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SuperMac C500 User's Guide
UMAX Computer Corporation
Headquarters and Sales
47470 Seabridge Drive
Fremont, California 94538 USA
Research and Development
4800 Great America Parkway, Suite 200
Santa Clara, California 95054 USA
Web Site
www.supermac.com

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  • Page 1 SuperMac C500 User’s Guide UMAX Computer Corporation Headquarters and Sales 47470 Seabridge Drive Fremont, California 94538 USA Research and Development 4800 Great America Parkway, Suite 200 Santa Clara, California 95054 USA Web Site www.supermac.com...
  • Page 2 C500Trademarks and Copyright Copyright © 1996 UMAX Computer Corporation All rights reserved. UMAX, the UMAX logo, and SuperMac C500 are trademarks of UMAX Computer Corporation. SuperMac is a registered trademark of Radius Inc., used under license by UMAX Computer Corporation. Apple, AppleTalk, Disk First...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    UMAX Computer Corporation (referred to herein as UMAX Computer). The SuperMac C500 uses a PowerPC™ 603e processor that handles your processing-intensive work easily. The SuperMac C500 will run the Apple Mac™ OS system software ver- ® sion 7.5.5 or later and Macintosh applications.
  • Page 4 Chapter 4, Installing and Using Software, tion you may want to use with your SuperMac C500 computer, and con- siderations for the various types of applications. explains how to diagnose and correct prob- Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, lems you may encounter when working with your SuperMac C500 com- puter.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking Your SuperMac C500 Computer ......1 Setting Up Your SuperMac C500 Computer ......2 Connecting the Power Cable .
  • Page 6 Connecting Headphones ........45 Expanding Your SuperMac C500 Computer ......46 Connecting External SCSI Devices .
  • Page 7 General Solutions ..........66 Restart .
  • Page 8 Appendix C — Declaration of Conformity - FCC ... . . 97 Industry Canada Notice ......... . 98 Japanese VCCI Statement .

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Unpacking And Setup

    If you are missing any items, contact your UMAX Computer Reseller . Save your SuperMac C500 box and its packing materials. Use only the original packaging for safe shipment or relocation of your equipment.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Supermac C500 Computer

    Mouse Power cable Power cable Power and ADB cables for SuperMac C500 are included. Video and power cables for your display should be included with the display. Connecting the Power Cable Always make sure that your SuperMac C500 computer is plugged into a grounded AC power outlet before you connect a component to it.
  • Page 11 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole, grounded outlet or power strip. Your SuperMac C500 computer is equipped with a three wire WARNING: grounding plug. This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet that you want to use, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with one that is properly grounded.
  • Page 12 Make sure the computer is turned off. If the illumi- nated power button light on the front panel comes on, press the illuminated power button to turn off the computer before you perform the other procedures in this chapter. Illuminated power button Voltages for Different Locations In some countries, you may have one of two voltages.

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Display

    Connecting Your Display You can connect many types of displays to the built-in video support provided by your SuperMac C500 computer. This section provides instructions for connecting a typical display. For details about the setup and operation of your specific display, refer to the user manual that came with it.
  • Page 14 Plug the other end of the power cord into a live, grounded AC power outlet. Connecting the Video Cable To connect your display to your SuperMac C500 computer: Connect the video cable that is included with your dis- play as shown in the manual for your display.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse

    Note: Your display cable may require a DB-15 adapter to fit the graphics port on your SuperMac C500. Monitor video port Tighten the thumbscrews to keep the cable from coming loose. For information on installing video or graphics cards see “Install- ing Expansion Cards”...
  • Page 16 Plug the mouse cable into the ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) port on either side of the keyboard. Most right-handed people pre- fer to use the mouse with the right hand; most left-handed people prefer to use the left hand. Plug the mouse cable into the recessed ADB port on the back of the keyboard.

  • Page 17: Connecting Peripherals

    If you are new to working with the MacOS, it’s a good idea to get some experience using your computer before you connect other equipment such as a printer, scanner, or modem. To learn basic SuperMac C500 computer skills, see Chapter 2.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 - Fundamentals And Getting Help

    Chapter 2 Fundamentals and Getting Help Fundamentals of Operating Your SuperMac C500 Computer Turning Your SuperMac C500 Computer On To turn on the computer system for the first time: Turn on your display See your monitor manual for the location of the power switch.
  • Page 19 You see the “welcome screen” and the Launcher that you use to choose what you want to do next If you want to learn about the capabilities of your SuperMac C500, click one of the tutorial buttons on your screen.

  • Page 20: If Your Monitor Screen Is Dark

    Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop If this is the first time you have started up your SuperMac C500, you may wish to customize the settings in some of your control panels, such as General Con- trols, Monitors, and Energy Saver.

  • Page 21: Learning The Basics

    Is your display cable attached firmly to both the display and the SuperMac C500 computer? Are the brightness and contrast controls on your display adjusted high enough for you to see an image ? Learning the Basics The following illustration points out the elements on your screen with which you work on your computer.

  • Page 22: Menus

    Menus Along the top of the screen, in the menu bar, are title of the menus or lists of commands you can choose from. Menus stay out of sight until you need them. To open a menu, just position the pointer on the word or symbol in the menu bar and hold down the mouse button.

  • Page 23: Types Of Icons

    Types of Icons Pictures that represent things like documents, applications, and trash cans are called icons. You can double-click any icon to open it and see what it contains. This icon represents a hard disk that may contain the Mac OS. This icon represents an application program which you use to create documents and do other work.

  • Page 24: Working With Windows

    Working with Windows When you work with applications, windows appear on your desktop. These windows are boxes that display text, graphics, and icons. You can change the shape or position of a window, and close the window when you have finished working with it. Close box Title bar Click to close...

  • Page 25: Control Panels

    Control Panels You can change many of the standard settings for your computer using the control panels. The Mac OS includes a General Controls panel for a variety of settings and separate panels for the mouse, keyboard, sound, and many other components of your system. To open a control panel: Click the Apple menu at the left side of the menu bar.
  • Page 26 Options exist that will allow you to set the time of inactivity after which your SuperMac C500 will go to sleep or shut down, or set the time of inactivity for a one-time shutdown or set the day and time at which you want your computer to shutdown.
  • Page 27 Click here to choose days and times Click here to set the for the computer to start up or shut down computer to sleep after a period of inactivity Click the Show Details button to set separate times for the display and hard disk to sleep.
  • Page 28 Using the Monitors & Sound Control Panel In the Monitors and Sound control panel, you can designate the num- ber of colors or shades of gray to be displayed and specify the resolu- tion of your monitor. Click here to see display options for Choose a resolution for the adjusting the monitor’s picture selected monitor...
  • Page 29 Using the Desktop Patterns Control Panel You use the Desktop Patterns control panel to change the pattern of your desktop. To move from pattern to pattern, click the left or right scroll arrow To change the desktop pattern to the pattern displayed in the box, click this button Using the Memory Control Panels...
  • Page 30 To set the disk cache size, click the up or down arrows Use these options to turn the modern memory manager on or Use these options to configure virtual memory Use these options to configure a RAM disk Using the Control Strip The Control Strip that appears in the lower left corner of the desktop provides fast access to the control panels for selecting number of col- ors or shades of gray, sound, monitor resolution, file sharing, and...

  • Page 31: Turning Your Supermac C500 Computer Off

    Turning Your SuperMac C500 Computer Off To turn your SuperMac C500 computer off: Save any open documents and quit all applications. Move the arrow to the word “Special” in the menu bar at the top of your display screen. If the word “Special” does not appear at the top of the screen, you are working in an application.

  • Page 32: Getting Answers To Your Questions

    Power key on the keyboard or the Shut Down command. Getting Answers to Your Questions When you have questions about using your SuperMac C500 computer, there are several places you can look for answers. This manual: to help you set up your computer and learn about it or to find solutions to problems.
  • Page 33 Pull down the Application menu (in the upper right corner of the screen) and choose Finder to make it the active application program. Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the ? icon) and choose Macintosh Guide The Macintosh Guide window appears. Whenever you use Macintosh Guide, its window remains in front of other windows.
  • Page 34 Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Top- ics, Index, and Look For. The Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information: Topics lets you choose from a list of general subjects Index lets you choose from an alphabetical list of more specific subjects Look For lets you search for information related to a specific word or phrase that you type...
  • Page 35 Click a topic, like “Reviewing the Basics,” in the list of topics. When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the right side of the Macintosh Guide window. Click a question, such as “How do I review the basics?”, then click OK.
  • Page 36 When you have completed all the steps, click the Topics button in the lower left corner to return to the main Macintosh Guide window. The Index Button In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button. An alphabetical list of index entries appears on the left side of the window.
  • Page 37 Click a phrase, then click OK. (You can double-click the question if you prefer.) To get instructions, click a question..and then click OK. Read and follow the instructions inside the window that appears. The Macintosh Guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer any questions you selected.
  • Page 38 The Look-For Button In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look-For button. A box appears on the left side of the window, where you can type text. Click here Type a word or phrase here Click here Click the arrow button to activate the text box.
  • Page 39 Click a question like “How do I play a CD audio disc?” and click OK. (You can double-click the question if you prefer.) To get instructions, click a question..and then click OK. Read and follow the instructions in the window that appears .
  • Page 40 Tips for Using Macintosh Guide Here are a few tips for using the Macintosh Guide effectively: The Macintosh Guide is available only from the Finder. When you work in an application, the Guide menu may offer information for that specific application. Unlike most windows, Guide windows stay at the front of the screen so that instructions are always visible.

  • Page 41: Identifying Objects On The Screen

    Identifying Objects on the Screen You can use a Mac OS feature known as Balloon Help to identify unfamiliar items on your screen. Balloon Help explains the function of icons, menus, commands, and other items on the Macintosh screen in balloons —...

  • Page 42: Learning Useful Shortcuts

    Learning Useful Shortcuts You can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboard or mouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking an icon and choosing Open from the File menu, you can double-click the icon to open it. Follow these steps to learn keyboard and mouse shortcuts: Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the ? icon) and choose Shortcuts.
  • Page 43 Click the right arrow in the lower right corner of the window to display the next window (if there is one). When you finish reading about the shortcuts for your category, click the Topics button in the lower left cor- ner to return to the main Macintosh Shortcuts window.

  • Page 44: Chapter 3 — Connecting Additional Equipment

    Your Computer at a Glance Chapter 1 described how to set up the basic components of your SuperMac C500 system. This chapter describes how you can expand your computer system by connecting peripheral devices to the back of your computer.

  • Page 45: Connecting External Stereo Speakers

    Connecting External Stereo Speakers You can take advantage of your SuperMac C500 computer’s stereo sound output by attaching external powered (amplified) speakers. Assemble the speakers and the cable you need. You need a cable with stereo miniplugs at each end to connect one or both speakers to the computer.

  • Page 46: Adjusting Volume And Sound

    Adjusting Volume and Sound You can adjust the volume on your computer with the volume control sliders in the Monitors & Sound control panel, as shown below. The Monitors & Sound control panel can be found in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu. Open the Monitors &...

  • Page 47: D Surround Sound

    volume control slider in the CDT Remote if you are playing an ™ audio CD. The CDT Remote ™ can be found in the Apple menu. Use the slider to Click here for Click here to view adjust the volume more information sound controls Some monitors also place a “Monitor Sound”...

  • Page 48: Connecting Audio Equipment

    3D Surround Sound. Connecting Audio Equipment The SuperMac C500 can play and record stereo sound from a variety of sources. You can connect audio equipment to the Audio In port to dig- itize stereo sound and store that sound on your hard disk, and to play sound through the built-in speaker.
  • Page 49 “Connecting External Stereo Speakers,” earlier in this chapter. To connect audio equipment to the SuperMac C500 computer: Make sure that the audio equipment has a cable with a stereo miniplug connector. If it does not, attach an adapter that has a ste reo miniplug.

  • Page 50: Connecting And Positioning A Microphone

    SuperMac C500 is available from your UMAX Computer Reseller. Using an Apple PlainTalk microphone and software, you will be able to use speech recognition technology with the SuperMac C500 com- puter. (You can’t use the round microphone supplied with some Macin- tosh models.)

  • Page 51: Using The Monitor's Built-In Microphone

    Click the Sound Input pop-up menu and select “Exter- nal Microphone.” Click here for Click here to view Select External more information sound controls Microphone from the pop-up menu Click the close box in the upper-left corner of the Monitor & Sound control panel to close it. (The control panel does not have to remain open while you’re recording.

  • Page 52: Connecting Headphones

    Connecting Headphones You can connect headphones to the headphone jack on the front of the computer or to your monitor if it has a headphone jack. Audio Out port You may also want to disable 3D Surround Sound in the Monitors & Sound control panel if you are listening through headphones.

  • Page 53: Expanding Your Supermac C500 Computer

    Sound Expanding Your SuperMac C500 Computer Your SuperMac C500 computer can grow with your needs. You can add new capabilities or improve its performance by connecting external devices to its ports, or by installing internal devices like PCI cards, a higher performance processor card, or additional memory.

  • Page 54: Connecting External Scsi Devices

    SCSI device you are connecting to your SuperMac C500. Before You Connect a Device Before you connect a SCSI device to your SuperMac C500, complete these tasks: Make sure each SCSI device connected to your SuperMac C500 has its own unique ID number from 0 to 6.

  • Page 55: Connecting A Scsi Device

    The total length of the cables in the SCSI chain should not IMPORTANT: exceed 6 meters (20 feet). SCSI cables must have a 110-ohm impedance. For best results. Make sure that the last (or only) device in the SCSI chain has a ter- minator.

  • Page 56: Upgrading The Processor Card

    You can upgrade the performance of your SuperMac C500 by installing a higher performance processor card. If you want replace the proces- sor card in your SuperMac C500 computer, see Appendix B or your UMAX Computer Reseller. Upgrading the Cache Memory Module...
  • Page 57 Modules (DIMMs). The DIMMs must be extended-data out (EDO) or fast-page mode (FPM), with 60 nanosecond (ns) RAM access time or faster. EDO is recommended. A list of approved DIMM manufacturers is availabl e on UMAX Computer Corporation’s home page on the inter- net: www.supermac.com. Index...

  • Page 58: Installing And Using Software

    Chapter 4 Installing and Using Software Your SuperMac C500 computer came with many applications already installe d. You start these applications by clicking their button s in the Launcher. Backup copies of all your computer’s preinstalled applications, and the Mac OS, are on the CD-ROM discs that came with your SuperMac C500.

  • Page 59: Working With Several Programs At A Time

    To open the CD-ROM drive tray, press the open/close button on the CD-ROM drive. Lower the disk, with the label facing up, into the tray. Push the open/close button again to close the drive tray. Place the disk, label side up, into the tray.

  • Page 60: Discovering Which Programs Are Open

    You can back up files stored on your hard disk by copying them to floppy disks. If your SuperMac C500 computer is on a network, you can back up files by copying them to a shared disk on the network.

  • Page 61: Using Computer Applications Programs

    Using Computer Applications Programs Your SuperMac C500 computer is compatible with most application programs intended for use with Mac OS compatible and Apple Macintosh computers. However, certain programs are designed especially for SuperMac C500 and Apple Power Macintosh™ comput- ers. (These are sometimes called Power Macintosh “native” applica- tions or applications that are “Accelerated for Power Macintosh.”)

  • Page 62: Using Older Macintosh Programs

    Using Older Macintosh Programs If you experience problems using an older Macintosh program, it may be incompatible with your SuperMac C500 computer (as well as Apple Power Macintosh computers). You may be able to use your older pro- gram if you turn off the Modern Memory Manager in your Memory con- trol panel.

  • Page 63: Ejecting A Cd-Rom Disc

    Push the tray in, or press the Open/Close button, to close the tray. In a few moments, an icon for the CD-ROM disc appears on your screen. Ejecting a CD-ROM disc Follow these instructions to eject a CD-ROM disc from your computer. You may not be able to eject a disc if it is being shared.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting UMAX Computer performs extensive testing with our systems, popular peripherals, and software to keep our systems compatible with third party hardware and software. If you should see an error message or have trouble with your computer, however, the solution to the problem may be in this chapter.

  • Page 65: Solutions To Common Problems

    Cause 2: properly. Check the display’s brightness control and turn it up Solution: if necessary. The SuperMac C500 computer or the display is not Cause 3: getting power. Check that the display is plugged in and turned on, and Solution: that the display cable is firmly connected to both the computer and the display.
  • Page 66 Problem: When you start up, a disk icon with a blinking question mark appears in the middle of the screen. System software is not installed on the startup hard Cause: disk, the system software is damaged, or the hard disk is not working properly.
  • Page 67 Icons do not appear correctly on your screen. You need to rebuild the desktop—a process that helps Cause 1: your SuperMac C500 computer keep track of files and folders on your hard disk. See the “Rebuild Your Desktop Regularly” instructions Solution: on page 67.
  • Page 68 Problem: The pointer (mouse arrow) freezes on the screen. Your mouse and/or keyboard cable may be loose or Cause 1: disconnected. Press the power button on the front of the computer. Solution: Once your computer is turned off, reconnect the cable(s).
  • Page 69 Problem: Nothing happens when you type on the keyboard. You need to select text or set the insertion point. Cause 1: Make sure the program you want to type in is the active Solution: program. Then place the pointer (mouse arrow) in your document window and click to set an insertion point or drag to select text (if you want to replace the text with your typing).
  • Page 70 Restart your computer. This alone may correct the problem. Check the application program you were using when the dialog box appeared. Make sure that your application is compatible with the system software. You may need to install a different version of the application. Check your system extensions or control panels for compatibility with your system or application software.
  • Page 71 Quit the programs that you have open and then open the Solution: program you want to use, or restart your computer. The application is designed specifically for the Power Cause 3: Macintosh and needs to use Virtual Memory, but Virtual Memory is turned off. Turn on Virtual Memory in the Memory control panel.
  • Page 72 Mac OS compatible computers. For more information about working with DOS Solution: documents on your SuperMac C500 computer, see the “Using DOS Files & Disks” topic of Macintosh Guide, or try opening the document in another program. Problem: You see a message that your application program can’t be opened because a...

  • Page 73: General Solutions

    Problem: You experience problems using an older Macintosh program. The program is probably not completely compatible Cause: with Power Macintosh computers, such as the SuperMac C500. Open the Memory control panel and turn off Modern Solution: Memory Manager. For more detailed instructions, see the “Working with Programs”...

  • Page 74: Rebuild Your Desktop Regularly

    If the power switch does not turn off the computer, turn off any peripheral devices that you have attached to your computer, then unplug your computer. If you suspect that the problem is caused by other equipment, such as a printer or an external hard disk that is attached to your computer, turn that equipment off.

  • Page 75: Installing Or Reinstalling System Software

    SCSI ID 3). Installing or Reinstalling System Software Your SuperMac C500 came with all the necessary system software installed on its internal hard disk, so you don’t need to install system software on that disk unless you encounter software problems.

  • Page 76: Doing A Clean Installation Of System Software

    Shut down your computer. Start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc that con- tains system software. See “Starting up from a CD-ROM disc earlier in this chapter. Double-click the System Software Installer Icon to open the Installer Program. The Installer’s Welcome screen appears. Click Continue.
  • Page 77 Start up your computer from the CD-ROM disc that con- tains system software. See “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” earlier in this chapter. Find and open the Disk First Aid icon. You may need to look in a folder called Utilities to find Disk First Aid.

  • Page 78: Extensions, Control Panels, And Utilities

    Click Clean Install. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. It takes a few minutes to complete the installation. When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, you may need to click Restart. You need to click Restart only if you installed software onto the startup disk.

  • Page 79: Printer Notes

    If your computer performs better with an extension turned off, contact the extension’s manufacturer for information or an upgrade. Printer Notes The following suggestions should work for all printer s. Also refer to the manual that came with your printer. Make sure that the printer driver for your printer is turned on in the Extensions Manager control panel (in the Control Panels folder in the Apple menu).
  • Page 80 driver into the System Folder on your hard disk and then click OK. If you use the printer driver that came with the printer, see the manuals that came with the printer for instructions on reinstalling it. Index Table of Contents...

  • Page 81: Prevention

    Appendix A Prudent Practices Prevention The most effective way to deal with computer-related injuries is to prevent them from happening. It makes good sense to examine your work area and make yourself more comfortable and thus less likely to suffer injury. Some changes, such as a correct chair, proper lighting, suitable elevations, and the practice of easy keyboard- and mouse- maneuvers, can be implemented at little or no expense.

  • Page 82: Your Chair

    Your Chair Your chair should fit your body size and shape, and adjust for differ- ent activities (such as typing, writing, and talking on the phone). Your chair should help you maintain your spine's natural curves. Adjust your environment to fit you, alter your working positions throughout the day, and vary the tasks you do so you're not in any one position too long.

  • Page 83: Pointing Devices

    To keep your wrists straight, tilt the keyboard so the key tops form a plane in line with the slope of your forearms and wrists. Taller people may find a reverse (backward) tilt comfortable. If you have to raise your hands and arms to type, and you can’t adjust your seat, keyboard, or desk to compensate, try moving the keyboard away and resting your forearms on the desk.
  • Page 84 Display Your display is another component that plays an important role. Your display should be high enough (or you, low enough) so that your eyes are level with the top edge of the screen’s image. Additionally, the display should swivel to help you get rid of annoying reflections. Sit at least 2 feet away from your screen.

  • Page 85: Safety Guidelines

    The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged You spill something into the case Your SuperMac C500 computer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture Your SuperMac C500 computer has been dropped or the case has...

  • Page 86: Handling Your Computer Equipment

    This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your WARNING: SuperMac C500 computer is equipped with a grounding plug. Insert the plug into a grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug! Handling Your Display...

  • Page 87: Handling The Keyboard

    Turn off the computer. If the disk isn’t ejected, then hold down the button on your mouse or other pointing device while you turn the SuperMac C500 computer on again. Locate the small hole near the disk drive’s opening, and carefully insert the end of a large straightened paper clip into it.

  • Page 88: Power Supply

    If nothing works, take the computer or disk drive to your qualified service provider to have the disk removed. Power Supply The power supply in your computer is a high voltage component and should not be opened for any reason, even when the computer is off. If the power supply needs service, contact your qualified service provider.

  • Page 89: Cleaning The Mouse

    To clean the mouse, Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down and turn the plastic ring on the bot- tom counterclockwise to disengage it. Turn the mouse right side up with one hand and catch the ring and the ball with your other hand.

  • Page 90: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    Appendix B Working Inside Your Computer You can expand your computer’s storage capabilities, performance, and flexibility by adding expansion (graphics) cards inside your computer. You can have these items installed by a qualified service provider. The instructions in this appendix explain the procedures for installation.
  • Page 91 Push out on the “locking” tabs at the bottom rear cor- ners of the cover and slide the cover a few inches toward the rear of the computer. Lift the cover up and off the computer. Always replace the cover when you complete an installation, before you turn the computer on.
  • Page 92 Installing an Expansion Card You can install expansion cards for video and graphics applications, networking and communications, additional processing power, or other purposes. These cards fit into the two PCI expansion slots located on a riser card inside the computer. Riser Card PCI Slots Processor card...
  • Page 93 With the card on its side, align the connector on the card with the PCI slot on the riser card that you want to use. Press the card straight into the expansion slot. Do not bend or force the card: if you meet resistance, pull the card out and try again.

  • Page 94: Upgrading The Processor

    Upgrading the Processor You can upgrade the performance of your SuperMac C500 by installing a Processor card with higher speeds. To upgrade the processor: Remove the cover and all of the PCI cards from the com- puter. See “Installing an Expansion Card” earlier in this appendix.

  • Page 95: Upgrading The Cache Memory Module

    Your processor upgrade is autoconfiguring during startup. Upgrading the Cache Memory Module The SuperMac C500 includes a factory-installed cache memory mod- ule. You can upgrade your system by installing a 512K or 1 MB mod- ule. The new module must be designed for the Apple Power Macintosh 6400, or the SuperMac C500 and C600 series computers.
  • Page 96 Press down the three buttons located just behind the front panel and pull the panel out and away from the computer. From the front of the computer, remove the two screws that hold the floppy disk drive bracket. Disconnect the floppy disk drive ribbon cable from the riser card.
  • Page 97 Slide the floppy disk drive 3/4 of an inch toward the rear of the computer, then lift it up and out of the computer. Locate the cache memory module on the main logic board. Cache module connector Grasp the old cache memory module by the edges, and lift it out of the connector.

  • Page 98: Expanding Memory

    Memory for your computer is provided in packages called DRAM Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). SuperMac C500 DIMMs should be 168 pin and have 60 ns maximum access time. EDO RAM is recom- mended. A list of approved DRAM manufacturers is available in UMAX Computer Corporation’s home page on the internet: www.super-...
  • Page 99 You can use any DRAM configuration with DIMMs of these sizes: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, or 64 MB. You can increase your computer’s DRAM to a maximum of 1 44 MB (128 MB in addition to the 16 MB on the mother- board).
  • Page 100 Retainer clip DIMM socket Repeat this procedure to install a DIMM in the other bank. Replace the cover of the computer. Index Table of Contents...
  • Page 101 Appendix C Declaration of Conformity - FCC SuperMac C500 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference that may cause undesired oper- ation.

  • Page 102: Industry Canada Notice

    UMAX Computer Corporation 4800 Great America Parkway, Suite #200 Santa Clara, CA 95054 Peter Mehring VP and General Manager Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada.

  • Page 103: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity UMAX Computer Corporation hereby declares that the product, the SuperMac C600 system, to which this declaration relates is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: EN60950; 1988/Amend. 1;1990/Amend. 2; 1991 EN50081-1/EN55022; 1995 EN50082-1/IEC 801-2,3,4...

  • Page 104: Trademarks And Copyright

    Copyright © 1996 UMAX Computer Corporation All rights reserved. UMAX, the UMAX logo, and SuperMac C600 are trademarks of UMAX Computer Corporation. SuperMac is a registered trademark of Radius Inc., used under license by UMAX Computer Corporation. Apple, AppleTalk, Disk First Aid, PlainTalk, ProDOS, Macintosh, GeoPort, PowerTalk, Apple Desk- top Bus, LocalTalk, LaserWriter, Personal LaserWriter 300, StyleWriter, Quick- Draw, Finder and Power Macintosh, are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

  • Page 105: Limited Warranty

    Warranty Agreement Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY/LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDY UMAX COMPUTER CORPORATION [“UCC”] WARRANTS THAT THE PRODUCT SHALL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORK- MANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY TO PURCHASER. UCC SHALL REPAIR (OR HAVE REPAIRED) ANY PRODUCT WHICH FAILS TO MEET THESE APPLICABLE WARRAN- TIES FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN THE RELEVANT ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD.

  • Page 106: Apple Computer, Inc. System Software License

    Appendix E End User Software License Apple Computer, Inc. System Software License PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED SOFTWARE TO THE PLACE WHERE YOU OBTAINED IT AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED.

  • Page 107: Index

    works based upon the Apple Software in whole or in part, except for the limited networking described above in Section 1. THIS APPLE SOFTWARE MAY NOT BE IMPORTED TO, USED IN, OR RE-EXPORTED FROM FRANCE OR ANY OF ITS COLONIES OR TERRITORIES. [This last sentence is not required in connection with the sale of computers con- taining the French version of the Mac OS].
  • Page 108 6. Disclaimer of Warranty on Apple Software. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Apple Software and fonts is at your sole risk. The Apple Software, related documentation and fonts are provided “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind and Apple and Apple’s Licensor(s) (for the purposes of paragraphs 6 and 7, Apple and Apple’s Licensor(s) shall be collectively referred to as “Apple”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,...
  • Page 109 In no event shall Apple’s total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you for the Apple Software and fonts. 8. Controlling Law and Severability. This License shall be gov- erned by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, as applied to agreements entered...
  • Page 110 Index Connecting speakers Control panels Application menu 26, 53 Control strip Applications — see “Programs” Cover, removing Audio Customer support input/output ports Desktop Back panel ports incorrect icon appearance managing windows Backup procedure rebuilding Balloon Help Desktop bus port Blank display on startup Desktop patterns Blinking question mark DIMMs...
  • Page 111 Extensions, turning off Icons, incorrect appearance Injury, preventing 75– 81 FCC shielding requirements Finder Keyboard adjusting for comfort Floppy disk correct hand position ejecting handling instructions power switch Floppy disk error troubleshooting problems DOS disk Keyboard shortcuts Forced quit Launcher General control panel Libraries, shared Lighting, adjusting...
  • Page 112 Modem port installing memory requirements Modern Memory Manager troubleshooting unexpected quit Monitors & Sound control panel 63, 64 working with multiple Mouse cleaning Mouse connection MS-DOS Question mark, blinking disk error Quit, forced MS-DOS opening a document Native programs program requirements NuBus cards, installing Rebuilding the desktop Registering your system...
  • Page 113 incompatible programs installing new programs switching programs Warranty unexpected quit 63, 64 Warranty registration Sound input/output ports Windows desktop management Support information see also “Microsoft Windows” Surround Sound System turning extensions off System clock, troubleshooting Technical support Trackball Trademarks ii, 100 Turning on the computer Turning the computer off Unpacking...

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