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Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. Say hello to your Mac Pro www.apple.com/macpro Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with Cover Flow.
Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in sync. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your contacts in one place. 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 avoid injury, read all in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on your Mac Pro. Make sure you first use your Mac Pro in Mac Help. For information about the new features of this Mac Pro. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced multicore processor technology, high...
...: To avoid injury, read all in an anodized aluminum chassis with Your Mac Pro," to find out about Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on your Mac Pro. Make sure you first use your Mac Pro in Mac Help. For information about the new features of this Mac Pro. Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced multicore processor technology, high...
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...computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front of its handles using correct lifting techniques. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display so that: Â They are within easy reach so that you can set it right away. Use correct lifting techniques when... positioning your Mac Pro and display. Step 1: Position your display as well. Position your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Chapter...
...computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front of its handles using correct lifting techniques. Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display so that: Â They are within easy reach so that you can set it right away. Use correct lifting techniques when... positioning your Mac Pro and display. Step 1: Position your display as well. Position your Mac Pro and display are each on the next few pages to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Chapter...
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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. Power cord socket Power cord plug 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 2: Plug in the power cord.
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...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 DVI display port Mini DisplayPort You can connect a 30...-inch Apple Cinema HD Display. You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort or Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to...
...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 DVI display port Mini DisplayPort You can connect a 30...-inch Apple Cinema HD Display. You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort or Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to...
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... or 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...
... or 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...
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Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your keyboard and mouse. 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.
Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your keyboard and mouse. 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.
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... button on the front of your display must be turned on separately, turn it on your other information from your Mac Pro. If your Mac Pro to turn on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set them up. Setup Assistant...audiobooks that came with Setup Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that you don't intend to deauthorize it 's best to keep or use . Step 6: Turn on ....
... button on the front of your display must be turned on separately, turn it on your other information from your Mac Pro. If your Mac Pro to turn on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set them up. Setup Assistant...audiobooks that came with Setup Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that you don't intend to deauthorize it 's best to keep or use . Step 6: Turn on ....
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... into a power strip, is your command center for the specific preference 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... controls, adjust them. Press the power (®) button again to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your Mac Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the...
... into a power strip, is your command center for the specific preference 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... controls, adjust them. Press the power (®) button again to the Applications folder, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your Mac Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the...
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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 flashes from your Mac Pro for only a short time, put your Mac Pro to sleep quickly, do one of ...
...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 flashes from your Mac Pro for only a short time, put your Mac Pro to sleep quickly, do one of ...
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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. Your files or system software could be using your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it . Moving your computer while... the hard disk is not shut down . NOTICE: Shut down your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you won't be damaged if your Mac Pro, do one of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ...
...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 for an extended period, shut it . Moving your computer while... the hard disk is not shut down . NOTICE: Shut down your Mac Pro's power plug (unless you won't be damaged if your Mac Pro, do one of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ...
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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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f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it on your Apple Keyboard. To restart, press and hold this button to turn it again to turn on . Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive...
f Headphone jack Connect headphones, including Apple Earphones with Your Mac Pro 23 Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press it on your Apple Keyboard. To restart, press and hold this button to turn it again to turn on . Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive...
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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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... - Press the Escape (esc) key to F19). To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or audio ports. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Escape (esc) key Press the Escape (esc) and Command (x) keys simultaneously to open windows. Mute...(F1 to exit Front Row. Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to remove a disc. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to all your Apple display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of your open Front Row. C Media Eject key Press and hold the...
... - Press the Escape (esc) key to F19). To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speaker, headphone jack, or audio ports. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Escape (esc) key Press the Escape (esc) and Command (x) keys simultaneously to open windows. Mute...(F1 to exit Front Row. Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to remove a disc. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to all your Apple display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of your open Front Row. C Media Eject key Press and hold 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