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This article explains how to set up a Power Macintosh computer so you can use it without a monitor.
DISCUSSION
In some cases you may want to use a Power Macintosh computer without a monitor connected to it. For example, if the computer is an AppleShare IP server, running it without a monitor provides an additional level of security. Without a monitor, you can only administer the server using the remote administration software. Using a computer this way is sometimes called "headless" operation.
To use a Power Macintosh computer without a monitor connected to you it, you'll need to connect a display adapter to make the computer behave as if a monitor were connected to it. You can use the monitor adapter that came with your computer if it was part of the accessory kit, or you can use a non-Apple adapter available from several third-party companies. Use the search keyword "monitor adapter" at the Macintosh Products Guide ( http://www.apple.com/guide/ ) to find a third-party adapter. See Note 1.
For additional information on using a computer without a monitor connected to it, refer to these articles:
58186: " Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White): Video Adapter Necessary for Headless Operation "
24417: " Macintosh Server G3: Setting Up For Remote Administration "
Apple Monitor Adapters
This table outlines the Apple monitor adapters you can use with specific Power Macintosh computers.
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| Macintosh Server G3 |
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Included in accessory kit |
| Macintosh Server G3 (Blue and White) | part 922-3764 | Included in accessory kit |
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Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics)
Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics) Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet) See Note 2. |
part 922-3764 | Purchase from Apple Authorized Service Provider |
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1. You can also make a simple jumper plug to run a computer without a monitor connected to it. For additional information refer to article 15987: "
Macintosh Monitor Sense Codes: Technical Description".
2. The Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio) computer does not require an adapter.
3. Most Power Macintosh computers not listed in the table above can be used without a monitor connected to them, and without a monitor adapter connected to the monitor port. If the computer does not work without a monitor connected to it, connect a monitor adapter to the computer's monitor port.
4. If you use the computer without a monitor connected to it, you should turn off any screen savers.