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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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... Express graphics and expansion slots, and internal storage, all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your Mac Pro in this Mac Pro. Make sure you see "Opening the Mac Pro" on page 34. Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about the new features of this book may be found on...
... Express graphics and expansion slots, and internal storage, all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your Mac Pro in this Mac Pro. Make sure you see "Opening the Mac Pro" on page 34. Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about the new features of this book may be found on...
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..., 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... :  They are each on the next few pages to your Mac Pro by both of its handles using it right away. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Position your Mac Pro and display so that you can unplug them. Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
..., 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... :  They are each on the next few pages to your Mac Pro by both of its handles using it right away. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Position your Mac Pro and display so that you can unplug them. Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
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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 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. Depending on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below.
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 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. Depending on the back of your display as shown in the illustration below.
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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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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. 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 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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...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. If your display must be turned on separately, turn it on your Mac Pro. Step 8: Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences...change. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most computer and display settings. Step 6:...
...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. If your display must be turned on separately, turn it on your Mac Pro. Step 8: Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences...change. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most computer and display settings. Step 6:...
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...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 the display adjusted correctly? Are the brightness and contrast of your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly...? Â Is the display turned on your screen, restart your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it turns off. If it's plugged into...
...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 the display adjusted correctly? Are the brightness and contrast of your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly...? Â Is the display turned on your screen, restart your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it turns off. If it's plugged into...
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...button on the front of your Mac Pro is dark. When your Mac Pro. 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 to sleep. To put your Mac Pro and click Sleep in sleep, ... display's screen is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro from your Mac Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down...
...button on the front of your Mac Pro is dark. When your Mac Pro. 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 to sleep. To put your Mac Pro and click Sleep in sleep, ... display's screen is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro from your Mac Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down...
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...or system software could be using your Mac Pro for a day or more, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of your Mac Pro and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by pulling out your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you 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 (®) ...
...or system software could be using your Mac Pro for a day or more, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of your Mac Pro and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by pulling out your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you 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 (®) ...
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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. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all of 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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...sleep, or wake it from sleep. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro to USB keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, iPods, speakers, microphones, and hubs. Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on your Apple Keyboard. The FireWire 800 port supports data rates up to 400 megabits per... second (Mbit/s). Your display may also have USB ports. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 It can read CD-ROM, photo CD, ...
...sleep, or wake it from sleep. f Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro to USB keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, iPods, speakers, microphones, and hubs. Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on your Apple Keyboard. The FireWire 800 port supports data rates up to 400 megabits per... second (Mbit/s). Your display may also have USB ports. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 It can read CD-ROM, photo CD, ...
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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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...slideshow. Function (fn) key Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to remove a disc. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 27 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick ...access to all your Apple display. 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...
...slideshow. Function (fn) key Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to remove a disc. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 27 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick ...access to all your Apple display. 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...