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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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...Apple Inc. © 2007 Apple Inc. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. AppleCare and Apple Store are service marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. The Mighty Mouse trademark is prohibited. This product includes software developed by the University of Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby,""Pro... owners. Apparatus Claims of these products. 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 SuperDrive are owned by...
...Apple Inc. © 2007 Apple Inc. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. AppleCare and Apple Store are service marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. The Mighty Mouse trademark is prohibited. This product includes software developed by the University of Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby,""Pro... owners. Apparatus Claims of these products. 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 SuperDrive are owned by...
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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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Follow the steps on purchasing your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on the next few pages to internal components. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed FB-DIMM memory, PCI Express ... it right away. For information about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on page 28. 5 Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the inside of your computer and display. Before you can set up...
Follow the steps on purchasing your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Getting Started 1 1 Congratulations on the next few pages to internal components. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed FB-DIMM memory, PCI Express ... it right away. For information about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on page 28. 5 Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the inside of your computer and display. Before you can set up...
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... lifting techniques. If your computer and display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Make sure the power cords for 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...
... lifting techniques. If your computer and display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Make sure the power cords for 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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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. Power cord socket Power cord plug Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
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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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 connect.
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... Started 9 DVI display ports DVI display port DVI to VGA Display Adapter VGA connector on 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...
... Started 9 DVI display ports DVI display port DVI to VGA Display Adapter VGA connector on 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 one end of an Ethernet cable 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 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 one end of an Ethernet cable 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 a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
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...way you want to change. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set them up. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro. Need Help Setting Up? If your display must be turned on separately, turn on ? Â Is the ...you turn it 's plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. 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 set up a user ...
...way you want to change. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set them up. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro. Need Help Setting Up? If your display must be turned on separately, turn on ? Â Is the ...you turn it 's plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. 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 set up a user ...
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...computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on page 53. Press and hold the computer's power button for only a short time, put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it again to Sleep or Shutting It ...correctly? Â Is the display turned on your screen, restart your computer. If your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Putting Your Mac Pro to turn on the computer. Â If you still don't see a blinking question...
...computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power button on page 53. Press and hold the computer's power button for only a short time, put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it again to Sleep or Shutting It ...correctly? Â Is the display turned on your screen, restart your computer. If your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Putting Your Mac Pro to turn on the computer. Â If you still don't see a blinking question...
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Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for a day or more, you should turn off your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start...). To wake your computer from the hard disk. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Moving your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro. WARNING: Shut down properly. To turn it . WARNING: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on the front of your...
Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for a day or more, you should turn off your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start...). To wake your computer from the hard disk. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Moving your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro. WARNING: Shut down properly. To turn it . WARNING: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on the front of your...
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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 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 software and hardware for your Mac Pro. Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 2 This chapter gives basic information you to know about your computer. 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 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 software and hardware for your Mac Pro. Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 2 This chapter gives basic information you to know about your computer. 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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... on ; Your display may also have USB ports. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro to 400 megabits per second (Mbit/s). Chapter 2 Getting to USB keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, iPods, speakers, microphones, and hubs. If your Apple Keyboard. Connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting. The FireWire 800 port supports data rates...
... on ; Your display may also have USB ports. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro to 400 megabits per second (Mbit/s). Chapter 2 Getting to USB keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, iPods, speakers, microphones, and hubs. If your Apple Keyboard. Connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting. The FireWire 800 port supports data rates...
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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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... rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbit/s. Do not use ordinary power or extension cords. ¥ Locking latch Lift the latch to protect your Mac Pro. Chapter 2 Getting to USB devices, such as printers and servers, and share information over the network using a CAT 5e cable. You can also ... rates of 100, 200, 400, and 800 Mbit/s. Power socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to Know Your Mac Pro 19 You can attach a security lock to the latch to access the Internet or network resources such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners...
... rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbit/s. Do not use ordinary power or extension cords. ¥ Locking latch Lift the latch to protect your Mac Pro. Chapter 2 Getting to USB devices, such as printers and servers, and share information over the network using a CAT 5e cable. You can also ... rates of 100, 200, 400, and 800 Mbit/s. Power socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to Know Your Mac Pro 19 You can attach a security lock to the latch to access the Internet or network resources such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners...
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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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...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. You can transfer stereo or encoded 5.1 audio using standard TOSLINK cables or fiber-optic cables... with a 3.5 mm plastic or nylon optical plug. Connect an Apple display, such as the 20-, 23-, or 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to either port. PCI Express expansion slots (3) Expand your Mac Pro by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express cards in ...
...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. You can transfer stereo or encoded 5.1 audio using standard TOSLINK cables or fiber-optic cables... with a 3.5 mm plastic or nylon optical plug. Connect an Apple display, such as the 20-, 23-, or 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to either port. PCI Express expansion slots (3) Expand your Mac Pro by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express cards in ...
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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