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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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... sure you see "Opening the Mac Pro" on your Mac Pro in Mac Help. Apple may be found on page 39. For information about opening the side panel, see onscreen. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to find out about the ... storage, all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 34. Before you first use your Mac Pro and from the outside of your Mac Pro. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 95) carefully before you begin, remove any protective film from the ...
... sure you see "Opening the Mac Pro" on your Mac Pro in Mac Help. Apple may be found on page 39. For information about opening the side panel, see onscreen. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to find out about the ... storage, all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 34. Before you first use your Mac Pro and from the outside of your Mac Pro. For information about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 95) carefully before you begin, remove any protective film from the ...
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... way to shut off power completely to open in front of its handles using it right away. Position your Mac Pro and display is to get started. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are within easy reach so that : Â They are each on the next few pages to... disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you can set it up your display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well.
... way to shut off power completely to open in front of its handles using it right away. Position your Mac Pro and display is to get started. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are within easy reach so that : Â They are each on the next few pages to... disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you can set it up your display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well.
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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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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 Depending on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro.
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 Depending on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro.
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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 Connect the other end to either of the gigabit Ethernet ports on the back of your Mac Pro. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
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 your Mac Pro. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
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Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 mouse into a USB port on the display.
Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 mouse into a USB port on the display.
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...8: Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences You can help you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make 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 get to change....your Mac Pro. Setup Assistant helps you want using System Preferences. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro to your command center for the specific preference you enter your Mac Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to...
...8: Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences You can help you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can quickly make 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 get to change....your Mac Pro. Setup Assistant helps you want using System Preferences. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro to your command center for the specific preference you enter your Mac Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to...
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.... Â If you still don't see anything on your Mac Pro plugged into the back of the display adjusted correctly? Are the brightness and contrast of your Mac Pro. Press and hold the power (®) button on your screen, restart your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? ...'t see anything on page 67. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Need Help Setting Up? If you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it 's plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on? Â ...
.... Â If you still don't see anything on your Mac Pro plugged into the back of the display adjusted correctly? Are the brightness and contrast of your Mac Pro. Press and hold the power (®) button on your screen, restart your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? ...'t see anything on page 67. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Need Help Setting Up? If you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it 's plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on? Â ...
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... from sleep and bypass the startup process. To put your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro from your Mac Pro for only a short time, put it down. 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 and click Sleep in sleep, the...
... from sleep and bypass the startup process. To put your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro from your Mac Pro for only a short time, put it down. 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 and click Sleep in sleep, the...
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... click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. To turn it . Moving your Mac Pro for a day or more, you should 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 turning off the switch on the... front of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your Mac Pro...
... click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. To turn it . Moving your Mac Pro for a day or more, you should 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 turning off the switch on the... front of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your Mac Pro...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all of your Mac Pro. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 23 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 an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, on for your Mac Pro.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all of your Mac Pro. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 23 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 an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, on 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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..., microphones, and hubs. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro through the headphone minijack. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro to turn it . ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro is on . Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Your display may also have USB ports. To open... indicates it from sleep. It can read CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Apple Keyboard. Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to turn on your...
..., microphones, and hubs. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro through the headphone minijack. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro to turn it . ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro is on . Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Your display may also have USB ports. To open... indicates it from sleep. It can read CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Apple Keyboard. Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to turn on your...
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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
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... from the menu bar and search for quick access to open windows. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your Mac Pro. Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to remove a disc. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone ... Exposé for "function keys." ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or pause ('), or rewind (]) a song, movie, or slideshow. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 27 Function (fn) key Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to exit Front Row. Escape (esc) key Press the...
... from the menu bar and search for quick access to open windows. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your Mac Pro. Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to remove a disc. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone ... Exposé for "function keys." ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or pause ('), or rewind (]) a song, movie, or slideshow. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 27 Function (fn) key Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to exit Front Row. Escape (esc) key Press the...