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Mac Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your Mac Pro computer
Mac Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your Mac Pro computer
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... Mouse © Viacom International Inc. Manufactured under license. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iCal, iLife, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, and SuperDrive are service marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. "Dolby,""Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of...
... Mouse © Viacom International Inc. Manufactured under license. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iCal, iLife, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, and SuperDrive are service marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. "Dolby,""Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of...
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Contents 5 Chapter 1: Getting Started 5 Setting Up Your Mac Pro 13 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 15 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 16 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro 18 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro 20 More Ports and Connectors on the Back 22 Internal Expansion Options... Installing Memory 38 Installing Internal Storage Devices 47 Adding PCI Express Cards 50 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery 53 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 53 Problems with Your Mac Pro 3
Contents 5 Chapter 1: Getting Started 5 Setting Up Your Mac Pro 13 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 15 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 16 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro 18 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro 20 More Ports and Connectors on the Back 22 Internal Expansion Options... Installing Memory 38 Installing Internal Storage Devices 47 Adding PCI Express Cards 50 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery 53 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 53 Problems with Your Mac Pro 3
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... Keeping Your Software Up to Date 57 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 58 Problems with Your Display 60 Problems with Your Internet Connection 63 Using Apple Hardware Test 64 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer 65 Maximizing Ethernet Performance 66 Learning More, Service, and Support 68 Locating Your Serial..., and Ergonomics 77 Important Safety Information 78 General Maintenance 80 Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information 82 Avoid Hearing Damage 83 Regulatory Compliance Information 86 Apple and the Environment 89 Index 4 Contents
... Keeping Your Software Up to Date 57 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 58 Problems with Your Display 60 Problems with Your Internet Connection 63 Using Apple Hardware Test 64 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer 65 Maximizing Ethernet Performance 66 Learning More, Service, and Support 68 Locating Your Serial..., and Ergonomics 77 Important Safety Information 78 General Maintenance 80 Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information 82 Avoid Hearing Damage 83 Regulatory Compliance Information 86 Apple and the Environment 89 Index 4 Contents
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... designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Follow the steps on the next few pages to internal components. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed FB-DIMM memory, PCI Express graphics... the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on purchasing your computer and from the inside of the side panel. Before you can set up your Mac Pro. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display.
... designed so that you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. Follow the steps on the next few pages to internal components. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed FB-DIMM memory, PCI Express graphics... the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on purchasing your computer and from the inside of the side panel. Before you can set up your Mac Pro. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display.
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... so that you can unplug the computer or display when you need to. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 1: Position your computer and display Pick up your Mac Pro by both of , behind, and below the display or computer is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front...
... so that you can unplug the computer or display when you need to. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 1: Position your computer and display Pick up your Mac Pro by both of , behind, and below the display or computer is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front...
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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 Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
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 Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
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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 back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Depending on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect any Apple display to connect. For full resolution on the display, you may have one or more cables to either port.
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 back of your display as shown in the illustration below. Step 3: Connect the display Connect your Mac Pro. Depending on a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, use DVI port 1. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Display ports USB port FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect any Apple display to connect. For full resolution on the display, you may have one or more cables to either port.
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...display cable 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...
...display cable 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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Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on your Mac Pro. Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to one end of an Ethernet cable to either of the Ethernet ports on the back of the USB (d) ports on the computer or on the keyboard. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Connect the other end to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one of your display.
Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on your Mac Pro. Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to one end of an Ethernet cable to either of the Ethernet ports on the back of the USB (d) ports on the computer or on the keyboard. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Connect the other end to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one of your display.
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Apple keyboard extension cable Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Plug the mouse into a USB port on your computer, use the keyboard extension cable that came with your computer. Keyboard Mouse If the keyboard cable is not long enough to reach a USB port on the keyboard.
Apple keyboard extension cable Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Plug the mouse into a USB port on your computer, use the keyboard extension cable that came with your computer. Keyboard Mouse If the keyboard cable is not long enough to reach a USB port on the keyboard.
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... System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your Mac Pro. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you turn it on by pressing its power button. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro. If it on. Step 8: Customize Your Desktop and Set... transfer files, applications, and other information from the menu bar. 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 the keyboard and mouse to set up a user account on your...
... System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your Mac Pro. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you turn it on by pressing its power button. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro. If it on. Step 8: Customize Your Desktop and Set... transfer files, applications, and other information from the menu bar. 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 the keyboard and mouse to set up a user account on your...
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...If you will be away from sleep and bypass the startup process. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working, you can quickly wake the computer from your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.... Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Putting Your Mac Pro to turn on the computer. Â If you see a blinking question...
...If you will be away from sleep and bypass the startup process. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working, you can quickly wake the computer from your Mac Pro. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.... Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Putting Your Mac Pro to turn on the computer. Â If you see a blinking question...
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...: Shut down properly. Moving your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro before moving it off the computer any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse...loss of data or the inability to start up from sleep, do one of your Mac Pro. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for a day or more, you will not be damaged if your computer is spinning ... disk. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started WARNING: Do not turn it . Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you should turn off your Mac Pro by turning off your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down.
...: Shut down properly. Moving your computer while the hard disk is not shut down your Mac Pro before moving it off the computer any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse...loss of data or the inability to start up from sleep, do one of your Mac Pro. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for a day or more, you will not be damaged if your computer is spinning ... disk. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started WARNING: Do not turn it . Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you should turn off your Mac Pro by turning off your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down.
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Read on for an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you need to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all of your computer. Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 2 This chapter gives basic information you to know about your Mac Pro. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 15
Read on for an overview of the features and ports of Apple's products, on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you need to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all of your computer. Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 2 This chapter gives basic information you to know about your Mac Pro. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 15
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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 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know 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 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
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.... a pulsing light indicates it's in speaker is on; H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Mac Pro to 400 megabits per second (Mbit/s). d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to 800 Mbit/s. Status light A white light indicates your Apple Keyboard. The FireWire 400 port supports data rates up to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners...
.... a pulsing light indicates it's in speaker is on; H FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Mac Pro to 400 megabits per second (Mbit/s). d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to 800 Mbit/s. Status light A white light indicates your Apple Keyboard. The FireWire 400 port supports data rates up to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners...
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Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket ¥ Locking latch d USB 2.0 ports (3) H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 port G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket ¥ Locking latch d USB 2.0 ports (3) H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 port G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
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... If you are working inside your computer and the latch is down, the optical and hard drives are locked in your Mac Pro. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to USB devices, such as printers and servers, and share information over the network using a CAT 5e cable. Your ...to the latch to prevent access and secure the internal components. Power socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to access the Internet or network resources such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB microphones,...
... If you are working inside your computer and the latch is down, the optical and hard drives are locked in your Mac Pro. d USB 2.0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to USB devices, such as printers and servers, and share information over the network using a CAT 5e cable. Your ...to the latch to prevent access and secure the internal components. Power socket Connect the power cord that came with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to access the Internet or network resources such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, speakers, USB microphones,...
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More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots £ DVI display port 1 £ DVI display port 2 Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port , Audio line-in port - Audio line-out port 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots £ DVI display port 1 £ DVI display port 2 Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port , Audio line-in port - Audio line-out port 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro