Power Computing PowerWave 604 User manual
PowerWave 604
UserÕs Guide
Part number 72761
Rev. number 9606 04
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Time.) Customers who did not purchase systems directly from Power Computing must
contact the dealer they purchased their system from for assistance.
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To place or check on an
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Technical
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For help with a technical
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For Technical Support, Call 1-800-708-6227
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A word from the Power
Computing team
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Dear New Power Computer Owner,
Thank you for choosing this Mac OS compatible computer from Power Computing
Corporation. We appreciate your support. As the new kids on the block, so to speak, weÕve
got something to prove. We think that Ñ dollar for dollar and pound for pound Ñ Power
Computing builds the best Mac OS compatible computers in the world. So thank you for
giving us this opportunity to prove it to you.
Unlike some companies, we want to hear from you. Really. Give us a call anytime (or send
us e-mail at
suggestionbox@powercc.com
); no question is too big or small.
Even if you donÕt call us, a Power Computing Corporation representative will be contacting
you
in the next few days to make sure that everything is working to your satisfaction. In the
meantime, donÕt hesitate to let us know if there is anything else we can do for you. And
please, if thereÕs something we could have done better, let us know that, too! Our company
charter is to exceed your expectations in every way. Nothing less will do.
Enjoy your new Power Computer.
Sincerely,
The Power Computing Team
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Table of Contents
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A word from the Power Computing team iii
PowerWave 604 Overview ix
Desktop System Front View ix
Desktop System Rear View x
Tower System Front View xi
Tower System Rear View xii
Return, Warranty, Satisfaction Guarantee, and License Information xiii
RETURN POLICIES xiii
LIMITED WARRANTY xv
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE xvi
Apple Computer, Inc. System Software License Agreement xvii
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1
Finding a place for the computer and monitor 1
Plugging in the computer 2
Connecting the monitor 4
Connecting the mouse and keyboard 6
Turning the computer on 8
Problems starting up 8
Chapter 2 Getting Started With Macª OS 9
Running the Basics tutorial 9
Using on-line help 10
Shutting down 11
Sleep 12
Chapter 3 Upgrading Your Computer 13
Removing the cover 13
Installing expansion cards 17
PCI-Only 17
PCI Plus NuBus 18
Increasing memory 23
What you need to know about increasing RAM 23
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Installing and Removing RAM 24
Increasing VRAM 28
Installing internal drives 30
What you need to know about installing internal drives 30
Required tools 31
Installing drives 32
Chapter 4 Connecting Peripheral Devices 43
Using SCSI devices 43
Installing software device drivers 43
Setting the SCSI ID 43
Ensuring proper termination 44
Connecting an external SCSI device 44
Connecting an internal SCSI device 45
Connecting a printer 45
Connecting input devices 46
Connecting a modem or telecom adapter 47
Connecting to a network 47
Connecting to a LocalTalk network 47
Connecting to an Ethernet network 47
Connecting to a Token Ring network 47
Using audio equipment 48
Understanding the sound ports 48
Connecting an audio device 48
Connecting external speakers 49
Connecting a microphone 50
Playing audio CDs on a CD-ROM drive 50
Appendix A Safety and Health Information
51
Safety instructions 51
Health-related information about computer use 51
Appendix B Troubleshooting
53
Restarting the computer 53
Problems and solutions 54
Contacting Technical Support 57
Appendix C Installing System Software
59
Starting up 59
Reinstalling system software 60
Appendix D Technical Information
61
Specifications 61
RAM configurations 64
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VRAM configurations 65
Monitor resolution/color tables 65
Power requirements 66
Appendix E Regulatory Information
67
FCC statement 67
Radio and television interference 67
DOC statement 68
CD-ROM drive 69
Lithium battery warning 69
For use in European countries 69
Hard Disk ToolKit¥
Personal Edition
User Guide
Introduction 77
Installing Hard Disk ToolKit¥
Personal Edition 81
Installing Hard Disk ToolKit¥Personal Edition 81
Creating an HDT Primer PE Startup diskette 87
Personalizing your copy of Hard Disk Toolkit¥Personal Edition 89
HDT Primer PE 91
What is HDT Primer PE? 91
Using HDT Primer PE 93
HDT Primer PE Menu Commands 112
HDT Extension 115
HDT Prober 117
HDT Util 123
Troubleshooting 127
Common problems by category 127
Frequently asked questions 134
CD-ROM ToolKit User Guide
Introduction 151
QuickStart 156
Installation and Removal Specifics 160
Instruction Guide 164
Troubleshooting 181
Technical Information and Tips 194
Glossary 207
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Bitstream Typeface Library 213
Index 217
Registration Cards 225
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PowerWave 604 Overview
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Desktop System Front View
Here are the key features of the desktop system front panel.
monitor
computer
keyboard mouse
ßoppy
disk
drive
front panel
power button
programmerÕs
(Interrupt) button
reset
button
keyboard
power
key
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Desktop System Rear View
Here are the key components of the desktop system rear panel.
[printer port
VADB port
Wmodem port
expansion
slots
power cord
socket
gexternal
SCSI port
-sound out port
G10BaseT
Ethernet port
Xsound in port
115/230 volt
switch
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I
PCI video
card
GAAUI
Ethernet port
Macintosh-standard
video port
VGA
video port
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