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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Setting Up Your Mac Pro 19 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac Pro 24 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro 26 Features of Your Apple Keyboard 28 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro 30 More Ports and Connectors on the Back 32 Internal Expansion Options 34 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Making a Good Thing Better 39 Opening the Mac Pro 43 Installing Memory 51 Installing Internal Storage Devices 60 Adding PCI Express Cards 64 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Contents 5
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Setting Up Your Mac Pro 19 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac Pro 24 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro 26 Features of Your Apple Keyboard 28 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro 30 More Ports and Connectors on the Back 32 Internal Expansion Options 34 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Making a Good Thing Better 39 Opening the Mac Pro 43 Installing Memory 51 Installing Internal Storage Devices 60 Adding PCI Express Cards 64 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Contents 5
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Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 68 Problems with Your Mac Pro 70 Problems with Software 71 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 72 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 72 Problems with Your Display 75 Problems with Your Internet Connection 78 Using Apple Hardware Test 79 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer 80 Maximizing...'s Under the Hood 86 Specifications Chapter 6: Last, but Not Least 96 Important Safety Information 97 General Maintenance 100 Understanding Ergonomics 102 Avoid Hearing Damage 102 Apple and the Environment 103 Regulatory Compliance Information 6 Contents
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 68 Problems with Your Mac Pro 70 Problems with Software 71 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 72 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 72 Problems with Your Display 75 Problems with Your Internet Connection 78 Using Apple Hardware Test 79 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer 80 Maximizing...'s Under the Hood 86 Specifications Chapter 6: Last, but Not Least 96 Important Safety Information 97 General Maintenance 100 Understanding Ergonomics 102 Avoid Hearing Damage 102 Apple and the Environment 103 Regulatory Compliance Information 6 Contents
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...from the inside of this book may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this Mac Pro. Apple may be found on your Mac Pro. Make sure you see onscreen. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about opening the side panel, see...page 34. For information about Mac Help, see "Opening the Mac Pro" on page 39. Important: Read all in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to find out about the new features of the side panel. Before you first use your Mac Pro in Mac Help. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology...
...from the inside of this book may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this Mac Pro. Apple may be found on your Mac Pro. Make sure you see onscreen. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about opening the side panel, see...page 34. For information about Mac Help, see "Opening the Mac Pro" on page 39. Important: Read all in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to find out about the new features of the side panel. Before you first use your Mac Pro in Mac Help. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology...
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... surface  The power cable connectors don't press against a wall or other object  The airflow in front of, behind, and below your Mac Pro and the display is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front The only way to shut off power...pages to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you can set it as well. Position your Mac Pro and display so that you can unplug them. If your Mac Pro and display Pick up quickly and start using correct lifting techniques. Step ...
... surface  The power cable connectors don't press against a wall or other object  The airflow in front of, behind, and below your Mac Pro and the display is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front The only way to shut off power...pages to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you can set it as well. Position your Mac Pro and display so that you can unplug them. If your Mac Pro and display Pick up quickly and start using correct lifting techniques. Step ...
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Power cord socket Power cord plug 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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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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 connect. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Depending on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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 connect. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Depending on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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...either port. 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...
...either port. 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 either of the gigabit Ethernet ports on the back of your Mac Pro. Gigabit Ethernet ports Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
Connect the other end to either of the gigabit Ethernet ports on the back of your Mac Pro. Gigabit Ethernet ports Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
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Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your Mac Pro or on the keyboard. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the mouse into a USB port on the display.
Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your Mac Pro or on the keyboard. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the mouse into a USB port on the display.
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...menu bar. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your desktop look the way you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with your Mac Pro. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on ... You can help you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to turn it on. Apple keyboard extension cable Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you want to know your Mac Pro, explore System Preferences-it's your command center for most...
...menu bar. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make your desktop look the way you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with your Mac Pro. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on ... You can help you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to turn it on. Apple keyboard extension cable Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you want to know your Mac Pro, explore System Preferences-it's your command center for most...
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... into a power source? If you still don't see anything on your screen or you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro. Are the brightness and contrast of your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Is the display turned on ? Â Is... cord securely plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on ? If it turns off. Press and hold the power (®) button on your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it 's plugged into the back of the display adjusted correctly?
... into a power source? If you still don't see anything on your screen or you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro. Are the brightness and contrast of your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Is the display turned on ? Â Is... cord securely plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on ? If it turns off. Press and hold the power (®) button on your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it 's plugged into the back of the display adjusted correctly?
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... in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. To put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working.... You can put your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro is dark. To wake your Mac Pro. Putting Your Mac Pro to sleep, do one ...
... in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. To put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working.... You can put your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro is dark. To wake your Mac Pro. Putting Your Mac Pro to sleep, do one ...
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...the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro before moving it off. NOTICE: Shut down properly. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â ...Press the power (®) button on a power strip or by turning off your Mac Pro's power plug (...
...the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro before moving it off. NOTICE: Shut down properly. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â ...Press the power (®) button on a power strip or by turning off your Mac Pro's power plug (...
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The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you 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 Mac Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 23
The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you 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 Mac Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 23
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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 24 Chapter 2 Life with 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 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
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...press the Media Eject (C) key on ; Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on your Mac Pro, put it to turn on your Apple Keyboard. To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to sleep, or wake it 's ... CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to your Mac Pro to 800 Mbit/s. Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can write music, documents, and other files to 400 megabits per...
...press the Media Eject (C) key on ; Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on your Mac Pro, put it to turn on your Apple Keyboard. To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to sleep, or wake it 's ... CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to your Mac Pro to 800 Mbit/s. Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can write music, documents, and other files to 400 megabits per...
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Features of Your Apple Keyboard Escape Decrease brightness Increase brightness Exposé Dashboard Caps Lock Fast Forward Mute Volume Down Volume Up Media Eject Function Play/Pause Rewind USB port (both sides) 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
Features of Your Apple Keyboard Escape Decrease brightness Increase brightness Exposé Dashboard Caps Lock Fast Forward Mute Volume Down Volume Up Media Eject Function Play/Pause Rewind USB port (both sides) 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
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...) Mute the sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your Apple display. Escape (esc) key Press the Escape (esc) and Command (x) keys simultaneously to open windows. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your Mac Pro. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of .... Press the Escape (esc) key to engage caps lock so you can type capital letters. To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 27
...) Mute the sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your Apple display. Escape (esc) key Press the Escape (esc) and Command (x) keys simultaneously to open windows. Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of your Mac Pro. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of .... Press the Escape (esc) key to engage caps lock so you can type capital letters. To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 27