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    14 Power Mac G5 Basics
    
    Features
    Overview
    PowerPC G5 — The Power Mac G5 computer incudes the new 64-bit PowerPC G5 processor 
    running at 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.3, 2.5, or 2.7 GHz, well beyond the speeds of G4 processors. 
    Serial ATA hard drives — Unlike older parallel drives, the new serial ATA drives in the Power Mac 
    G5 offer up to 150 MB/s data throughput. The 7200 rpm drives come in 80, 160, 250, or 400 GB 
    capacity.
    PCI-X slots — Higher-bandwidth PCI slots allow for greater amounts of data when using 
    expansion cards that demand high performance. Both 100 and 133 MHz PCI-X slots are included 
    in higher-end Power Mac G5 computers. For more information, see the “AGP/PCI Card” topic in 
    the Take Apart chapter.
    8x AGP bus — This bus provides a higher amount of data transfer to and from the graphics card. 
    Both NVIDIA and ATI graphics cards are offered for the Power Mac G5. 
    USB 2.0 — All USB ports on the Power Mac G5 support the USB 2.0 standard, which 
    accommodates more high speed peripherals. 
    Digital audio in and out — The Power Mac G5 introduces two new optical audio (S/PDIF) ports, 
    allowing for optical audio input and output. These ports are in addition to the existing analog 
    sound input and output ports.
    Cooling zones — Nine case fans and blowers are logically grouped into four separate cooling 
    zones in the Power Mac G5. Each zone is software-controlled by the system to only cool when 
    necessary, making for a more efficient (and quieter) cooling solution.
    ATA/100 bus for optical drives— This technology allows optical storage to read/write data faster. 
    Double-layer SuperDrives — Power Mac G5 (Early 2005) 16x SuperDrives support double-layer 
    (DVD+R DL) discs. Double-layer discs have two layers of data, allowing the SuperDrive to read 
    and write on either layer, almost doubling the storage to 8.5GB.
    Interleaved DDR RAM —The Power Mac G5 requires pairs of DIMMs, which improves 
    performance. Different models require either DDR 333 or DDR 400 RAM. DIMMs must be installed 
    in pairs of equal size and kind. For more information, see the “Memory (DIMMs)” topic in the Take 
    Apart chapter.
    Liquid Cooling System — The Power Mac G5 (June 2004 Dual 2.5 GHz and Early 2005 Dual 2.7  
    						
    							
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    GHz) models feature a liquid cooling system that is more efficient than a traditional heat sink. 
    This system provides a continuous flow of thermally conductive fluid that transfers heat from the 
    processors. The heated fluid then flows through a radiant grille, where air passing over cooling 
    fins returns the fluid to its original temperature.
    DDR Memory
    Depending on the model, Power Mac G5 computers have either four or eight Dual Inline Memory 
    Module (DIMM) slots for Double-Data-Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory 
    (SDRAM) devices. The computers ship with a minimum of 256 MB of RAM, installed as a pair of 
    128 MB DIMMs in two of the DIMM slots. You can install additional DIMMs, provided they are 
    installed in pairs of equal size. A diagram marked on the logic board near the slots illustrates how 
    the pairs must be installed. 
    To determine the types of DIMMs to install, refer to the table below:
    DIMM Slots DIMM Speed Maximum Amount
    4 (two banks of 2 slots)333 MHz, PC 2700 up to 4 GB
    8 (two banks of 4 slots)400 MHz, PC 3200 up to 8 GB
    In addition, DIMMs must fit these specifications: 
    2.5 volt
    184-pin module
    Maximum number of memory devices on DDR SDRAM:16
    Nonparity
    Non-error-correcting (NECC)*
    *Note: Although they do not take advantage of error-correcting (ECC) RAM features, Power Mac 
    G5 computers can also use ECC memory.
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    16 Power Mac G5 Basics
    
    Video
    The Power Mac G5 computer comes with a graphics card installed in the AGP slot. All graphics 
    cards support dual displays in either extended desktop or video mirroring mode.
    The display memory on the AGP card is separate from the main memory. The display memory 
    consists of 64, 128, or 256 MB of DDR video SDRAM. The display memory cannot be expanded by 
    the user.
    The following table lists the standard and CTO graphics cards used in Power Mac G5 computers. 
    (Port 1 indicates the connector that is next to the logic board when the card is installed.)
    Original G5 Graphics CardsVideo SDRAMPort 2Port 1
    NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra64 MB DDRDVIADC
    ATI Radeon 9600 Pro64 MB DDRDVIADC
    ATI Radeon 9800 Pro128 MB DDRDVIADC
    NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL*256 MB DDRdual-link DVI 
    TV out
    dual-link DVI 
    TV out
    June 2004 G5 Graphics CardsVideo SDRAMPort 2Port 1
    NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra64 MB DDRDVIADC
    ATI Radeon 9600 XT128 MB DDRDVIADC
    ATI Radeon 9800 XT*256 MB DDRDVIADC
    NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT DDL*256 MB DDRdual-link DVI 
    TV out
    dual-link DVI 
    TV out
    NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL*256 MB DDRdual-link DVI 
    TV out
    dual-link DVI 
    TV out
    Early 2005 G5 Graphics CardsVideo SDRAMPort 2Port 1
    ATI Radeon 9600128 MB DDRsingle-link DVIsingle-link DVI 
    TV out
    ATI Radeon 9650256 MB DDRdual-link DVIsingle-link DVI 
    TV out
    NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL*256 MB DDRdual-link DVI 
    TV out
    dual-link DVI 
    TV out
    ATI Radeon X850 XT256 MB DDRdual-link DVI      
    TV out
    ADC
    * Due to its large size, this card occupies both the AGP slot and the adjacent PCI slot. For this 
    reason, the number of available PCI slots is reduced from three to two. 
    						
    							
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    Fan Controller
    The Power Mac G5 system employs advanced thermal management to keep acoustic noise to 
    a minimum. The system is divided into discrete zones, each with independently controlled fans 
    bringing in cool air from the front of the enclosure, directing it through ducts and exhausting it 
    out the rear. Temperature and power consumption are monitored by the operating system, which 
    communicates with the Fan Control Unit, which in turn controls and monitors fan operation. Note 
    that if Mac OS X is not booted, thermal management will not work correctly.
    Important: To ensure proper fan and temperature control, you must run Apple Service 
    Diagnostic whenever you replace a processor or logic board with a new processor or logic board. 
    You must also run the diagnostic if you re-install the same processor but in a different connector 
    from the one in which it was originally installed. For more information, see “Thermal Calibration” 
    in the Troubleshooting chapter.
    Optical Audio
    Digital data is transmitted to and from the optical audio I/O using special optical cables. The 7.5 
    mm digital optical connectors on the cables, commonly referred to as TOSLink, are for both input 
    and output and conform to the IEC60874-17 connector standard. 
    The TOSLink friction-lock type F-05 connectors are available from pro-audio, musician’s supply, hi-
    fi, and other retailers. 
    Analog audio signals are converted to digital data internally. All audio is handled digitally inside 
    the computer, including audio data from the CD or DVD drive and from devices connected to the 
    USB and FireWire ports. Audio data is converted to analog form for output to the internal speaker, 
    the headphones, or the analog output port.
    Wireless
    The Power Mac G5 supports wireless networking with an AirPort Extreme Card and AirPort 
    Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express. AirPort Extreme uses the 802.11g wireless standard to 
    deliver data rates up to 54 Mbps.
    The Power Mac G5 also supports an optional internal Apple Bluetooth module. Bluetooth 
    technology enables short-range wireless connections between desktop and laptop computers 
    and other peripheral devices such as cell phones, PDAs, and printers. Support for Bluetooth is 
    built into Mac OS X and compliant with Bluetooth specification v1.1. It operates on a globally 
    available 2.4 GHz frequency band (ISM band) for worldwide compatibility and has a maximum 
    throughput of 1 Mbps.
    Important: For proper range and operation, the external Bluetooth antenna and external AirPort 
    antenna must be attached to the Bluetooth and AirPort ports on the back of the Power Mac G5. 
    						
    							
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    Ports
    The following ports are included on the front and back panels of the Power Mac G5. For 
    illustrations of the port locations, see the “External Views” topic in the Views chapter.
    Front
    Power button 
    Headphone port 
    USB 2.0 port 
    FireWire 400 port 
    Rear
    AirPort antenna port
    Bluetooth antenna port 
    Optical audio-out port
    Optical audio-in port
    Audio line-out port 
    Audio line-in port 
    USB 2.0 ports (two ports)
    FireWire 400 port 
    FireWire 800 port 
    10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port 
    Modem port
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     Service Source
    © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
    Take Apart
    Power Mac G5 
    						
    							
    Power Mac G5 Take Apart 21
    
    General Information
    Orientation
    For most take-apart procedures, it is recommended that you lay the computer on its side before 
    removing or installing the part. For proper operation, however, Apple recommends that the 
    unit be run in the upright position. The computer should never be operated on its side with the 
    access panel facing down.
    Tools
    The following tools are required to service the computer:
    Long-handled magnetic Phillips screwdriver (10-inch shaft)
    Short-handled magnetic Phillips screwdriver
    Flatblade screwdriver
    Jeweler’s flatblade screwdriver
    Nylon probe tool (black stick 922-5065)
    Needlenose pliers
    Small wire cutter
    Long-handled 2.5 mm hex wrench
    Mat knife and cup hook (to remove locking rivet)
    Tape (for temporarily holding cables out of the way)
    Small mirror (for seeing small boards inside the enclosure)
    Soft cloth (for protect removed parts from scratches)
    Parts Requiring Enclosure Replacement
    The following are not separate, orderable parts. To replace them, you must replace the enclosure.
    Media blower
    Media fan
    Hard drive locking latches
    Hard drive bay
    Optical drive levers
    Media shelf
    Power harness cable, including hard drive power cables
    Media bay sensor and air deflector sensor cable
    Rear panel latch
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    22 Power Mac G5 Take Apart
    Take Apart Procedures
    This manual covers several different Power Mac G5 models. Some models may look slightly 
    different from the one shown in the illustrations; however, except where indicated, the following 
    procedures apply to all models. 
    						
    							
    Power Mac G5 Take Apart 23
    
    Opening the Computer
    Tools
    No tools are required for this procedure.
    Preliminary Steps
    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. 
    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.
    Unplug all external cables from the computer except the power cord.
    Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer to discharge any static 
    electricity from your body. 
    Important: Always discharge static before you touch any parts or install any components 
    inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until 
    you have finished working and closed the computer.
    Unplug the power cord. 
    Warning: To avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to  
    install, always unplug the computer before attempting any take-apart procedure. 
    Put on an ESD wrist strap.
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    24 Power Mac G5 Take Apart
    
    Procedure
    Hold the side access panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer.  
    Warning: The edges of the access panel and the enclosure can be sharp. Be very careful 
    when handling them.
    Remove the access panel and place it on a flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth. 
    Replacement Note: Make sure the latch is in the up position before replacing the access 
    panel. If the latch is down, the access panel will not seat correctly in the enclosure.
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