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Genesis MP
User Guide
DayStar Digital, Inc.
Technical Support Department
5556 Atlanta Highway
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-967-2077 fax: 770-967-3018
http://www.daystar.com/

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  • Page 1 Genesis MP User Guide DayStar Digital, Inc. Technical Support Department 5556 Atlanta Highway Flowery Branch, GA 30542 770-967-2077 fax: 770-967-3018 http://www.daystar.com/...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Genesis MP is Built for Expandability ........
  • Page 4 Adding Audio Devices..........33 Adding Video Devices (Three Slot Genesis MP Only) ..... 35...
  • Page 5 How to Service Your Genesis MP ........

  • Page 6: Fcc Statement

    DayStar-authorized service provider. If you have an internal DayStar CD-ROM drive in your Genesis MP, 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.

  • Page 7: Preface

    Apple Computer, Inc. to build Genesis MP, a next-generation platform for the Mac OS. Genesis MP is the fastest Mac OS based system available—the first Mac OS based computer with speed built-in. Using its expertise in multiprocessing, DayStar created Genesis MP with internal multiprocessing hardware and software.

  • Page 8: Three Configurations To Best Meet Your Needs

    External SCSI Port Composite and S-Video output. Ethernet AAUI Port (6) Slot Genesis MP Ethernet 10BASE-T Port The six slot Genesis MP offers the ultimate performance and expand- Printer Port/GeoPort ability for running the Mac OS. This Genesis MP model provides six...

  • Page 9: Genesis Mp Is Built For Expandability

    Genesis MP A Next-Generation Solution that Works Alongside Today’s Technology Since Genesis MP runs the Mac OS, your transition to multiprocessing speed is an evolution, not an experiment. You can retain your favorite applications and working environment. Genesis MP accepts your existing SCSI peripherals and network connections, and you can add even faster peripherals in the future via the PCI bus.

  • Page 10: A Fine-Tuned Solution For Media-Publishing

    • Because Genesis MP is built on the Mac OS, you’ll have access to thousands of popular and well-known applications. By contrast, UNIX systems are often specialty installations, designed to run a small suite of applications.

  • Page 11: Toward The Future

    Increased use of imagery, animation, virtual reality technology and full motion video will test the limits of all but the most agile computing platforms. Genesis MP can meet the challenge, with the features and expandability to satisfy the needs of the Media-Publisher today—and into tomorrow.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Genesis Mp

    Genesis MP was designed to be placed on the floor. That’s so you can use your whole desk as a work area. If you want to place Genesis MP on your desk or on another raised surface, you must be sure that the surface is strong enough to hold everything that goes with your unit.

  • Page 14: Important External Components Of Your Genesis Mp

    Composite Video Input Port Composite Video Output Port S-Video Input Port FRONT S-Video Output Port Power Switch CD-ROM Drive 5.25” Internal Bay Locking Side Panel 1.4 MB Floppy Drive Power-on Light Cooling Vents Chapter 1 – Setting Up Your Genesis MP Genesis MP...

  • Page 15: Important Internal Components Of Your Genesis Mp

    1.4 MB Floppy Drive Internal 3.5” Internal Drive Bays 350 Watt Power Supply DIMM Sockets Dual Internal Cooling Fans 512K Secondary Cache nPOWER Card Connector PCI Expansion Slots nPOWER Quad 604 Board Genesis MP Chapter 1 – Setting Up Your Genesis MP...

  • Page 16: Plugging In Your Genesis Mp

    This plug will only fit into a grounded AC outlet. But this safety feature won’t do you or your Genesis MP any good if you ignore it. Don’t use any device [like a cheater plug] to override this important safety feature. If your work space doesn’t have a grounded AC outlet, call a licensed electrician and install one.

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Monitor

    Genesis MP. • Connect the power cord that came with your monitor into the back of your monitor.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Mouse And Keyboard

    If you wish to place your Genesis MP on the floor and have purchased a non-Genesis MP keyboard, be sure that the keyboard and video cables that you use will be long enough to reach the floor. If you need a longer cable or an extender, you can contact Global at 800-845-6225, Inmac at 800-547-5444 or your DayStar Authorized Reseller.

  • Page 19: Turning On Your Genesis Mp

    Turning on Your Genesis MP First, turn on your monitor. If your monitor’s power cord is plugged into the rear of your Genesis MP, you can sim- ply leave the monitor turned on and it will automatically be turned on and off when your Genesis MP is turned on or off.

  • Page 20: Shutting Down Your Genesis Mp

    MP’s power cord in order to shut the unit down. Where to Go From Here Now that you have set up your Genesis MP, it’s time to learn about its many helpful features. Chapter 2: Help is at Your Fingertips outlines the various ways that your Genesis MP itself can help you with some questions and problems you may encounter.

  • Page 21: Help Is At Your Fingertips

    1. Click once and hold down the mouse button as you pull down the Guide menu (marked with the icon). Drag or pull down the arrow until it rests on the words Show Balloons. It will be highlighted. Release your mouse and Show Balloons will be active. Genesis MP Help is at Your Fingertips...

  • Page 22: The Macintosh Guide

    The Macintosh Guide The Macintosh Guide menu is your main source of information when you’re working with your Genesis MP. The information in this chapter will help you learn about the Guide menu—your immediate source for help. The menu is identified by a question mark located in the upper-right corner of your screen.
  • Page 23 A list of general topics will appear on the left side of the Macintosh Guide window. Your list may look different, reflecting the hardware and software on your Genesis MP. This would be a good time to look at the list of topics and become aware of the areas where help is available.
  • Page 24 • A modem converts digital information into analog signals that can be transmit- ted over telephone lines. The third way to get information from the Macintosh Guide is the Look For button. Chapter 2 – Help is at Your Fingertips Genesis MP...
  • Page 25 If the button is dimmed, that means that all the infor- mation has been shown. 6. When you are done, click on the close box in the upper-left corner to close Macintosh Guide. Genesis MP Chapter 2 – Help is at Your Fingertips...
  • Page 26 • Click on the Topics button in the lower-left corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window. • Click the close box in the upper-left corner to exit Macintosh Guide. Chapter 2 – Help is at Your Fingertips Genesis MP...

  • Page 27: Connecting Additional Peripherals

    This chapter gives you instructions for connecting or installing the most common expan- sion devices to your Genesis MP. If you want to install a peripheral that’s not covered in this chapter, please consult the instructions that came with your piece of equipment.

  • Page 28: Adb Devices

    ADB Devices ADB stands for Apple Desktop Bus. It’s on the back of your Genesis MP and is used to attach components to your unit. The keyboard, mice, trackballs, drawing tablets, game controllers, and other input devices, are examples. Genesis MP’s ADB port (connecting point) can handle up to three devices, chained together.
  • Page 29 Genesis MP. Be sure that each device driver is compatible with your Genesis MP. (If the unit is compatible with the Mac OS and did not come with device drivers, none are needed. ) Also, when adding a new device to an existing SCSI chain, be sure that you set the new device’s ID to one that is not currently in use by any other device on that SCSI...
  • Page 30 • A 50-pin to 50-pin is generally required to connect external SCSI devices to one another in the SCSI chain. • A 25-pin to 25-pin cable is generally required to connect Genesis MP to a device with a 25-pin connector, such as the Iomega Zip drive. This type of cable can also be used to connect two 25-pin devices to one another in the SCSI chain.
  • Page 31 Active SCSI termination switch Checking for Active Termination • Termination can also be provided by connecting an external terminator to the last device on the bus. External SCSI Terminator Genesis MP Chapter 3 – Connecting Additional Peripherals...
  • Page 32 Here’s how to install a SCSI device: 1. Turn off—your Genesis MP, the device you wish to connect and any other SCSI devices already installed on the SCSI chain. 2. Connect the new device to the SCSI chain making sure that it has a unique SCSI ID number, and that it follows the terminations rules listed above.

  • Page 33: Adding Audio Devices

    Adding Audio Devices Genesis MP provides 16-bit stereo input, and output at 44.1 and 22.05 kilohertz (KHz). • You can connect sound input devices such as VCRs, tape deck, Apple Plain Talk microphone or a compatible line-level microphone to record your voice or other sounds.
  • Page 34 1. Find the stereo miniplug connector or RCA-type connectors on your audio equip- ment. If there are none, attach the appropriate adapter. 2. Make sure the you have turned off both your Genesis MP and the audio equipment. 3. Place the equipment close to your Genesis MP.

  • Page 35: Adding Video Devices (Three Slot Genesis Mp Only)

    Adding external stereo speakers to your Genesis MP Your Genesis MP’s stereo sound output allows you to add high quality external speak- ers to Genesis MP. 1. Choose the speakers you want based on your own personal sound needs. 2. Purchase enough cable (with a stereo miniplug or RCA-type plugs at one end) to connect one or both speakers to Genesis MP.
  • Page 36 1. Find the S-video connector and/or RCA-type composite video connectors on your video equipment. If there are none, attach the appropriate adapter. 2. Make sure the you have turned off both your Genesis MP and the video equipment. 3. Place the equipment close to your Genesis MP.

  • Page 37: Adding Internal Devices To Your Genesis Mp

    Adding Internal Devices to Genesis MP The illustration below shows the basic internal components of your Genesis MP which will be covered in this section. For a complete listing of basic components, please refer to Page 14 of this manual, Important Internal Components of your Genesis MP.

  • Page 38: Opening Your Genesis Mp

    4 hand screws Opening Your Genesis MP Genesis MP ships with a keyed lock that allows you to control the access to the inside of your Genesis MP. Note: If you are not concerned with the security of your machine, you can leave the key installed in the lock for ready access.

  • Page 39: Adding Memory

    Modules (DIMMs) into the DIMM sockets. Genesis MP supports DIMM sizes of 8, 16, 32, 64 or 128 MB. The six slot Genesis MP has 12 DIMM sockets and supports up to 1,536 MB of RAM, while the three slot model has 8 DIMM sockets and support up to 1,024 MB.
  • Page 40 7. Close the side door panel by tightening the four screws that are attached to it. 8. Turn on your Genesis MP. If your Genesis MP starts up properly, select About This Macintosh under the Apple menu in the Finder and check that the amount of total memory matches the amount of total memory you have installed in your Genesis MP.

  • Page 41: Adding Video Ram (Three Slot Genesis Mp Only)

    DIMM.) DIMM Ejector 3. Push down and away from the DIMM to eject the module. 4. Remove the DIMMs, one at a time, restarting your Genesis MP each time, until you find the malfunctioning DIMM. Adding Video RAM...
  • Page 42 7. Close the side door panel by tightening the four screws that are attached to it. 8. Turn on your Genesis MP. If your Genesis MP starts up properly, select the Monitors Control Panel under the Apple menu in the Finder and select millions of colors.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Adding PCI cards You can add from three to six expansion cards in Genesis MP, depending on the model, through the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus. Cards are available to add graphics, video, networking and other expanded capabilities to Genesis MP.

  • Page 44: Upgrading The Npower Processor Card

    To upgrade your processor daughtercard: 1. Open Genesis MP (loosen the side door panel) by following the easy instructions listed previously in this chapter. Remember to turn everything off. 2. Put on your anti-static wrist strap.
  • Page 45 —with the metal bracket side face down—on a clean flat surface 7. Remove the nPOWER card from the bracket by unscrewing the four Phillips head screws in each corner of the nPOWER card. 4 phillips head screws 4 Phillips Head Screws Genesis MP Chapter 3 – Connecting Additional Peripherals...

  • Page 46: Adding Internal Scsi Drives

    With its internal Fast SCSI-2 bus, internal SCSI devices can run up to twice as fast as those connected to the standard external SCSI bus. Genesis MP comes with a 1" high, 3.5" drive, with active termination, installed into the bottom drive bay.

  • Page 47: Adding Scsi Devices Into The Internal 3.5" Bay

    Installing multiple hard drives Adding SCSI devices into the Internal 3.5" bay 1. Open Genesis MP (loosen the side door panel) by following the easy instructions listed previously in this chapter. Remember to turn everything off. 2. Put on your anti-static wrist strap.
  • Page 48 Note: The last drive in the internal SCSI chain should be the only one providing termination. 6. Locate an empty 3.5" bay in Genesis MP and move the SCSI ribbon cable to the left and the SCSI power cable to the right.
  • Page 49 Note: This connector is designed to fit in only one direction, so be sure to orient the connector properly. Connecting SCSI Power Cable 12.Reinstall Genesis MP’s side door panel by tightening down the four screws. 13.Using the software that came with the drive, or the software included with Genesis MP, format the drive.

  • Page 50: Adding Scsi Devices Into The Internal 5.25" Bay

    Remember to turn everything off. 2. Put on your anti-static wrist strap. 3. Locate the bezel on the front of Genesis MP between the CD-ROM and floppy drives. 4. Firmly grasping either side of the bezel, carefully pull the bezel away from the chassis.
  • Page 51 6. Locate the single large black SCSI rail and the two small Phillips head screws that came with Genesis MP. 5.25" SCSI Rail & Screws 7. Facing the front of the SCSI device, install the rail onto the right side of the device, making sure that the tapered end faces the rear of the device as shown below.
  • Page 52 10.Snap the appropriate bezel onto the front of Genesis MP. 11.Locate four of the screws that came with your SCSI device. 12.Grasping the back of the new SCSI device from inside Genesis MP, slide it toward the front bezel until it fits snugly against it.
  • Page 53 Connecting SCSI Power Cable 16.Reinstall Genesis MP’s side door panel by tightening down the four screws. 17.Install any software that came with the SCSI device. If it is a hard drive, use the software that came with the drive—or the software included with Genesis MP—to format the drive.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    Replacing the Lithium Battery Genesis MP uses a lithium battery to store users’ preferences and time and date information while the unit is not turned on. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 55 5. Orient the new battery properly over the battery connector and and push it into place. 6. Reinstall the battery cover. 7. Reinstall Genesis MP’s side door panel by tightening down the four screws. Genesis MP Chapter 3 – Connecting Additional Peripherals...

  • Page 57: Installing Genesis Mp System Software

    You may use FWB’ s Hard Disk Toolkit, included with your Genesis MP, to format the drive, or use the software that came with the drive. If your boot drive needs to be reformatted follow the steps below, skipping steps 3-7.
  • Page 58 OS, we suggest that you install the Macintosh Tutorial software. 19. Once you have installed the Apple software, you will need to install your Genesis MP software located on your Genesis MP CD-ROM. We also recommend that you do not reinstall system extensions and applications that may have been deleted, or moved to the Previous System Folder, until after installing your Genesis MP software.

  • Page 59: Performing A Custom Install

    You may use FWB’s Hard Disk Toolkit, included with your Genesis MP, to format the drive, or use the software that came with the drive. If your boot drive needs to be reformatted, boot from your Genesis MP Boot Disk to get your machine up and then format the drive with the formatting software.

  • Page 60: Installing Genesis Mp Software

    If you wish to install your Genesis MP software onto a new drive, or need to reinstall it, this section describes the steps required for installation. Consult your Genesis MP Read Me file for a complete and up to date list of the files that your Genesis MP installer places on your hard drive.

  • Page 61: Performing A Custom Install

    Performing an Custom Install 1. Turn off Genesis MP. 2. Insert your Genesis MP Boot Disk into the floppy drive and turn on your Genesis MP. 3. Insert your Genesis MP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM player. 4. Open Genesis MP Installer and click Continue.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    You are experiencing problems with your Genesis MP. • You may be able to solve many problems by clearing your Genesis MP’s parameter RAM. Refer to the section entitled “Clearing the Parameter RAM. ”...
  • Page 64 Genesis MP. If it starts up properly, one of the devices you disconnected is con- flicting with your Genesis MP. Try adding the devices back one at a time until you pinpoint the incompatible device. Contact the manufacturer of the device for the latest updates.
  • Page 65 • Hold down the shift key and turn your Genesis MP on. This will turn all your extensions off at bootup. Keep the shift key held down until your Genesis MP completely starts up.
  • Page 66 Modern Memory Manager back on for best performance when using native applications. • Hold down the shift key and turn your Genesis MP on. This will turn all of your extensions off at bootup. Keep the shift key held down until the Macintosh completely starts up.

  • Page 67: Control Panel Or Extension Conflicts

    PowerPC compatible. To fix this problem, do the following: 1. Hold down the shift key and turn your Genesis MP on. Keep the shift key held down until your Genesis MP completely starts up.

  • Page 68: Performance Notes

    Performance Notes Here are some tips to get the most from your Genesis MP. • Upgrade your non-native applications, control panels and extensions to multi- processing versions as they become available. • Keep the number of control panel and system extension files that you have in the System Folder to a minimum.

  • Page 69: Appendix

    Appendix Product Warranty DayStar Digital, Inc. warrants that it will repair or replace, at its option, any defective products properly returned to our factory at no additional charge for a period of ONE (1) FULL YEAR from the date the product is purchased by the original enduser.

  • Page 70: How To Service Your Genesis Mp

    DayStar Technical Support Department for assistance at 770-967-2077 (or EMail as shown below) before you return the product. Many times we can solve problems without asking you to return your Genesis MP for service. Contacting DayStar Please direct all correspondence and technical questions to: DayStar Digital, Inc.
  • Page 71 DayStar Digital is a registered trademark and Genesis MP is a trademark of DayStar Digital, Inc. DayStar product specifications are subject to change without notice. America Online is a service mark of Quantum Computer Services, Inc. Apple, Apple Desktop Bus, AppleScript, AppleShare, AppleTalk, Balloon Help, Chicago, Disk First Aid, eWorld, Finder, GeoPort, LaserWriter, LocalTalk, Macintosh, Power Macintosh and QuickDraw are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

  • Page 73: Index

    Custom Install AAUI 8, 14, 27, 28 Mac OS 59, 61 Adobe Photoshop 10, 68, 71 Genesis MP system software 60, 61 America Online 70, 71 Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) 8, 13, 18, 14, 27, 28, 36, 63, 64 AppleLink 70...
  • Page 74 Tablet 28, 63, 64 problems with 67 Trackball 28, 63, 64 Installing software Mac OS 57-59 Genesis MP system software 60, 61 Clean system 64-68 Native software 66 Installing hardware Network 9, 26, 28, 43 RAM 39, 40, 41, 64...
  • Page 75 Replacing the clock battery (see Battery) Video RAM (VRAM) Removables (see hard drives) Virtual memory 65 Restarting Genesis MP 20, 41, 61, 63, 67-68 Warranty 69 Serial Port (see Ports) SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) cables 29, 30, 48, 49, 53, 54...

  • Page 77: System Info

    For your convenience we have provided an easy way to inventory all the components of your Genesis system. Refer to this page for future upgrades and have it handy when calling for technical support. Genesis MP Serial Number________________________________________________ Primary Monitor ________________________________________________________ Additional Monitor ______________________________________________________...
  • Page 79 Service Diary Here you may wish to keep a record of any service calls made or upgrades performed on your system. Date Description Genesis MP Service Diary...

  • Page 80: Additional Notes

    Additional Notes Genesis MP Additional Notes...

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