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... to the performance or use of such marks by the University of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 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, Macintosh, and ...consent of Intel Corp. and other countries. AppleCare and Apple Store are trademarks of their respective companies. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Xeon are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. "Dolby,""Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of ...
... to the performance or use of such marks by the University of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 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, Macintosh, and ...consent of Intel Corp. and other countries. AppleCare and Apple Store are trademarks of their respective companies. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Xeon are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. "Dolby,""Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of ...
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... 57 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
... 57 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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..., see "Opening the Computer" on page 28. 5 Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing your Mac Pro. This chapter contains instructions for setting up quickly and start using it up your computer and from the inside of the side panel. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed...
..., see "Opening the Computer" on page 28. 5 Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing your Mac Pro. This chapter contains instructions for setting up quickly and start using it up your computer and from the inside of the side panel. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed...
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... power cable connectors don't press against a wall or other object  The airflow in front of, behind, and below the display or computer is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Make sure the power cords for your display is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays...
... power cable connectors don't press against a wall or other object  The airflow in front of, behind, and below the display or computer is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Make sure the power cords for your display is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays...
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You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. For full resolution on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. 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. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to connect. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro.
You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. For full resolution on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. 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. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to connect. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro.
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...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:  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. ... To connect an ADC display, use an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, not ...
...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:  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. ... To connect an ADC display, use an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, not ...
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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 Keyboard Mouse If the keyboard cable is not long enough to reach a USB port on the keyboard.
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Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your screen or you think your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on your Mac Pro. If you don't see anything on your computer did not start up properly, check the following: Â...
Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your screen or you think your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on your Mac Pro. If you don't see anything on your computer did not start up properly, check the following: Â...
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... data or the inability to start up from sleep, do one of your Mac Pro. To turn off your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for a day or more, you should turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on the front of the following: Â... computer any other way). WARNING: Shut down properly. WARNING: Do not turn it . Moving your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro before moving it off. To wake your computer from the hard disk. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
... data or the inability to start up from sleep, do one of your Mac Pro. To turn off your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for a day or more, you should turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on the front of the following: Â... computer any other way). WARNING: Shut down properly. WARNING: Do not turn it . Moving your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro before moving it off. To wake your computer from the hard disk. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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You can attach a security lock to the latch to protect your Mac Pro. Do not use ordinary power or extension cords. ¥ Locking latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in place. You can ... 400 Mbit/s. Your display may also have USB ports. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to 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. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports The FireWire 400 port supports data rates of 100...
You can attach a security lock to the latch to protect your Mac Pro. Do not use ordinary power or extension cords. ¥ Locking latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in place. You can ... 400 Mbit/s. Your display may also have USB ports. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to 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. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports The FireWire 400 port supports data rates of 100...
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... port Connect self-powered analog speakers and other devices with the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. For full resolution, connect the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display to Know Your Mac Pro 21 Chapter 2 Getting to port 1. Optical digital audio in and...
... port Connect self-powered analog speakers and other devices with the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. For full resolution, connect the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display to Know Your Mac Pro 21 Chapter 2 Getting to port 1. Optical digital audio in and...
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... on page 42. See "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 38. Hard disk drive Your Mac Pro comes with one or two DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrives in the optical drive carrier. Battery Your Mac Pro uses an internal backup battery. See "Installing Memory" on page 32 for a total of memory... used in pairs on page 47. To install or replace the hard disk drives, see "Adding PCI Express...
... on page 42. See "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 38. Hard disk drive Your Mac Pro comes with one or two DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrives in the optical drive carrier. Battery Your Mac Pro uses an internal backup battery. See "Installing Memory" on page 32 for a total of memory... used in pairs on page 47. To install or replace the hard disk drives, see "Adding PCI Express...
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... Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Or open Mac Help and type a question in the search field, type a question, and press Return on page 66 or the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Getting Answers Much more information about using your Mac Pro, see the following: To learn about using your computer if you have a problem...
... Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Or open Mac Help and type a question in the search field, type a question, and press Return on page 66 or the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Getting Answers Much more information about using your Mac Pro, see the following: To learn about using your computer if you have a problem...
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... mouse or keyboard Using AirPort wireless technology Using Bluetooth® wireless technology Connecting a printer FireWire and USB connections Connecting to Know Your Mac Pro 25 Or open AirPort Help by choosing Apple () > System Preferences. Open Mac Help and search for "printing." The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Open Mac Help and search for...
... mouse or keyboard Using AirPort wireless technology Using Bluetooth® wireless technology Connecting a printer FireWire and USB connections Connecting to Know Your Mac Pro 25 Or open AirPort Help by choosing Apple () > System Preferences. Open Mac Help and search for "printing." The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Open Mac Help and search for...
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... for working inside your computer. See an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple Authorized Service Provider for service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 66. It includes information about this chapter to customize and expand your Mac Pro to fit your needs. Working Inside Your Computer 3 3 Use the information in the following sections: Â...
... for working inside your computer. See an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple Authorized Service Provider for service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 66. It includes information about this chapter to customize and expand your Mac Pro to fit your needs. Working Inside Your Computer 3 3 Use the information in the following sections: Â...
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...the compatibility of your DIMMs, see the Macintosh Products Guide on the memory cards. DIMMs must be used in two of two each card (in the JEDEC specification. Note: When purchasing DIMMs for use in equal-sized pairs and fit these specifications: Â 667 MHz, FB-DIMMS Â ... (SPD) feature has been programmed properly, as a pair of 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB FB-DIMMS in the open DIMM slots on Apple's website at www.apple.com/store. 32 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing Memory Your Mac Pro has two memory cards with 4 memory slots on each ). Check with a minimum...
...the compatibility of your DIMMs, see the Macintosh Products Guide on the memory cards. DIMMs must be used in two of two each card (in the JEDEC specification. Note: When purchasing DIMMs for use in equal-sized pairs and fit these specifications: Â 667 MHz, FB-DIMMS Â ... (SPD) feature has been programmed properly, as a pair of 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB FB-DIMMS in the open DIMM slots on Apple's website at www.apple.com/store. 32 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing Memory Your Mac Pro has two memory cards with 4 memory slots on each ). Check with a minimum...
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... at www.apple.com/support. Important: Use the original Apple cables that came with a single drive installed, it's in the second, third, and fourth hard drive bays. 38 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing SATA 3 Gbit/s Hard Disk Drives Your Mac Pro can install drives in the first bay. If your Mac Pro comes with your Mac Pro when...
... at www.apple.com/support. Important: Use the original Apple cables that came with a single drive installed, it's in the second, third, and fourth hard drive bays. 38 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing SATA 3 Gbit/s Hard Disk Drives Your Mac Pro can install drives in the first bay. If your Mac Pro comes with your Mac Pro when...
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To avoid damaging the drive, don't touch the printed circuit board. Position the connectors towards the rear. 40 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 4 Use the four screws on the bottom of the hard disk drive, hold the drive by its sides. Important: If the printed circuit board is exposed on the carrier to attach the hard disk drive to the carrier.
To avoid damaging the drive, don't touch the printed circuit board. Position the connectors towards the rear. 40 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 4 Use the four screws on the bottom of the hard disk drive, hold the drive by its sides. Important: If the printed circuit board is exposed on the carrier to attach the hard disk drive to the carrier.
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5 Remove the optical drive from the carrier by unscrewing the four attachment screws. 6 Use the four screws from the original optical drive to attach the replacement drive to the carrier. Four extra screws 44 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
5 Remove the optical drive from the carrier by unscrewing the four attachment screws. 6 Use the four screws from the original optical drive to attach the replacement drive to the carrier. Four extra screws 44 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
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...and three PCI Express expansion slots, for all four PCI Express slots must not exceed 300 watts (W). The graphics card is plugged in your Mac Pro by installing cards in the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express slots. Adding PCI Express Cards You can install additional PCI Express graphics and expansion... display ports. To adjust the bandwidth of four slots. Important: Combined maximum power consumption for a total of the PCI Express slots in your Mac Pro, use the Expansion Slot Utility, located on your Mac Pro. Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 47
...and three PCI Express expansion slots, for all four PCI Express slots must not exceed 300 watts (W). The graphics card is plugged in your Mac Pro by installing cards in the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express slots. Adding PCI Express Cards You can install additional PCI Express graphics and expansion... display ports. To adjust the bandwidth of four slots. Important: Combined maximum power consumption for a total of the PCI Express slots in your Mac Pro, use the Expansion Slot Utility, located on your Mac Pro. Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 47