructions: 1 Turn your server and display off. 2 Disconnect the server power cable from the electrical outlet or power strip. If your display is connected to an outlet, disconnect it as well. 3 Disconnect the display’s cables from the server. 4 Clean the display screen with soft, lint-free paper or cloth dampened with mild soap and water.
Maintaining Your Display To maintain your display and ensure its long life: m Do not press on the surface of the display screen. m Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object. m If you will not be using your display and server for a day or more, turn off the server and display or use Energy Saver. m Turn off your monitor, turn down the brightness, or use a screen saver program that dims or varies the image on the screen when the server is idle for a prolonged time.
m Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows. If possible, use a tiltable monitor stand. The stand lets you set the monitor at the best angle for viewing, helping to reduce or eliminate glare from lighting sources you can’t move. 45–70 cm (18–28 in.
Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information For information on FCC regulations, radio and television interference, and telephone and modem information related to this product, see the files in the Communications Regulations folder, inside the Documents folder on your hard disk. Laser Information Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
