Apple G3 User manual

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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

K Apple Computer, Inc.

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Apple Computer, Inc.

1 Inﬁnite Loop

Cupertino, CA 95014-2084

408-996-1010

http://www.apple.com

Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, Mac, Mac OS X Server, Macintosh, and PlainTalk are trademarks of Apple Computer,

Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The FireWire logo is a trademark of Apple Computer.

NuBus is a trademark of Texas Instruments.

PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license

therefrom.

This product includes software developed by the Apache group for use in the Apache HTTP server project

(www.apache.org).

UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open

company, Ltd.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

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Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada.

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Contents

Communications Regulation Information 6

Laser Information 7

Preface

Introducing the Macintosh Server G3 9

Hardware and Software Features 10

Hardware Features 10

Software Features 10

Hardware and Software Limitations in Mac OS X Server 11

1 Setting Up 13

Positioning the Computer 13

Your Server at a Glance 14

Your Server’s Ports and Connectors 16

Plugging In the Server 18

Connecting a Monitor 21

Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Server 23

Connecting to an Ethernet Network 25

Securing the Server 29

What’s Next 29

2Working Inside the Server 31

About Memory 32

DRAM Conﬁgurations 33

About Internal Storage Options 33

Additional Wide Ultra2 SCSI Drives 35

Other Types of SCSI Drives 35

4 Contents

About PCI Expansion Cards 35

Expansion Card Power Requirements 36

About the Server’s Battery 36

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

Device 37

Opening the Server 37

Installing DRAM 40

Installing a Hard Disk or Other Internal Storage Device 42

Installing a PCI Expansion Card 52

Replacing the Battery 55

Closing the Server 56

3 Starting Up Your Server 59

Setting Up Your Server and Turning It On 59

Tu r ning the Server Off 61

Problems Turning Your Server On? 61

Problems With an Apple USB Mouse or Keyboard 62

Using the Server Without a Monitor 63

Restoring Your Server’s Software 63

Before Restoring Your Software 64

Restoring in Place 64

Erasing Your Hard Disk 65

4 Health, Safety, and Maintenance 67

Health-Related Information About Computer Use 67

Musculoskeletal Discomfort 68

Eye Fatigue 68

Arranging Your Work Area 69

Avoiding Fatigue 70

What About Electromagnetic Emissions? 71

Safety Instructions 71

Handling Your Computer Equipment 72

Handling the Monitor 73

Handling the Keyboard 73

Handling CD-ROM Discs 73

Contents 5

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

6 Communications Regulation Information

Communications Regulation Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception

is suspected.

Radio and Television Interference

The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not

installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s instructions—it may cause interference with

radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance

with the speciﬁcations in Part 15 of FCC rules. These speciﬁcations are designed to provide reasonable protection

against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation.

You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference

stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.

If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference

by using one or more of the following measures:

m Tu rn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.

m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.

m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.

m Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make

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

fuses.)

If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that

came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

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

FCC Compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.

This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices

and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple

peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of

causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral

devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple

peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.

Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Robert Steinfeld, Apple Computer, Inc., 1 Inﬁnite Loop,

Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-974-2618.

Industry Canada Statement

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

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

Canada.

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 eyes. For your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an Apple-authorized service provider.

If you have an internal Apple CD-ROM drive in your computer, your computer is a Class 1 laser product. The Class

1 label, located in a user-accessible area, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements. A service

warning label is located in a service-accessible area. The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones

shown here.

High-Risk Activities Warning

This computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or

communications systems, or air trafﬁc control machines, or for any other uses where the failure of the computer

system could lead to death, personal injury or severe environmental damage.

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

manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Class 1 label Service warning label

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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 a UNIX

®

-based system. Mac OS X Server offers robust,

industry-standard networking and Internet support across platforms, scalable network

administration, user-level security, and a high degree of stability through memory protection.

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 for all of these features are listed in the Technical Information

booklet that came with your computer.

Software Features

Your server comes with the following software already installed:

m Mac OS X Server

m Apache Web server

m AppleShare ﬁle and print services

m QuickTime Streaming server

m NetBoot server software

m WebObjects Enterprise Developer

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, however.)

m PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) or Internet connection via modem

m Speech recognition (You can use an application called Sound.app, located in your

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

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

Server

m Standard audio discs and photo CDs

Monitor power cord

(sometimes built into the monitor)

Computer power cord

Monitor cable

(sometimes built into the monitor)

Apple USB keyboard

Apple USB mouse

Apple keyboard extension cable

Monitor

Computer

Mac-to-VGA adapter

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CHAPTER

1

Setting Up

The illustration on the preceding page shows all the equipment you need to set up your

computer and begin using it. (The monitor you purchased may look different.)

If you want to install additional disk drives, memory, or PCI cards inside the computer before

you set up, turn to Chapter 2, “Working Inside the Server,” on page 31.

Positioning the Computer

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

Place the computer on a sturdy, ﬂat surface near a grounded wall outlet. Your computer is

designed to be placed on the ﬂoor to conserve desk space, but you can place it on any stable,

ﬂat surface.

Position the computer so that

m the CD-ROM drive tray has space to open in front

m the power cable connector does not press against a wall or other object

m nothing obstructs air ﬂow to the fan in the rear of the computer

14 Chapter 1

Your Server at a Glance

Monitor

Apple USB keyboard Apple USB mouse

CD-ROM drive



Reset button



P

Programmer’s

button

¥

Power button /

Power-on light

CD-ROM drive

Open 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

Tu r ns your computer on and off

Power-on light

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

sleep.

P

Reset button

This button forces the computer to restart. Use the reset button only when you cannot

restart your computer with any of the recommended methods.

¥

Programmer’s button

This button interrupts the normal operation of the computer’s software. Only computer

programmers should use this button.

16 Chapter 1

Your Server’s Ports and Connectors

Lockable cover latchFireWire 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 Mac OS X Server software)

Ethernet port

(10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet)

G

≈

™

≤

Monitor port

V

F

Access cover for

expansion slot

4-port Ethernet card

(10/100 twisted-pair

Ethernet)

Wide Ultra2 SCSI card

Power socket

Sound output port

-

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 your Macintosh to an Apple USB keyboard, or mouse. Other USB peripheral

devices are not supported by Mac OS X Server.

≈

Sound input port

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

equipment

-

Sound output port

Connects your Macintosh to headphones, externally powered (ampliﬁed) speakers, or

other audio output equipment

F

Lockable cover latch and security lock port

You can attach a security lock to your Macintosh and to its back panel to secure the

internal components. See your computer products retailer for security lock devices that

work with your server.

Monitor power socket

Provides a convenient place to plug in a monitor power cord

≤

Power socket

Connects to the computer’s power cord

™

Monitor port

Connects a monitor to your Macintosh

Access covers for expansion slots (4)

Your Macintosh supports up to four peripheral component interconnect (PCI) cards. In

most conﬁgurations, a card installed in the slot labeled 1 provides a port for the monitor.

The covered slot, labeled 2 provides additional expansion capability. The slot labeled 3

provides four Ethernet networking ports and slot 4 provides the SCSI port.

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 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.

The voltage switch must be set correctly to avoid damaging your computer. An adhesive label

showing how to set the voltage may partly cover the voltage switch and power socket.

Remove the label. Look at the table “Voltage Switch Settings for Different Locations,” next.

Set the switch to show “115” for AC voltages in

the 100–120 V range. Set the switch to show

“230” for AC voltages in the 200–240 V range.

Check to see that the voltage switch on the back

of your computer is properly set before you plug

it in. If you need to change the setting, insert a

small screwdriver in this slot and slide the switch.

Setting Up 19

.

Voltage switch settings for different locations

Country Switch Setting

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

Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela

115

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

Spain

1

115 or 230

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

(People’s Republic, including Hong Kong), Croatia, Czech Republic,

Denmark, Egypt, Finland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,

Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland,

Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Nepal, the

Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Pakistan,

Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia

and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Serbia and

Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden,

Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen

230

1

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

use for your city or region.

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 damage while you set up.

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 plug

Power cord socket

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

can easily reach the plug to disconnect the computer in an emergency. The only way to

completely disconnect power from the computer is by unplugging one end of the power

cord from the outlet or power strip or from the back of the computer.

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

equipped with a three-wire grounding plug–a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This

plug will ﬁt only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert

the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly

grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!

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