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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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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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..., Go For information about the new features of this Mac Pro. Make sure you first use your Mac Pro in Mac Help. 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 your Mac Pro. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced multicore processor...
..., Go For information about the new features of this Mac Pro. Make sure you first use your Mac Pro in Mac Help. 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 your Mac Pro. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced multicore processor...
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... quickly and start using correct lifting techniques. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Make sure the power cords for 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 in front The only way ...so that you can unplug them. Use correct lifting techniques when positioning your Mac Pro and display. Position your Mac Pro and display so that:  They are within easy reach so that you can set it up your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to disconnect their power ...
... quickly and start using correct lifting techniques. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Make sure the power cords for 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 in front The only way ...so that you can unplug them. Use correct lifting techniques when positioning your Mac Pro and display. Position your Mac Pro and display so that:  They are within easy reach so that you can set it up your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to disconnect their power ...
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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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...VGA Adapter (both available separately). Â To connect an ADC display to the DVI port, use an Apple DVI to the display ports on the back of your Mac Pro are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go DVI display port Mini DisplayPort You can connect a... 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display. Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro. You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort...
...VGA Adapter (both available separately). Â To connect an ADC display to the DVI port, use an Apple DVI to the display ports on the back of your Mac Pro are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go DVI display port Mini DisplayPort You can connect a... 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display. Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro. You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort...
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...to a phone jack. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the back 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. Connect the other end... to either of the gigabit Ethernet ports on your Mac Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, ...
...to a phone jack. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the back 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. Connect the other end... to either of the gigabit Ethernet ports on your Mac Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, ...
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Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your keyboard and mouse. Step 5: Connect the USB cable from your Mac Pro or on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the display.
Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your keyboard and mouse. Step 5: Connect the USB cable from your Mac Pro or on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the display.
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...up another authorization for use your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro to turn it on. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set them...the keyboard extension cable that came with the keyboard and mouse to set up a user account on your Mac Pro. Apple keyboard extension cable If you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to ...
...up another authorization for use your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro to turn it on. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set them...the keyboard extension cable that came with the keyboard and mouse to set up a user account on your Mac Pro. Apple keyboard extension cable If you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to ...
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.... If the display has a power button, make your desktop look the way you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro plugged into a power source? If it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in...
.... If the display has a power button, make your desktop look the way you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro plugged into a power source? If it later using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in...
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Putting Your Mac Pro to sleep. To wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro. Â Press the Control and Eject keys, and then click Sleep in sleep, the ...display's screen is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. When your Mac Pro is dark. To put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working, ...
Putting Your Mac Pro to sleep. To wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro. Â Press the Control and Eject keys, and then click Sleep in sleep, the ...display's screen is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. When your Mac Pro is dark. To put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working, ...
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... 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 by turning off your Mac Pro any other way). Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press...
... 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 by turning off your Mac Pro any other way). Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press...
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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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...You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on your Apple Keyboard. a pulsing light indicates it on your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to turn it 's in ...sleep. Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, ...
...You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on your Apple Keyboard. a pulsing light indicates it on your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to turn it 's in ...sleep. Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, ...
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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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...decrease (-) the volume of your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to F19). Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to...(F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple display. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or audio ports. - Escape (esc) key Press the Escape (esc...
...decrease (-) the volume of your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to F19). Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to...(F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple display. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or audio ports. - Escape (esc) key Press the Escape (esc...
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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 800 ports (2) G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) 26 Chapter 2 Life with 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 800 ports (2) G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro