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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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... any protective film from the outside of the side panel. For information about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" 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... away. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing your computer and display. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and from the inside of your Mac Pro. Before you can set up your new high-performance...
... any protective film from the outside of the side panel. For information about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" 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... away. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on purchasing your computer and display. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and from the inside of your Mac Pro. Before you can set up your new high-performance...
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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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You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. For full resolution on the display, you may have one or more cables to connect. 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. Depending on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to either port.
You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. For full resolution on the display, you may have one or more cables to connect. 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. Depending on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors 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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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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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...time you turn it 's plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on your Mac Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on the front of the computer? 12 Chapter 1 Getting ...them up. Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to change. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on ...
...time you turn it 's plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on your Mac Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on the front of the computer? 12 Chapter 1 Getting ...them up. Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to change. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on ...
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...To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on the front of your computer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Putting Your Mac Pro to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, the display's screen is dark. ... you finish working, you still don't 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. Putting Your Mac Pro to turn on the computer. Â If you will be away from your display has brightness ...
...To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on the front of your computer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Putting Your Mac Pro to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, the display's screen is dark. ... you finish working, you still don't 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. Putting Your Mac Pro to turn on the computer. Â If you will be away from your display has brightness ...
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... you should turn it . Moving your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro before moving it 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 can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the...
... you should turn it . Moving your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro before moving it 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 can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the...
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Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 2 This chapter gives basic information you to know about your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for your Mac Pro. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 15 Read on for an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, 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 all of your computer.
Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 2 This chapter gives basic information you to know about your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for your Mac Pro. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 15 Read on for an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, 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 all of your computer.
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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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...Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to turn on your Mac Pro, put it to sleep, or wake it 's in speaker is on your Mac Pro... to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners, and external hard disk drives. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro...6 seconds until your Mac Pro to USB keyboards, .../s). Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD+R ...Getting to 800 Mbit/s. If your Mac Pro has a second optical drive, ...Your Mac Pro 17 Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro through...
...Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to turn on your Mac Pro, put it to sleep, or wake it 's in speaker is on your Mac Pro... to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners, and external hard disk drives. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro...6 seconds until your Mac Pro to USB keyboards, .../s). Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD+R ...Getting to 800 Mbit/s. If your Mac Pro has a second optical drive, ...Your Mac Pro 17 Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro through...
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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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..., and share information over the network using a CAT 5e cable. See page 37. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to Know Your Mac Pro 19 Chapter 2 Getting to access the Internet or network resources such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB microphones..., and USB hubs. Power socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to open the side panel and access the internal components in place. If you are working inside your computer and the latch is down...
..., and share information over the network using a CAT 5e cable. See page 37. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to Know Your Mac Pro 19 Chapter 2 Getting to access the Internet or network resources such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB microphones..., and USB hubs. Power socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to open the side panel and access the internal components in place. If you are working inside your computer and the latch is down...
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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 - Audio line-out port 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
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... digital audio in and out ports Connect to Know Your Mac Pro 21 PCI Express expansion slots (3) Expand your Mac Pro. You can transfer stereo or encoded 5.1 audio using standard TOSLINK cables or fiber-optic cables with your Mac Pro by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express...to VGA Display Adapter that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. Connect an Apple display, such as the 20-, 23-, or 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to port 1. You can also connect displays that came with a 3.5 mm plastic or nylon optical ...
... digital audio in and out ports Connect to Know Your Mac Pro 21 PCI Express expansion slots (3) Expand your Mac Pro. You can transfer stereo or encoded 5.1 audio using standard TOSLINK cables or fiber-optic cables with your Mac Pro by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express...to VGA Display Adapter that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. Connect an Apple display, such as the 20-, 23-, or 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to port 1. You can also connect displays that came with a 3.5 mm plastic or nylon optical ...
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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 four hard disk drives installed in slots 2 through 4. To install PCI cards in the drive carriers. Battery Your Mac Pro uses an internal backup battery. 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.... on the memory cards. To install or replace the hard disk drives, see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 47. PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots. Double-wide PCI Express graphics slot Connect up to 4 FB-DIMMS, for information about the specific type of 8...
...up to four hard disk drives installed in slots 2 through 4. To install PCI cards in the drive carriers. Battery Your Mac Pro uses an internal backup battery. 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.... on the memory cards. To install or replace the hard disk drives, see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 47. PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots. Double-wide PCI Express graphics slot Connect up to 4 FB-DIMMS, for information about the specific type of 8...