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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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...opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on purchasing your Mac Pro. Before you can set up your computer and from the inside of your computer and display. 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 your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on page ...
...opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on purchasing your Mac Pro. Before you can set up your computer and from the inside of your computer and display. 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 your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on page ...
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... power plugs from the power source. Position the computer and display so that you can unplug the computer or display when you need to 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 plugs from the power source. Position the computer and display so that you can unplug the computer or display when you need to 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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Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect any Apple display to connect. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to the display ports on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Depending on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. For full resolution 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. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to the display ports on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Depending on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. For full resolution on the display, you may have one or more cables to either port.
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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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Connect the other end to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable 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 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 a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable 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 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.
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...the power cord securely plugged into a power source? Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to change. As you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from the menu bar. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on the front of ...them up a user account on your Mac Pro. Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you turn on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with the...
...the power cord securely plugged into a power source? Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to change. As you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from the menu bar. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on the front of ...them up a user account on your Mac Pro. Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you turn on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with the...
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... bypass the startup process. Are the brightness and contrast of the display adjusted correctly? To put 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 ? Â Are the keyboard and... display cables connected correctly? Â Is the display turned on the front of your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. If your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until the computer turns off. Putting Your...
... bypass the startup process. Are the brightness and contrast of the display adjusted correctly? To put 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 ? Â Are the keyboard and... display cables connected correctly? Â Is the display turned on the front of your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. If your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until the computer turns off. Putting Your...
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Moving 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 for a day or more, 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: Shut down properly. To turn off your Mac Pro before moving ...
Moving 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 for a day or more, 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: Shut down properly. To turn off your Mac Pro before moving ...
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Read 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 an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, on for your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all of your computer. 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
Read 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 an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, on for your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all of your computer. 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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... Headphone jack Connect headphones to turn on your Apple Keyboard. Chapter 2 Getting to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners, and external hard disk drives. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Mac Pro through the headphone jack. Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD... it . ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to your Mac Pro to Know Your Mac Pro 17 Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (...
... Headphone jack Connect headphones to turn on your Apple Keyboard. Chapter 2 Getting to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners, and external hard disk drives. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Mac Pro through the headphone jack. Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD... it . ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to your Mac Pro to Know Your Mac Pro 17 Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (...
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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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... USB 2.0 ports Connect your computer and the latch is down, the optical and hard drives are locked in your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to protect your Mac Pro. Your display may also have USB ports. Chapter 2 Getting to prevent access and secure the internal components. The ...Power socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro. You can attach a security lock to the latch to Know Your Mac Pro 19 G Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with your Mac Pro. You can also attach a security cable to the latch or through the handles...
... USB 2.0 ports Connect your computer and the latch is down, the optical and hard drives are locked in your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to protect your Mac Pro. Your display may also have USB ports. Chapter 2 Getting to prevent access and secure the internal components. The ...Power socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro. You can attach a security lock to the latch to Know Your Mac Pro 19 G Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with your Mac Pro. You can also attach a security cable to the latch or through the handles...
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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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...connect the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display to either port. You can transfer stereo or encoded 5.1 audio using the S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) protocol and TOSLINK cables. , Analog audio line-in and out ports Connect to Know Your Mac Pro 21 Optical digital audio... with a 3.5 mm plastic or nylon optical plug. PCI Express expansion slots (3) Expand your Mac Pro. Analog audio line-out port Connect self-powered analog speakers and other devices with your Mac Pro by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express cards in the covered slots labeled...
...connect the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display to either port. You can transfer stereo or encoded 5.1 audio using the S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) protocol and TOSLINK cables. , Analog audio line-in and out ports Connect to Know Your Mac Pro 21 Optical digital audio... with a 3.5 mm plastic or nylon optical plug. PCI Express expansion slots (3) Expand your Mac Pro. Analog audio line-out port Connect self-powered analog speakers and other devices with your Mac Pro by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express cards in the covered slots labeled...
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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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...for information about the specific type of 8 DIMMs. To add more memory, install 667MHz FB-DIMMs in pairs on page 38. PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots. To install PCI cards in slots 2 through 4. If your computer's capabilities, see "Adding PCI Express Cards" on ...page 47. You can replace the card in this slot and install additional graphics cards in PCI slots 2 through 4 to Know Your Mac Pro 23 Memory cards Your Mac Pro has two memory cards. To install or replace the hard disk drives, see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 50. Optical drives ...
...for information about the specific type of 8 DIMMs. To add more memory, install 667MHz FB-DIMMs in pairs on page 38. PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots. To install PCI cards in slots 2 through 4. If your computer's capabilities, see "Adding PCI Express Cards" on ...page 47. You can replace the card in this slot and install additional graphics cards in PCI slots 2 through 4 to Know Your Mac Pro 23 Memory cards Your Mac Pro has two memory cards. To install or replace the hard disk drives, see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 50. Optical drives ...