Sonnet Technologies G5 Jive - Manual (Page 2)

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Figure 3
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Figure 1
This section covers the installation of the G5 Jive into late-2005 Power
Mac G5 models with PCIe (PCI Express) slots. If you are installing this
product into a Power Mac G5 with PCI-X slots, skip to page 9.
Shut Down and Open Computer
1. Shut down your Power Mac and wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow it
to cool.
2. If you need to move the computer to a different area where you
can work freely, disconnect any connected cables, move the com-
puter, then reconnect the power cord to the computer and an
electrical outlet.
3. Touch a port access cover or PCI card on the back of the computer
(Figure 1) to discharge any potentially damaging static electricity.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
5. While holding the side panel, lift up the latch on the back of the
computer (Figure 2).
6. Pull the top of the metal side panel away from the side of the
computer, and then lift and remove the panel (Figure 3).
7. Using its built-in handle, pull the air deflector away from the side
of the computer, and then lift and remove the panel (Figure 3).
Installation Steps for Power Mac G5 with PCIe Slots
Support Note: To avoid generating a static charge in your
body, do not walk around the room until after you finish
installing the drives and close the computer.
PCI card (or
access cover)
latch
side panel
air deflector
side panel