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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 contacts in one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your email accounts in sync. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with Cover Flow.
Mac Help isync Say hello to your Mac Pro www.apple.com/macpro Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your email accounts in sync. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with Cover Flow.
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... Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece. iWeb Help website iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with...
... Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your masterpiece. iWeb Help website iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with...
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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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...page 106) carefully before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac Pro," to questions can be found on your Mac Pro. Make sure you first use your Mac Pro in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to internal components. For information about the... new features of this Mac Pro. WARNING: To avoid injury, read all in Mac Help. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced multicore processor technology, high-speed memory, PCI Express ...
...page 106) carefully before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac Pro," to questions can be found on your Mac Pro. Make sure you first use your Mac Pro in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to internal components. For information about the... new features of this Mac Pro. WARNING: To avoid injury, read all in Mac Help. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced multicore processor technology, high-speed memory, PCI Express ...
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...can unplug them. Pick up quickly and start using correct lifting techniques. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and 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 and display are each on the next few pages to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Step 1: Position your display as well. ...
...can unplug them. Pick up quickly and start using correct lifting techniques. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and 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 and display are each on the next few pages to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Step 1: Position your display as well. ...
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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. 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.
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Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro. DVI display port Mini DisplayPort You can connect a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display. 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 ...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 ...
Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro. DVI display port Mini DisplayPort You can connect a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display. 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 ...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 ...
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... Internet or a network, connect one end 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your Mac Pro. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable. Gigabit Ethernet...
... Internet or a network, connect one end 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your Mac Pro. Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable. Gigabit Ethernet...
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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. 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 cable into a USB port on your keyboard and mouse.
Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. 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 the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on your keyboard and mouse.
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... and frees up . The first time you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that came with your Mac Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Step 7: Configure your previous Mac using a FireWire, Ethernet, or wireless connection. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer user accounts, files...
... and frees up . The first time you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that came with your Mac Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Step 7: Configure your previous Mac using a FireWire, Ethernet, or wireless connection. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer user accounts, files...
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Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. If you don't see anything on your screen or you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro plugged into a power strip, is ...System Preferences. System Preferences is the power strip turned on your screen, restart your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Are the brightness and contrast of your Mac Pro. If the display has brightness controls, adjust them. Press and hold the power (...
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. If you don't see anything on your screen or you think your Mac Pro didn't start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro plugged into a power strip, is ...System Preferences. System Preferences is the power strip turned on your screen, restart your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Are the brightness and contrast of your Mac Pro. If the display has brightness controls, adjust them. Press and hold the power (...
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... or a series of flashes from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep and bypass the startup process. To put it down. Â If you left them. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working, you 'll be away from... your Mac Pro. You can put your Mac Pro to sleep quickly, do one of your Mac Pro for only a short time, put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro from the menu bar. ...
... or a series of flashes from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep and bypass the startup process. To put it down. Â If you left them. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working, you 'll be away from... your Mac Pro. You can put your Mac Pro to sleep quickly, do one of your Mac Pro for only a short time, put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro from the menu bar. ...
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... 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. NOTICE: Shut down . Moving your Mac Pro, do one of data or the inability to start up from the... not shut down properly. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it down your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro any other way). NOTICE: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on a power strip or by unplugging your...
... 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. NOTICE: Shut down . Moving your Mac Pro, do one of data or the inability to start up from the... not shut down properly. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it down your Mac Pro is spinning can 't turn off your Mac Pro any other way). NOTICE: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on a power strip or by unplugging your...
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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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... hard disk drives. To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Apple Keyboard. Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to sleep, or wake it from sleep. d Two USB 2.0 ports ...DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 Your display may also have USB ports. Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can also connect USB 1.1 devices...
... hard disk drives. To open it. ® Power button Press this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Apple Keyboard. Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it again to sleep, or wake it from sleep. d Two USB 2.0 ports ...DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 Your display may also have USB ports. Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can also connect USB 1.1 devices...
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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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...ports. - C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to F19). d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple display. Function (fn) key Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to remove a disc. Escape (esc) key Press...F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or audio ports. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the ...
...ports. - C Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to F19). d Two USB 2.0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your Apple display. Function (fn) key Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to remove a disc. Escape (esc) key Press...F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or audio ports. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the ...