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Mac Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your Mac Pro computer
Mac Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your Mac Pro computer
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Contents 5 Chapter 1: Getting Started 5 Setting Up Your Mac Pro 13 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 15 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 16 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro 18 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro 20 More Ports and Connectors on the Back 22 Internal Expansion Options... Installing Memory 38 Installing Internal Storage Devices 47 Adding PCI Express Cards 50 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery 53 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 53 Problems with Your Mac Pro 3
Contents 5 Chapter 1: Getting Started 5 Setting Up Your Mac Pro 13 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 15 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 16 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro 18 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro 20 More Ports and Connectors on the Back 22 Internal Expansion Options... Installing Memory 38 Installing Internal Storage Devices 47 Adding PCI Express Cards 50 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery 53 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 53 Problems with Your Mac Pro 3
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... it right away. Before you can set up your computer and display. Follow the steps on page 28. 5 Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of the side panel. This chapter contains instructions for setting... up quickly and start using it up your Mac Pro. For information about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on the next few pages to internal components. Getting Started 1 1...
... it right away. Before you can set up your computer and display. Follow the steps on page 28. 5 Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of the side panel. This chapter contains instructions for setting... up quickly and start using it up your Mac Pro. For information about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on the next few pages to internal components. Getting Started 1 1...
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... disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Make sure the power cords for your computer and display is to . 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started If your Mac Pro by both of , behind, and below the display or computer is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front...
... disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Make sure the power cords for your computer and display is to . 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started If your Mac Pro by both of , behind, and below the display or computer is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front...
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Step 2: Plug in the power cord Plug the power cord completely into the recessed power cord socket on the back of your Mac Pro and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or a grounded power strip. Power cord socket Power cord plug Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
Step 2: Plug in the power cord Plug the power cord completely into the recessed power cord socket on the back of your Mac Pro and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or a grounded power strip. Power cord socket Power cord plug Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
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Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to the display ports on the display, you may have one or more cables to either port. Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect any Apple display to connect. You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Depending on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. For full resolution on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to the display ports on the display, you may have one or more cables to either port. Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect any Apple display to connect. You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Depending on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. For full resolution on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...display cable You can also connect displays that have an Apple Display Connector (ADC) or a video graphics array (VGA) connector using one of the following adapters: Â To connect a VGA display, use the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter included with your Mac Pro to connect the display to the DVI port. Â...; To connect an ADC display, use an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, not included, to connect the display to the...
...display cable You can also connect displays that have an Apple Display Connector (ADC) or a video graphics array (VGA) connector using one of the following adapters: Â To connect a VGA display, use the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter included with your Mac Pro to connect the display to the DVI port. Â...; To connect an ADC display, use an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, not included, to connect the display to the...
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Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one of your display. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on your Mac Pro. Connect the other end to one end of an Ethernet cable to either of the Ethernet ports on the back of the USB (d) ports on the computer or on the keyboard. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one of your display. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on your Mac Pro. Connect the other end to one end of an Ethernet cable to either of the Ethernet ports on the back of the USB (d) ports on the computer or on the keyboard. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
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...Preferences. As you want to change. Step 8: Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences You can help you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set up a user account on ? Â Is ...the power cord securely plugged into a power source? Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro. If you don't see anything on your screen or you turn it on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Need Help Setting Up? Step 7: Use Setup Assistant...
...Preferences. As you want to change. Step 8: Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences You can help you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set up a user account on ? Â Is ...the power cord securely plugged into a power source? Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro. If you don't see anything on your screen or you turn it on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Need Help Setting Up? Step 7: Use Setup Assistant...
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...you can quickly wake the computer from your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it again to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on your screen, restart your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver..., and set a sleep timer. You can put your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until the computer ...
...you can quickly wake the computer from your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it again to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on your screen, restart your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver..., and set a sleep timer. You can put your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until the computer ...
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...causing loss of your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro by turning off . Moving your Mac Pro. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your computer is spinning can 't turn... mouse. Â Press the power button on a power strip or by pulling out the computer's power plug (unless you should turn off your Mac Pro before moving it off the switch on the front of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started...
...causing loss of your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro by turning off . Moving your Mac Pro. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your computer is spinning can 't turn... mouse. Â Press the power button on a power strip or by pulling out the computer's power plug (unless you should turn off your Mac Pro before moving it off the switch on the front of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for an overview of the features and ports of your computer. Read on for all of Apple's products, on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you need to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac Pro. Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 2 This chapter gives basic information you to know about your Mac Pro. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 15
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for an overview of the features and ports of your computer. Read on for all of Apple's products, on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you need to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac Pro. Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 2 This chapter gives basic information you to know about your Mac Pro. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 15
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Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro Optical drive Status light Second optical drive (optional) ® Power button f Headphone jack USB 2.0 ports (2) FireWire 800 port FireWire 400 port 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro Optical drive Status light Second optical drive (optional) ® Power button f Headphone jack USB 2.0 ports (2) FireWire 800 port FireWire 400 port 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
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... for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro is muted. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to 800 Mbit/s. It can read CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. The FireWire 400 port supports data rates up to your Apple Keyboard. Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it... again to turn on your Mac Pro, put it to Know Your...
... for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro is muted. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to 800 Mbit/s. It can read CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. The FireWire 400 port supports data rates up to your Apple Keyboard. Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it... again to turn on your Mac Pro, put it to Know Your...
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Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket ¥ Locking latch d USB 2.0 ports (3) H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 port G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket ¥ Locking latch d USB 2.0 ports (3) H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 port G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
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... devices, such as printers and servers, and share information over the network using a CAT 5e cable. G Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with your Mac Pro. The FireWire 800 port supports data rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbit/s. You can attach a security lock to the latch to prevent...port supports data rates of 100, 200, 400, and 800 Mbit/s. Power socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to access the Internet or network resources such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB microphones, and USB...
... devices, such as printers and servers, and share information over the network using a CAT 5e cable. G Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with your Mac Pro. The FireWire 800 port supports data rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbit/s. You can attach a security lock to the latch to prevent...port supports data rates of 100, 200, 400, and 800 Mbit/s. Power socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to access the Internet or network resources such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB microphones, and USB...
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Audio line-out port 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots £ DVI display port 1 £ DVI display port 2 Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port , Audio line-in port -
Audio line-out port 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots £ DVI display port 1 £ DVI display port 2 Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port , Audio line-in port -
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... array (VGA) connector with the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. Analog audio line-out port Connect self-powered analog speakers and other devices with analog output capability. PCI Express expansion slots (3) Expand your Mac Pro by installing up to three...
... array (VGA) connector with the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. Analog audio line-out port Connect self-powered analog speakers and other devices with analog output capability. PCI Express expansion slots (3) Expand your Mac Pro by installing up to three...
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Internal Expansion Options 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Optical drive carrier Hard disk drive carriers (4) Slots 2-4: PCI Express Battery Slot 1: Double-wide PCI Express graphics (graphics card installed) Top memory card Bottom memory card
Internal Expansion Options 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Optical drive carrier Hard disk drive carriers (4) Slots 2-4: PCI Express Battery Slot 1: Double-wide PCI Express graphics (graphics card installed) Top memory card Bottom memory card
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... Cards" on page 50. See "Installing Memory" on the memory cards. Chapter 2 Getting to replace the battery. PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots. Double-wide PCI Express graphics slot Connect up to four hard disk drives installed in pairs on page 32...Cards" on page 38. You can replace the card in this slot and install additional graphics cards in the optical drive carrier. Battery Your Mac Pro uses an internal backup battery. To replace an optical drive, see "Installing Internal Storage Devices" on page 47. See "Replacing the Internal ...
... Cards" on page 50. See "Installing Memory" on the memory cards. Chapter 2 Getting to replace the battery. PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots. Double-wide PCI Express graphics slot Connect up to four hard disk drives installed in pairs on page 32...Cards" on page 38. You can replace the card in this slot and install additional graphics cards in the optical drive carrier. Battery Your Mac Pro uses an internal backup battery. To replace an optical drive, see "Installing Internal Storage Devices" on page 47. See "Replacing the Internal ...