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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 finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help isync 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 finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Mac Help isync 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.
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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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...to questions can be found on your Mac Pro. 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 page... 32. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your Mac Pro features the ...
...to questions can be found on your Mac Pro. 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 page... 32. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your Mac Pro features the ...
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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...handles using it right away. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Use correct lifting techniques when positioning your Mac Pro and display. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is to get started. Position your Mac Pro and display are within easy reach so that :  They are each on the next few pages to...
...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...handles using it right away. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Use correct lifting techniques when positioning your Mac Pro and display. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is to get started. Position your Mac Pro and display are within easy reach so that :  They are each on the next few pages to...
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Power cord socket Power cord plug 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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. Step 2: Plug in the power cord.
Power cord socket Power cord plug 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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. Step 2: Plug in the power cord.
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... 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 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...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 Display Adapter or the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (both available separately). Â To connect an ADC display to the DVI port, use an...
... 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 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...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 Display Adapter or the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (both available separately). Â To connect an ADC display to the DVI port, use an...
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... the back of the gigabit Ethernet ports on your Mac Pro. Connect the other end 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. To access the Internet or a network, connect...
... the back of the gigabit Ethernet ports on your Mac Pro. Connect the other end 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. To access the Internet or a network, connect...
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Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. Step 5: Connect the USB cable from your Mac Pro or on the display. Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on your keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. Step 5: Connect the USB cable from your Mac Pro or on the display. Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on your keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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..., videos, or audiobooks that came with your Mac Pro with the keyboard and mouse to deauthorize it on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Turn on . The first time you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Step 7: Configure your Mac Pro. Apple keyboard extension cable If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions...
..., videos, or audiobooks that came with your Mac Pro with the keyboard and mouse to deauthorize it on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 6: Turn on . The first time you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Step 7: Configure your Mac Pro. Apple keyboard extension cable If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions...
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...on your screen or you still don't see anything on . Â If you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro plugged into the back of your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Are the brightness and ...contrast of the display adjusted correctly? If it turns off. If the display has a power button, make your Mac Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. If you don't use Setup Assistant ...
...on your screen or you still don't see anything on . Â If you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro plugged into the back of your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Are the brightness and ...contrast of the display adjusted correctly? If it turns off. If the display has a power button, make your Mac Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. If you don't use Setup Assistant ...
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...and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your Mac Pro is dark. You can put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you'll be away from your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press... light, see a blinking question mark on the screen or a series 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....
...and computer settings are exactly as you can quickly wake your Mac Pro is dark. You can put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you'll be away from your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press... light, see a blinking question mark on the screen or a series 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....
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... or by unplugging your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you won't be damaged if your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it . NOTICE: Shut down 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 the Control and Eject keys, and then click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro before moving it down properly...
... or by unplugging your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you won't be damaged if your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it . NOTICE: Shut down 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 the Control and Eject keys, and then click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro before moving it down properly...
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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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... and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting. Status light A white light indicates your Apple Keyboard. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 Chapter 2 Life with Remote and Mic, through the headphone minijack. To... restart, press and hold this button to turn on your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to...
... and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting. Status light A white light indicates your Apple Keyboard. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 Chapter 2 Life with Remote and Mic, through the headphone minijack. To... restart, press and hold this button to turn on your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to...
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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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... 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. Press the Escape (esc) key to all your widgets. - Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker, ...headphone jack, or audio ports. To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to exit Front Row. Caps Lock key Press the Caps... coming from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or audio ports. - Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25
... 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. Press the Escape (esc) key to all your widgets. - Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker, ...headphone jack, or audio ports. To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to exit Front Row. Caps Lock key Press the Caps... coming from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or audio ports. - Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25
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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
