User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Power Macintosh G3 Desktop
- Hot Issues
- Introduction
- Shared Logic Board
- Processor Module Vs. Card
- Power Supply Jumper
- Processor Module Jumper
- Warranty Sticker
- Power Supply Voltage Setting
- Voltage Regulator
- I/O Card
- ROM DIMM
- SDRAM DIMMs
- SGRAM Video Memory
- EIDE Bus Issue
- Master/Slave Support
- Ultra Wide SCSI Cable Routing
- DVD-ROM Disk Damage
- CD-ROM Ejection Problem
- HFS+ Formatted Drives
- Power-On Issue
- Basics
- Overview
- Data Buses
- Ultra Wide SCSI Card
- 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Card
- DVD-ROM Drive Technology
- FireWire Technology
- The Cuda Chip
- Resetting the Logic Board
- Sound
- Video Input and Output
- The DAV Connector
- Voltage Switch
- PowerPC G3 and Backside Cache
- SDRAM DIMMs
- SGRAM Video Memory
- DIMM Slots
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
- Front View
- Rear View
- Internal Locator
- Logic Board
- Repair Strategy
- Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS
- G3 Design Information
- PowerPC Design Information
- Specifications
- Take Apart
- Top Housing
- Bezels
- Chassis Latch
- CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
- Zip Drive
- Floppy Drive
- Drive Chassis
- Open/Remove Card Retainer Baffle
- Open Internal Chassis
- Hard Drive
- Drive Rails
- Power Supply
- Speaker
- Power Actuator
- Processor Module
- Battery
- PCI Cards
- Ultra Wide SCSI PCI Card
- FireWire PCI Card
- I/O Card
- Logic Board
- Rear Panel
- Bottom Chassis
- Modem Card
- Upgrades
- Troubleshooting
- Exploded View
- Screw Matrix
- Audio/Video Card Info
- Build-to-Order Info
- Hot Issues
Troubleshooting New Components Theory of Operation/Voltage Regulator - 2
New Components Theory of Operation
New components on the Power Macintosh G3 logic boards and new
strategies for parts replacement make troubleshooting these
systems significantly different from previous models. Take a
moment to read and understand how each of these new components
interacts with the system.
Voltage Regulator
The voltage regulator module regulates the voltage for the partic-
ular processor used in different Power Mac G3 systems. The volt-
age regulator provides an easy way to regulate voltage without
changing specific resistor values on the logic board. When you
replace the logic board, you must transfer the voltage regulator
from the old logic board to the new one. (Note: Always try replac-
ing the voltage regulator to resolve power-on problems before
replacing the logic board.)