Chapter 1 – Setting Up Your Genesis MP Genesis MP16 uPlugging in Your Genesis MPBefore 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 groundedthree-hole wall outlet first. The plug grounds the machine and protects it from anyelectrical 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 ofyour 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.CAUTIONYour Genesis MP is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—the third wire is thegrounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounded AC outlet. But this safety featurewon’t do you or your Genesis MP any good if you ignore it. Don’t use any device [likea cheater plug] to override this important safety feature. If your work space doesn’thave a grounded AC outlet, call a licensed electrician and install one.Expansion CardsIf 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 Chapter3 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 sixslot 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, wesuggest that you get your Genesis MP up and running successfully before addingadditional cards.SCSI DevicesIf you have additional SCSI devices to install, you can do that now as well. Read andfollow 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 ofperipherals, we suggest that before installing any additional devices, you get yourGenesis MP up and running successfully.∆!