30 in resolution Power Mac G5

I have a Power Mac G5 running OS X 10.5.8 and when I connect my 30 in Cinema Display to DVI port 2 I get only a resolution option of 1280x800 when the monitor should get up to 2560x1600.
what am I doing wrong or can I do to fix this?
Do I need a dual-link DVI port adapter does my power mac have one?

The ATI Radeon 9600 Pro or XT that shipped with a G5 is only single-link DVI, so can't run a 30" at full resolution.
You need a dual-link DVI AGP card, such as:
<http://www.mac-pro.com/ATI-Radeon-9600-Pro-256MB-PC-Mac-Editon>
<http://www.mac-pro.com/ATI-Radeon-9650-256MB-for-G5-661-3593?sc=2&category=42>
<http://www.welovemacs.com/6613441r.html>
<http://www.welovemacs.com/6613332r.html>
There is also the ATI Radeon X800 XT Mac Edition, but there are reports that it has problems with Leopard.
<http://www.amazon.com/ATI-100-435317-Radeon-256MB-Video/dp/B0007DBC2K/ref=dpreturn1?ie=UTF8&n=172282&s=electronics>

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    Three USB 2.0 ports (on one front panel), two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
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    Width: 8.1 inches (20.6 cm)
    Depth: 18.7 inches (47.5 cm)
    Weight: 39.2 pounds (17.8 kg) (14)
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    Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
    Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
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