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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PowerCenter MT ª UserÕs Guide Part number 6600-0010-00 Revision number 961112...
  • Page 2 © 1996 Power Computing Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Power Computing. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement.
  • Page 3 Customers who purchased systems directly from Power Computing should use the numbers listed below to contact Power Computing for assistance: (All times are United States Central Time.) Customers who did not purchase systems directly from Power Computing must contact the dealer they purchased their system from for assistance.
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 5: A Word From The Power Computing Team

    Computing team Dear New Power Computing Owner, Thank you for choosing an award winning Mac OS system from Power Computing. As the Þrst and only vendor of personalized Mac OS computers we appreciate your support. Our goal is to provide you with the best product available.
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table of Contents PowerCenter MTª UserÕs Guide A word from the Power Computing team ........v PowerCenter MTª Overview ............xiii System front view ....................xiv System rear view ....................xv Return, Support, Warranty, Satisfaction Guarantee, and License Information ...............
  • Page 8 Chapter 5 Installing PCI Expansion Cards What you need to know about adding expansion cards ........37 Removing the cover ....................38 Required tools ....................38 Installing expansion cards ..................43 Required tools ....................43 How to install a PCI card ...................43 viii PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide...
  • Page 9 Installing the drive ....................72 Appendix A Safety and Health Information Safety instructions ....................83 Health-related information about computer use ............83 Appendix B Technical Information SpeciÞcations ......................85 RAM conÞgurations ....................88 VRAM conÞgurations ...................88 Monitor resolution/color tables .................89 Power requirements ....................90 PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide...
  • Page 10 Using HDT Primer PE ................119 HDT Primer PE Menu Commands ............138 HDT Extension ................141 HDT Prober ..................143 HDT Util ..................149 Troubleshooting ................153 Common problems by category ............... 153 Frequently asked questions ..............161 PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide...
  • Page 11 Introduction ....................179 QuickStart ....................185 Installation and Removal Specifics ............189 Instruction Guide ..................194 Troubleshooting ..................213 Technical Information and Tips ............... 226 Glossary ..................... 240 Bitstream Typeface Library ............247 Index ....................251 PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide...
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide...

  • Page 13: Powercenter Mtª Overview

    ª PowerCenter MT Overview PowerCenter MT systems come in a minitower chassis. The systems have a 150 MHz processor. All PowerCenter MT systems come with 16 megabytes of RAM, built-in video, 1 megabyte of video RAM, a 4x CD-ROM player, and built-in Ethernet. Detailed speciÞcations for the PowerCenter MT systems are found in Appendix B, ÒTechnical Information,Ó...

  • Page 14: System Front View

    Here are the key features of the system from the front. monitor computer (not included) CD-ROM drive ßoppy disk drive front panel power button programmerÕs interrupt button keyboard power key reset button mouse keyboard PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 15: System Rear View

    Macintosh- standard video port built-in VGA video port external SCSI port modem port printer port AAUI Ethernet port expansion 10BaseT slots Ethernet port ADB port sound in port sound out port PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 17: Return, Support, Warranty, Satisfaction Guarantee, And License Information

    Retain all shipping materials. Contact Power's Customer Service Department if you need assistance with any such claims. Customers who did not purchase systems directly from Power Computing must contact the dealer they purchased their system from for assistance.
  • Page 18 Hardware back to Power Computing. We recommend that the package(s) be insured for the full purchase amount. These policies are subject to change at the discretion of Power Computing, except that any changes in these policies will not apply to Hardware sold to customers prior to the effective date of any policy change.

  • Page 19: Support Information

    To contact Power Customer Service call (800) 671-6227, fax (512) 388-6738, or e-mail custserv@powercc.com and describe in detail any problems or issues you need resolved with respect to Power Computing. Be sure to include your order or quote number, serial number, and phone number with all correspondence.
  • Page 20 Technical Support telephone hours are as follows: (All times are United States Central Time.) M – F 8 AM to 8 PM Technical For help with a technical 1-800-708-6227 10 AM to 4 PM Support problem Sun 10 AM to 4 PM PowerCenter MT User’s Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 21: Limited Warranty

    One-year limited hardware warranty Power Computing Corporation (“Power”) warrants the computer hardware delivered to you by Power (“Hardware”) against defects in components, materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase of the Hardware by the end user (proof of purchase required).
  • Page 22 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. xxii PowerCenter MT User’s Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 23: Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

    4. Ship the Hardware to Power Computing at the address shown on the sample Merchandise Return Form shown at the back of this manual. Make sure the shipper does not cover the form. The Hardware must be received by Power Computing on or before the tenth day after the RMA number is issued.
  • Page 24 7. Hardware received with any shipping charges due or after the tenth day after issuance of the RMA number will be refused by Power Computing and returned to the sender. We will also return any Hardware that is not in “like-new” condition and accompanied by all documentation, software, accessories, registration cards and other materials originally supplied with the Hardware, as determined by Power.

  • Page 25: Apple Computer, Inc. System Software License Agreement

    License. Upon termination you must destroy the Apple Software, related documentation and fonts and all copies thereof. 4. Export Law Assurances. You agree and certify that neither the Apple Software nor any other tech- PowerCenter MT User’s Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 26 PRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. APPLE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED xxvi PowerCenter MT User’s Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 27 finds any provision of this License, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision of the License shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent xxvii PowerCenter MT User’s Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 28 License will be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Apple. The Apple Software Registration Card is in the back of the manual. Note: xxviii PowerCenter MT User’s Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 29: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter Your computer has been designed for easy plug-and-play setup in four simple steps - if you are in need of technical assistance, please feel free to call Power Computing Technical Support at 1-800-708-6227. Find a place for the computer and monitor...

  • Page 30: Plugging In The Computer

    If you do not have access to an appropriate outlet, have an electrician install one. Do not use your computer with a three-prong adapter in an ungrounded outlet. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Monitor

    (See Chapter 6, ÒAdding Memory (RAM and Video RAM)," on page 47 for details.) ÒVRAM conÞgurationsÓ on page 88 details how VRAM affects the support of various monitor sizes, resolutions, and numbers of colors. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 32 The built-in VGA monitor port allows you to connect a standard VGA or SVGA monitor and use PC-style connectors. Note: Be sure to tighten the monitorÕs connector screws to the computerÕs monitor connector. CAUTION: Do not connect monitors to both built-in video ports simultaneously. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 33 Convenience outlet adapters are available from most electronics parts stores. plug socket To connect the video cable: If necessary, attach the video cable to the monitor. Some monitors have video cables permanently attached. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 34 Macintosh-standard and VGA. built-in Macintosh- standard video port built-in VGA video port Connect your monitor to the appropriate port for your monitor. The on-board video automatically senses which port you are using. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 35 To install the choke, open it up and clamp it over the video cable at the end of the cable that connects to the computer. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Mouse And Keyboard

    Plug the mouse cable into one of the ADB connectors on the keyboard. connector connector There is an ADB connector at each end of the keyboard; use whichever one you prefer. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting Started Plug the keyboard cable into the ADB port (marked with ) on the back of the computer. ADB port PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 38: Turning The Computer On

    See the documentation that came with the monitor for the location of the power switch. Turn the computer on by pressing the keyboard power key (marked with a triangle) on the upper right corner of the keyboard. keyboard power key PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 39: Problems Starting Up

    Þrst turn off the computer to avoid damage.) Is the brightness control on the monitor turned too far down? Check the documentation that came with your monitor for instructions. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting Started Press the reset button on the front of the computer Þrmly and release it. reset button PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 41: Chapter 2 Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Macintosh- standard video port built-in VGA video port external SCSI port modem port printer port AAUI Ethernet port 10BaseT expansion Ethernet port slots ADB port sound in port sound out port PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 42: Using Scsi Devices

    Drives provided by Power normally come with SCSI ID pre-set as follows: SCSI ID Device primary internal hard drive (terminated) optional additional hard drive CD-ROM drive optional removable-cartridge drive motherboard (self-terminated) PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 43: Ensuring Proper Termination

    Connecting an external SCSI device The SCSI port, marked with , provides high-speed communication between the computer and devices such as hard disks, CD-ROM drives, scanners, printers, tape backup drives, and so on. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 44 Connecting an internal SCSI device You install internal SCSI devices in one of the computerÕs internal storage bays. See Chapter 7, ÒInstalling Internal Drives,Ó for instructions on installing internal SCSI devices. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 45: Installing Software Device Drivers

    ADB port. The total power used by all the ADB devices must not exceed 500 milliamperes (mA). Check the documentation that came with your ADB devices for information about their power consumption. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 46: Connecting A Modem Or Telecom Adapter

    10Base-T network, you can plug the network RJ45 connector into the 10Base-T port. If both the AAUI and the 10Base-T connectors are connected, only the 10Base-T connection will be active. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 47: Connecting To A Token Ring Network

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Token Ring network You can connect to a Token Ring network by installing an expansion card and appropriate networking software. Token Ring cards and software are available from Power Computing and several vendors. Using audio equipment Using the sound in and sound out ports of your computer, you can record and play high- quality stereo audio.

  • Page 48: Connecting External Speakers

    Connect one end of the cable to the sound output port of the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the speakers. If necessary, use a Y-shaped adapter. If necessary, connect the speakers with speaker wire. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 49: Connecting A Microphone

    You can use a CD-ROM drive to play audio CDs on your computer. The sound will be heard through the computerÕs built-in speaker (or through external speakers if you have them). PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 50 To check the Sound settings open the Monitors and Sound control panel and select Internal CD from the Internal Sound Input pop-up menu. See the Macintosh Guide for further information about playing audio CDs on a CD-ROM drive. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Getting Started With Mac Os

    Be careful to place the mouse pointer over the icon, not on the words below. The hard disk icon Òopens,Ó displaying a ÒwindowÓ containing the Þles and folders stored on the hard disk. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 52: Using On-Line Help

    Guide and is available through the Guide menu (marked with To use Macintosh Guide Choose Finder from the Application menu (in the upper-right corner of the desktop) to make it the active application. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 53 Choose Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu (marked with ) or press x x x x -?. The Macintosh Guide window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to get the information you need. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 54: Shutting Down The Computer

    To shut down the computer: Choose Shut Down from the Special menu in Mac OS. You are prompted to save any unsaved Þles before shutting down. S l e e p PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 55: Sleep

    ÒsleepÓ mode. The monitor will dim if it is an energy-saving monitor running on sleep-savvy video, and the mouse will stop responding to movement. To wake the system up, press the keyboard power key. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 56 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting Started With Mac OS PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Power ComputingÕs Technical Support Department can be reached toll-free in the United States at 1-800-708-6227. Customers who did not purchase systems directly from Power Computing should contact the dealer they purchased their system from for assistance. Restarting the computer You can eliminate some common problems by restarting the computer, which clears the computerÕs memory.

  • Page 58: Problems And Solutions

    SCSI IDs. See ÒUsing SCSI devicesÓ on page 14 for more information. Start up your computer from the Disk Tools ßoppy disk or Power Computing Mac OS CD-ROM. Use the Disk First Aid program to check and repair your disk. (See the Disk First Aid entry in Macintosh Guide for instructions.)
  • Page 59 If the disk is your start-up disk, start up your computer from the Disk Tools ßoppy disk or Power Computing Mac OS CD-ROM. You can remove the internal drive from the startup sequence (and force your system to boot from a ßoppy or the CD-ROM if you...
  • Page 60 Try using a different mouse or input device. If it works, there is a problem with the original mouse. Try using a different start-up diskÑthe Disk Tools ßoppy disk or the Power Computing Mac OS CD-ROM, for example. If the mouse works, there is a problem with the system software on your normal start-up disk.

  • Page 61: Contacting Technical Support

    If you have a problem with your computer that you canÕt resolve with the information in this chapter, visit our Web Site at http://www.powercc.com for troubleshooting and installation tips or contact Technical Support for assistance. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 62 Technical Support telephone hours are as follows: (All times are United States Central Time.) M Ð F 8 AM to 8 PM Technical For help with a technical 1-800-708-6227 10 AM to 4 PM Support problem Sun 10 AM to 4 PM PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 63: Reinstalling System Software

    Double-click the Install System Software icon to start the Installer. Click OK in the introductory dialog box. The Install dialog box appears, displaying a list of software and the hard disk on which it will be installed. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 64 If CD-ROM drive will not work, place the Power Computing Mac OS CD-ROM disk in another CD-ROM player and copy the CD-ROM Toolkit Þles from the CD-ROM disk to a ßoppy disk; then insert the ßoppy into your Power Computing system and install the CD-ROM toolkit software from the ßoppy disk.

  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Installing Pci Expansion Cards

    The PCI riser card allows you to install up to three standard PCI cards. PCI riser card PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 66: Removing The Cover

    Required tools A small regular (slot-head) screwdriver or a small coin 1. If you are not proÞcient with electronic equipment, Power Computing CAUTION! Corporation recommends that you have a certiÞed technician install expansion cards, RAM, or internal drives. If you attempt to install cards, RAM, or drives yourself, any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer.
  • Page 67 Leaving the computer plugged in ensures that it is grounded. Disconnect everything but the power cord from the back of the computer. Rotate the computer so that its back panel faces you. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 68 Put the thumb screw somewhere safe where youÕll be able to Þnd it when youÕre ready to replace the cover. Press the clips at the bottom rear of the case outward, pull the cover toward you slightly, lift it off and set it aside. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 69 These Phillips-head screws are for the base only; donÕt use the Phillips screws for the cover, or the thumb screw for the base. Phillips-head screws Remove the base and set it aside. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 70 To replace the cover, reverse steps 4 through 9; and then re-connect everything. Be careful not to get any cables caught in the cover or the fan housing CAUTION! when you put it back on the computer. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 71: Installing Expansion Cards

    Use an anti-static grounding strap and handle cards by the non-metallic edges only. Select an unoccupied slot on the riser card. Remove the metal slot cover from the back of the chassis for the slot you want to use. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 72 Remove the card from its static-proof bag. Hold the card by its non-metallic edges and its metal bracket to avoid touching components or contacts on the board. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 73 Ð the slot cover on the card lines up with the slot on the back panel Ð the slot cover tongue Þts into the groove at the base of the slot. socket groove connector tongue slot cover slot cover screw PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 74 Be careful not to get any cables caught in the cover or the fan housing CAUTION! when you put it back on the computer. To prevent electrical shock, always replace the cover before turning on WARNING! the computer. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 75: Chapter 6 Adding Memory (Ram And Video Ram)

    DIMMs, or dual in-line memory modules for RAM, and video memory modules for VRAM. Make sure that the memory modules you purchase are the right ones for your computer. See ÒRAM conÞgurationsÓ and ÒVRAM conÞgurationsÓ on page 88 for technical speciÞcations. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 76: What You Need To Know About Adding Ram

    DIMMs (see ÒHow to remove a DIMMÓ on page 56) and replace them with modules of higher capacity. (see ÒHow to insert a DIMMÓ on page 57.) PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 77: What You Need To Know About Adding Vram

    You can increase the VRAM to 2 MB by installing one 1 MB VRAM module, or to 4 MB by installing three 1 MB VRAM modules in the unoccupied VRAM slots on the motherboard. front panel motherboard VRAM slots PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 78: Removing The Cover

    Required tools A small regular (slot-head) screwdriver or a small coin 1. If you are not proÞcient with electronic equipment, Power Computing CAUTION! Corporation recommends that you have a certiÞed technician install expansion cards, RAM, or internal drives. If you attempt to install...

  • Page 79: How To Remove The Cover

    Leaving the computer plugged in ensures that it is grounded. Disconnect everything but the power cord from the back of the computer. Rotate the computer so that its back panel faces you. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 80 Put the thumb screw somewhere safe where youÕll be able to Þnd it when youÕre ready to replace the cover. Press the clips at the bottom rear of the case outward, pull the cover toward you slightly, lift it off and set it aside. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 81 These Phillips-head screws are for the base only; donÕt use the Phillips screws for the cover, or the thumb screws for the base. Phillips-head screws Remove the base and set it aside. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 82 To replace the cover, reverse steps 4 through 9; and then re-connect everything. CAUTION! Be careful not to get any cables caught in the cover or the fan housing when you put it back on the computer. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 83: Removing And Installing Ram

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adding Memory (RAM and Video RAM) Removing and installing RAM 1. If you are not proÞcient with electronic equipment, Power Computing CAUTION! Corporation recommends that you have a certiÞed technician install expansion cards, RAM, and internal drives. If you attempt to install...

  • Page 84: How To Remove A Dimm

    Be careful not to get any cables caught in the cover or the fan housing CAUTION! when you put it back on the computer. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 85: How To Insert A Dimm

    Notice that there are two notches in the contact edge of the DIMM module. Lower the DIMM squarely into the slot so that the notches line up with the raised key areas of the DIMM socket. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 86 Be careful not to get any cables caught in the cover or the fan housing CAUTION! when you put it back on the computer. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 87: Installing Video Ram

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adding Memory (RAM and Video RAM) Installing video RAM 1. If you are not proÞcient with electronic equipment, Power Computing CAUTION! Corporation recommends that you have a certiÞed technician install expansion cards, RAM, and internal drives. If you attempt to install...

  • Page 88: How To Insert Vram

    Note: Some VRAM modules have sharp, square edges which are difÞcult to get into the VRAM slot. If you have repeated difÞculty getting the DIMM into the slot, return it to your vendor for replacement. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 89 See ÒVRAM conÞgurationsÓ on page 88 for tables listing the number of colors that can be displayed on various-sized monitors with different amounts of VRAM. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 90 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adding Memory (RAM and Video RAM) PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 91: Chapter 7 Installing Internal Drives

    A pair of rails, if they are not already installed on your drive 3.5 inch to 5.25 inch drive adapter, if you are installing a 3.5 inch drive. Software drivers, if required PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 92: Drive Bay Locations

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Internal Drives 1. If you are not proÞcient with electronic equipment, Power Computing CAUTION! Corporation recommends that you have a certiÞed technician install expansion cards, RAM, and internal drives. If you attempt to install...
  • Page 93 The locations of the available 5.25 inch bays on the system are shown below. available front- accessible 5.25 inch drive bays The system has a 3.5 inch drive bay which is not front-accessible, above the power supply. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 94: Preparing The Drive

    Drives provided by Power normally come with SCSI ID pre-set as follows: SCSI ID Device primary internal hard drive (terminated) optional additional hard drive CD-ROM drive optional removable-cartridge drive motherboard (self-terminated) PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 95 Hard Disk Toolkitª PE folder in the Utilities folder on your hard disk and run HDT Primerª PE. HDT Primer will scan your SCSI bus and display the SCSI ID, name, and other parameters of all of the SCSI devices on the bus (see example below). PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 96: Removing The Cover And Base

    Leaving the computer plugged in ensures that it is grounded. Disconnect everything but the power cord from the back of the computer. Rotate the computer so that its back panel faces you. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 97 Put the thumb screw somewhere safe where youÕll be able to Þnd it when youÕre ready to replace the cover. Press the clips at the bottom rear of the case outward, pull the cover toward you slightly, lift it off and set it aside. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 98 These Phillips-head screws are for the base only; donÕt use the Phillips screws for the cover, or the thumb screws for the base. Phillips-head screws Remove the base and set it aside. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 99 To replace the cover, reverse steps 4 through 9; and then re-connect everything. Be careful not to get any cables caught in the cover or the fan housing CAUTION! when you put it back on the computer. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 100: Installing The Drive

    Before touching any components inside the computer, touch the metal plate over the hard disk drive to discharge any static electricity that might have built up on your clothes or body. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 101 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Internal Drives The system must be plugged in (see step 1 on page 68) for this to work metal plate hard disk drive PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 102 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Internal Drives Disconnect the speaker connector, which is on the motherboard to the right of the VRAM slots. VRAM slots PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 103 (on back) primary tab PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 104 To remove the insert, press down on the plastic tab at one end of the insert and pivot the insert out (see the illustration below. plastic insert PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 105 A slot on the system may have a metal plate without screws, which is attached by two thin strips of metal. To remove that type of plate, simply bend it back and forth several times until it comes loose, and remove it. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 106 Install the drive so that it faces up; if it isnÕt clear which way the drive should face (e.g. hard drives), assume that the connectors should be in the back and that the SCSI connector key should face up. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 107 (the power supply is in the right rear of the computer, on the bottom) and connect that cable to the rear of the drive, being careful to match the beveled corners of the plug to those of the socket (see the illustration above). PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 108: Zip Drive

    Replace the cover, reconnect system components, turn main power back on, and restart the computer. Be careful not to get any cables caught in the cover or the fan housing CAUTION! when you put it back on the computer. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 109: If The Drive Does Not Work

    Make sure there are no internally-terminated devices in the middle of the SCSI chain. The only internally-terminated device on the internal SCSI chain should be the pre-installed primary internal hard drive. Replace the base. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 110 Be careful not to get any cables caught in the cover or the fan housing CAUTION! when you put it back on the computer. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact the drive manufacturer or Power Computing Technical Support at 1-800-708-6227 for assistance. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 111: Appendix A Safety And Health Information

    No set of guidelines can cover every situation, but if you follow a few common-sense suggestions, you can prevent the eye fatigue and musculoskeletal discomfort sometimes experienced by computer users. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 112: Preventing Eye Strain

    Do not place your wrists on the hard edge of your table. Use a wrist pad. Sit up straight in your chair. Slouching puts unnecessary strain on your back. Do not strike the keys any harder than necessary. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 113: Appendix B Technical Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical Information Appendix This appendix contains technical information and speciÞcations for the PowerCenter MT systems. SpeciÞcations Processor (upgradeable via daughtercard) PowerPC 604 at 150 MHz Memory Minimum 16 MB RAM, expandable to a maximum of 256 MB...
  • Page 114 Built-in Ethernet AAUI and 10BaseT connectors Sound output port for stereo CD audio and computer-generated sound Powered sound input port for stereo sound input Standard Macintosh 15 pin video connector and 15 pin SVGA connector PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 115 Operating temperature: 10¡C to 40¡C (50¡F to 104¡F) Storage temperature: Ð40¡C to 50¡C (Ð40¡F to 122¡F) Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Altitude: 0 to 3048 m (0 to 10,000 ft) PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 116: Ram Conþgurations

    Weight: 23lb (10.4 kg). RAM conÞgurations The PowerCenter MT has four slots for memory modules (or DIMMs). The computer will work with a number of different memory conÞgurations, from a minimum of 8 MB to a maximum of 256 MB. Follow these guidelines when conÞguring your systemÕs RAM: DIMM slots can accept 8, 16, 32, and 64 MB DIMMs.

  • Page 117: Monitor Resolution/Color Tables

    832 X 624 Thousands Millions Millions 19 or 20" Color 1024 X 768 Thousands Millions 21" Color 1152 X 870 Thousands Thousands 1280 X 960 Thousands 1280 X 1024 N /A Thousands PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 118: Power Requirements

    0.5 A 6.0 W -12 V 0.1 A 1.2 W +3.3 V 9.0 A 30 W +5 V 10 A 50 W PCI cards total +12 V 2.5 A 30 W PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 119 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical Information Device Voltage Current Power (3 slot maximum) -12 V 0.5 A +5 V 4.5 A 22.5 W Internal storage +12 V 1.7 A 20 W device PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...
  • Page 120 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical Information PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 121: Appendix C Regulatory Information

    Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 122: Doc Statement

    Observation des normesÑClasse B Cet appareil numŽrique respecte les limites de bruits radioŽlectriques applicables aux appareils numŽriques de Class B prescrites dans la norme sur le matŽriel brouilleur: ÒAppareils NumŽriquesÓ, NMB-003 ŽdictŽe par le ministre des Communications. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 123: Cd-Rom Drive

    ATTENTION: Il y a danger dÕexplosion sÕil y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mŽme type ou dÕun type recommandŽ par le constructer. Mettre au rŽbut les batteries usagŽes conformŽment aux instructions du fabricant. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...

  • Page 124: For Use In European Countries

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Regulatory Information For use in European countries Use an HAR approved power cord with proper plug conÞguration. Bitte nur mit zugelassener HAR-Stromkabel benutzen. PowerCenter MT UserÕs Guide For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227...