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SuperMac C600x User's Guide
UMAX Computer Corporation
Headquarters and
Sales
47470 Seabridge Drive
Fremont, California 94538 USA
Research and
Development
4800 Great America Parkway, Suite 200
Santa Clara, California 95054 USA
Web Site
www.supermac.com
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  • Page 1 SuperMac C600x User’s Guide UMAX Computer Corporation Headquarters and Sales 47470 Seabridge Drive Fremont, California 94538 USA Research and Development 4800 Great America Parkway, Suite 200 Santa Clara, California 95054 USA Web Site www.supermac.com Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 2 Trademarks and Copyright Copyright © 1997 UMAX Computer Corporation All rights reserved. UMAX, the UMAX logo, and SuperMac C600 are trademarks of UMAX Computer Corporation. SuperMac is a registered trademark of Radius Inc., used under license by UMAX Computer Corporation. Apple, AppleTalk, Disk First Aid, PlainTalk, ProDOS, Macintosh, GeoPort, PowerTalk, Apple Desktop Bus, Local- Talk, LaserWriter, Personal LaserWriter 300, StyleWriter, QuickDraw, Finder and Power Macintosh, are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Introduction ......... . vii Registration .
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 — Connecting Additional Equipment ....39 Your Computer at a Glance ........39 Connecting External Stereo Speakers .
  • Page 5 Restart ........... . . 68 Rebuild Your Desktop Regularly .
  • Page 6 Appendix C — Warranty Agreement ..... 102 Limited Warranty ..........102 Appendix D —...
  • Page 7 UMAX Computer Corporation (referred to herein as UMAX Computer). The SuperMac C600x uses a PowerPC™ 603e processor that handles your processing-intensive work easily. The SuperMac C600x will run the Apple Mac™ OS system software ver- ® sion 7.5.3 revision 2 or later and Macintosh applications.
  • Page 8 explains how to install applica- Chapter 4, Installing and Using Software, tion you may want to use with your SuperMac C600x computer, and considerations for the various types of applications. explains how to diagnose and correct prob- Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, lems you may encounter when working with your SuperMac C600x computer.
  • Page 9 If you are missing any items, contact your UMAX Computer Reseller Save your SuperMac C600x box and its packing materials. Use only the original packaging for safe shipment or relocation of your equipment.
  • Page 10 Keyboard Mouse Power cable Power and ADB cables for SuperMac C600x are included. Video and power cables for your display should be included with the display. Connecting the Power Cable Always make sure that your SuperMac C600x computer is plugged into a grounded AC power outlet before you connect a component to it.
  • Page 11 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole, grounded outlet or power strip. Your SuperMac C600x computer is equipped with a three WARNING: wire grounding plug. This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet that you want to use, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with one that is properly grounded.
  • Page 12 Make sure the computer is turned off. If the illumi- nated power button light on the front panel comes on, press the illuminated power button to turn off the computer before you perform the other procedures in this chapter. Illuminated power button Voltages for Different Locations In some countries, you may have one of two voltages.
  • Page 13 Connecting Your Display You can connect many types of displays to the built-in video support provided by your SuperMac C600x computer. This section provides instructions for connecting a typical display. For details about the setup and operation of your specific display, refer to the user manual that came with it.
  • Page 14 Plug the other end of the power cord into a live, grounded AC power outlet. Connecting the Video Cable To connect your display to your SuperMac C600x computer: Connect the video cable that is included with your dis- play as shown in the manual for your display.
  • Page 15 Note: Your display cable may require a DB-15 adapter to fit the graphics port on your SuperMac C600x. Monitor video port For information on installing video or graphics cards see “Install- ing Expansion Cards” in Appendix B. Tighten the thumbscrews to keep the cable from coming loose .
  • Page 16 Plug the mouse cable into the ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) port on either side of the keyboard. Most right-handed people pre- fer to use the mouse with the right hand; most left-handed people prefer to use the left hand. Plug the mouse cable into the recessed ADB port on the back of the keyboard.
  • Page 17 Ethernet Card If your C600x includes an Ethernet card, you can connect your com- puter to an Ethernet network. See “Connecting to an Ethernet Network” in Appendix B. Modem Card If your C600x includes a modem card, you can use the modem to send and receive faxes and telephone calls, to connect to the Internet, to access online service , and to communicate with other computer users.
  • Page 18 If you are new to working with the MacOS, it’s a good idea to get some experience using your computer before you connect other equipment such as a printer, scanner, or modem. To learn basic SuperMac C600x computer skills, see Chapter 2.
  • Page 19 If you need to... Then... Add more hardware If you want to connect additional equipment, such as a scanner, to your computer, see Chapter 3 of this manual as well as the instructions that came with those devices. Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Fundamentals and Getting Help Fundamentals of Operating Your SuperMac C600x Computer Turning Your SuperMac C600x Computer On To turn on the computer system for the first time: Turn on your display See your monitor manual for the location of the power switch.
  • Page 21 Check to see what’s on your screen. You see the “welcome screen” and the Launcher that you use to choose what you want to do next If you want to learn about the capabilities of your SuperMac C600x, click one of the tutorial buttons on your screen. Close box Click one of these buttons.
  • Page 22 Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop If this is the first time you have started up your SuperMac C600x, customize the Energy Saver control panel. For information on customizing the Energy Saver control panel, see “Using the Energy Saver Control Panel” later in this chapter.
  • Page 23 Is your display cable attached firmly to both the display and the SuperMac C600x computer? Are the brightness and contrast controls on your display adjusted high enough for you to see an image Learning the Basics The following illustration points out the elements on your screen with which you work on your computer.
  • Page 24 Menus Along the top of the screen, in the menu bar , are the titles of the menus or lists of commands you can choose from. Menus stay out of sight until you need them. To open a menu, just position the pointer on the word or symbol in the menu bar and hold down the mouse button.
  • Page 25 Types of Icons Pictures that represent things like documents, applications, and trash cans are called icons. You can double-click any icon to open it and see what it contains. This icon represents a hard disk that may contain the Mac OS. This icon represents an application program which you use to create documents and do other work.
  • Page 26 Working with Windows When you work with applications, windows appear on your desktop. These windows are boxes that display text, graphics, and icons. You can change the shape or position of a window, and close the window when you have finished working with it. Close box Title bar Click to close...
  • Page 27 Control Panels You can change many of the standard settings for your computer using the control panels. The Mac OS includes a General Controls panel for a variety of settings and separate panels for the mouse, keyboard, sound, and many other components of your system. To open a control panel: Click the Apple menu at the left side of the menu bar.
  • Page 28 Options exist that will allow you to set the time of inactivity after which your SuperMac C600x will go to sleep or shut down, or set the time of inactivity for a one-time shutdown or set the day and time at which you want your computer to shutdown.
  • Page 29 Click here to choose days and times Click here to set the for the computer to start up or shut down computer to sleep after a period of inactivity Click the Show Details button to set separate times for the display and hard disk to sleep.
  • Page 30 Using the Monitors & Sound Control Panel In the Monitors and Sound control panel, you can designate the num- ber of colors or shades of gray to be displayed and specify the resolu- tion of your monitor. Click here to see display options for Choose a resolution for the adjusting the monitor’s picture selected monitor...
  • Page 31 Using the Desktop Patterns Control Panel You use the Desktop Patterns control panel to change the pattern of your desktop. To move from pattern to pattern, click the left or right scroll arrow To change the desktop pattern to the pattern displayed in the box, click this button Using the Memory Control Panels...
  • Page 32 To set the cache size, click the up or down arrows Use these options to turn the modern memory manager on or Use these options to configure virtual memory Use these options to configure a RAM disk Using the Control Strip The Control Strip that appears in the lower left corner of the desktop provides fast access to the control panels for color, sound, monitor resolution, file sharing, and AppleTalk...
  • Page 33 Turning Your SuperMac C600x Computer Off To turn your SuperMac C600x computer off: Save any open documents and quit all applications. Move the arrow to the word “Special” in the menu bar at the top of your display screen. If the word “Special” does not appear at the top of the screen, you are working in an application.
  • Page 34 Shut Down command. Getting Answers to Your Questions When you have questions about using your SuperMac C600x computer, there are several places you can look for answers. This manual: to help you set up your computer and learn about it or to find solutions to problems.
  • Page 35 Pull down the Application menu (in the upper right corner of the screen) and choose Finder to make it the active application program. Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the ? icon) and choose Macintosh Guide The Macintosh Guide window appears. Whenever you use Macintosh Guide, its window remains in front of other windows.
  • Page 36 Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Top- ics, Index, and Look For. The Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information: Topics lets you choose from a list of general subjects Index lets you choose from an alphabetical list of more specific subjects Look For lets you search for information related to a specific word or phrase that you type...
  • Page 37 Click a topic, like “Reviewing the Basics,” in the list of topics. When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window. Click a question, such as “How do I review the basics?”, then click OK.
  • Page 38 When you have completed all the steps, click the Topics button in the lower left corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window. The Index Button In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button. An alphabetical list of index entries appears on the left side of the window.
  • Page 39 Click a phrase, then click OK. (You can double-click the question if you prefer.) To get instructions, click a question..and then click OK. Read and follow the instructions inside the window that appears. The Macintosh Guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer any questions you selected.
  • Page 40 The Look-For Button In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look-For button. A box appears on the left side of the window, where you can type text. Click here Type a word or phrase here Click here Click the arrow button to activate the text box.
  • Page 41 Click a question like “How do I play a CD audio disc?” and click OK. (You can double-click the question if you prefer.) To get instructions, click a question..and then click OK. Read and follow the instructions in the window that appears .
  • Page 42 Tips for Using Macintosh Guide Here are a few tips for using the Macintosh Guide effectively: The Macintosh Guide is available only from the Finder. When you work in an application, the Guide menu may offer information for that specific application. Unlike most windows, Guide windows stay at the front of the screen so that instructions are always visible.
  • Page 43 Identifying Objects on the Screen You can use a Mac OS feature known as Balloon Help to identify unfamiliar items on your screen. Balloon Help explains the function of icons, menus, commands, and other items on the Macintosh screen in balloons —...
  • Page 44 Learning Useful Shortcuts You can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboard or mouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking an icon and choosing Open from the File menu, you can double-click the icon to open it. Follow these steps to learn keyboard and mouse shortcuts: Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the ? icon) and choose Shortcuts.
  • Page 45 Click the right arrow in the lower right corner of the window to display the next window (if there is one). When you finish reading about the shortcuts for your category, click the Topics button in the lower left cor- ner to return to the main Macintosh Shortcuts window.
  • Page 46 Your Computer at a Glance Chapter 1 described how to set up the basic components of your SuperMac C600x system. This chapter describes how you can expand your computer system by connecting peripheral devices to the back of your computer.
  • Page 47 Connecting External Stereo Speakers You can take advantage of your SuperMac C600x computer’s stereo sound output by attaching external powered (amplified) speakers. Assemble the speakers and the cable you need.
  • Page 48 Plug a stereo miniplug into the Audio In port on one of the s peakers. Connect the speakers together with speaker wires, if necessary. Now you hear the computer’s sound through the external s peakers. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the main speaker .
  • Page 49 volume control slider in the CDT Remote if you are playing an ™ audio CD. The CDT Remote ™ can be found in the Apple menu. Use the slider to Click here for Click here to view adjust the volume more information sound controls port...
  • Page 50 Connecting Audio Equipment The SuperMac C600x can play and record stereo sound from a variety of sources. You can connect audio equipment to the Audio In port to digitize stereo sound and store that sound on your hard disk, and to play sound through the built-in speaker.
  • Page 51 SuperMac C600x is available from your UMAX Computer Reseller. Using an Apple PlainTalk microphone and software, you will be able to use speech recognition technology with the SuperMac C600x com- puter. (You can’t use the round microphone supplied with some Macin- tosh models.)
  • Page 52 Open the Monitors & Sound control panel in the Apple menu and click the Sound icon. Click the Sound Input pop-up menu and select “Exter- nal Microphone.” Click here for Click here to view Select External more information sound controls Microphone from the pop-up menu Click the close box in the upper-left corner of the...
  • Page 53 Connecting Headphones You can connect headphones to the headphone jack on the front of the computer or to your monitor if it has a headphone jack. Audio Out You may also want to disable 3D Surround Sound in the Monitors & Sound control panel if you are listening through headphones.
  • Page 54 Sound Expanding Your SuperMac C600x Computer Your SuperMac C600x computer can grow with your needs. You can add new capabilities or improve its performance by connecting external devices to its ports, or by installing internal devices like PCI cards, a higher performance processor card, or additional memory.
  • Page 55 Your computer has a port for connecting devices that use the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). SCSI devices commonly used with the SuperMac C600x include hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, scan- ners, tape or cartridge backups, and some printers. You can connect SCSI devices to the SCSI port in a chain.
  • Page 56 The total length of the cables in the SCSI chain should not IMPORTANT: exceed 6 meters (20 feet). SCSI cables must have a 110-ohm impedance for best results. Make sure that the last (or only) device in the SCSI chain has a ter- minator.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5. Upgrading the Processor Card You can upgrade the performance of your SuperMac C600x by install- ing a higher performance processor card. If you want replace the pro- cessor card in your SuperMac C600x computer, see Appendix B or your UMAX Computer Reseller.
  • Page 58 Iomega Zip drive, and two 3-1/2” bays for non-removable media devices such as hard disk drives. If you want to add an internal drive to your SuperMac C600x com- puter, see Appendix B or your UMAX Computer Reseller. Table of Contents...
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 Installing and Using Software Your SuperMac C600x computer came with many applications already installed. You start these applications by clicking their button s in the Launcher. Backup copies of all your computer’s preinstalled applications, and the Mac OS, are on the CD-ROM discs that came with your SuperMac C600x.
  • Page 60 To open the CD-ROM drive tray, press the open/close button on the CD-ROM drive. Lower the disk, with the label facing up, into the tray. Push the open/close button again to close the drive tray. Place the disk, label side up, into the tray.
  • Page 61 You can back up files stored on your hard disk by copying them to floppy disks. If your SuperMac C600x computer is on a network, you can back up files by copying them to a shared disk on the network.
  • Page 62 Using Computer Application Programs Your SuperMac C600x computer is compatible with most application programs intended for use with Mac OS compatible and Apple Macintosh computers. However, certain programs are designed especially for SuperMac C600x and Apple Power Macintosh™ comput- ers. (These are sometimes called Power Macintosh “native” applica- tions or applications that are “Accelerated for Power Macintosh.”)
  • Page 63 Using Older Macintosh Programs If you experience problems using an older Macintosh program, it may be incompatible with your SuperMac C600x computer (as well as Apple Power Macintosh computers). You may be able to use your older program if you turn off the Modern Memory Manager in your Memory control panel.
  • Page 64 Push the tray in, or press the Open/Close button, to close the tray. In a few moments, an icon for the CD-ROM disc appears on your screen. Ejecting a CD-ROM disc Follow these instructions to eject a CD-ROM disc from your computer. You may not be able to eject a disc if it is being shared.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting UMAX Computer performs extensive testing with our systems, popular peripherals, and software to keep our systems compatible with third party hardware and software. If you should see an error message or have trouble with your computer, however, the solution to the problem may be in this chapter.
  • Page 66 Cause 2: properly. Check the display’s brightness control and turn it up Solution: if necessary. The SuperMac C600x computer or the display is not Cause 3: getting power. Check that the display is plugged in and turned on, and Solution: that the display cable is firmly connected to both the computer and the display.
  • Page 67 Problem: When you start up, a disk icon with a blinking question mark appears in the middle of the screen. System software is not installed on the startup hard Cause: disk, the system software is damaged, or the hard disk is not working properly.
  • Page 68 Icons do not appear correctly on your screen. You need to rebuild the desktop—a process that helps Cause 1: your SuperMac C600x computer keep track of files and folders on your hard disk. See the “Rebuild Your Desktop Regularly” instructions Solution: on page 69.
  • Page 69 Problem: The pointer (mouse arrow) freezes on the screen. Your mouse and/or keyboard cable may be loose or Cause 1: disconnected. Press the power button on the front of the computer. Solution: Once your computer is turned off, reconnect the cable(s).
  • Page 70 Problem: Nothing happens when you type on the keyboard. You need to select text or set the insertion point. Cause 1: Make sure the program you want to type in is the active Solution: program. Then place the pointer (mouse arrow) in your document window and click to set an insertion point or drag to select text (if you want to replace the text with your typing).
  • Page 71 Restart your computer. This alone may correct the problem. Check the application program you were using when the dialog box appeared. Make sure that your application is compatible with the system software. You may need to install a different version of the application. Check your system extensions or control panels for compatibility with your system or application software.
  • Page 72 Quit the programs that you have open and then open the Solution: program you want to use, or restart your computer. The application is designed specifically for the Power Cause 3: Macintosh and needs to use Virtual Memory, but Virtual Memory is turned off. Turn on Virtual Memory in the Memory control panel.
  • Page 73 Mac OS compatible computers. For more information about working with DOS Solution: documents on your SuperMac C600x computer, see the “Using DOS Files & Disks” topic of Macintosh Guide, or try opening the document in another program. Problem: You see a message that your application program can’t be opened because a...
  • Page 74 Problem: You experience problems using an older Macintosh program. The program is probably not completely compatible Cause: with Power Macintosh computers, such as the SuperMac C600x. Open the Memory control panel and turn off Modern Solution: Memory Manager. For more detailed instructions, see the “Working with Programs”...
  • Page 75 If the power switch does not turn off the computer, turn off any peripheral devices that you have attached to your computer, then unplug your computer. If you suspect that the problem is caused by other equipment, such as a printer or an external hard disk that is attached to your computer, turn that equipment off.
  • Page 76 Continue to hold down the key until you see the “Welcome to Mac- intosh” message. Installing or Reinstalling System Software Your SuperMac C600x came with all the necessary system software installed on its internal hard disk, so you don’t need to install system software on that disk unless you encounter software problems.
  • Page 77 Step 4 initiates the installation of the MacOS. Step 4 allows for a custom installation of several MacOS enhance- ments such as QuickDraw 3D, Open Transport PPP, and others. These items are not necessary for basic MacOS functionality. After selecting any addtional items for installation, click the ‘Start’...
  • Page 78 Launch the MacOS Installer program. The MacOS Installer program is designed to make the system install process as simple as possible. Start the four step process by selecting Step 1. Be sure to read the important information contained in the “About This CD” ReadMe file. Step 2 launches the Apple Drive Setup program which is used to update the disk driver of the hard drive.
  • Page 79 This temporarily turns off your extensions, as well as certain con- trol panels and utilities. Work with a document to see if you notice an improve- ment in your system’s performance. If performance improves, then drag the special items out of th e Control Panels and Extensions folders, located inside your System Folder.
  • Page 80 If none of these suggestions solves the problem, you may need to reinstall the printer driver that came with your printer. Refer to the manual that came with your printer. Note: If you have an Apple printer, you need to determine which printer driver to install—the one that came with your printer or one of the drivers included on your System Software CD-ROM.
  • Page 81 Appendix A Prudent Practices Prevention The most effective way to deal with computer-related injuries is to prevent them from happening. It makes good sense to examine your work area and make yourself more comfortable and thus less likely to suffer injury. Some changes, such as a correct chair, proper lighting, suitable elevations, and the practice of easy keyboard- and mouse- maneuvers, can be implemented at little or no expense.
  • Page 82 Your Chair Your chair should fit your body size and shape, and adjust for differ- ent activities (such as typing, writing, and talking on the phone). Your chair should help you maintain your spine's natural curves. Adjust your environment to fit you, alter your working positions throughout the day, and vary the tasks you do so you're not in any one position too long.
  • Page 83 To keep your wrists straight, tilt the keyboard so the key tops form a plane in line with the slope of your forearms and wrists. Taller people may find a reverse (backward) tilt comfortable. If you have to raise your hands and arms to type, and you can’t adjust your seat, keyboard, or desk to compensate, try moving the keyboard away and resting your forearms on the desk.
  • Page 84 Display Your display is another component that plays an important role. Your display should be high enough (or you, low enough) so that your eyes are level with the top edge of the screen’s image. Additionally, the display should swivel to help you get rid of annoying reflections. Sit at least 2 feet away from your screen.
  • Page 85 The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged You spill something into the case Your SuperMac C600x computer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture Your SuperMac C600x computer has been dropped or the case has...
  • Page 86 Explosionsgefahr bel unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. VORSICHT: Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gle- ichwertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect ATTENTION: de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un type recommandé...
  • Page 87 Do not place your display on top of your SuperMac C600x com- puter. The SuperMac C600x is not designed to support a monitor. If there is interference on the display’s screen or on a television or radio near your computer, move the affected equipment farther away.
  • Page 88 If nothing works, take the computer or disk drive to your qualified service provider to have the disk removed. Power Supply The power supply in your computer is a high voltage component and should not be opened for any reason, even when the computer is off. If the power supply needs service, contact your qualified service provider.
  • Page 89 To clean the mouse, Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down and turn the plastic ring on the bot- tom counterclockwise to disengage it. Turn the mouse right side up with one hand and catch the ring and the ball with your other hand.
  • Page 90 Appendix B Working Inside Your Computer You can expand your computer’s storage capabilities, performance, and flexibility by adding additional drives and expansion (graphics) cards inside your computer. You can have these items installed by a qualified service provider. The instructions in this appendix explain the procedures for installation.
  • Page 91 Press out on the “locking” tabs at the bottom rear cor- ners of the cover and slide the cover a few inches toward the rear of the computer. Lift the cover up and off the computer Slide the cover toward the rear and lift it up and off the computer.
  • Page 92 To remove the front panel: Remove the cover . Press down the two tabs on the top corners of the front panel, and pull the top of the panel away from the com- puter. Push in the lever on the right side and on the left side. Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 93 Pivot the front panel down, and then pull it up and out. With both the cover and front panel removed, you can now install an additional removable-media drive in your computer. Always replace the cover and front panel when you complete an installation, before you turn the computer on.
  • Page 94 The combined power consumption of installed cards must not exceed the limits specified for your computer. If you have more than one card installed, check the information that came with your cards to make sure that their power consumption is within the limits specified in the booklet Technical Specifications .
  • Page 95 With the card on its side, align the connector on the card with the PCI slot on the riser card that you want to use. Press the card straight into the expansion slot. Do not bend or force the card: if you meet resistance, pull the card out and try again Screw in the mounting screw on the I/O panel.
  • Page 96 Engage the side tabs and slide the panel down into position. Then insert the two screws at the top corners. Replace the cover on the computer. See “Removing and Replacing the Cover and Front Panels.” You are now finished installing the card. Connect any cables and peripheral devices to the card.
  • Page 97 Some communication cards designed for other communication slots are not compatible with your computer and cannot be installed in its com- munication slot. You can tell by examining the placement of the notches on the card. Use the following illustration as a guide if you are not sure you have the correct type of card for the slot.
  • Page 98 SuperMac C600 on a network, see the “Networks” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide menu. Upgrading the Processor You can upgrade the performance of your SuperMac C600x by install- ing a Processor card with higher speeds. To upgrade the processor: Remove the cover, front panel, bottom panel, and all of the PCI cards from the computer.
  • Page 99 Memory for your computer is provided in packages called DRAM Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). SuperMac C600x DIMMs should be 168 pin, 70 ns maximum access time, 5 volt EDO or Full Page Mode DIMMs. A list of approved DRAM manufacturers is available in UMAX Computer Corporation’s home page on the internet: www.super-...
  • Page 100 You can use any DRAM configuration with DIMMs of these sizes: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, or 64 MB. You can increase your computer’s DRAM to a maximum of 1 44 MB (128 MB in addition to the 16 MB on the mother- board).
  • Page 101 Press the DIMM gently but firmly straight down into the socket until they are fully inserted. When the DIMM module is fully inserted, it is held in position by a retainer clip located on the end of the socket nearest the back of the computer. Retainer clip DIMM socket Repeat this procedure to install a DIMM in the other...
  • Page 102 which is the last device in the chain, also has a built-in terminator. Make sure that no other internal SCSI device in the chain has a termi- nator. To install a drive in bay number 2 or 3: Remove the cover and front panel of the computer. Remove the two screws that hold the metal shield which covers bays 2 and 3 in place.
  • Page 103 The SCSI cable runs from the motherboard to the CD-ROM player with four connectors between. Use a connector closest to the drive. Attach a power cable to the drive. See “Attaching Cables to Internal Devices” later in this chapter . To install a 1-inch high, 3 1/2 inch hard drive in bay number 6 or 7: Remove the screw from the rear of the cage...
  • Page 104 See “Attaching Cables to Internal Devices” later in this chapter. Attaching Cables to Internal Devices Inside your SuperMac C600x computer there is a SCSI ribbon cable with four connectors between the motherboard and CD-ROM player and two power cables available for use with additional internal devices.
  • Page 105 Appendix C Warranty Agreement Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY/LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDY UMAX COMPUTER CORPORATION [“UCC”] WARRANTS THAT THE PRODUCT SHALL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORK- MANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY TO PURCHASER.
  • Page 106 Appendix D End User Software License YOUR UMAX COMPUTER CORPORATION (“UCC”) COMPUTER SYSTEM HAS BEEN PRELOADED WITH VARIOUS COMPUTER SOFTWARE WHICH IS NOT THE PROPERTY OF UCC. AS AN ENDUSER, YOU ARE GRANTED A LICENSE TO USE THE SOFT- WARE BY RESPECTIVE LICENSORS IF YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THEIR SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTS.
  • Page 107 backup purposes only. The backup copy must include all copyright information contained on the original. Except as permitted by appli- cable law and this License, you may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, modify, rent, lease, loan, distribute, create derivative works from the Apple Software or transmit the Apple Software over a network.
  • Page 108 FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE APPLE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE APPLE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE APPLE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, APPLE DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE APPLE SOFTWARE OR RELATED DOCUMENTATION IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
  • Page 109 7. Government End Users. If the Apple Software is supplied to the United States Government, the Apple Software is classified as “restricted computer software” as defined in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR. The United States Government’s rights to the Apple Software are as provided in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR.
  • Page 110 Index Control panels Control strip Application menu 28, 55 Cover, removing Applications — see “Programs” Customer support Audio input/output ports Desktop incorrect icon appearance managing windows Backup procedure rebuilding Balloon Help Desktop patterns Blank display on startup DIMMs Blinking question mark Display Bomb adjusting for comfort...
  • Page 111 Icons, incorrect appearance Injury, preventing 75 - 77 FCC shielding requirements Finder Floppy disk Keyboard ejecting adjusting for comfort Floppy disk error correct hand position DOS disk handling instructions power switch Forced quit troubleshooting problems Keyboard shortcuts General control panel Launcher Libraries, shared Hard disk...
  • Page 112 Modem card forcing a Quit incompatible Modem port installing memory requirements Modern Memory Manager troubleshooting Monitors & Sound control panel unexpected quit working with multiple Mouse cleaning Mouse connection MS-DOS Question mark, blinking disk error Quit, forced MS-DOS opening a document Native programs program requirements Rebuilding the desktop...
  • Page 113 unexpected quit Warranty registration Sound Windows input/output ports desktop management Speakers volume control Support information Surround Sound System turning extensions off 62, 72 System clock, troubleshooting Technical support Trademarks Turning on the computer Turning the computer off Unpacking Video cable connection Voltage switch Voltages for different locations Volume, adjusting...