Chapter 1 – Setting Up Your Genesis MP
Genesis MP
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Plugging in Your Genesis MP
Before you begin, please take a few extra minutes to read the rest of the set-up instruc-
tions in this chapter.
Before you plug anything into your Genesis MP, first plug your unit into the grounded
three-hole wall outlet first. The plug grounds the machine and protects it from any
electrical damage that might occur while you are setting up your Genesis MP.
Now–
1. Plug the socket end of the power cord into the recessed power socket on the back of
your Genesis MP. It’s marked with this symbol ~.
2. Then plug the other end into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.
Note: The only way to completely disconnect your power is to unplug it. Therefore,
be sure that at least one end of the power cord is within your easy reach.
CAUTION
Your Genesis MP is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—the third wire is the
grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounded AC outlet. But this safety feature
won’t do you or your Genesis MP any good if you ignore it. Don’t use any device [like
a cheater plug] to override this important safety feature. If your work space doesn’t
have a grounded AC outlet, call a licensed electrician and install one.
Expansion Cards
If you have PCI cards to install, you can do so now. Read and follow the documenta-
tion that came with each piece of equipment you are installing and also consult Chapter
3 of this manual for installation instructions.
Remember: A PCI graphics card is required for operation of your six slot Genesis MP.
If it was not already installed in your Genesis MP, you must install one now. The six
slot Genesis MP won’t run without one.
If you are new to Mac OS based systems or plan to install a large number of cards, we
suggest that you get your Genesis MP up and running successfully before adding
additional cards.
SCSI Devices
If you have additional SCSI devices to install, you can do that now as well. Read and
follow the documentation that came with each piece of equipment you are installing.
Again, if you are new to Mac OS based systems or plan to install a large number of
peripherals, we suggest that before installing any additional devices, you get your
Genesis MP up and running successfully.
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