Apple Mac Pro - Manual

Table of Contents:

• Page 3 – Contents; Chapter 1: Getting Started
• Page 4 – Appendix A: Specifications
• Page 5 – Getting Started; Congratulations on purchasing your new high-performance
• Page 6 – Position your computer and display; They are each on a sturdy, flat surface
• Page 7 – Plug in the power cord
• Page 8 – Connect the display
• Page 10 – Connect an Ethernet cable; Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (
• Page 12 – Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse; ) button on the front of the computer to turn it on. If your display; Use Setup Assistant; ) > System Preferences from the menu bar. As you get to know your; Need Help Setting Up?; Is the power cord securely plugged into the back of the computer?
• Page 13 – Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly?; Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down; Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep; To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:; Press the power button on the front of your Mac Pro.
• Page 14 – To wake your computer from sleep, do one of the following:; Press any key on the keyboard.; Shutting Down Your Mac Pro
• Page 15 – Getting to Know Your Mac Pro; This chapter gives basic information you need to know about; Read on for an overview of the features and ports of your computer.; Getting the Latest Information
• Page 16 – Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro
• Page 18 – Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro
• Page 20 – More Ports and Connectors on the Back
• Page 22 – Internal Expansion Options
• Page 24 – Getting Answers; More Information; For more information about using your Mac Pro, see the following:
• Page 27 – Working Inside Your Computer; Use the information in this chapter to customize and expand; “Opening the Computer” on page 28
• Page 28 – Opening the Computer; Before you open your Mac Pro, shut it down by choosing Apple (
• Page 29 – Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer.
• Page 30 – Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer.
• Page 31 – Remove the side panel.
• Page 32 – Installing Memory; 6 devices maximum per DIMM
• Page 33 – Remove the memory card and place it on a soft clean cloth.
• Page 34 – Open the ejectors on the DIMM slot by pushing them out to the sides.
• Page 36 – Stand your Mac Pro up and replace the side panel.
• Page 37 – Push the latch down to secure the side panel.
• Page 38 – Installing Internal Storage Devices; SATA 3 Gbps; Installing SATA 3 Gbps Hard Disk Drives
• Page 39 – To install a hard disk drive:; Lift the latch to unlock the hard drive carriers.
• Page 41 – Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it.
• Page 42 – Replacing the Optical Drive; To replace the optical drive:; Lift the latch to unlock the optical drive carriers.
• Page 45 – Attach the power and ribbon cables to the back of the drive.
• Page 47 – Adding PCI Express Cards; About PCI Express Cards; To install a PCI Express card:
• Page 49 – Did You Know?—Installing a Full-Length PCI Card
• Page 51 – Remove the old battery from the holder.
• Page 53 – Troubleshooting; If you have a problem while working with your Mac Pro, here; The computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move.; Then try to cancel what the computer is doing.
• Page 54 – If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program,; The computer won’t turn on or start up.
• Page 55 – You are unable to eject a disc.; ) > Restart and hold down either the mouse; If that doesn’t work:; Shut down the computer.; The status light flashes and the computer won’t start up.; One short flash followed by a longer off period:
• Page 56 – Problems with Software; To force an application to quit:
• Page 57 – Keeping Your Software Up to Date; To check for updated software:; Open System Preferences.; Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication; If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication:
• Page 58 – Problems with Your Display; No image appears on the screen.; Make sure the display and computer are turned on.
• Page 59 – The screen image appears dim or flickers.; Calibrate the display by choosing Apple (; No colors appear on the screen or the colors don’t look right.; Make sure the display is connected firmly to the computer.; After you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move.
• Page 60 – Force the frozen application to quit. Choose Apple (; The light on the front of the display is flashing.; If you see a repeating sequence of three short flashes,; Problems with Your Internet Connection; To use Network Diagnostics:; Click Network and then click “Assist me.”
• Page 61 – Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics.; Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections; Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu.
• Page 62 – Select “Connect using PPPoE.”; Network Connections
• Page 63 – Using Apple Hardware Test; To use Apple Hardware Test:; Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
• Page 64 – Reinstalling the Software that Came with Your Computer; Installing Mac OS X; To install the applications:
• Page 65 – Follow the onscreen instructions.; Maximizing Ethernet Performance
• Page 66 – Online Resources; ) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info.; Apple Hardware Test
• Page 67 – AppleCare Service and Support Information
• Page 68 – Locating Your Serial Number
• Page 69 – ppendix; Specifications; Processor and Memory Specifications; Processor
• Page 70 – Graphics Card; For technical specifications for your display:; Data formats; CD Extended
• Page 71 – USB Specifications
• Page 72 – Power; Approximately 12 V; Ethernet Specifications; Maximum cable length:; AirPort Extreme Specifications (Optional); Wireless data rate:
• Page 73 – Compatibility; Optical Digital Audio Specifications; Optical digital audio out; Output sample rate:; Optical digital audio in
• Page 74 – Analog Audio Specifications; Frequency response:; Analog audio out using the headphone jack (typical values); Greater than 90 dB; Greater than 20 kilohms
• Page 75 – Power Supply; AC line input; Power Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals; Expansion cards; Each of the computer’s built-in USB ports is allotted 500 mA.; FireWire devices; The computer can provide up to 28 W total to the FireWire ports.
• Page 76 – System Clock and Battery; Your computer has CMOS custom circuitry with a long-life battery.; Battery; Dimensions and Operating Environment; Dimensions; Operating temperature:
• Page 77 – and Ergonomics; This appendix provides important information about safety; The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged
• Page 78 – You suspect that your computer or display needs service or repair; Apple and the Environment; General Maintenance; Turn off your computer and display.
• Page 79 – Protecting Your Optical Drive; To keep your optical drive working properly:; Maintaining Your Display; To maintain your display and ensure its long life:
• Page 80 – Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object.; Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information
• Page 82 – Avoid Hearing Damage; Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings
• Page 83 – Communications Regulation Information
• Page 87 – Inde; Index