Apple 073-0808 REV. C user manual

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 Power Mac G5
AGP/PCI Card
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Online instructions are available at http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.
Note: These instructions apply to different versions of the Power Mac G5. While some
models may look slightly different from the one shown in the illustrations, the steps for all
models are the same.
AGP and PCI

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AGP Cards The AGP video card, installed in slot 1, contains the graphics processor unit (GPU) and provides the computer’s display ports. Slot 1 is designed specifically to accept AGP cards. This 533-megahertz (MHz) slot accommodates 1.5-volt (V) AGP cards. PCI Cards The remaining three expansion slots, labeled 2, 3, and 4, accommodate PCI cards up to 12 inches long. Depending on the Power Mac G5 model, you can install either PCI or PCI-X cards. Note: To determine if your Pow

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Opening the Computer 1. Shut down the computer. Warning: Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you are installing. Do not open the computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is on. 2. Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool. Warning: After you shut down the system, the internal components can be very hot. You must let the computer cool down before continuing. 3. Un

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6. Hold the side access panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer. (Figure 3) Warning: The edges of the access panel and the enclosure can be sharp. Be very careful when handling them. 7. Remove the access panel and place it on a flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth. Figure 3 Power Mac G5 AGP/PCI Card - 4

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8. Remove the air deflector and place it on a soft, clean cloth. (Figure 4) Figure 4 Important: Always remember to replace the air deflector after you have finished working inside your computer. The Power Mac G5 computer will not function properly if the air deflector is not replaced. Removing the Installed AGP/PCI Card 1. Locate the AGP/PCI card inside the computer. (Figure 5) Figure 5 Power Mac G5 AGP/PCI Card - 5

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2. Carefully lay the computer on its side so that the open side faces up. 3. Remove the screw that mounts the card to the enclosure. (Figure 6) Warning: When removing or installing a PCI or AGP card, handle it only by the edges. Do not touch its connectors or any of the components on the card. Lift the card straight out from the connector to remove it, and insert it straight into the connector to install it. Do not rock the card from side to side and don’t force the card into the sl

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2. If you’re installing a 12-inch card, make sure the card engages the appropriate slot in the PCI card guide. 3. Replace the card’s mounting screw. Closing the Computer 1. Replace the air deflector by inserting the three tabs on the bottom edge of the deflector into the three slots in the bottom frame of the enclosure. Then swing the deflector up flush against the top frame. Important: Make sure you re-install the air deflector before replacing the access panel. If the air defle