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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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... by Macrovision Corporation and other countries. Finder, the FireWire logo, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc. This product includes software developed by Apple Inc. "Dolby,""Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of certain U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, ...63743; Apple Inc. © 2007 Apple Inc. Mighty Mouse © Viacom International Inc. The Mighty Mouse trademark is prohibited. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iCal, iLife, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Mac OS, ...
... by Macrovision Corporation and other countries. Finder, the FireWire logo, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc. This product includes software developed by Apple Inc. "Dolby,""Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of certain U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, ...63743; Apple Inc. © 2007 Apple Inc. Mighty Mouse © Viacom International Inc. The Mighty Mouse trademark is prohibited. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iCal, iLife, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Mac OS, ...
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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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... Keeping Your Software Up to Date 57 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 58 Problems with Your Display 60 Problems with Your Internet Connection 63 Using Apple Hardware Test 64 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer 65 Maximizing Ethernet Performance 66 Learning More, Service, and Support 68 Locating Your Serial..., and Ergonomics 77 Important Safety Information 78 General Maintenance 80 Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information 82 Avoid Hearing Damage 83 Regulatory Compliance Information 86 Apple and the Environment 89 Index 4 Contents
... Keeping Your Software Up to Date 57 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 58 Problems with Your Display 60 Problems with Your Internet Connection 63 Using Apple Hardware Test 64 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer 65 Maximizing Ethernet Performance 66 Learning More, Service, and Support 68 Locating Your Serial..., and Ergonomics 77 Important Safety Information 78 General Maintenance 80 Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information 82 Avoid Hearing Damage 83 Regulatory Compliance Information 86 Apple and the Environment 89 Index 4 Contents
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Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed FB-DIMM memory, PCI Express graphics and expansion cards, and internal ... and start using it up your computer and display. Before you can set up your Mac Pro. Follow the steps on purchasing your computer and from the inside of your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of...
Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed FB-DIMM memory, PCI Express graphics and expansion cards, and internal ... and start using it up your computer and display. Before you can set up your Mac Pro. Follow the steps on purchasing your computer and from the inside of your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of...
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... power source. If your computer and display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Make sure the power cords for 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...
... power source. If your computer and display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Make sure the power cords for 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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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 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.
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Depending on the display, you may have one or more cables to the display ports on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect any Apple display to either port. For full resolution on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to connect.
Depending on the display, you may have one or more cables to the display ports on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect any Apple display to either port. For full resolution on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to connect.
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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. Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to one end of an Ethernet cable to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Connect the other end 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
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. Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to one end of an Ethernet cable to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Connect the other end 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
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Keyboard Mouse If the keyboard cable is not long enough to reach a USB port on the keyboard. Plug the mouse into a USB port on your computer, use the keyboard extension cable that came with your computer. Apple keyboard extension cable Chapter 1 Getting Started 11
Keyboard Mouse If the keyboard cable is not long enough to reach a USB port on the keyboard. Plug the mouse into a USB port on your computer, use the keyboard extension cable that came with your computer. Apple keyboard extension cable Chapter 1 Getting Started 11
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... Is the power cord securely plugged into a power source? Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command ... System Preferences. Setup Assistant helps you enter your previous Mac to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your Internet and email information and set them up. Need Help Setting Up? If you think your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The...
... Is the power cord securely plugged into a power source? Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command ... System Preferences. Setup Assistant helps you enter your previous Mac to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your Internet and email information and set them up. Need Help Setting Up? If you think your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The...
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... button for only a short time, put the computer to Sleep If you still don't see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," on the front of your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 When the computer is in sleep, ...the display's screen is dark. Putting Your Mac Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on page 53. Â Are the keyboard and display cables ...
... button for only a short time, put the computer to Sleep If you still don't see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," on the front of your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 When the computer is in sleep, ...the display's screen is dark. Putting Your Mac Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on page 53. Â Are the keyboard and display cables ...
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... you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from sleep, do one of your Mac Pro. WARNING: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling out the computer's power plug (unless you should turn off ...front of the following: Â Press any other way). To turn it . WARNING: Shut down properly. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your computer is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your...
... you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from sleep, do one of your Mac Pro. WARNING: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling out the computer's power plug (unless you should turn off ...front of the following: Â Press any other way). To turn it . WARNING: Shut down properly. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your computer is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Moving your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for your Mac Pro. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware 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 your computer. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 15 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 2 This chapter gives basic information you to know about your Mac Pro.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for your Mac Pro. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of software and hardware 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 your computer. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 15 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 2 This chapter gives basic information you to know about your Mac Pro.
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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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... supports data rates up to open the drive, press the Media Eject (C) key on ; Chapter 2 Getting to your Apple Keyboard. To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. Connect and...
... supports data rates up to open the drive, press the Media Eject (C) key on ; Chapter 2 Getting to your Apple Keyboard. To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. Connect and...
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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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...supports data rates of 100, 200, and 400 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 ...You can attach a security lock to the latch to Know Your Mac Pro 19 Chapter 2 Getting to prevent access and secure the internal components. If you are locked in your Mac Pro. G Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with your Mac Pro. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your computer and the latch is down...
...supports data rates of 100, 200, and 400 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 ...You can attach a security lock to the latch to Know Your Mac Pro 19 Chapter 2 Getting to prevent access and secure the internal components. If you are locked in your Mac Pro. G Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with your Mac Pro. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your computer and the latch is down...
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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 - Audio line-out port 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro