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Setting Up Your
Macintosh Server G3
Includes setup and expansion information for the
Macintosh Server G3 with Mac OS X Server
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K Apple Computer, Inc. © 1999 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the “keyboard” Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and stat
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Contents Communications Regulation Information 6 Laser Information 7 Preface Introducing the Macintosh Server G3 9 Hardware and Software Features 10 Hardware Features 10 Software Features 10 Hardware and Software Limitations in Mac OS X Server 11 1 Setting Up 13 Positioning the Computer 13 Your Server at a Glance 14 Your Server’s Ports and Connectors 16 Plugging In the Server 18 Connecting a Monitor 21 Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Server
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About PCI Expansion Cards 35 Expansion Card Power Requirements 36 About the Server’s Battery 36 Installing a PCI Expansion Card, Memory, Replacement Battery, or Internal Storage Device 37 Opening the Server 37 Installing DRAM 40 Installing a Hard Disk or Other Internal Storage Device 42 Installing a PCI Expansion Card 52 Replacing the Battery 55 Closing the Server 56 3 Starting Up Your Server 59 Setting Up Your Server and Turning It On 59 Turning the Server O
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Power Supply 75 Cleaning Your Equipment 75 Cleaning the Computer Case 75 Cleaning the Monitor 76 Cleaning the Mouse 76 Locking and Unlocking the Mouse 77 Contents 5
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Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected. Radio and Television Interference The equipment described in this manual gene
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VCCI Class B Statement Laser Information Warning Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an App
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PREFACE Introducing the Macintosh Server G3 The Macintosh Server G3 is Apple’s first Mac OS X Server–based computer, offering a variety of services: m Web application deployment platform m World Wide Web and FTP server m QuickTime Streaming server m Startup server for Macintosh client computers that can start up from a server m File and Print server for Macintosh client The Macintosh Server G3’s powerful operating system, Mac OS X Server, combines the ease ® of use of Mac OS with the power of
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Hardware and Software Features Hardware Features Your server’s hardware includes: m a high-speed PowerPC microprocessor m PCI slots to support internal expansion m high-capacity internal disk drives and fast CD-ROM drive m powerful graphics and Ethernet support The technical specifications for all of these features are listed in the Technical Information booklet that came with your computer. Software Features Your server comes with the following software already installed: m Mac OS X Server m Apa
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Hardware and Software Limitations in Mac OS X Server Mac OS X Server does not support certain hardware and software features: m FireWire m USB devices other than the USB keyboard and mouse m DVD-ROM discs (Mac OS X Server can read CD-ROM discs in DVD-ROM drives, however.) m PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) or Internet connection via modem m Speech recognition ( You can use an application called Sound.app, located in your /System/Demos folder, to record sounds in Mac OS X Server.) m Most add-on PC
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Computer Monitor Apple USB mouse Apple USB keyboard Apple keyboard extension cable Computer power cord Mac-to-VGA adapter Monitor cable Monitor power cord (sometimes built into the monitor) (sometimes built into the monitor)
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CHAPTER 1 1 Setting Up The illustration on the preceding page shows all the equipment you need to set up your computer and begin using it. (The monitor you purchased may look different.) If you want to install additional disk drives, memory, or PCI cards inside the computer before you set up, turn to Chapter 2, “Working Inside the Server,” on page 31. Positioning the Computer You can pick up the computer by any of its handles. Place the computer on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded wall ou
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Your Server at a Glance Monitor CD-ROM drive CCD-ROM drive Open button Speaker ® Power button Power button/ Power-on light ¥Programmer’s button Apple USB keyboard Apple USB mouse P Reset button 14 Chapter 1
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CD-ROM drive Works with CD-ROM discs CD-ROM drive Open button C 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. Reset button P This button forces the computer to restart. Use the reset button only when you cannot restart your computer with any of the recommended methods. Programmer’s button ¥ This button interrupts the normal operation of the computer’s software
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Your Server’s Ports and Connectors FireWire ports (2) Lockable cover latch (FireWire is not supported by Mac OS X Server software) ≤ Power socket Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port V Monitor power socket ™ Monitor port G Ethernet port (10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet) Access cover for expansion slot USB ports (2) (Only the Apple USB keyboard and mouse 4-port Ethernet card are supported by Mac OS X Server software) (10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet) Sound input port ≈ Wide Ultra2 SCSI card - Sound outpu
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FireWire ports This feature is not supported by Mac OS X Server. Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port V Connects your Macintosh to an input device, such as a keyboard or a trackball 10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet port G Connects your Macintosh to a high-speed Ethernet network USB ports Connects your Macintosh to an Apple USB keyboard, or mouse. Other USB peripheral devices are not supported by Mac OS X Server. Sound input port ≈ Connects your Macintosh to an Apple PlainTalk microphone or other audio inp
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Plugging In the Server Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the setup instructions in this chapter. Then, before you connect any other equipment, follow the instructions in this section to plug it in. When you are ready to begin, follow these steps: 1 Make sure the voltage switch on the back of the computer is set for the kind of voltage system to which you will be connecting. Check to see that the voltage switch on the back of your computer is properly set be
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. Voltage switch settings for different locations Country Switch Setting Bermuda, Canada, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, 115 Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela Bahrain, Brazil, France, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Peru, South Korea, 115 or 230 1 Spain Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Chile, China 230 (People’s Republic, including Hong Kong), Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Germany, Gr
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2 Plug one end of the computer’s power cord into the recessed power socket marked with the symbol (≤) on the back of the computer. Warning To prevent electrical shock, fire, or damage to the computer, the power cord must fit completely over the prongs inside the socket. Power cord socket Power cord plug 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip. The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you set up. Important Make s
