Apple G3 - Manual

Laser Information 7 VCCI Class B Statement Laser Information 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...

9 P R E F A C E Introducing the Macintosh Server G3 The Macintosh Server G3 is Apple’s first Mac OS X Server–based computer, offering a variety of services: m Web application deployment platform m World Wide Web and FTP server m QuickTime Streaming server m Startup server for Macintosh client compute...

10 Preface Hardware and Software Features Hardware Features Your server’s hardware includes: m a high-speed PowerPC microprocessor m PCI slots to support internal expansion m high-capacity internal disk drives and fast CD-ROM drive m powerful graphics and Ethernet support The technical specifications...

Introducing the Macintosh Server G3 11 Hardware and Software Limitations in Mac OS X Server Mac OS X Server does not support certain hardware and software features: m FireWire m USB devices other than the USB keyboard and mouse m DVD-ROM discs (Mac OS X Server can read CD-ROM discs in DVD-ROM drives...

13 C H A P T E R 1 1 Setting Up The illustration on the preceding page shows all the equipment you need to set up your computer and begin using it. (The monitor you purchased may look different.) If you want to install additional disk drives, memory, or PCI cards inside the computer before you set u...

14 Chapter 1 Your Server at a Glance Monitor Apple USB keyboard Apple USB mouse CD-ROM drive Reset button P Programmer’sbutton ¥ Power button /Power-on light CD-ROM driveOpen button Speaker Power button ® C

Setting Up 15 CD-ROM drive Works with CD-ROM discs C CD-ROM drive Open button Opens the drive tray ® Power button Turns your computer on and off Power-on light A green light indicates that the computer is on. An amber light indicates the computer is in sleep. P Reset button This button forces the co...

16 Chapter 1 Your Server’s Ports and Connectors Lockable cover latch FireWire ports (2) (FireWire is not supported by Mac OS X Server software) Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port Monitor power socket Security lock port Sound input port USB ports (2) (Only the Apple USB keyboard and mouse are supported by ...

Setting Up 17 FireWire ports This feature is not supported by Mac OS X Server. V Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port Connects your Macintosh to an input device, such as a keyboard or a trackball G 10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet port Connects your Macintosh to a high-speed Ethernet network USB ports Connects ...

18 Chapter 1 Plugging In the Server Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the setup instructions in this chapter. Then, before you connect any other equipment, follow the instructions in this section to plug it in. When you are ready to begin, follow these steps: 1 Ma...

20 Chapter 1 2 Plug one end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power socket marked with the symbol ( ≤ ) on the back of the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip. The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical dam...

Setting Up 21 Connecting a Monitor You connect a monitor to the computer’s monitor port. Before you connect the monitor, check the instructions that came with the monitor for additional information. You can get additional information on ergonomics, health and safety considerations, and maintenance i...

Setting Up 23 Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Server You can connect a USB or ADB keyboard and mouse to your computer. The following section contains instructions for connecting the Apple USB keyboard and mouse. If you want to use an ADB keyboard and mouse, skip to the next section. Con...

24 Chapter 1 Plug in the mouse on the side where it’s comfortable for you. 3 If you wish, raise the keyboard by lifting it and flipping the foot toward the back. The Apple USB keyboard can be tilted slightly up or can lie flat. Make sure the foot locks into place. For information about cleaning and ma...

Setting Up 25 Align the icons on the port and the plug before you insert the plug. 2 Plug the keyboard cable into the ADB ( V ) port on the back of the server. 3 Plug the ADB mouse cable into an ADB port on the keyboard. If your keyboard has two ADB ports, plug in the mouse on the side where it’s mo...

28 Chapter 1 Four-Port Ethernet Card LED Status Indicators There are three sets of LED indicators on your ethernet card. Speedindicator light Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Link/Activityindicator light Duplex modeindicator lights LED Indicator LED locationon the card LED Light Status Activity Speed ind...

Setting Up 29 Securing the Server To deter theft of your computer and its components, you can attach a locking cable to your computer. The back panel has a built-in port for a locking cable, and the computer cover has a lockable latch that prevents the computer from being opened. Follow the instruct...

31 C H A P T E R 2 2 Working Inside the Server This chapter provides information about peripheral component interconnect (PCI) expansion cards, memory, internal storage devices, and the computer’s battery. The chapter also explains how to install these items. Installation involves three procedures (...

32 Chapter 2 About Memory Your server can accommodate additional dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). The following illustration shows the memory slots on the logic board. See the sections that follow for important information about DRAM. Video m...

Working Inside the Server 33 DRAM Configurations Your computer’s DRAM can be expanded to a maximum of 1024 MB by adding DIMMs to the four DRAM DIMM slots on the main logic board. DIMMs must fit these specifications: m “PC-100” Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) m 3.3 volts ( V ) m 64-bit wide, 168-pin module m ...

34 Chapter 2 These are the dimensions of the drives that can be installed: m Width: 102 mm (3.9 inches) m Height: 25.4 mm (1.0 inch) m Depth: 147 mm (5.7 inches) The computer provides support for the following types of internal hard disk drives: m Wide Ultra SCSI devices (with the PCI card included ...

Working Inside the Server 35 For more information about devices supported, see your Apple-authorized dealer and the support section of Apple’s World Wide Web site: http:// www.apple.com/support/ Additional Wide Ultra2 SCSI Drives Your computer comes with two internal Wide Ultra2 SCSI drives. A PCI c...

36 Chapter 2 Your Macintosh has four expansion slots, each of which has a PCI card up to 12 inches long. Install only expansion cards that come with Macintosh driver software and that comply with the PCI 2.1 standard. NuBus ™ cards cannot be used in these expansion slots. The one unoccupied PCI slot...

Working Inside the Server 37 Installing a PCI Expansion Card, Memory, Replacement Battery, or Internal Storage Device These instructions show how to install a PCI expansion card, memory, and an internal storage device, and how to change the computer’s battery. Opening the Server 1 Shut down your com...

38 Chapter 2 5 Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer. This helps protect the computer from damage caused by electrostatic discharge. 6 Unplug the power cord. 7 Lift the latch on the side of the computer. Touch the metalportion of the PCIport access cover. Lift the latch to un...

Working Inside the Server 39 8 Gently lower the panel onto a clean, flat surface. Lower the side of the computer onto a soft clean cloth to avoid scratching the case. 9 See the section that provides the instructions for the item you want to install or replace. Gently lower the sidepanel until it lies...

40 Chapter 2 Installing DRAM 1 Make sure the ejectors on the DRAM DIMM slots you want to use are open. (Push down the ejectors to open them.) Note: Your computer requires at least one DIMM to operate. If you plan to use only one DRAM DIMM, install it in the slot closest to the middle of the main log...

Working Inside the Server 41 2 Align a DRAM DIMM in the DRAM slot as pictured and push the DIMM down until the ejectors snap into place. To remove a DIMM, gently push down on each of the slot’s ejectors until they open and release the DIMM. Important Do not touch the DIMM’s connectors. Handle the DI...

42 Chapter 2 3 If you are finished installing items in your computer, skip ahead to “Closing the Server” on page 56. If you want to install other items, go to the relevant section. Installing a Hard Disk or Other Internal Storage Device Your Macintosh can accommodate a variety of internal storage dev...

46 Chapter 2 4 Carefully slide the drive carrier assembly backward until it is released from the floor of the computer, then lift it out. 5 Configure your new hard disk drive. Assign the Wide Ultra2 SCSI device a unique SCSI ID number. Check the instructions that came with the device for information o...

Working Inside the Server 47 6 Screw the drive onto the carrier assembly with the drive’s connectors facing away from the sheet metal side of the carrier. m If you are adding an additional Wide Ultra2 SCSI drive, attach it to the open position on the carrier, then connect the data ribbon cable to it...

48 Chapter 2 7 Set the drive carrier back inside the computer and slide it toward the front of the computer until it locks in its original position. Make sure the carrier engages the guides and is securely seated in the computer. Warning When replacing the drive carrier inside the computer, don’t cr...

Working Inside the Server 49 8 Replace the drive carrier retainer and screw it down. Replace the drive carrier retainerand screw it back into place.

50 Chapter 2 9 Plug the power cord bundles into the hard disk drives. Plug the power cord bundles intothe hard disk drives. Be sure topress them firmly into position.

Working Inside the Server 51 10 Reconnect the main power cable bundle and reattach the ribbon cable to the connector on the PCI card. 11 If you are finished installing items in your computer, skip ahead to “Closing the Server” on page 56. If you want to install other items, see the relevant section. ...

52 Chapter 2 Installing a PCI Expansion Card 1 Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place, pull out the access cover, and set it aside. If you want to replace or remove a card that’s installed in the computer, remove the screw that holds the card in place and pull the card from the s...

54 Chapter 2 Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted. m Don’t rock the card side to side; instead, press the card straight into the slot. (Rocking the card can damage the PCI slot.) m Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out. Check the co...

Working Inside the Server 55 Replacing the Battery 1 Remove the battery from its holder, noting the orientation of the battery’s positive and negative ends. 2 Insert the new lithium battery in the holder, making sure the battery’s positive and negative symbols align with those on the holder. 3 If yo...

56 Chapter 2 Closing the Server 1 Raise the computer’s side panel and press it against the case until it snaps securely into place. Warning Never turn on your server unless all of its internal and external parts are in place and it is closed. Operating the server when it is open or missing parts can...

Working Inside the Server 57 2 Squeeze the side panel until it snaps securely into place. 3 After you have closed the computer, see Chapter 3, “Starting Up Your Server,” on page 59, for details about starting up your computer for the first time. Place your thumbs onthese two screws andsqueeze the sid...

59 C H A P T E R 3 3 Starting Up Your Server Before you can start using the equipment you installed, you may need to install software that the equipment requires or configure the equipment. For example, hard disks may need to be initialized with a disk-formatting utility. See the documentation that c...

60 Chapter 3 Note: The USB keyboard power button works only if the keyboard is connected to one of the computer’s built-in USB ports. You may hear a sound from the computer as it starts up. You won’t hear a sound if you have the sound turned off, if you have headphones plugged into the computer’s so...

Starting Up Your Server 61 5 The next time you start up your computer, you may need to enter your login name and password into the login window, depending on the options you selected in the Setup Assistant. Turning the Server Off 1 In the Workspace Manager, open the File menu and choose Log Out. A m...

62 Chapter 3 m Is the monitor power cord plugged in? m Is the monitor cable attached firmly to the monitor port ( ™ ) on your computer and to the monitor? m Is the monitor turned on? (Check the power-on light on the front of the monitor.) m Is the brightness control on the monitor adjusted correctly?...

Starting Up Your Server 63 Using the Server Without a Monitor 1 Follow all the steps described earlier to set up your computer, including connecting a monitor, mouse, and keyboard. 2 Configure your server software. Be sure network services are operating properly. 3 Turn off the server, then disconnec...

64 Chapter 3 Before Restoring Your Software Before you begin the restore process, do the following: m Customized settings and preferences: If possible, make a note of any preferences or settings in control panels and applications so you can easily reset them after you restore your software. m Softwa...

Starting Up Your Server 65 Erasing Your Hard Disk This procedure completely erases the contents of your hard disk before restoring the original contents (original system software, factory settings, and applications that came with your computer). 1 Start up your computer from the software restore CD....

67 C H A P T E R 4 4 Health, Safety, and Maintenance For your own safety and that of your equipment, follow all the instructions in this chapter. Keep these instructions available for reference by you and others. Health-Related Information About Computer Use Muscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other d...

68 Chapter 4 Musculoskeletal Discomfort As with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using a computer can make your muscles sore and stiff. To minimize these effects, set up your work environment carefully, using the guidelines that follow, and take frequent breaks to rest ti...

Health, Safety, and Maintenance 69 To prevent discomfort and eye fatigue: m Arrange your work space so that the furniture is properly adjusted for you and doesn’t contribute to an awkward working posture. m Take frequent short breaks to give your muscles and eyes a chance to rest. Arranging Your Wor...

70 Chapter 4 m Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows. You may want to 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 mo...

Health, Safety, and Maintenance 71 What About Electromagnetic Emissions? There has been recent public discussion of the possible health effects of prolonged exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) and very low frequency ( VLF) electromagnetic fields. Such fields are associated with electromagnetic s...

72 Chapter 4 Handling Your Computer Equipment Follow these guidelines for handling your computer and its components: m When setting up your computer, place components on a sturdy, flat surface, and carefully follow all setup instructions. m When connecting or disconnecting a cable, always hold the ca...

Health, Safety, and Maintenance 73 Handling the Monitor Follow these procedures for handling a monitor: m Turn down the screen brightness control if you leave the computer turned on for extended periods. If the brightness is not turned down, the image on the screen could “burn in” and damage the scr...

74 Chapter 4 m To avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mind: Other important safety instructions to keep in mind as you use your CD-ROM drive: m Position your computer so that when the tray opens, it doesn’t bump into anything. m Do not leave the disc tray open. If dust gets on the lens ...

Health, Safety, and Maintenance 75 1 Carefully pull down the door covering the front of the drive tray. 2 Locate the small hole next to the Open button below the drive tray. 3 Carefully insert the end of a large straightened paper clip into the hole. 4 Push firmly until the tray opens. 5 Pull out the...

76 Chapter 4 Cleaning the Monitor To clean the monitor case and the screen, wipe the surfaces lightly with a clean, soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, or abrasives that might damage the finish on the case. Cleaning the Mouse The mouse contains a small ball t...

Health, Safety, and Maintenance 77 7 Gently blow into the mouse case to remove any dust that has collected there. 8 Put the ball and the ring back in place. Your mouse should roll smoothly across your mouse pad or desk. If it doesn’t, repeat these instructions carefully. Locking and Unlocking the Mo...