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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. 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.
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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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... in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to internal components. Many answers 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 Chapter 2, "Life with easy access to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 106...
... in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to internal components. Many answers 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 Chapter 2, "Life with easy access to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 106...
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... display is designed so that :  They are within easy reach so that you can unplug them. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Follow the steps on a sturdy, flat surface  The power cable connectors don't press against a ... Up, Go 11 Step 1: Position your display as well. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to 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...
... display is designed so that :  They are within easy reach so that you can unplug them. Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Follow the steps on a sturdy, flat surface  The power cable connectors don't press against a ... Up, Go 11 Step 1: Position your display as well. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to 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...
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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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...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 Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro. You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort or Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to... the display 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 ...
...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 Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro. You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort or Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to... the display 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 ...
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Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable. 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. Gigabit Ethernet ports To use a phone cord (not... of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network. Connect the other end to either of the gigabit Ethernet ports on your Mac Pro.
Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable. 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. Gigabit Ethernet ports To use a phone cord (not... of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network. Connect the other end to either of the gigabit Ethernet ports on your Mac Pro.
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Step 5: Connect the USB cable from your Mac Pro or on the display. Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the mouse cable 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 display. Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your keyboard and mouse.
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...1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it on your Mac Pro. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you'...up. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Mac Pro with your Mac Pro. If the keyboard cable isn't long enough, use the keyboard extension cable that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Apple keyboard extension cable If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the ...
...1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it on your Mac Pro. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you'...up. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Mac Pro with your Mac Pro. If the keyboard cable isn't long enough, use the keyboard extension cable that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Apple keyboard extension cable If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the ...
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...turned on? Â Is the power cord securely plugged into a power source? System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your Mac Pro for the specific preference you want using Migration Assistant. If the display has a power button, make your desktop look the way you want ...to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. If it later using System Preferences. Press...
...turned on? Â Is the power cord securely plugged into a power source? System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your Mac Pro for the specific preference you want using Migration Assistant. If the display has a power button, make your desktop look the way you want ...to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. If it later using System Preferences. Press...
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...Problem, Meet Solution," on page 77. You can put your Mac Pro for only a short time, put your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro is dark. To wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the status light, see a blinking ... display's screen is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 When your Mac Pro from your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish...
...Problem, Meet Solution," on page 77. You can put your Mac Pro for only a short time, put your Mac Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake your Mac Pro is dark. To wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following : Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the status light, see a blinking ... display's screen is in the dialogue box that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 When your Mac Pro from your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish...
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...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 computer while the hard disk is not shut down properly. Moving your Mac Pro, do one of data or the inability to start up ... moving it. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it 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 ...
...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 computer while the hard disk is not shut down properly. Moving your Mac Pro, do one of data or the inability to start up ... moving it. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it 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 ...
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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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...iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, external USB modem, and more. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 To restart, press and hold this button to turn on . You can write music, documents, and other files to 800 Mbit.../s. If your Mac Pro has a second optical drive, press the Option and Media Eject (C) keys to sleep, or wake it on your Apple Keyboard. H Two FireWire 800 ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as ...
...iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, external USB modem, and more. f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 To restart, press and hold this button to turn on . You can write music, documents, and other files to 800 Mbit.../s. If your Mac Pro has a second optical drive, press the Option and Media Eject (C) keys to sleep, or wake it on your Apple Keyboard. H Two FireWire 800 ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as ...
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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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...key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to exit Front Row. Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to access your Apple display. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to engage caps lock so you can type capital letters. To learn about customizing function keys, choose ..., or digital camera. Function (fn) key Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Escape (esc) key Press the Escape (esc) and Command (x) keys simultaneously to F19). Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( )...
...key Press and hold the Media Eject (C) key to exit Front Row. Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to access your Apple display. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to engage caps lock so you can type capital letters. To learn about customizing function keys, choose ..., or digital camera. Function (fn) key Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Escape (esc) key Press the Escape (esc) and Command (x) keys simultaneously to F19). Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( )...
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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