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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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...the next few pages to internal components. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Before you can set up your Mac Pro. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on page 28. 5 ...your computer and from the inside of the side panel. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed FB-DIMM memory, PCI Express graphics and ...
...the next few pages to internal components. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Before you can set up your Mac Pro. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on page 28. 5 ...your computer and from the inside of the side panel. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed FB-DIMM memory, PCI Express graphics and ...
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... a wall or other object  The airflow in front of its handles using correct lifting techniques. Step 1: Position your computer and display Pick up 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...
... a wall or other object  The airflow in front of its handles using correct lifting techniques. Step 1: Position your computer and display Pick up 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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You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Depending on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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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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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 Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on your Mac Pro. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one of your display.
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 Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on your Mac Pro. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one of your display.
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... 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you don't see anything on by pressing its power button. Need Help Setting Up? Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you enter your Internet and email information and set them up a user account on your previous...
... 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you don't see anything on by pressing its power button. Need Help Setting Up? Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you enter your Internet and email information and set them up a user account on your previous...
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... the startup process. 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 display has brightness controls, adjust them. Â... you can quickly wake the computer from the status light, see anything on page 53. To put your Mac Pro to sleep, do one of the display adjusted correctly? Are the brightness and contrast of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on ?
... the startup process. 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 display has brightness controls, adjust them. Â... you can quickly wake the computer from the status light, see anything on page 53. To put your Mac Pro to sleep, do one of the display adjusted correctly? Are the brightness and contrast of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on ?
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...1 Getting Started 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, choose Apple () > Shut Down. WARNING: Shut down properly. Shutting Down... Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your computer is spinning can 't turn it .
...1 Getting Started 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, choose Apple () > Shut Down. WARNING: Shut down properly. Shutting Down... Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your computer is spinning can 't turn it .
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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. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 15 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.
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. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 15 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.
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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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...Chapter 2 Getting to USB keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, iPods, speakers, microphones, and hubs. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Mac Pro through the headphone jack. The FireWire 400 port supports data rates up to 800 Mbit/s. Your display may also have USB ports. It can ...) discs. To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro, put it to sleep, or wake it on your Mac Pro to Know Your Mac Pro 17 d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Apple Keyboard. To restart, press and hold this button to turn it from sleep.
...Chapter 2 Getting to USB keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, iPods, speakers, microphones, and hubs. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Mac Pro through the headphone jack. The FireWire 400 port supports data rates up to 800 Mbit/s. Your display may also have USB ports. It can ...) discs. To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro, put it to sleep, or wake it on your Mac Pro to Know Your Mac Pro 17 d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Apple Keyboard. To restart, press and hold this button to turn it from sleep.
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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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... the network using a CAT 5e cable. You can also attach a security cable to the latch or through the handles and feet to protect your Mac Pro. Your display may also have USB ports. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports The FireWire 400 port supports data rates of 100, 200, 400, ... the side panel and access the internal components in place. 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 microphones, and...
... the network using a CAT 5e cable. You can also attach a security cable to the latch or through the handles and feet to protect your Mac Pro. Your display may also have USB ports. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports The FireWire 400 port supports data rates of 100, 200, 400, ... the side panel and access the internal components in place. 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 microphones, and...
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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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...VGA) connector with the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. Chapter 2 Getting to either port. Connect an Apple display, such as the 20-, 23-, or 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Mac Pro 21 You can also ...connect displays that came with your Mac Pro. For full resolution, connect the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display to port 1. Analog audio line...
...VGA) connector with the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. Chapter 2 Getting to either port. Connect an Apple display, such as the 20-, 23-, or 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to Know Your Mac Pro 21 You can also ...connect displays that came with your Mac Pro. For full resolution, connect the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display to port 1. Analog audio line...
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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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...up to two displays to four hard disk drives installed in the drive carriers. See "Installing Memory" on the memory cards. PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots. See "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 47. Chapter 2 Getting to 4 FB-DIMMS, for a total... optical drive carrier. If your computer's capabilities, see "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 50. Memory cards Your Mac Pro has two memory cards. Optical drives Your Mac Pro comes with up , or if the system date and time are frequently incorrect, you may need to replace the battery...
...up to two displays to four hard disk drives installed in the drive carriers. See "Installing Memory" on the memory cards. PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots. See "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 47. Chapter 2 Getting to 4 FB-DIMMS, for a total... optical drive carrier. If your computer's capabilities, see "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 50. Memory cards Your Mac Pro has two memory cards. Optical drives Your Mac Pro comes with up , or if the system date and time are frequently incorrect, you may need to replace the battery...
