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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help spaces Time Machine Automatically back up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Finder Browse the contents of your files to an extra hard drive. from anywhere. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help .mac Spaces Arrange windows in different spaces to My Mac Access files on your desktop. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Back to unclutter your Mac at home via the Internet -
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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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...slots, and internal storage, all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 95) carefully before you first use your Mac Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your... "Life with easy access to questions can be slightly different from the inside of your Mac Pro and from what you see onscreen. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about Mac Help, see "Opening the Mac Pro" on page 34. For information about opening the side panel, see "Getting Answers"...
...slots, and internal storage, all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 95) carefully before you first use your Mac Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your... "Life with easy access to questions can be slightly different from the inside of your Mac Pro and from what you see onscreen. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about Mac Help, see "Opening the Mac Pro" on page 34. For information about opening the side panel, see "Getting Answers"...
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...:  They are within easy reach so that you can unplug them. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to your Mac Pro and display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Follow the steps on a sturdy, flat...object  The airflow in front of its handles using it right away. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you can set it up 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 open...
...:  They are within easy reach so that you can unplug them. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to your Mac Pro and display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Follow the steps on a sturdy, flat...object  The airflow in front of its handles using it right away. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you can set it up 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 open...
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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 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
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Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to connect. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 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. Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro.
Check the instructions that came with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to connect. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 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. Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays with the display for additional setup information. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro.
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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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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. Gigabit Ethernet ports Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15
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Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. Plug the mouse 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 display.
Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. Plug the mouse 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 display.
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... Your Preferences You can help you turn on by pressing its power button. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on the front of your display must be turned... on separately, turn it on your new Mac Pro. If your Mac Pro to turn it on your Mac Pro. Apple keyboard extension cable Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you want to change. As you want using System Preferences...
... Your Preferences You can help you turn on by pressing its power button. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on the front of your display must be turned... on separately, turn it on your new Mac Pro. If your Mac Pro to turn it on your Mac Pro. Apple keyboard extension cable Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you want to change. As you want using System Preferences...
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...you don't see anything on ? Â Is the power cord securely plugged into a power source? Press and hold the power (®) button on your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it 's plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on your screen, restart your screen or you still...or a series of flashes from the status light, see anything on your Mac Pro. If the display has brightness controls, adjust them. 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...
...you don't see anything on ? Â Is the power cord securely plugged into a power source? Press and hold the power (®) button on your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it 's plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on your screen, restart your screen or you still...or a series of flashes from the status light, see anything on your Mac Pro. If the display has brightness controls, adjust them. 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...
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...It Down When you finish working, you will be away from your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to sleep. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly 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 is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System ...
...It Down When you finish working, you will be away from your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to sleep. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly 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 is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System ...
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...: Shut down properly. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro any other way). NOTICE: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling out your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you should turn... click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro before moving it off your Mac Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of data or the inability...
...: Shut down properly. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be damaged if your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro any other way). NOTICE: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling out your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you should turn... click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro before moving it off your Mac Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of data or the inability...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all 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 an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, on 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 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 an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, on for your Mac Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 23 The Apple 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