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Congratulations, you and your Mac Pro were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your Mac Pro were made for each other.
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www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Enhance your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library. iMovie Collect all your song to sound like a pro. Publish to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website
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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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Looking for Something? 110 Index Contents 7
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Important: Read all in Mac Help. For information about Mac Help, see "Opening the Mac Pro" on page 39. Apple may be found on your Mac Pro in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to internal components. Before you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of your Mac Pro and from what you see onscreen. 10 Chapter 1 Ready...
Important: Read all in Mac Help. For information about Mac Help, see "Opening the Mac Pro" on page 39. Apple may be found on your Mac Pro in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to internal components. Before you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of your Mac Pro and from what you see onscreen. 10 Chapter 1 Ready...
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...sturdy, flat 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...can unplug them. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to get started. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. If your Mac Pro and display Pick up quickly and start using correct lifting ...
...sturdy, flat 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...can unplug them. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to get started. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. If your Mac Pro and display Pick up quickly and start using correct lifting ...
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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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Depending on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information.
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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Depending on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information.
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...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 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 either...
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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 your Mac Pro. Connect the other end to either of the gigabit Ethernet ports on the back of an Ethernet cable to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
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 your Mac Pro. Connect the other end to either of the gigabit Ethernet ports on the back 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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... most computer and display settings. Step 8: Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences You can help you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with your Mac Pro. Apple keyboard extension cable Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from...
... most computer and display settings. Step 8: Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences You can help you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with your Mac Pro. Apple keyboard extension cable Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from...
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... or a series of flashes from the status light, see anything on your screen, restart your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it 's plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on your Mac Pro. Press and hold the power (®) button on ? Â Is the power cord securely... 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on ? Press the power (®) button again to restart. Â If you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Is the display turned on page 67. 18 Chapter 1...
... or a series of flashes from the status light, see anything on your screen, restart your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it 's plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on your Mac Pro. Press and hold the power (®) button on ? Â Is the power cord securely... 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on ? Press the power (®) button again to restart. Â If you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Is the display turned on page 67. 18 Chapter 1...
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... Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro for only a short time, put your Mac Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish... working, you will be away from your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following: Â...
... Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro for only a short time, put your Mac Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish... working, you will be away from your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following: Â...
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...Mac Pro by pulling out your Mac Pro any other way). Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn it . 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 the following: Â Choose Apple... () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on a power strip or by turning off . To turn off your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you should turn off your Mac Pro, do one of data or the inability to ...
...Mac Pro by pulling out your Mac Pro any other way). Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn it . 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 the following: Â Choose Apple... () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on a power strip or by turning off . To turn off your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you should turn off your Mac Pro, do one of data or the inability to ...
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2 Life with Your Mac Pro 2 www.apple.com/macpro Mac Help ports
2 Life with Your Mac Pro 2 www.apple.com/macpro Mac Help ports
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Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 23 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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 Mac Pro. 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 your Mac Pro.
Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 23 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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 Mac Pro. 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 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 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
