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Congratulations, you and your Mac Pro were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your Mac Pro were made for each other.
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Mac Help isync Say hello to your Mac Pro www.apple.com/macpro Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with Cover Flow. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your contacts in one place.
Mac Help isync Say hello to your Mac Pro www.apple.com/macpro Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your music with Cover Flow. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your contacts in one place.
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...iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Record and mix your Mac. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your own song. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. iWeb Help website Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience...record iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files...
...iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Record and mix your Mac. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your own song. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. iWeb Help website Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience...record iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files...
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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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Looking for Something? 120 Index Contents 7
Looking for Something? 120 Index Contents 7
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... before you look over the information 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 Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced multicore processor technology, high-speed ..., PCI Express graphics and expansion slots, and internal storage, all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your Mac Pro. WARNING: To avoid injury, read all in Chapter 2, "Life with easy access to internal components. For information about the new features...
... before you look over the information 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 Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced multicore processor technology, high-speed ..., PCI Express graphics and expansion slots, and internal storage, all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your Mac Pro. WARNING: To avoid injury, read all in Chapter 2, "Life with easy access to internal components. For information about the new features...
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... cable connectors don't press against a wall or other object  The airflow in front The only way to shut off power completely to your Mac Pro and display is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front of its handles using it up your... Mac Pro by both of , behind, and below your Mac Pro and the display is to get started. Step 1: Position your display as well. Use correct lifting techniques when positioning your...
... cable connectors don't press against a wall or other object  The airflow in front The only way to shut off power completely to your Mac Pro and display is not obstructed  The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front of its handles using it up your... Mac Pro by both of , behind, and below your Mac Pro and the display is to get started. Step 1: Position your display as well. Use correct lifting techniques when positioning your...
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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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Connect your display as shown in the illustration below. Display ports USB port Display cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 3: Connect the display. Check the instructions that came with the display for additional setup information. Depending on the display, you may have one or more cables to connect.
Connect your display as shown in the illustration below. Display ports USB port Display cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 3: Connect the display. Check the instructions that came with the display for additional setup information. Depending on the display, you may have one or more cables to connect.
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Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro. The DVI port is a dual-link port, so 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 to the DVI port or ... to 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 You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort or Digital...
Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro. The DVI port is a dual-link port, so 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 to the DVI port or ... to 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 You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort or Digital...
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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 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. To access the Internet or a network, connect...
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 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. To access the Internet or a network, connect...
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Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. Plug the mouse cable 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 into a USB port on the keyboard. Plug the mouse cable 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.
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...any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from your Mac Pro. If you don't intend to deauthorize it 's best to keep or use your other information from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Apple keyboard extension cable If you automatically transfer user accounts, files, ...the Help menu in iTunes. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to turn it on your Mac Pro. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from being...
...any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from your Mac Pro. If you don't intend to deauthorize it 's best to keep or use your other information from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Apple keyboard extension cable If you automatically transfer user accounts, files, ...the Help menu in iTunes. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to turn it on your Mac Pro. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from being...
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Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Need Help Setting Up? If it's plugged into a power ... securely plugged into a power source? If the display has brightness controls, adjust them. Press and hold the power (®) button on your screen, restart your Mac Pro plugged into the back of the display adjusted correctly? If you don't see anything on your desktop look the way you want to change. If...
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Need Help Setting Up? If it's plugged into a power ... securely plugged into a power source? If the display has brightness controls, adjust them. Press and hold the power (®) button on your screen, restart your Mac Pro plugged into the back of the display adjusted correctly? If you don't see anything on your desktop look the way you want to change. If...
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... 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. 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 to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you'll be away...
... 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. 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 to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you'll be away...
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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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2 Life with Your Mac Pro 2 www.apple.com/macpro Mac Help ports
2 Life with Your Mac Pro 2 www.apple.com/macpro Mac Help ports
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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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... other files to open the drive, press the Media Eject (C) key on your Mac Pro is on . f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro, put it to 800 Mbit/s. Chapter 2 Life with Remote and Mic, through...
... other files to open the drive, press the Media Eject (C) key on your Mac Pro is on . f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro, put it to 800 Mbit/s. Chapter 2 Life with Remote and Mic, through...