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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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... information about opening the side panel, see "Getting Answers" on page 95) carefully before you look over the information in this Mac Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can be slightly different from the inside of this book may be found on page ... images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with easy access to find out about Mac Help, see "Opening the Mac Pro" on your Mac Pro. Make sure you first use your Mac Pro in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to internal components. For information about the new features of the side panel...
... information about opening the side panel, see "Getting Answers" on page 95) carefully before you look over the information in this Mac Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can be slightly different from the inside of this book may be found on page ... images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with easy access to find out about Mac Help, see "Opening the Mac Pro" on your Mac Pro. Make sure you first use your Mac Pro in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to internal components. For information about the new features of the side panel...
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... front The only way to shut off power completely to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to open in front of its handles using it as well. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go... 11 If your Mac Pro by both of , behind, and below your Mac Pro and the display is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to get started. Step 1: Position your...
... front The only way to shut off power completely to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to open in front of its handles using it as well. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go... 11 If your Mac Pro by both of , behind, and below your Mac Pro and the display is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to get started. Step 1: Position your...
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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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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 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. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 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. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro.
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...Up, Go 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...
...Up, Go 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 end of your Mac Pro. Gigabit Ethernet ports Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 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.
Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of your Mac Pro. Gigabit Ethernet ports Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 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 Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable 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 Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on the display.
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... separately, turn on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Apple keyboard extension cable 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 your Mac Pro. Step 7: Use Setup ...Assistant The first time you get to know your Mac Pro, explore System Preferences-it on. As you turn ...
... separately, turn on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Apple keyboard extension cable 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 your Mac Pro. Step 7: Use Setup ...Assistant The first time you get to know your Mac Pro, explore System Preferences-it on. As you turn ...
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... light, see a blinking question mark on page 67. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro. If the display has brightness controls, adjust them. Â If you still don't see anything on your screen or ...you don't see anything on your screen, restart your Mac Pro plugged into the back of your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Is the display turned on? If it turns off.
... light, see a blinking question mark on page 67. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro. If the display has brightness controls, adjust them. Â If you still don't see anything on your screen or ...you don't see anything on your screen, restart your Mac Pro plugged into the back of your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Is the display turned on? If it turns off.
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... wake your Mac Pro from your Mac Pro for only a short time, put it down. To put your Mac Pro is dark. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 To wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro. When your Mac Pro to...
... wake your Mac Pro from your Mac Pro for only a short time, put it down. To put your Mac Pro is dark. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 To wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro. When your Mac Pro to...
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... Set Up, Go To turn off your Mac Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on a power strip or by pulling out your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you should turn off your Mac Pro any other way). Your files or system ...software could be using your Mac Pro for a day or more,...
... Set Up, Go To turn off your Mac Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on a power strip or by pulling out your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you should turn off your Mac Pro any other way). Your files or system ...software could be using your Mac Pro for a day or more,...
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Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of 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 software and hardware for 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 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 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
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...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. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Apple Keyboard. Connect... and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it on your Mac Pro to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners, and external hard disk drives...
...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. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Apple Keyboard. Connect... and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it on your Mac Pro to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners, and external hard disk drives...
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Features of Your Apple Keyboard Escape Decrease brightness Increase brightness Exposé Dashboard Caps Lock Fast Forward Mute Volume Down Volume Up Media Eject Function Play/Pause Rewind USB port (both sides) 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
Features of Your Apple Keyboard Escape Decrease brightness Increase brightness Exposé Dashboard Caps Lock Fast Forward Mute Volume Down Volume Up Media Eject Function Play/Pause Rewind USB port (both sides) 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro