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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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..., AppleTalk, FireWire, iCal, iLife, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, and SuperDrive are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. This product includes software developed by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. in the United States and Canada. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is accurate. "Dolby,""Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are...
..., AppleTalk, FireWire, iCal, iLife, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, and SuperDrive are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. This product includes software developed by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. in the United States and Canada. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is accurate. "Dolby,""Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are...
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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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... designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the inside of your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Before you can set up quickly and start using it right away. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing your computer and from the ... opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on the next few pages to internal components. Follow the steps on page 28. 5 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...
... designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the inside of your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Before you can set up quickly and start using it right away. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing your computer and from the ... opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on the next few pages to internal components. Follow the steps on page 28. 5 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...
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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 ...
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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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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Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect any Apple display to the display ports on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. For full resolution on the display, you may have one or more cables to connect. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to either port. 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.
Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect any Apple display to the display ports on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. For full resolution on the display, you may have one or more cables to connect. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to either port. 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.
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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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... 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 . Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set them up a user account on your Mac Pro. For more information, open Mac Help and search...If your computer did not start up properly, check the following: Â Is the computer plugged into the back of the computer to your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on by pressing its power button. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you think your display must ...
... 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 . Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set them up a user account on your Mac Pro. For more information, open Mac Help and search...If your computer did not start up properly, check the following: Â Is the computer plugged into the back of the computer to your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on by pressing its power button. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you think your display must ...
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... shut it again to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working, you see a blinking question mark on your screen, restart your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Press and hold the computer's power button for only a ...put the computer to sleep. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on ? You can put your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until the computer turns off. Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected ...
... shut it again to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working, you see a blinking question mark on your screen, restart your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Press and hold the computer's power button for only a ...put the computer to sleep. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on ? You can put your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until the computer turns off. Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected ...
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... 1 Getting Started WARNING: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by pulling out the computer's power plug (unless you should turn it . Moving your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro before moving it off your computer while the hard disk... is not shut down your Mac Pro for a day or more, you can damage the ...
... 1 Getting Started WARNING: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by pulling out the computer's power plug (unless you should turn it . Moving your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro before moving it off your computer while the hard disk... is not shut down your Mac Pro for a day or more, you can damage the ...
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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 your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all of Apple's products, on for an overview of the features and ports 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 your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all of Apple's products, on for an overview of the features and ports 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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... to open the drive, press the Media Eject (C) key on ; d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro through the headphone jack. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 17 Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can write music, documents, and other... files to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. a pulsing light indicates it from sleep. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Apple...
... to open the drive, press the Media Eject (C) key on ; d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro through the headphone jack. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 17 Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can write music, documents, and other... files to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs. a pulsing light indicates it from sleep. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Apple...
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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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... socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to open the side panel and access the...page 37. You can attach a security lock to the latch to protect your Mac Pro to Know Your Mac Pro 19 G Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with your Mac Pro. If you are working inside your computer and the latch is down, the optical... and hard drives are locked in your Mac Pro. Do not use ordinary power or extension cords. ¥ Locking latch Lift the latch to ...
... socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to open the side panel and access the...page 37. You can attach a security lock to the latch to protect your Mac Pro to Know Your Mac Pro 19 G Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with your Mac Pro. If you are working inside your computer and the latch is down, the optical... and hard drives are locked in your Mac Pro. Do not use ordinary power or extension cords. ¥ Locking latch Lift the latch to ...
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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 self-powered analog speakers and other devices with analog capability. - Connect an Apple display, such as the 20-, 23-, or 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Mac Pro 21 For full resolution, connect the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display to port 1. You can also connect displays that use a... video graphics array (VGA) connector with the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter that use a ...
...Connect self-powered analog speakers and other devices with analog capability. - Connect an Apple display, such as the 20-, 23-, or 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Mac Pro 21 For full resolution, connect the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display to port 1. You can also connect displays that use a... video graphics array (VGA) connector with the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter that use a ...
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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