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Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Say hello to your Mac Pro www.apple.com/macpro Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync
Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Say hello to your Mac Pro www.apple.com/macpro Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync
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...in minutes or edit your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. iPhoto Help... iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Record and mix your files. Start a jam session. iWeb Help website Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your own song. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece.
...in minutes or edit your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. iPhoto Help... iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Record and mix your files. Start a jam session. iWeb Help website Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your own song. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece.
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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 22 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro 24 Features of Your Apple Keyboard 26 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro 28 More Ports and Connectors on the Back 30 Internal Expansion Options 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Making a Good Thing Better 37 Opening the Mac Pro 41 Installing Memory 59 Installing Internal Storage Devices 69 Adding PCI Express Cards 74 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 22 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro 24 Features of Your Apple Keyboard 26 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro 28 More Ports and Connectors on the Back 30 Internal Expansion Options 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Making a Good Thing Better 37 Opening the Mac Pro 41 Installing Memory 59 Installing Internal Storage Devices 69 Adding PCI Express Cards 74 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Contents 5
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... Date 82 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 83 Problems with Your Display 86 Problems with Your Internet Connection 89 Using Apple Hardware Test 90 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac Pro 91 Maximizing Ethernet Performance 92 Learning More, Service, and Support 94 Locating Your Serial Number Chapter 5: What's Under the Hood...
... Date 82 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication 83 Problems with Your Display 86 Problems with Your Internet Connection 89 Using Apple Hardware Test 90 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac Pro 91 Maximizing Ethernet Performance 92 Learning More, Service, and Support 94 Locating Your Serial Number Chapter 5: What's Under the Hood...
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Make sure you first use your Mac Pro in Mac Help. Many answers to questions can be found on your Mac Pro. For information about the new features of this Mac Pro. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced multicore processor technology, high-speed memory, PCI Express graphics and expansion slots, and internal ... Chapter 2, "Life with easy access to internal components. WARNING: To avoid injury, read all in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 32. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Make sure you first use your Mac Pro in Mac Help. Many answers to questions can be found on your Mac Pro. For information about the new features of this Mac Pro. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced multicore processor technology, high-speed memory, PCI Express graphics and expansion slots, and internal ... Chapter 2, "Life with easy access to internal components. WARNING: To avoid injury, read all in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 32. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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... is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front The only way to shut off power completely to your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to get started. Step 1: Position your display as well. Make sure the power cords for your... Mac Pro and display is designed so that you can unplug them. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Follow the steps on a sturdy, flat surface  The ...
... is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front The only way to shut off power completely to your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to get started. Step 1: Position your display as well. Make sure the power cords for your... Mac Pro and display is designed so that you can unplug them. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Follow the steps on a sturdy, flat surface  The ...
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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 Step 2: Plug in the power cord.
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... Connector (ADC) or a video graphics array (VGA) connector using one of your Mac Pro are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro. You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort or Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to... the display ports on the back of the following adapters: Â To connect a VGA display to the DVI port or the Mini DisplayPort, use the Apple DVI to VGA ...
... Connector (ADC) or a video graphics array (VGA) connector using one of your Mac Pro are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro. You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort or Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to... the display ports on the back of the following adapters: Â To connect a VGA display to the DVI port or the Mini DisplayPort, use the Apple DVI to VGA ...
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... the other end to a phone jack. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the back of the gigabit Ethernet ports on your Mac Pro. To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to either of your Mac Pro, and then use a dial-up connection, you need... the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up...
... the other end to a phone jack. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the back of the gigabit Ethernet ports on your Mac Pro. To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to either of your Mac Pro, and then use a dial-up connection, you need... the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up...
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Step 5: Connect the USB cable from your Mac Pro or on the display. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your keyboard and mouse. Plug the 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 USB cable from your Mac Pro or on the display. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your keyboard and mouse. Plug the 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
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... cable If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that came with your Mac Pro. The first time you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your Mac Pro. If the keyboard cable isn't long enough, ...7: Configure your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. If you 've purchased from being played by pressing its power button. If your Mac Pro to keep or use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Press the power (®) button on the front of your display must ...
... cable If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that came with your Mac Pro. The first time you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your Mac Pro. If the keyboard cable isn't long enough, ...7: Configure your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. If you 've purchased from being played by pressing its power button. If your Mac Pro to keep or use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Press the power (®) button on the front of your display must ...
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... Help Setting Up? Press and hold the power (®) button on your Mac Pro. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your Mac Pro. Press the power (®) button again to restart. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences...
... Help Setting Up? Press and hold the power (®) button on your Mac Pro. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your Mac Pro. Press the power (®) button again to restart. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences...
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... 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 is dark. You can put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to sleep quickly, do one...series of flashes from the status light, see Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on the front of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your Mac Pro. When your Mac Pro wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on page 77. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19...
... 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 is dark. You can put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to sleep quickly, do one...series of flashes from the status light, see Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on the front of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your Mac Pro. When your Mac Pro wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on page 77. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19...
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... turning off the switch on a power strip or by unplugging your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you won't be damaged if your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it . To turn off your Mac Pro before moving it down. Moving your computer while the hard disk is ...the inability to start up from the hard disk. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the Control and Eject keys, and then click Shut Down in the...
... turning off the switch on a power strip or by unplugging your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you won't be damaged if your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it . To turn off your Mac Pro before moving it down. Moving your computer while the hard disk is ...the inability to start up from the hard disk. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the Control and Eject keys, and then click Shut Down in the...
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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 FireWire 800 ports (2) USB 2.0 ports (2) 22 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 FireWire 800 ports (2) USB 2.0 ports (2) 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
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... press the Option and Media Eject (C) keys to open it from sleep. If your Mac Pro, put it to sleep, or wake it . ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to turn it 's in sleep. H ... . Chapter 2 Life with Remote and Mic, through the headphone minijack. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 a pulsing light indicates it on ; Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without...
... press the Option and Media Eject (C) keys to open it from sleep. If your Mac Pro, put it to sleep, or wake it . ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to turn it 's in sleep. H ... . Chapter 2 Life with Remote and Mic, through the headphone minijack. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 a pulsing light indicates it on ; Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without...
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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) 24 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) 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
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...the volume of your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to exit Front Row. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or ...audio ports. To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or audio ports. - d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple display. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ' Media ...
...the volume of your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to exit Front Row. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or ...audio ports. To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or audio ports. - d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple display. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ' Media ...