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1. 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Power socket NI Connect the power cord that came with your Mac Pro Do not use ordinary power or extension cords a Locking latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in your Mac Pro If you are working inside your computer and the latch is down the optical and hard drives are locked in place You can attach a security lock to the latch to prevent access and secure the internal components You can also attach a security cable to the latch or through the handles and feet to protect your Mac Pro See page 37 USB 2 0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to USB devices such as keyboards mice printers scanners speakers USB microphones and USB hubs Your display may also have USB ports lt gt FireWire 400 and 800 ports The FireWire 400 port supports data rates of 100 200 and 400 Mbps The FireWire 800 port supports data rates of 100 200 400 and 800 Mbps Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with jumbo frame support Connect your Mac Pro to a high speed Ethernet network to access the Internet or network resources such as printers and servers and share information over the network using a CAT 5e cable Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 19 More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots IOI DVI display port 1 IOI DVI display port 2 Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audi
2. Make sure the latch is up 6 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 41 42 Replacing the Optical Drive Your Mac Pro comes with one or two SuperDrives installed in the optical drive bays Follow these instructions to replace your optical drive Important Contact your drive manufacturer or consult the manufacturer s website to determine if your drive is set to cable select mode Before installation set the drive to cable select mode if the manufacturer hasn t already done so To replace the optical drive 2 Lift the latch to unlock the optical drive carriers Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions on page 28 Important When the latch is down the drives and carriers are locked in the drive bays and can t be removed 3 Pull the optical drive carrier halfway out of the optical drive bay r Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Slide the carrier partially out of the computer i Make sure the latch is up 4 Disconnect the power and ribbon cables from the optical drive and remove the carrier Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 43 5 Remove the optical drive from the carrier by unscrewing the four attachment screws 6 Use the four screws from the original optical drive to attach the replacement drive to the carrier F
3. C Hard disk drive carriers 4 Slots 2 4 PCI Express AN A Battery NS lt I slot 1 Double wide PCI Express graphics graphics card installed L T Top memory card i N Bottom memory card NX 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Optical drives Your Mac Pro comes with one or two DVD R DL DVD RW CD RW SuperDrives in the optical drive carrier To replace an optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive on page 42 Hard disk drive Your Mac Pro comes with up to four hard disk drives installed in the drive carriers To install or replace the hard disk drives see Installing Internal Storage Devices on page 38 PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots To install PCI cards in slots 2 through 4 to expand your computer s capabilities see Adding PCI Express Cards on page 47 Battery Your Mac Pro uses an internal backup battery If your Mac Pro has trouble starting up or if the system date and time are frequently incorrect you may need to replace the battery See Replacing the Internal Backup Battery on page 50 Double wide PCI Express graphics slot Connect up to two displays to the graphics card in the PCI Express graphics slot
4. Important Don t use alcohol aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives that might damage the finish on the case Protecting Your Optical Drive To keep your optical drive working properly e Position your computer so that the drive tray doesn t bump into anything when it opens Close the drive when you re not using it Do not put anything on the drive tray when it is open Do not touch the optical drive lens with your fingers Do not wipe the lens with a paper towel or other abrasive surface If you need to clean the lens see an Apple Authorized Service Provider for a lens cleaner e Keep your computer away from any source of moisture Maintaining Your Display To maintain your display and ensure its long life Do not press on the surface of the display screen Appendix B Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics 79 Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object e If you will not be using your display and computer for a day or more turn off the computer and display or use Energy Saver e Turn off your display turn down the brightness or use a screen saver program that dims or varies the image on the screen when the computer is idle for a prolonged time Important Ergonomic and Health Related Information Here are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your office to reduce glare and to accommodate your physical size and shape e Use an adjustable chair that provides firm comfortable support Ad
5. e IEEE 802 3 compliant e Maximum cable length 100 meters m Protocols Open Transport AppleShare AppleTalk NetWare for Macintosh TCP IP Connector RJ 45 for 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T e Media 10Base T Category CAT 3 or higher UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m e Media 100Base TX CAT 5e UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m e Media 1000Base T CAT 5e UTP on 4 pairs up to 100 m e Channel speeds IEEE Autonegotiation of 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Specifications Optional e Wireless data rate Up to 3 Mbps e Range Up to 10 meters or 33 feet data rates may vary depending on environmental conditions e Frequency band 2 4 gigahertz GHz AirPort Extreme Specifications Optional e Wireless data rate Up to 54 Mbps e Range Up to 150 feet data rates may vary depending on environmental conditions e Frequency band 2 4 gigahertz GHz e Radio output power 15 dBm nominal Appendix A Specifications Compatibility e 802 11 b and g Optical Digital Audio Specifications Data format Sony Phillips Digital Interface S PDIF protocol IEC60958 3 Connector type Toslink optical IEC60874 17 e Bits per sample 16 bit or 24 bit Optical digital audio out Based on a typical situation with playback of 1 kHz OdBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1 kHz output sample rate unless otherwise specified below Output sample rate 44 1 kHz 48 kHz or 96 kHz Signal to noise ratio Greater than130 dB
6. slot 1 You can replace the card in this slot and install additional graphics cards in PCI slots 2 through 4 See Adding PCI Express Cards on page 47 Memory cards Your Mac Pro has two memory cards Each card holds up to 4 FB DIMMS for a total of 8 DIMMs To add more memory install 667MHz FB DIMMs in pairs on the memory cards See Installing Memory on page 32 for information about the specific type of memory used in Mac Pro Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 23 Getting Answers Much more information about using your Mac is available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www apple com support To open Mac Help 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock the bar of icons along the edge of the screen 2 Choose Help gt Mac Help click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help 3 Click in the search field type a question and press Return on your keyboard More Information For more information about using your Mac Pro see the following To learn about See Installing additional drives Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer on page 27 memory expansion cards or changing the battery Troubleshooting your Chapter 4 Troubleshooting on page 53 computer if you have a problem Finding service and support Learning More Service and Support on page 66 or the Apple for your Mac Pro Support website www apple com support Using Mac OS X The Mac OS X website at www apple c
7. 85 dB 006 percent Channel separation Greater than 75 dB Appendix A Specifications Analog audio line out typical values Based on a typical situation with playback of 1 kHz 3dBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1 kHz output sample rate into 100 kilo ohms unless otherwise specified below e Output voltage 1 6 Vms 6 3 dBy e Output impedance 24 ohms e Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB e Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 85 dB 01 percent e Channel separation Greater than 65 dB Power Supply AC line input e Voltage ranges 100 120 V alternating current AC and 200 240 VAC e Current Maximum of 12 A low voltage range or 6 A high voltage range e Frequency 50 60 Hz Power Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals Expansion cards Combined maximum power consumption for all four PCI Express slots should not exceed 300 watts W USB devices 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 Appendix A Specifications 75 76 System Clock and Battery Your computer has CMOS custom circuitry with a long life battery Battery Use a 3 V CR 2032 Lithium coin cell replacement battery see Replacing the Internal Backup Battery on page 50 Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions e Weight 19 2 kg 42 4 lbs Weight depends on configuration The weight above is for a basic configuratio
8. are trying to access You can also try the following steps Cable Modem DSL and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are fully plugged in including the modem power cord the cable from the modem to the computer and the cable from the modem to the wall jack Check the cables and power supplies for Ethernet hubs and routers Turn the modem on and off to reset the modem hardware Turn off your DSL or cable modem for a few minutes and then turn it back on Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modem s power cord If your modem has a reset button you can press it either before or after you turn the power off and on PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE make sure you have entered the correct information in Network preferences Check System Preferences settings Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Network Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu Drag Built in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list Choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 61 62 6 Click PPPoE 7 Select Connect using PPPoE 8 Check the Account Name field to be sure you have entered the correct information from your ISP 9 Retype your password if you chose to save your password making sure it is correct 10 Click TCP IP Make sure you ve entered the correct information from your ISP in this pane
9. brightness and contrast controls adjust them If you still don t see anything on your screen restart your computer Press and hold the computer s power button for 5 or 6 seconds until the computer turns off Press it again to turn on the computer e If you see a blinking question mark on the screen or a series of flashes from the status light see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting on page 53 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working you can put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it down Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep If you will be away from your Mac Pro for only a short time put the computer to sleep When the computer is in sleep the display s screen is dark You can quickly wake the computer from sleep and bypass the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following e Choose Apple gt Sleep Press the power button on the front of your Mac Pro e Choose Apple gt System Preferences click Energy Saver and set a sleep timer Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 14 To wake your computer from sleep do one of the following e Press any key on the keyboard e Click the mouse e Press the power button on the front of your Mac Pro Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be using your Mac Pro for a day or more you should turn it off To turn off your Mac Pro choose Apple gt Shut Down Warning Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch
10. in the first bay You can install drives in the second third and fourth hard drive bays Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer To install a hard disk drive 1 Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions that begin on page 28 2 Lift the latch to unlock the hard drive carriers Important When the latch is down the carriers are locked in the drive bays and can t be removed 3 Pull the hard drive carrier out of the drive bay Pull out the hard f drive carrier Lift the latch to unlock the carriers X Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 39 4 Use the four screws on the carrier to attach the hard disk drive to the carrier Important If the printed circuit board is exposed on the bottom of the hard disk drive hold the drive by its sides To avoid damaging the drive don t touch the printed circuit board Position the connectors towards the rear 40 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 5 Lift the latch and then slide the carrier over the guides and into the drive bay until it s seated in the bay and snaps into place The connectors on the drive plug into the computer when fully seated
11. memory is installed and more To open System Profiler choose Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to diagnose hardware problems on your Mac Pro For more information see Using Apple Hardware Test on page 63 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting AppleCare Service and Support Information Your Mac Pro comes with 90 days of telephone support and one year of service coverage at an Apple authorized repair center You can extend your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan For more information visit the website address for your country listed below If you need further assistance AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you with installing and opening applications and with basic troubleshooting Call the support center number nearest you the first 90 days are complimentary Have the date of purchase and your Mac Pro serial number ready when you call Note Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date of purchase Telephone fees may apply Country Phone Website United States 1 800 275 2273 www apple com support Australia 61 133 622 www apple com au support Canada English 1 800 263 3394 www apple com ca support French www apple com ca fr support Ireland 353 1850 946191 www apple com ie support New Zealand 00800 7666 7666 www apple com au support United Kingdom 44 0870 876 0753 www app
12. on a power strip or by pulling out the computer s power plug unless you can t turn off the computer any other way Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is not shut down properly Warning Shut down your Mac Pro before moving it Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 This chapter gives basic information you need to know about your Mac Pro Read on for an overview of the features and ports of your computer Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www apple com links you to the latest Apple news free downloads and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac Pro You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple s products on the Apple Support website at www apple com support 15 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro Optical drive Status light Second optical drive M Headphone jack optional ae Power button Y USB 2 0 ports 2 FireWire 800 port FireWire 400 port 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD R DL DVD RW CD RW SuperDrive which can read CD ROM photo CD audio and DVD discs It can write music documents and other files to CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW an
13. that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer See if removing it allows the computer to start up If the status light still flashes determine the number of flashes to identify the problem One short flash followed by a longer off period No valid memory Three short flashes followed by a longer off period Failed memory Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 56 Ni w Problems with Software When an application freezes or does not respond Mac OS X provides a way to quit the application without restarting your computer Quitting a frozen application may allow you to save your work in other open applications To force an application to quit Press Command 8 Option Esc or choose Apple gt Force Quit from the menu bar Select the name of the application you want to quit in the Force Quit Applications dialogue Click Force Quit The application quits leaving all other applications open You have a problem with a software program e Use Software Update to ensure that you have the latest drivers bug fixes and other updates For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple contact the manufacturer You have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS X e Look in Mac Help in the Help menu for instructions and troubleshooting information For the latest troubleshooting information and software updates go to the Apple Support website at www apple com
14. 1 Click Apply Now Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your computer and into the network Check the cables and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers If you have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection be sure that your network is set up properly You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses one for each computer If only one IP address is used then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection also known as network address translation NAT or IP masquerading For setup information check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network You can use an AirPort Base Station to share one IP address among multiple computers For information about using an AirPort Base Station check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www apple com support airport If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps contact your ISP or network administrator Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your computer s hardware To use Apple Hardware Test Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the keyboard and mouse If you have an Ethernet cable connected disconnect it Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer 3 Restart your computer and ho
15. Mac Pro Apple Computer Inc 2006 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 996 1010 www apple com Apple the Apple logo AirPort AppleShare AppleTalk FireWire iCal iLife iPod iTunes Mac Mac OS and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Finder the FireWire logo Mac Pro Safari and SuperDrive are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc AppleCare and Apple Store are service marks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Mighty Mouse Viacom International Inc All rights reserved The Mighty Mouse trademark is used under license ENERGY STAR is a U S registered trademark The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Apple Computer Inc is under lic
16. Pro To adjust the bandwidth of the PCI Express slots in your Mac Pro use the Expansion Slot Utility located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder Important Combined maximum power consumption for all four PCI Express slots must not exceed 300 watts W To install a PCI Express card Open the computer and remove the side panel see page 28 Warning To avoid damaging internal components or the components you want to install always turn off and then unplug your Mac Pro Wait 5 to 10 minutes for it to cool down Do not attempt to install items while it is plugged in Lay your Mac Pro down on a soft clean cloth to avoid scratching it or the work surface Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 47 3 Unscrew the captive screw in the PCI bracket and remove the bracket 4 Remove the port access cover from the slot in which you plan to install the card PI bracket Port access cover To remove a card push on the tab to release the catch 5 Remove your new card from its static proof bag and hold it by its corners Don t touch the gold connector or the components on the card 48 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 6 Align the card s connector with the expansion slot and press the card into the slot Did You Know Installing a Full Length PCI Card It may be easier to install a PCI card if you remove the hard disk drives and carriers and remove adjacent cards If you have a full length c
17. Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 130 dB 0 00001 percent Optical digital audio in Based on a typical situation with playback of 1 kHz OdBFS 24 bit sine wave unless otherwise specified below e Input sample rate 44 1 kHz 48 kHz or 96 kHz e Signal to noise ratio Greater than130 dB e Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 130 dB 0 000001 percent Appendix A Specifications 73 74 Analog Audio Specifications e Sample rate 44 1 kHz 48kHz or 96 kHz e Jack type 1 8 mini e Bits per sample 16 bit or 24 bit e Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 3 dB Analog audio out using the headphone jack typical values Based on a typical situation with playback of 1 kHz 3dBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1 kHz output sample rate into 150 ohms unless otherwise specified below e Output voltage 1 4 volts root mean square Vms 5 1 dBu Output impedance 24 ohms Output power 90 milliwatts mW e Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB e Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 75 dB 01 percent e Channel separation Greater than 55 dB Analog audio line in typical values Based on a typical situation with playback of 1 kHz 3dBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1 kHz output sample rate unless otherwise specified below e Maximum input voltage 2 V m 8 2 dBp e Input impedance Greater than 20 kilohms e Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB Total harmonic distortion noise Less than
18. adphone jack 17 74 installing applications 64 hard disk drives 38 Mac OS X 64 memory 32 PCI Express cards 47 SuperDrive 42 Internet 87 88 problems connecting 61 J JEDEC specification 69 K keyboard extender cable 11 L latch 19 M Mac OS X installing 64 keeping up to date 57 maintenance 78 memory installing 32 location 23 memory cards 32 specifications 69 N network connections 62 no image on screen 58 o online resources 66 opening your 28 operating environment 76 optical digital audio 21 73 optical drive 17 23 38 Index P PCI Express expansion slots 21 23 graphics card 23 installing cards 47 PCI slots 21 23 Ports headphone 17 ports 75 audio 21 display 8 21 Ethernet 10 19 FireWire 17 19 71 power 72 USB 10 17 19 71 power button 12 17 power cord 7 power socket 19 problems connecting to Internet 61 processor 69 protective film 5 R RAM 23 69 reset the PRAM 54 S safety information 77 screen freezes 60 Serial ATA drive 38 serial number 68 service and support information 67 shutting off power 6 14 28 sleep 13 17 software updating 57 specifications 69 static discharging 28 status light 17 55 stopping an application 56 SuperDrive 17 23 42 System Preferences customizing the desktop 12 Software Update 57 T telephone support 67 U unable to eject a disc 55 updating software 57 USB 10 17 19 71 75
19. ard install the end of the card in the card guide first and then align the card with the PCI slot to finish installing it Secure the card with the PCI bracket Insert the PCI bracket under the brace Port access opening _ If the PCI Express card you are installing is full length 12 inches make sure it fits in the appropriate card guide Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 49 50 7 Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted Press only on the bare areas of the card to avoid damaging the components Note Don t rock the card from side to side or force it If you meet resistance check the connector and slot for damage or obstructions then try inserting the card again Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected If it stays in place and its gold connectors are barely visible the card is connected Replace the PCI bracket and tighten the screw to secure the card Warning If you remove a card and don t install a replacement place a port access cover over the empty slot to keep foreign objects out of the enclosure An uncovered slot affects the airflow that cools the internal components and may cause damage 10 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it N as Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Your Mac Pro uses a CR 2032 Lithium battery that preserves settings such as the date and time when your Mac Pro is off If you notice int
20. ay when you need to Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 3 Connect the display Connect your display as shown in the illustration below Depending on the display you may have one or more cables to connect Check the instructions that came with the display for additional setup information Display ports FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays with Digital Visual Interface DVI connectors to the display ports on the back of your Mac Pro You can connect any Apple display to either port For full resolution on a 30 inch Apple Cinema HD Display use DVI port 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started DVI display port DVI to VGA Display Adapter EJ Beg VGA connector on display cable You can also connect displays that have an Apple Display Connector ADC or a video graphics array VGA connector using one of the following adapters e To connect a VGA display use the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter included with your Mac Pro to connect the display to the DVI port DVI
21. computer and display Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology including advanced 64 bit dual core processor technology high speed FB DIMM memory PCI Express graphics and expansion cards and internal storage all in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to internal components Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away Follow the steps on the next few pages to set up your Mac Pro Before you begin remove any protective film from the outside of your computer and from the inside of the side panel For information about opening the side panel see Opening the Computer on page 28 6 Step 1 Position your computer and display Pick up your Mac Pro by both of its handles using correct lifting techniques If your display is heavy use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well Position the computer and display so that e They are each on a sturdy flat surface e The power cable connectors don t press against a wall or other object e The airflow in front of behind and below the display or computer is not obstructed e The computer s optical drive trays have space to open in front The only way to shut off power completely to your computer and display is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source Make sure the power cords for your computer and display are within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer or displ
22. d DVD R Double Layer DL discs To open the drive press the Media Eject key on your Apple Keyboard If your Mac Pro has a second optical drive press the Option and Media Eject keys to open it Q Power button Press this button to turn on your Mac Pro put it to sleep or wake it from sleep To restart press and hold this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro turns off and then press it again to turn it on Ko FireWire 400 and 800 ports Connect your Mac Pro to FireWire digital video DV cameras scanners and external hard disk drives Connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting The FireWire 400 port supports data rates up to 400 megabits per second Mbps The FireWire 800 port supports data rates up to 800 Mbps Y USB 2 0 ports Connect your Mac Pro to USB keyboards mice printers scanners iPods speakers microphones and hubs Your display may also have USB ports qv Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Mac Pro through the headphone jack When a headphone plug is inserted into the headphone jack the built in speaker is muted Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on a pulsing light indicates it s in sleep Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 17 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket Locking latch Y USB 2 0 ports 3 FireWire 400 port FireWire 800 port lt gt Gigabit Ethernet ports 2
23. display ports e To connect an ADC display use an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter not included to connect the display to the DVI port To purchase an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter contact an Apple Authorized Reseller visit an Apple Store retail location or go online to the Apple Store at www apple com store Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 4 Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network connect one end of an Ethernet cable to either of the Ethernet ports on the back of your Mac Pro Connect the other end to a DSL modem cable modem or Ethernet network Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 5 Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports on the computer or on your display Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard Chapter 1 Getting Started Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard If the keyboard cable is not long enough to reach a USB port on your computer use the keyboard extension cable that came with your computer Apple keyboard extension cable Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up Step 6 Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power button on t
24. empt to install memory The components on the memory cards may be very hot 2 Remove the memory card and place it on a soft clean cloth Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 33 3 Open the ejectors on the DIMM slot by pushing them out to the sides 4 Align the first FB DIMM in the slot on the memory card and push both ends of the FB DIMM down until the tabs are vertical and the ejectors snap into place Repeat to install the second FB DIMM Don t touch the gold DIMM connectors Important Add DIMMs to the memory cards in the order shown here Top memory card Bottom memory card First pair of additional DIMMs Second pair of additional DIMMs Third pair of additional DIMMs 34 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer With the computer on its side push he memory cards straight down into he memory slots 5 Lay your Mac Pro down on a soft clean cloth on the desk or work surface to avoid scratching the work surface or your Mac Pro 6 Install the memory cards pushing slightly until they are seated in the memory slot Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 35 7 Stand your Mac Pro up and replace the side panel Important When you replace the side panel hold it securely so it stays in place as you push the latch down Place the side panel in the slot and then push to close 36 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 8 Push the latch down to
25. ense This product includes software developed by the University of California Berkeley and its contributors Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corp in the U S and other countries Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved The product described in this manual incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Contents 5 Chapter 1 Gettin
26. ermittent problems when your Mac Pro starts up or changes in the date and time settings you may need to replace the battery Important Dispose of the old battery according to your local environmental laws To replace the battery Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions on page 28 Remove any PCI Express cards that block access to the battery See Adding PCI Express Cards on page 47 for instructions Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 3 Remove the old battery from the holder Warning Installing the battery incorrectly may cause an explosion Use only the same type of battery or an equivalent recommended by the manufacturer of the original 4 Insert the new battery in the holder with the positive side facing up Slide the old battery out Insert the new battery positive side up Remove the card in slot 1 Push on the tab to release the catch 5 Replace the PCI Express cards that you removed See page 47 6 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Troubleshooting 4 If you have a problem while working with your Mac Pro here are some things you can try right away Occasionally you may have a problem while working with your Mac Pro This chapter gives you some solutions to try Problems with Your Mac Pro If your Mac Pro won t respond or turn on you have trouble ejecting a disk or the sta
27. g Started 5 Setting Up Your Mac Pro 13 15 16 18 20 22 24 27 28 32 38 47 50 53 53 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro More Ports and Connectors on the Back Internal Expansion Options Getting Answers Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Opening the Computer Installing Memory Installing Internal Storage Devices Adding PCI Express Cards Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Problems with Your Mac Pro 56 57 57 58 60 63 64 65 66 68 69 77 77 78 80 82 83 87 Problems with Software Keeping Your Software Up to Date Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication Problems with Your Display Problems with Your Internet Connection Using Apple Hardware Test Reinstalling the Software that Came with Your Computer Maximizing Ethernet Performance Learning More Service and Support Locating Your Serial Number Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics Important Safety Information General Maintenance Important Ergonomic and Health Related Information Avoid Hearing Damage Communications Regulation Information Index Contents Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing your new high performance Mac Pro computer This chapter contains instructions for setting up your
28. g the parameter random access memory PRAM Turn on the computer and immediately hold down the Command 3 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time Release the keys Set your hard disk as the computer s startup disk by doing the following Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Startup Disk Select your hard disk The PRAM is reset to the default values and your clock settings may need to be reset If your computer does not start up after resetting the PRAM restart your computer while holding down the Option key to select your startup disk Chapter 4 Troubleshooting e If this doesn t work restart your computer while holding down the Shift key You are unable to eject a disc A file on the disc may be in use Quit applications that are open and then try again If that doesn t work choose Apple gt Restart and hold down either the mouse button or the Media Eject key on your Apple Keyboard If that doesn t work Shut down the computer 2 Gently press down the front panel covering the front of the drive tray 3 Carefully insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the small hole beneath the drive tray Push firmly until the tray opens 5 Pull out the tray remove the disc and push the tray to close it The status light flashes and the computer won t start up If you recently installed memory a PCI expansion card or another internal component make sure
29. he front of the computer to turn it on If your display must be turned on separately turn it on by pressing its power button Step 7 Use Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your Mac Pro Setup Assistant starts Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your Mac Pro If you already have a Mac Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files applications and other information from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro Step 8 Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar As you get to know your computer explore System Preferences your command center for most settings on your Mac Pro For more information open Mac Help and search for System Preferences or for the specific preference you want to change Need Help Setting Up If you don t see anything on your screen or you think your computer did not start up properly check the following e Is the computer plugged into a power source If it s plugged into a power strip is the power strip turned on e Is the power cord securely plugged into the back of the computer Chapter 1 Getting Started e Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly Is the display turned on Are the brightness and contrast of the display adjusted correctly If your display has
30. icular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses If necessary consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables includ
31. ing Ethernet network cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices Responsible party contact for FCC matters only Apple Computer Inc 83 84 Product Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M S 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 2084 Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems Cet appareil doit etre utilise a l interieur Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the AirPort Card in this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits for uncontrolled equipment This device should be operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm between the AirPort Card antennas and a person s body and must not be co located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Industry Canada Statement Comp
32. ing to your local environmental laws and guidelines Nederlands Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval kca worden gedeponeerd X Deutschland Das Ger t enth lt Batterien Diese geh ren nicht in den Hausm ll Sie k nnen verbrauchte Batterien beim Handel oder bei den Kommunen unentgeltlich abgeben Um Kurzschl sse zu vermeiden kleben Sie die Pole der Batterien vorsorglich mit einem Klebestreifen ab Taiwan m 2 Bebe Index A adapter 9 DVI to ADC 9 DVI to VGA 9 AirPort 72 Analog 21 analog audio 74 line in 21 74 line out 21 74 AppleCare Service and Support 67 Apple Hardware Test 66 applications force quit 54 freezing 56 installing 64 problems 56 assistants Setup Assistant 12 battery internal backup battery 23 replacing 50 Bluetooth 72 C CD RW 70 changing the desktop 12 System Preferences 12 computer disposal 86 computer won t turn on 54 D desktop customizing 12 dimensions 76 DIMMs 23 32 69 discharging static 28 disconnect power shut off power 77 display 8 21 58 70 Dock 24 downloading software 57 DVD 70 DVI display port 8 21 E ergonomic information 80 Ethernet 19 72 Index maximizing performance 65 Expansion Slot Utility 47 F FB DIMMs 23 32 69 FireWire 17 19 71 Force Quit 56 60 frozen application 56 G general maintenance 78 H hard disk drive 23 38 he
33. just the height of the chair so your thighs are tilted slightly and your feet are flat on the floor The back of the chair should support your lower back lumbar region Follow the manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly e When you use the computer keyboard your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line You may have to raise the chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet Or you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that s lower than the regular work surface 80 Appendix B Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably e Arrange the display so that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level when you re sitting at the keyboard The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches 45 to 70 cm e Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows If possible use a tiltable display stand The sta
34. ld down the D key as it starts up A list of available startup volumes appears Click Apple Hardware Test and click the right arrow 5 Follow the onscreen instructions when the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears after about 45 seconds If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem it displays an error code Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options If Apple Hardware Test does not detect a hardware failure the problem may be software related For more information about Apple Hardware Test see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 63 64 wu BP WN Reinstalling the Software that Came with Your Computer Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer Important Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software Apple is not responsible for any lost data Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X Back up your important files if possible Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer Double click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software Follow the onscreen instructions Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X disc Important Because the Erase and Install optio
35. le com uk support For a complete list go to www apple com contact phone_contacts html Telephone numbers are subject to change and local and national telephone rates may apply Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 67 68 Locating Your Serial Number System Profiler shows the serial number of your Mac Pro Open System Profiler located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder and click the System Profile tab The serial number is also on the configuration label which is located on the back of your Mac Pro near the video ports Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Processor and Memory Specifications Processor e Dual Core Intel Xeon processor 4 megabytes MB of on chip L2 cache per dual core processor e 1333 MHz dual independent frontside bus Random access memory RAM Fully buffered Dual Inline Memory Modules FB DIMMs PC2 5300 667 MHz FB DIMMs DIMMs must be installed in pairs of equal size and equal specification an equal number of devices per DIMM Eight DIMM slots available four slots per memory card Error correcting code ECC 72 bit wide 240 pin modules 36 memory devices maximum per DIMM Contain an Apple approved heat sink for best acoustic performance Conform to JEDEC specification see page 32 Maximum height of 1 25 inches Nonparity 69 70 System Profiler located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder provides information about your computer including
36. lex For more information see the documentation that came with the Ethernet switch Note If you connect your computer directly to a configurable Ethernet switch have your network administrator disable the spanning tree protocol on that port Otherwise your computer may duplicate the AppleTalk address of another computer on the same network and both network connections may become unreliable Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 66 Learning More Service and Support If your Mac Pro needs service take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or contact Apple for service You can find more information about your Mac Pro through online resources onscreen help System Profiler or Apple Hardware Test If you didn t order AirPort or Bluetooth wireless technology with your Mac Pro contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store Online Resources For online service and support information go to www apple com support Choose your country from the pop up menu You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base check for software updates or get help on Apple s discussion boards Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your questions as well as instructions and troubleshooting information in Mac Help Choose Help gt Mac Help System Profiler To get information about your computer use System Profiler System Profiler shows you which hardware and software is installed the serial number and operating system version how much
37. lies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Bluetooth Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This wireless device complies with the specifications EN 300 328 EN 301 489 and EN 60950 following the provisions of the R amp TTE Directive Europe EU Declaration of Conformity The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 Hz to 300 GHz This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 EN301 893 EN301 489 17 EN60950 Hereby Apple Computer Inc declares that this 802 11 Mini PCle card is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Complies with European Directives 72 23 EEC 89 336 EEC and 99 5 EC See www apple com euro compliance Korea Mouse Statement o a rs H m g Mighty Mouse A1152 el H S E C011 05 3838 B oS AS S BARE Del HF AZM AA Hew H ZZA A 28 Apple Computer Inc 224 0 0 0 z om fi ue 08 re 0 g E C011 05 3838 B SARE Bel OHF How re HA OD ony aries me ox M ne fol fo L a aax p Korea Keyboard Statement lt MIC y Keyboard E C012 03 1188 B BATE Bel Ors Y zE7
38. n a oz Me fol fol OF 0 a gt i N H z 2p r pe pa OP on a AFHI aax p P HI Korea Statements Mighty Mouse A1152 Apple Computer Inc 53 2 AHALE Apple Computer Inc 54 talo AloF rga SAMUS SES AISA 7580 WS Ba 717 O88 4457 71 ol 72 738282 NHY HSS Bt 7 R 7124 AAR AM SE PER YO A AZE Singapore Wireless Certification Complies with IDA Standards DB00063 RA EHEH Taiwan Wireless Statements 24GHz BRA REZ FEREDE EAA BBO 2 RR PHS Rae eB Presa ZR ONRE o RR NAS 2 AMER ET MRERTEAWE BEATER EZB FA WSS TB ERREA o ALAA A 5 25GHz 5 35GHz BARE RR AR aR Ha BY SE THESAR 5 250 5 350GHz KISS ALE Taiwan Statement Bn AE Bae A1152 ENS FARR SERAARARDASA Aa Taiwan Class B Statement Class B 3 amp 5 AY AA NIL VCCI Class B Statement ULES BRIS BE il lc OWT CORB ARLBRESE RBS EMA RA amp VCCI ETET IFR B MRNA J CORBA CHASNSCeCeBHE LEWES CORBMIVAPTFLEVaAVES FALTA Nak SSRSES AT FCEMBOESF BURSA S ic ft gt TIEL RE LT E Mouse Class 1 LED Information he Apple Mighty Mouse is a Class 1 LED product in accordance with IEC 60825 1 A1 A2 t also complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B Specification 85 86 Using an External USB Modem If you connect your Mac Pro to a phone line using an external USB Modem please refer to the telecommunication
39. n and may be greater if optional devices are installed e Height 511 mm 20 12 in e Width 206 mm 8 11 in e Depth 475 mm 18 70 in Operating environment Operating temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Storage temperature 40 to 47 C 40 to 116 F e Relative humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Altitude 0 to 3048 meters 0 to 10 000 feet Appendix A Specifications Safety Maintenance B and Ergonomics Appendix This appendix provides important information about safety procedures routine maintenance and ergonomic considerations for using your computer and display Important Safety Information The only way to disconnect power completely from your computer is to unplug the power cord from the main power supply To disconnect your display completely you must also unplug its power cable from the computer or power outlet Make sure that at least one end of the device s power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer or display when necessary For your own safety and that of your equipment always take the following precautions Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug not the cord from your computer or display and disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exists e The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged You spill something into the case e Your computer or display is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture 77 78 e
40. n before continuing Touch the metal on the outside of your Mac Pro to discharge any static electricity from your body Important Always discharge static before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer To avoid generating static do not walk around the room until you finish installing the cards memory or internal storage device and close the computer Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Touch the metal on top of the computer 4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer A Warning To avoid damaging internal components or components you want to install always unplug your Mac Pro Don t attempt to install items while it s plugged in Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 29 Lift the latch while holding the side panel Le SESS R eS P VY 5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 30 6 Remove the side panel Pull the top of the side g panel out and lift it up Za A iP Important When you remove the side panel hold it securely Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 31 32 Installing Memory Your Mac Pro has two memory cards with 4 memory slots on each card in four banks of two each Your Mac Pro comes with a minimum of 1 GB of memory ins
41. n erases your destination disk you should back up your essential files before installing Mac OS X and other applications Installing Applications To install the applications that came with your computer follow the steps below Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed To install the applications Back up your important files if possible Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 3 Double click Bundled Software 4 Follow the onscreen instructions 5 Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions Note iCal iChat iSync iTunes and Safari are part of Mac OS X To install these applications follow the Installing Mac OS X instructions above Maximizing Ethernet Performance Your computer performs best when the Ethernet port to which it is connected is set to autonegotiate Ask your network administrator to verify this setting Important If you experience connection problems on your network make sure your network switch is set to autonegotiate if possible If a switch s port is not autonegotiating your computer detects the appropriate speed but defaults to half duplex mode If the switch s port at the other end of the link is configured for full duplex mode a large number of late events can occur on the link If it isn t possible to set the switch to autonegotiate then set the switch s port to half dup
42. n t hear people speaking to you 82 Appendix B Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics Communications Regulation Information Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a part
43. nd lets you set the display at the best angle for viewing helping to reduce or eliminate glare from lighting sources you can t move Shoulders Top of the screen at or relaxed 45 70 cm 18 28 in slightly below eye level _ 1 You may need to adjust the height of your display by raising or lowering your work surface Forearms and hands in a straight line Screen positioned to Forearms level avoid reflected glare or tilted slightly Clearance under Lower back work surface supported ____ SS Feet flat on the floor Thighs tilted or on a footrest slightly GOND Appendix B Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics 81 For more information about health safety and maintenance go to the Apple ergonomic website at www apple com about ergonomics Avoid Hearing Damage Warning Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech then stop listening and have your hearing checked The louder the volume the less time required before your hearing can be affected Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing e Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings e Turn the volume down if you ca
44. o in port bet Audio line in port 4 Audio line out port 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro PCI Express expansion slots 3 Expand your Mac Pro by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Express cards in the covered slots labeled 2 3 and 4 Il DVI display ports Connect displays that use a Digital Visual Interface DVI connector to the DVI display ports Connect an Apple display such as the 20 23 or 30 inch Apple Cinema Display to either port For full resolution connect the 30 inch Apple Cinema HD Display to port 1 You can also connect displays that use a video graphics array VGA connector with the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter that came with your Mac Pro Optical digital audio in and out ports Connect to decks receivers digital instruments and 5 1 surround sound speaker systems using standard Toslink cables or fiber optic cables with a 3 5 mm plastic or nylon optical plug You can transfer stereo or encoded 5 1 audio using the S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface protocol and Toslink cables 4 Analog audio line in port Connect self powered microphones MP3 and CD players and other devices with analog capability Analog audio line out port Connect self powered analog speakers and other devices with analog output capability Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 21 Internal Expansion Options Optical drive carrier
45. om macosx overview Or open Mac Help and search for Mac OS X Using iLife applications The iLife website at www apple com ilife Or open an iLife application and then open Mac Help and type a question in the search field 24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro To learn about See Changing System Preferences Open System Preferences by choosing Apple gt System Preferences Or open Mac Help and search for system preferences Using your mouse or keyboard Open Mac Help and search for mouse or keyboard Using AirPort wireless The AirPort Support page at www apple com support airport technology Or open AirPort Help by clicking and holding the Home button at the top of a Mac Help page and then select AirPort Help from the list Using Bluetooth wireless The Bluetooth Support page at www apple com support technology bluetooth Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder and choose Help gt Bluetooth Help Connecting a printer Open Mac Help and search for printing FireWire and USB connections Open Mac Help and search for USB or FireWire Connecting to the Internet Open Mac Help and search for Internet Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 25 Working Inside Your Computer Use the information in this chapter to customize and expand your Mac Pro to fit your needs This chapte
46. orce the computer to restart by pressing the power button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro shuts down Press the power button again to start up your Mac Pro The light on the front of the display is flashing On some Apple flat panel displays the power light displays a series of short flashes when an error is detected If you see a repeating sequence of three short flashes the display is detecting input in the wrong video format Make sure your display is compatible with your graphics card and that you ve installed the correct display software if your display came with installation software If you see a sequence of two short flashes and a long flash the display is detecting a problem with a backlighting lamp Contact an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple Authorized Service Provider Problems with Your Internet Connection If you have trouble with your Internet connection you can try the steps in this section starting with Network Diagnostics To use Network Diagnostics Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Network and then click Assist me Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 3 4 wu BP WU N Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics Follow the onscreen instructions If Network Diagnostics can t resolve the problem there may be a problem with the Internet service provider ISP you are trying to connect to with an external device you are using to connect to your ISP or with the server you
47. our extra screws 44 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 7 Slide the optical drive and carrier over the guides halfway into the drive bay 8 Attach the power and ribbon cables to the back of the drive Important If you re replacing two optical drives attach the connector on the end of the ribbon cable to the top drive and the connector in the middle to the bottom drive Middle connectors Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 45 9 Lift the latch and then slide the optical drive carrier into the drive bay pushing it into place i Make sure the latch is up 10 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it 46 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Adding PCI Express Cards You can expand the capabilities of your Mac Pro by installing cards in the Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has one double wide PCI Express graphics slot and three PCI Express expansion slots for a total of four slots These slots accommodate PCI Express graphics cards and expansion cards About PCI Express Cards Your Mac Pro comes with a high performance PCI Express graphics card which contains the graphics processor unit GPU and provides the computer s display ports The graphics card is installed in slot1 You can install additional PCI Express graphics and expansion cards Before installing a card check its specifications to make sure it can operate in your Mac
48. r provides information and instructions for working inside your computer It includes information about important procedures in the following sections Opening the Computer on page 28 Installing Memory on page 32 Installing Internal Storage Devices on page 38 Adding PCI Express Cards on page 47 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery on page 50 Warning Apple recommends that you have an Apple certified technician install memory PCle cards and internal storage devices To contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service see Learning More Service and Support on page 66 If you install these items yourself you risk damaging your equipment and such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer See an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple Authorized Service Provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question N 28 Opening the Computer Before you open your Mac Pro shut it down by choosing Apple gt Shut Down Warning Always shut down your Mac Pro before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install Do not open the computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is on Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer s internal components to cool Warning After shutting down your computer the internal components can be very hot Let the computer cool dow
49. reen image appears dim or flickers e Adjust the display brightness and contrast settings Some displays have brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edge Or you may be able to adjust brightness or contrast using the Displays pane of System Preferences e Calibrate the display by choosing Apple gt System Preferences Click Displays select Color and click Calibrate For more information on color and your display see Mac Help e The flickering may be caused by interference from a nearby power line a fluorescent light or an electrical device for example a radio a microwave oven or another computer Try relocating nearby electrical devices or moving your computer and display No colors appear on the screen or the colors don t look right e Make sure the display is connected firmly to the computer e Calibrate your display as described above e Open the Displays pane of System Preferences and make sure your display is set to display colors For more information on color and your display see Mac Help After you change the screen resolution desktop icons move Changing the screen resolution affects the display of information on your screen The operating system may reposition icons when you change the screen resolution Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 59 60 The screen freezes e Force the frozen application to quit Choose Apple gt Force Quit and select the application If that doesn t work f
50. s agency information in the guide that came with your modem ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with office product equipment manufacturers to promote energy efficiency Reducing energy consumption of office products saves money and reduces pollution by eliminating wasted energy Disposal and Recycling Information When this product has reached the end of its useful life please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines For information about Apple s recycling program go to www apple com environment European Union X The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste When this product reaches its end of life take it to a collection point designated by local authorities Some collection points accept products for free The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment Battery Disposal Your Mac Pro has an internal backup battery that preserves settings such as the date and time when the computer is off When replacing the internal backup battery dispose of the spent battery accord
51. s in the AirPort status icon in the menu bar For more information see the instructions that came with the wireless device or search for AirPort in Mac Help Problems with Your Display Warning If you have a problem with your Apple display and nothing in this manual solves it contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for assistance If you attempt to repair the display yourself any damage you may cause to the display will not be covered by the limited warranty on your display Contact an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple Authorized Service Provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question No image appears on the screen e Make sure the display and computer are turned on e Make sure the cables are connected properly to your computer and the display e If your graphics card has an internal power cable make sure its connected to the card and the logic board e Make sure your computer is not in sleep Press the power button or any key to see if the computer wakes e Make sure the display brightness and contrast are set properly Some displays have brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edge Chapter 4 Troubleshooting e Reset the PRAM by restarting the computer while holding down the Command 38 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time Then start up using the software installation disc that came with your computer The sc
52. secure the side panel While pushing the side panel against the computer push the latch down until it is firmly secured against the back of the computer i oe pdt uci feet ty aay ne ae To lock the side panel or secure the computer flip down the lock tab before you close the latch This provides a metal loop through which you can attach a lock or cable Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 37 38 Installing Internal Storage Devices Your Mac Pro has room for six internal drives two optical drives and four hard disk drives In most configurations a single hard disk drive occupies the first hard drive bay and an optical drive is located in the top optical drive bay You can add up to three additional Serial ATA SATA 3 Gbps hard disk drives to the empty hard drive bays The drives must meet these specifications e Type SATA 3 Gbps e Width 3 9 inches 102 mm e Depth 5 7 inches 147 mm e Height 1 0 inch For more information about requirements and devices supported visit an Apple Authorized Reseller or the Apple Support website at www apple com support Important Use the original Apple cables that came with your Mac Pro when you install or replace the optical drives Installing SATA 3 Gbps Hard Disk Drives Your Mac Pro can accommodate up to four internal 1 inch high SATA 3 Gbps hard disk drives in the hard drive bays If your Mac Pro comes with a single drive installed it s
53. support Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions drivers and other enhancements from Apple When you are connected to the Internet Software Update checks Apple s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer You can set your Mac to check the Apple servers periodically and download and install updated software To check for updated software Open System Preferences Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions For more information search for Software Update in Mac Help e For the latest information about Mac OS X go to the Mac OS X website at www apple com macosx Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your base station Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network s access point Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range Repositioning or rotating the computer may improve reception Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 57 58 e Check the AirPort signal level You may have up to four bar
54. talled as a pair of 512 MB fully buffered dual inline memory modules FB DIMMs in two of the DIMM slots You can install additional pairs of 512 MB 1 GB or 2 GB FB DIMMS in the open DIMM slots on the memory cards DIMMs must be installed in equal sized pairs and fit these specifications 667 MHz FB DIMMS e 72 bit wide 240 pin modules 36 devices maximum per DIMM e Error correcting code ECC Important Apple recommends that you use Apple approved FB DIMMS Non Apple approved FB DIMMS may cause your Mac Pro to operate louder or decrease performance to conserve heat DIMMs from older Mac computers cannot be used in your Mac Pro Note When purchasing DIMMs for use in Mac computers make sure that the memory vendor conforms to the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council JEDEC specification Check with your memory vendor to ensure that the DIMMs support the correct timing modes and that the Serial Presence Detect SPD feature has been programmed properly as described in the JEDEC specification To check the compatibility of your DIMMs see the Macintosh Products Guide on Apple s website at www apple com guide You can purchase Apple branded memory online from the Apple Store at www apple com store Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer To install memory 1 Open your computer and remove the side panel following the instructions on page 28 A Warning Always wait 5 to 10 minutes for your Mac Pro to cool down before you att
55. the amount of memory Graphics Card PCI Express graphics card with two Digital Visual Interface DVI connectors Video Display Modes For technical specifications for your display e Apple displays Go to www apple com displays e Non Apple displays Go to www apple com guide SuperDrive DVD R DL DVD RW CD RW Specifications e Disc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cm Data formats CD ROM e CD Audio CD R CD RW e CD I CD I Bridge e CD Extended e CD Mixed Mode e Photo CD e Video CD Appendix A Specifications e Enhanced CD DVD Video e DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL USB Specifications e Support for Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 1 1 e Seven external USB Type A ports Two USB 2 0 ports on the front Three USB 2 0 ports on the back e Two USB 1 1 ports on the Apple Keyboard e Each rear port is on a separate 480 megabit per second Mbps USB channel 500 milliamperes mA available for a total of 1 5 A on the rear and 1 0 A on the front FireWire Specifications e Support for FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 e Four external FireWire ports one FireWire 400 port and one FireWire 800 port on both the front and back Data transfer speed e FireWire 400 100 200 and 400 Mbps FireWire 800 100 200 400 and 800 Mbps Appendix A Specifications 71 72 Power e Output voltage Approximately 12 V e Output power Up to a maximum of 28 W for all 4 ports or 7 W for any one port Ethernet Specifications
56. tus light is flashing try the steps in this section The computer won t respond or the pointer won t move First make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected by unplugging and then plugging in the connectors and make sure they are firmly seated Then try to cancel what the computer is doing e Press the Command 3 and Q keys at the same time to try to quit the current application Press the Command 3 and period keys at the same time If a dialog appears click Cancel 53 54 w N e Choose Apple gt Force Quit and select the application you want to quit You can also force quit by pressing the Esc Option and Command 3 keys at the same time Restart your Mac Pro by choosing Apple gt Restart to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up You can also restart by pressing the power button for about 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro shuts down Press the power button again to start up your Mac Pro If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program check with the program s manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer Ifthe problem occurs frequently choose Help gt Mac Help and search for problems The computer won t turn on or start up e Make sure the power cord is connected to a working power source The plug on the power cord must be completely inserted into the computer s power socket and firmly seated e If your computer still does not start up try resettin
57. y e Your computer or display has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged e You suspect that your computer or display needs service or repair e You want to clean the computer or the case or screen of the display e If you plan to store your computer for an extended period of time remove the battery For service or questions about your warranty contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple Service and support information is included with your computer s documentation Apple and the Environment At Apple we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products For information go to www apple com environment General Maintenance If you need to clean the computer or display by doing more than wiping it down with a clean cloth follow these instructions Turn off your computer and display Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet or power strip If your display is connected to an outlet disconnect it as well Disconnect the display s cables from the computer Appendix B Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics 4 Clean the display screen with soft lint free paper or cloth dampened with mild soap and water Warning Do not spray liquid directly onto the display screen Liquid could drip inside the display and cause electrical shock Wipe the computer or display case surfaces lightly with a clean soft cloth dampened with water

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