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Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your email accounts in sync. Say hello to your Mac Pro www.apple.com/macpro Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with Cover Flow.
Mac Help isync Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your email accounts in sync. Say hello to your Mac Pro www.apple.com/macpro Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and 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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.... Many answers to internal components. 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 storage, all ...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac Pro," to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 106) carefully before you first use your Mac Pro in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to questions can be found on your...
.... Many answers to internal components. 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 storage, all ...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac Pro," to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 106) carefully before you first use your Mac Pro in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to questions can be found on your...
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... a sturdy, 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... completely to your Mac Pro by both of its handles using it right away. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Step 1: Position your display as...
... a sturdy, 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... completely to your Mac Pro by both of its handles using it right away. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Step 1: Position your display as...
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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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... 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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... 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. Connect the other end to a phone jack. Chapter 1 Ready..., Set Up, Go 15 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the back of the gigabit Ethernet ports on your Mac Pro. Gigabit Ethernet ports To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a cable modem,...
... 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. Connect the other end to a phone jack. Chapter 1 Ready..., Set Up, Go 15 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the back of the gigabit Ethernet ports on your Mac Pro. Gigabit Ethernet ports To use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a cable modem,...
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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 keyboard. 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 display.
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 keyboard. 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 display.
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... up. If you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to set up another authorization for use the keyboard extension cable that you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that came with Setup Assistant. ...on the front of your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. The first time you 've purchased from your Mac Pro. Step 7: Configure your Mac Pro with your previous Mac using a FireWire, Ethernet,...
... up. If you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to set up another authorization for use the keyboard extension cable that you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that came with Setup Assistant. ...on the front of your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. The first time you 've purchased from your Mac Pro. Step 7: Configure your Mac Pro with your previous Mac using a FireWire, Ethernet,...
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...Ready, Set Up, Go For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If the display has brightness controls, adjust them. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. If you don't see anything on ?..., until it 's plugged into a power strip, is turned on. Â If you still don't see anything on 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?...
...Ready, Set Up, Go For more information, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If the display has brightness controls, adjust them. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. If you don't see anything on ?..., until it 's plugged into a power strip, is turned on. Â If you still don't see anything on 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?...
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... 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on the front of your Mac Pro to sleep. To put your Mac Pro 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 or Shutting It Down When you finish working, you... can quickly wake your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. 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...
... 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on the front of your Mac Pro to sleep. To put your Mac Pro 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 or Shutting It Down When you finish working, you... can quickly wake your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. 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...
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... down properly. Moving your Mac Pro before moving it down. NOTICE: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by 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, do one of data ...Go Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it . To turn 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 the ...
... down properly. Moving your Mac Pro before moving it down. NOTICE: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by 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, do one of data ...Go Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it . To turn 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 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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...DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can also connect USB 1.1 devices. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 You can read CD-ROM, photo CD, audio,... and DVD discs. If your Apple Keyboard. H Two FireWire 800 ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as FireWire...
...DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can also connect USB 1.1 devices. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 You can read CD-ROM, photo CD, audio,... and DVD discs. If your Apple Keyboard. H Two FireWire 800 ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as FireWire...
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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. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to engage caps lock so you can type capital letters. Function (fn) key Hold down to activate...remove a disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to F19). To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets. - Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the ...
... ( ), 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to engage caps lock so you can type capital letters. Function (fn) key Hold down to activate...remove a disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to F19). To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets. - Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the ...
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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