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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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...of the side panel. Before you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of your Mac Pro and from what you see onscreen. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you...shown in this Mac Pro. For information about Mac Help, see "Opening the Mac Pro" on page 39. For information about opening the side panel, see "Getting Answers" on page 34. Your Mac Pro features the latest ... on page 95) carefully before you first use your Mac Pro in Mac Help. Important: Read all in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to questions can be slightly different from the inside...
...of the side panel. Before you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of your Mac Pro and from what you see onscreen. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you...shown in this Mac Pro. For information about Mac Help, see "Opening the Mac Pro" on page 39. For information about opening the side panel, see "Getting Answers" on page 34. Your Mac Pro features the latest ... on page 95) carefully before you first use your Mac Pro in Mac Help. Important: Read all in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to questions can be slightly different from the inside...
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... drive trays have space to open in front of its handles using it right away. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 1: Position your Mac Pro and display is to get started. Follow the steps on a sturdy, flat surface  The power cable connectors don't press against a wall or other... object  The airflow in front The only way to shut off power completely to your Mac Pro and display Pick up quickly and start using correct lifting techniques. Make sure the power cords for your display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques...
... drive trays have space to open in front of its handles using it right away. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 1: Position your Mac Pro and display is to get started. Follow the steps on a sturdy, flat surface  The power cable connectors don't press against a wall or other... object  The airflow in front The only way to shut off power completely to your Mac Pro and display Pick up quickly and start using correct lifting techniques. Make sure the power cords for your display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques...
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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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Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Depending on the display, you may have one or more cables to the display ports on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to connect.
Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Depending on the display, you may have one or more cables to the display ports on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to connect.
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...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 the...
...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 the...
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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 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. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of your Mac Pro.
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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 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. 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.
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...turn it on your command center for the specific preference you get to know your Mac Pro, explore System Preferences-it on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your Internet and email information and set them up a user account on by... pressing its power button. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with your desktop look the way you want to change. As you want using System...
...turn it on your command center for the specific preference you get to know your Mac Pro, explore System Preferences-it on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your Internet and email information and set them up a user account on by... pressing its power button. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with your desktop look the way you want to change. As you want using System...
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... adjust them. Â If you still don't see anything on your screen or you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is 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... Press the power (®) button again to restart. Â If you don't see Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," 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 the screen or a series of the display adjusted correctly...
... adjust them. Â If you still don't see anything on your screen or you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is 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... Press the power (®) button again to restart. Â If you don't see Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," 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 the screen or a series of the display adjusted correctly...
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... It Down When you finish working, you will be away from 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 sleep or shut it to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up..., Go 19 To put your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro for only a short time, put your Mac Pro is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. You...
... It Down When you finish working, you will be away from 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 sleep or shut it to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up..., Go 19 To put your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro for only a short time, put your Mac Pro is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. You...
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...should turn it . NOTICE: Shut down properly. 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 turning off your Mac Pro any other way). Moving your computer while the hard disk is not ...shut down your Mac Pro before moving it off. NOTICE: Do not turn ...
...should turn it . NOTICE: Shut down properly. 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 turning off your Mac Pro any other way). Moving your computer while the hard disk is not ...shut down your Mac Pro before moving it off. NOTICE: Do not turn ...
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Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 23 The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for your Mac Pro. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 23 The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for your Mac Pro. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
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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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...and other files to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners, and external hard disk drives. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Mac Pro through the headphone minijack. Your display may also have USB ports. It can read CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Connect..., scanners, iPods, speakers, microphones, and hubs. To restart, press and hold this button to turn it on your Apple Keyboard. Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on your Mac Pro, put it 's in sleep. To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds ...
...and other files to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners, and external hard disk drives. H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Mac Pro through the headphone minijack. Your display may also have USB ports. It can read CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. Connect..., scanners, iPods, speakers, microphones, and hubs. To restart, press and hold this button to turn it on your Apple Keyboard. Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on your Mac Pro, put it 's in sleep. To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds ...
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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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... Press the Caps Lock key to F19). Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to remove a disc. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or...or rewind (]) a song, movie, or slideshow. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to access your Mac Pro. To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of...
... Press the Caps Lock key to F19). Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to remove a disc. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Fast-forward ('), play or...or rewind (]) a song, movie, or slideshow. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to access your Mac Pro. To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Volume keys (F11, F12) Decrease (-) or increase (-) the volume of...