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2. PCI slider Button Retention bar 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 If You re Installing a Full Length PCI Card It may be easier to install a PCI card if you remove the hard disk drives and carriers see page 62 and remove adjacent cards Make sure the end of the card goes in the appropriate card guide before aligning the card with the PCI slot and completing the installation Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 6 Align the card s connector with the expansion slot and press the card into the slot j o je A Hook on card Retention bar PCI Express slot PCI slider 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 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 and then try inserting the card again 8 Pull the card gently to make sure it s properly connected If it stays in place and its gold connectors are barely visible the card is connected 9 Move the PCI slider to the right to secure the card Chapter3 Making a Good Thing Better 77 78 10 Replace the PCI bracket under the brace and tigh
3. Important When you remove the side panel hold it securely 42 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Installing Memory Your Mac Pro comes with a minimum of 3 GB of memory in the single processor model or a minimum of 6 GB of memory in the dual processor model installed as 1 GB unbuffered ECC dual inline memory modules UDIMMs All installed UDIMMs must meet these specifications PC3 10600E 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM UDIMMs Error correcting code ECC 72 bit wide 240 pin ECC modules e 36 ICs maximum per ECC UDIMM NOTICE Apple recommends that you use Apple approved DIMMs DIMMs from older Mac computers cannot be used in your Mac Pro You can purchase Apple branded memory online from the Apple Store at www apple com store 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 Note Although the memory speed of the UDIMMS is 1333 MHz they will operate at 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz depending on the processor in the computer Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 43 Before you install memory determine whether you have a single or dual processor Mac Pro Remove the side panel following the instructions in Opening
4. 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 f the problem occurs frequently you may need to reinstall your system software see Repairing Restoring or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software on page 86 Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 83 84 N If the computer doesn t turn on or start up 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 Restart your computer while holding down the Command key 8 and R key until the computer restarts When the Mac OS X Utilities application appears select an option to repair your disk restore your software or reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications from the Mac OS X Utilities pane For more information see Repairing Restoring or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software on page 86 If your computer still does not start up try resetting 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 The PRAM is reset t
5. CAT 5e UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood Media 1000Base T CAT 5e UTP on 4 pairs up to 100 m Channel speeds IEEE Autonegotiation of 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T Bluetooth 2 1 EDR Specifications Wireless data rate Up to 3 Mbit s Range Up to 33 feet or 10 meters data rates may vary depending on environmental conditions Frequency band 2 4 gigahertz GHz AirPort Extreme Specifications Frequency band 2 4 and 5 gigahertz GHz Radio output power 20 dBm nominal Compatibility e 802 11a b g and n Optical Digital Audio Specifications Data format Sony Phillips Digital Interface S PDIF protocol IEC60958 3 Connector type TOSLINK optical IEC60874 17 Bits per sample 16 bit 20 bit or 24 bit Optical digital audio out Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz 0 dBFS 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 than 130 dB Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 130 dB 0 00003 percent Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood 109 110 Optical digital audio in Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz 0 dBFS 24 bit sine wave unless otherwise specified below Input sample rate 441 kHz 48 kHz or 96 kHz Signal to noise ratio Greater than 130 dB Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 130 dB 0 00
6. Installing a Solid State Drive Your Mac Pro can accommodate up to four internal 2 5 inch solid state drives in the drive bays If your Mac Pro comes with a single drive installed it s in the first bay You can install drives in the second third and fourth drive bays To install a solid state drive Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions in Opening Your Mac Pro on page 39 Lift the latch to unlock the drive carriers Note When the latch is down the carriers are locked in the drive bays and can t be removed 3 Pull the carrier out of the drive bay Drive carrier 2 gt 7 gt gt gt OS T NW C C M qu Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 65 4 Remove the two screws from the drive carrier as shown You ll attach the SSD adapter to the carrier using the two remaining screws Put the two screws that you removed away for safekeeping Unused screws 2 pM Screws Fd N Connectors ae Hooks 5 Position the drive carrier over the SSD adapter with the drive connectors at the back as shown Insert the two hooks on the top of the adapter into the carrier s holes Fasten the two screws on top of the carrier to attach the SSD enclosure to the carrier 66 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 6 Lift the latch and slide the carrier over the guides and into the drive bay until it touc
7. M Mac OS X information about 34 keeping up to date 92 Mac OS X Utilities application 86 Mac OS X Utilities pane 87 Magic Mouse 17 98 maintenance 117 maximizing Ethernet performance 99 Media Eject key 27 media keys 27 memory installing 43 location 33 specifications 104 Looking for Something 131 132 memory slots 33 Memory Slot Utility 49 59 Migration Assistant 18 Mini DisplayPort 31 modem cable 29 DSL 29 external USB 25 29 mouse connecting 25 ergonomics 120 replacing batteries 98 setting up 17 Mute key 27 N network connections 97 diagnostics 96 no image on screen 93 o online resources 100 opening your Mac Pro 39 operating environment 113 optical digital audio ports 31 specifications 109 optical drive about 25 installing 68 specifications 107 Looking for Something P PCI Express cards 31 33 installing 74 specifications 106 PCI Express Expansion specifications 106 peripheral connections 108 ports analog audio in 31 analog audio out 31 display 31 DVI display 31 Ethernet 29 FireWire 25 29 Mini DisplayPort 31 optical digital audio in 31 optical digital audio out 31 USB 25 27 29 power button 18 power cord 12 power requirements cards 112 USB devices 112 power socket 29 power supply specifications 112 problems See troubleshooting processor specification 104 Q question mark blinking 21 R RAM installing 43 location 33 specifications 105 reinstalling Mac OS X 8
8. ME67 External USB Modem Information When connecting your Mac Pro to the phone line using an external USB modem refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that came with your modem ENERGY STAR Compliance D ENERGY STAR 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 electronic equipment manufacturers to promote energy efficient products Reducing energy consumption of products saves money and helps conserve valuable resources This computer is shipped with power management enabled with the computer set to sleep after 10 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard For more information about ENERGY STAR visit www energystar gov Disposal and Recycling Information This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations When your product reaches its end of life contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options For information about Apple s recycling program go to www apple com recycling European Union Disposal Information 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 ta
9. depending on the model To add more memory install PC3 10600E 1333 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM UDIMMs in the memory slots For information about the type of memory used in your Mac Pro see Installing Memory on page 43 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 33 Getting Answers Much more information about using your Mac Pro is available in Help Center and on the Internet at www apple com support macpro To open Help Center 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock the bar of icons along the edge of the screen 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following Type a question or term in the Search field and choose a topic from the list of results or choose Show All Results to see all topics Choose Help Center to open the Help Center window where you can browse or search topics More Information For more information about using your Mac Pro see the following To learn about See Installing drives memory Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better on page 37 expansion cards or a battery Troubleshooting your Mac Pro Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution on page 81 if you have a problem Finding service and support Learning More Service and Support on page 99 Or see the for your Mac Pro Mac Pro Support website at www apple com support macpro Using Mac OS X The Mac OS X website at www apple com macosx Or search for Mac OS X in Help Center Moving from a PC to a Mac Why you ll love a Mac
10. 85 86 91 92 92 93 95 98 99 99 102 104 6 Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution An Ounce of Prevention Problems with Your Mac Pro Problems with Software Repairing Restoring or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software Checking for a Hardware Problem Keeping Your Software Up to Date Problems with Wi Fi Communication Problems with Your Display Problems with Your Internet Connection Replacing the Apple Magic Mouse Batteries Maximizing Ethernet Performance Learning More Service and Support Locating Your Serial Number Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood Specifications Contents 116 117 120 122 123 130 Chapter 6 Last but Not Least Important Safety Information General Maintenance Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something Index Contents 7 Ready Set Up Go www apple com macpro BORKEN Migration Assistant Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology including advanced multicore processor technology high speed memory PCI Express graphics and expansion slots and internal storage all in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to internal components WARNING To avoid injury read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 116 carefully before you first use your Mac Pro Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro to find ou
11. 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 Chapter 6 Last but Not Least 117 5 Wipe the computer or display case surfaces lightly with a clean soft cloth dampened with water NOTICE 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 Position your computer so that the drive tray doesn t bump into anything when it opens e 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 Keep your computer away from any source of moisture Laser Information for Optical Disc Drive For your safety have the optical drive serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider WARNING Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure The optical disc drive in your computer contains a laser that is safe in normal use but that may be harmful to your eyes if disassemble
12. Ethernet or Wi Fi network To connect to a Wi Fi network follow the instructions on page 88 In the Mac OS X Utilities pane select Restore From Time Machine Backup and click Continue Select the disk that contains the Time Machine backup and then follow the onscreen instructions Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications Under some circumstances you may need to reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications You can reinstall while keeping your files and user settings intact Important The Mac OS X Utilities application also reinstalls and restores Mac OS X Lion Server software if you have it installed on your Mac Pro Make sure Mac Pro is connected to the Internet via an Ethernet or Wi Fi network To connect to a Wi Fi network follow the instructions on page 88 2 In the Mac OS X Utilities pane select Reinstall Mac OS X and click Continue 3 When you are asked to select a disk select your current Mac OS X disk in most cases it s the only one available Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 89 90 4 To install optional software click Customize 5 Click Install You can install Mac OS X without erasing the disk which saves your existing files and settings or you can erase the disk first which erases all your data and leaves the computer ready for you to reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications After reinstalling Mac OS X you can then go to the Mac App Store and re download the applications that came with your
13. If you install equal size DIMMs for example all 1 GB DIMMS or all 2 GB DIMMS in your 8 core or 12 core Mac Pro Apple recommends that you fill the slots in the order listed in the table Slot5_ Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 If you have Fill these slots Two DIMMs land 2 Three DIMMs 1 2 and 3 Four DIMMs 1 2 and 5 6 Six DIMMs 1 2 3 and 5 6 7 gt Eight DIMMs 1 2 3 4 and 5 6 7 8 all Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Note If you install different size DIMMs in your Mac Pro follow the order in the table If the DIMM configuration you install doesn t provide optimized performance the Memory Slot Utility appears onscreen and recommends a better configuration To use the utility again go to System Library CoreServices Memory Slot Utility Install the DIMMs by aligning them in the DIMM slots and pushing both ends of the DIMM down until the tabs are vertical and the ejectors snap into place NOTICE To avoid damaging the DIMM hold it by the corners and don t touch the gold connectors or other components Connectors Notch Ejectors Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 59 60 6 Reinstall the processor tray pushing it in until the latches are at a 90 degree angle 7 Push the latches all the way in to close them and seat the processor tray 8 Replace the side panel following the instructions starting
14. Internet connection make sure 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 search for AirPort in Help Center or visit the AirPort support website at www apple com support airport If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps contact your ISP or network administrator Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 97 Replacing the Apple Magic Mouse Batteries Your Apple Magic Mouse comes with two AA batteries installed You can replace them with alkaline lithium or rechargeable AA batteries Keep the battery compartment cover and batteries out of the reach of small children WARNING When you replace the batteries replace them all at the same time Don t mix old batteries with new batteries or mix battery types for example don t mix alkaline and lithium batteries Don t open or puncture the batteries install them backwards or expose them to fire high temperatures or water Keep batteries out of the reach of c
15. Mac and other apps that you purchased from the Mac App Store Important Apple recommends that you back up the data on the disk before restoring software Apple is not responsible for any lost data Restoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings When you restore your computer to its factory settings everything on your computer your user accounts network settings and all of your files and folders is deleted Before you restore back up any files you want to keep by copying them to another disk Write down your network settings from Network preferences to make it easier to get connected again after reinstalling Mac OS X Make sure your Mac Pro is connected to the Internet via an Ethernet or Wi Fi network To connect to a Wi Fi network follow the instructions on page 88 In the Mac OS X Utilities pane select Disk Utility and click Continue 3 Select the disk in the list on the left and then click the Erase tab 4 Choose Mac OS Extended Journaled from the Format pop up menu type a name for the disk and then click Erase After the disk is erased choose Disk Utility Quit Disk Utility Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 6 7 In the Mac OS X Utilities pane select Reinstall Mac OS X and click Continue To reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications follow the instructions in the Mac OS X Installer After restoring Mac OS X and Apple applications you can selectively restore your other data and applications from
16. drive bay You can install drives in the second third and fourth drive bays To install a hard disk drive 1 Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions in Opening Your Mac Pro on page 39 2 Lift the latch to unlock the drive carriers Note When the latch is down the carriers are locked in the drive bays and can t be removed 3 Pull the carrier out of the drive bay D gt Drive carrier 7 OS ai N gt gt gt C 1S dL 62 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 4 Position the carrier over the hard disk drive with the connectors at the back 5 Use the four screws on the carrier to attach the hard disk drive to the carrier NOTICE Hold the drive by its sides To avoid damaging the drive don t touch the printed circuit board Connectors Chapter3 Making a Good Thing Better 63 6 Lift the latch and slide the carrier over the guides and into the drive bay until it s touching the drive connectors and is seated in the bay i Drive connectors lt DI 7 Replace the side panel following the instructions starting on page 52 NOTICE Always replace the side panel after installing components Your Mac Pro doesn t operate properly without the side panel in place 64 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
17. 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 Problems with Software When an application freezes or doesn t 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 1 Press Command 3 Option Esc or choose Apple gt Force Quit from the menu bar 2 Select the name of the application you want to quit in the Force Quit Applications dialog 3 Click Force Quit The application quits leaving all other applications open Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 85 86 If you have a problem with a software program 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 If you have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS X Look in Help Center 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 support Repairing Restoring or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software If you have a problem with your Mac software or hardware Mac OS X provides repair and restore utilities that may elim
18. on page 52 NOTICE Always replace the side panel after installing components Your Mac Pro doesn t operate properly without the side panel in place Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Installing Internal Storage Devices Your Mac Pro has room for six internal drives two optical drives and four hard disk or solid state drives In most configurations a single drive occupies the first drive bay and an optical drive is located in the upper optical drive bay You can add up to three 3 5 inch cable free Serial ATA SATA hard disk drives to the empty drive bays The drives must meet these specifications Type SATA 3 Gb s Width 3 9 inches 102 mm Depth 5 7 inches 147 mm Height 1 0 inch 25 4 mm You can add up to three 2 5 inch solid state disk drives SSDs to the empty drive bays The drives must meet these specifications Type SATA 3 Gb s Width 2 5 inches 63 5 mm The solid state drives SSD come with adapters that fit the 3 5 inch drive bays For more information about requirements or supported devices visit an Apple Authorized Reseller the Apple Store at www apple com store or the Mac Pro Support website at www apple com support macpro Chapter3 Making a Good Thing Better 61 Installing Serial ATA Hard Disk Drives Your Mac Pro can accommodate up to four internal 1 inch high SATA hard disk drives in the drive bays If your Mac Pro comes with a single drive installed it s in the first
19. select the connected device for audio output For more information about connecting an HDMI device search for HDMI on the Mac Pro Support page at www apple com support macpro Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro are sold separately at www apple com store Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go Step 4 Connect an Ethernet cable or join a Wi Fi network To access the Internet or a network using an Ethernet cable connect one end of an Ethernet cable to either of the Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back of your Mac Pro Connect the other end to a cable modem DSL modem or Ethernet network Gigabit Ethernet ports Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 15 Step 5 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports 1 on your Mac Pro or on the display Keyboard Mouse If the keyboard cable isn t long enough use the keyboard extension cable that came with your Mac Pro Apple keyboard extension cable 16 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go Step 6 Turn on your Apple Magic Mouse Slide the switch on the bottom of your Apple Magic Mouse to turn it on Your wireless mouse comes with AA batteries installed and is already paired with your Mac Pro Pairing allows it to communicate wirelessly with your Mac Pro Indicator light On off switch When you first turn on your mouse the indicator light glow
20. 003 percent Analog Audio Specifications Sample rate 44 1 kHz 48 kHz or 96 kHz Jack type 1 8 mini Bits per sample 16 bit 20 bit or 24 bit 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 a 1 kHz 3 dBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1 kHz output sample rate into 150 ohms unless otherwise specified below Output voltage 1 3 volts root mean square V 4 5 dBu Output impedance 55 ohms Output power 53 milliwatts mW into 32 ohms Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 70 dB 03 percent Channel separation Greater than 50 dB Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood Analog audio line in typical values Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz 3 dBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1 kHz output sample rate unless otherwise specified below Maximum input voltage 2 V 8 2 dBu Input impedance Greater than 17 kilohms Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 85 dB 006 percent Channel separation Greater than 85 dB Analog audio line out typical values Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz 3 dBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1 kHz output sample rate into 100 kilohms unless otherwise specified below Output voltage 2 V m 48 2 dBu Output impedance 33 ohms S
21. 9 reinstalling software 83 repairing a disk 88 replacing batteries 97 98 reset the PRAM 84 restoring information 89 restoring your computer 90 S safety information 116 SATA hard disk 61 106 Screen freezes 95 setting brightness 27 Serial ATA hard disk drives installing 61 specifications 106 serial number location 102 service and support information 100 setting up 11 Setup Assistant 18 shutting off power 11 25 41 sleep 21 25 software updating 92 Software Update 92 solid state drive SSD 65 specifications AirPort Extreme 109 analog audio 110 battery 112 Bluetooth 109 dimensions 113 Ethernet 108 external microphone 111 finding 104 FireWire 108 graphics card 105 headphone jack 110 memory 104 operating environment 113 optical digital audio 109 optical drive 107 PCI Express 106 power requirements 112 power supply 112 processor 104 RAM 105 storage 106 SuperDrive 107 USB 108 video display 106 static discharging 40 status light 25 flashes 85 stopping an application 85 SuperDrive about 25 33 replacing 68 specifications 107 system clock 112 System Information 35 102 System Preferences 35 customizing the desktop 20 T telephone support 101 troubleshooting AppleCare 100 Apple Hardware Test 91 applications 85 connecting to the Internet 95 DSL modem 96 Force Quit 83 internet connection 95 network connection 97 PPPoE connection 96 service and support information 99 status light flashes 85 unabl
22. Congratulations you and your Mac Pro were made for each other Welcome to your Mac Pro OS X Lion www apple com macosx m Launchpad Instant access to all your apps Mission Control A bird s eye view of what s running on your Mac in one place Help Center Help Center CX mission control CX launchpad Mail iPhoto Group your Organize edit messages by and share conversations your photos Help Center iPhoto Help CX mail EX photos Full screen Make apps full screen with a click Help Center eX full screen iMovie Turn home videos into home blockbusters iMovie Help EX movie Mac App Store The best way to discover and download Mac apps Help Center EY mac app store GarageBand Create great sounding songs with ease GarageBand Help CX record 11 21 24 26 28 30 32 34 39 43 61 74 79 Contents Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go Setting Up Your Mac Pro Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro Features of Your Apple Keyboard Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro More Ports and Connectors on the Back Internal Expansion Options Getting Answers Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Opening Your Mac Pro Installing Memory Installing Internal Storage Devices Adding PCI Express Cards Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Contents 5 82 83
23. Express Battery behind graphics card Slot 1 Double wide PCI Express graphics graphics card installed Memory slots 4 or 8 slots depending on model 32 Chapter2 Life with Your Mac Pro Optical drives Your Mac Pro comes with one or two DVD R DL DVD RW CD RW SuperDrives To replace an optical drive see Replacing an Optical Drive on page 68 Hard disk drives or solid state drives Your Mac Pro comes with up to four drives installed To install or replace drives see Installing Internal Storage Devices on page 61 PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots To install PCI cards in slots 2 through 4 see Adding PCI Express Cards on page 74 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 79 Double wide PCI Express graphics slot Connect up to two displays to the graphics card in the PCI Express graphics slot 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 74 Memory slots Your Mac Pro has four or eight memory expansion slots
24. Launchpad and then click More Info Apple news free downloads and online catalogs The Apple website at www apple com Instructions technical support and product manuals The Apple Support website at www apple com support Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 35 Making a Good Thing Better www apple com store Help Center ea Use the information in this chapter to customize and expand your Mac Pro to fit your needs You can find information about important procedures in the following sections Opening Your Mac Pro on page 39 Installing Memory on page 43 Installing Internal Storage Devices on page 61 Adding PCI Express Cards on page 74 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery on page 79 WARNING Apple recommends that you have an Apple certified technician install memory PCI Express cards and internal storage devices To contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for service see Learning More Service and Support on page 99 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 38 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better N Opening Your Mac Pro Before you open your Mac Pro shut it down by choosing Apple gt Shut D
25. Your Mac Pro on page 39 and look inside A quad core or 6 core Mac Pro has one processor and four memory slots You can install a total of up to 16 GB of memory See Installing Memory in a Quad Core or 6 Core Mac Pro on page 45 An 8 core or 12 core Mac Pro has two processors and eight memory slots You can install a total of up to 32 GB of memory See Installing Memory in an 8 Core or 12 Core Mac Pro on page 54 m One processor Two processors 44 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better You can also determine which Mac Pro you have by choosing Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar Click More Info choose Hardware from the Contents list and then find Number Of Processors in Hardware Overview The quad core and 6 core Mac Pro have one processor and the 8 core and 12 core Mac Pro have two processors Installing Memory in a Quad Core or 6 Core Mac Pro The quad core and 6 core Mac Pro have four memory slots and come with at least three 1 GB DIMMs installed You can replace or install additional 1 GB 2 GB or 4GB DIMMs for a total of up to 16 GB of memory It s important that all DIMMs installed in your Mac Pro are of the correct specifications Use the instructions that follow to install DIMMs in a quad core or 6 core Mac Pro To install memory Shut down your Mac Pro open it and remove the side panel following the instructions in Op
26. a Time Machine backup Checking for a Hardware Problem If you suspect a hardware problem use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there s a problem with one of the Mac Pro components To use Apple Hardware Test Disconnect all external devices from your Mac Pro except the display keyboard and mouse If you have an Ethernet cable connected disconnect it 2 Restart your Mac Pro while holding down the D key When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears select the language you want to use Press the Return key or click the right arrow button 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears after about 45 seconds follow the onscreen instructions 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 doesn t detect a hardware failure the problem may be software related Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 91 92 ET 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 to see if any updates are available for your computer You can set your Mac Pro to check for updates periodically and then you can download and install updated software To check for updated software Choose Apple gt Software Upda
27. a tiltable display stand The stand 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 slightly below eye level 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 work surface Lower back supported Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Thighs tilted slightly More information about ergonomics is available on the web Chapter 6 Last but Not Least 121 122 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 Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings Turn the volume down if you can t hear people speaking to you Apple and the Environment Apple Inc recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environm
28. apter 1 Ready Set Up Go Step 3 Connect the display Connect your display as shown 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 ooo USB port Display cable Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 13 You can connect up to three displays with Mini DisplayPort or Digital Visual Interface DVI connectors to the display ports on the back of your Mac Pro The DVI display port is a dual link port so you can connect a 30 inch Apple Cinema HD Display DVI display port Mini DisplayPort 2 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 To connect a VGA display to the DVI display port or a Mini DisplayPort use the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter or the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter both available separately To connect an ADC display to the DVI display port use an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter available separately The Mini DisplayPort outputs provide both video and audio output For example using a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable you can connect your computer to an HDTV or AV receiver that has an HDMI connector and play both audio and video You must use the Sound pane in System Preferences to
29. ards hard disk drives that you installed or peripherals that you connected An Ounce of Prevention If you have a problem with your computer or software having kept up to date Time Machine backups ensures that your data won t be lost If you make regular Time Machine backups you can restore your software and all your data to exactly the way it was at the time of the backup Even serious issues are of less concern when you safeguard your information with Time Machine Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution Problems with Your Mac Pro If your Mac Pro doesn t respond or turn on if you have trouble ejecting a disk or if the status light is flashing try the steps in this section If the computer doesn t respond or the pointer doesn t move First make sure the keyboard is connected by unplugging and then plugging in the connector and make sure it is firmly seated Make sure your Apple Magic Mouse is turned on and the batteries are charged See Replacing the Apple Magic Mouse Batteries on page 98 Then try to cancel what the computer is doing Press the Command key 3 and Q key at the same time to try to quit the current application Press the Command key 36 and period key at the same time If a dialog appears click Cancel 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 38 keys at the same time Restart your Mac Pro by choosing Apple
30. at www apple com getamac whymac 34 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro To learn about Using iLife applications See The iLife website at www apple com ilife Or open an iLife application open Help and then type a question or term in the search field Changing System Preferences System Preferences by choosing Apple gt System Preferences Or search for system preferences in Help Center Using your mouse or keyboard System Preferences and choose Keyboard amp Mouse Or open Help Center and search for mouse or keyboard Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology The AirPort Support page at www apple com support airport Or open Help Center and search for AirPort Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www apple com support bluetooth Or open Help Center and search for Bluetooth Connecting a printer Help Center and search for printing FireWire and USB connections Help Center and search for FireWire or USB Connecting to the Internet Using a display Burning a CD or DVD Help Center and search for Internet Help Center and search for display port Help Center and search for burn disc Mac Pro specifications Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood on page 103 Or see the Mac Pro specifications page at www apple com macpro specs html Or open System Information in the Utilities folder in
31. be able to adjust brightness or contrast using the Displays pane of System Preferences Calibrate the display by choosing Apple gt System Preferences Click Displays select Color and click Calibrate For more information about color and your display see Help Center 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 If no colors appear on the screen or the colors don t look right Make sure the display is connected firmly to the computer Calibrate the display as described in If the screen image appears dim or flickers on page 94 If desktop icons move when you change the screen resolution 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 Problem Meet Solution If the screen freezes Force the frozen application to quit Hold down the Command 36 and Option keys and press Esc Then select the application in the list and click Force Quit f that doesn t work force the computer to restart by holding down the power button O for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro shuts down Press the power button again to start up your Mac Pro If your display has a light on the front and it s flashin
32. c et see Mac Pro vastab direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby Apple Inc declares that this Mac Pro is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Por medio de la presente Apple Inc declara que este Mac Pro cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvika Me tnv napo oa n Apple Inc SnAwvet ott auth n ouokeur Mac Pro cuppop wvetat mpoc TIG Baotk e ANAIT OEIG Kat tic Aorrr c oxeTIk Stata ei vc OSnyiac 1999 5 EK Francais Par la pr sente Apple Inc d clare que l appareil Mac Pro est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Islenska Apple Inc lysir pv h r me yfir a petta taeki Mac Pro fulln gir l gmarkskr fum og rum vi eigandi kv um Evr putilskipunar 1999 5 EC Italiano Con la presente Apple Inc dichiara che questo dispositivo Mac Pro conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o Apple Inc deklar ka Mac Pro ier ce atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem Lietuvi iuo Apple Inc deklaruoja kad is Mac Pro atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direkty
33. d Chapter6 Last but Not Least Apple Magic Mouse Class 1 Laser Information The Apple Magic Mouse is a Class 1 laser product in accordance with IEC 60825 1 A1 A2 and 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 WARNING Modification of this device may result in hazardous radiation exposure For your safety have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider A Class 1 laser is safe under reasonable foreseeable conditions per the requirements in IEC 60825 1 and 21 CFR 1040 However it is recommended that you do not direct the laser beam at anyone s eyes Maintaining Your Display To maintain your display and ensure its long life Do not press on the surface of the display screen Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object If you will not be using your computer for a day or more turn off the computer and if the display has a power button turn off the display You can also use Energy Saver Chapter6 Last but Not Least 119 120 Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment Keyboard When you use the 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 Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue Some computer users might develop discomfort in t
34. d Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions e Weight 39 9 lbs 18 1 kg The weight depends on the configuration The weight above is for a basic configuration and may be greater if optional devices are installed Height 20 1 inches 511 cm Width 8 1 inches 20 6 cm Depth 18 7 inches 47 5 cm Operating environment Operating temperature 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Storage temperature 40 to 116 F 40 to 47 C Relative humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Maximum altitude 10 000 feet 3048 meters Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood 113 Last but Not Least www apple com environment Ream ergonomics 116 This chapter provides important information about safety procedures routine maintenance and ergonomic considerations for using your Mac Pro and display For your safety and that of your equipment follow these rules for handling and cleaning your Mac Pro and for working more comfortably Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others NOTICE Incorrect storage or use of your computer may void the manufacturer s warranty Important Safety Information WARNING Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire electric shock or other injury or damage The only way to disconnect power completely from your Mac Pro is to unplug the power cord from the main power supply To disconnect your display completely you must also unplug i
35. d cable 16 controls brightness 27 media eject 27 mute 27 volume 27 D desktop customizing 20 dimensions 113 DIMMs installing 43 location 33 58 specifications 104 105 discharging static 40 disconnecting the power 116 Disk Utility 88 display modes 106 ports 30 precautions 116 disposal of batteries 127 computer 126 Dock 34 double wide PCI Express graphics slot 33 downloading software 92 DVD 107 DVI display port 31 E environmental impact 122 ergonomics 120 Escape key 27 Ethernet maximizing performance 99 ports 29 specifications 108 expansion cards 112 external USB modem 25 29 F F1 to F19 function keys 27 Finder 34 FireWire connections 35 devices 112 ports 29 specifications 112 Force Quit 85 95 frozen application 95 function keys 27 G general maintenance 117 graphics card 105 H hand position 120 hard disk drive 33 headphone jack 24 25 specifications 111 Help Center 34 iLife applications 35 installing backup battery 79 DIMMs 43 equal size DIMMs 49 full length PCI cards 76 hard disk drives 62 internal drives 61 memory 45 PCI Express Cards 74 Internet connection 95 internet problems 95 iTunes Store 19 J JEDEC specification 43 K keyboard connecting 16 ergonomics 120 extension cable 16 features 26 function keys 27 wireless 17 keys brightness 27 Caps Lock 27 Escape key 27 function 27 media 27 Media Eject 27 Mute 27 Volume 27 L latch 29 locking latch 29
36. e to eject a disc 84 typing position 120 U UDIMMs 43 unable to eject a disc 84 updating software 92 USB connections 27 devices 108 keyboard and mouse connecting 16 USB 2 0 ports 27 29 V Volume keys 27 WwW wireless AirPort technology 35 Bluetooth technology 35 keyboard 17 mouse 17 Looking for Something 133 Apple Inc 2011 Apple 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 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple 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 Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 408 996 1010 www apple com Apple the Apple logo AirPort AirPort Extreme Apple Cinema Display Finder FireWire GarageBand Life iMovie iPhone iPhoto iPod iTunes Keynote Mac Mac OS Safari Spaces SuperDrive Time Capsule and Time Machine are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The FireWire logo and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc AppleCare Apple Store and iTunes Store are service marks of Apple I
37. eatures on the Front of Your Mac Pro Optical drive Second optical drive optional Power button FireWire 800 ports 2 Te 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Status light M Headphone jack Y USB 2 0 ports 2 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 and 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 key and Media Eject key to open it 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 Kod Two FireWire 800 ports Connect high speed external devices such as FireWire digital video DV cameras scanners and external hard disk drives You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting Each port supports data rates up to 800 Mbit s Two USB 2 0 ports Connect an iPod iPhone iPad mouse keyboard printer disk drive digital camera joystick external USB modem and more You can also connect USB 1 1 devices Your display may also have USB ports Headphone jack Connect headphones or earphones with a standard 3 5 m
38. eless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency band Cet appareil doit tre utilis l int rieur TOMES ARB 5 18 5 32 GHz CFL CU EL BRICBLTDIMERRTRETT Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the AirPort Card in this device is below the FCC and EU 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 colocated or operated with any other antenna or transmitte subject to the conditions of the FCC grantr 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 123 124 Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles
39. ening Your Mac Pro on page 39 WARNING Let your Mac Pro cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before you remove the processor tray or touch the internal components The processor tray and components may be very hot Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 45 2 Push the latches on the processor tray until they partially open 46 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 3 Pull the latches until they open all the way and release the processor tray Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 47 48 4 Remove the processor tray and lay it on a soft clean cloth on the desk or work surface to protect the tray and avoid scratching the work surface Processor tray Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better If you install equal size DIMMs for example all 1 GB DIMMS or all 2 GB DIMMS in your quad core or 6 core Mac Pro Apple recommends that you fill the slots in the order listed in the table Slot 4 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 If you have Fill these slots Two DIMMs 1and2 Three DIMMs 1 2 and 3 Four DIMMs 1 2 3 and 4 all Note If you install different size DIMMs in your Mac Pro follow the order in the table If the DIMM configuration you install doesn t provide optimized performance the Memory Slot Utility appears onscreen and recommends an improved configuration To use the utility again go to System Library CoreServices Me
40. ental impacts of its operations and products More information is available on the web Chapter6 Last but Not Least Regulatory Compliance Information FCC 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 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 particular 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 televisio
41. ett t m Mac Pro tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar Apple Inc att denna Mac Pro st r i verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at www apple com euro compliance This equipment can be used in the following countries AT BG BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SL ES SE GB IS LI NO CH Korea Warning Statements Aut24l 7540 US zh BS 7171088 BSS AIA O JIVE 772883 AAA IBM FB AS 59 so BE x HOA ARS St S UEH Singapore Wireless Certification Complies with IDA Standards DB00063 Taiwan Wireless Statements RARE H5 E SE RH BARZED X GERIT HR A PERTHE HRS AE E FA 525GHz 5 35GHz BARE Z RGR E SSA TAFSER 5 250 5 350GHz KARR SAH Taiwan Class B Statement Class B RENTEN NIL ee KERN TEE GU HER fi RE TEE ae FG PH 125 126 Japan VCCI Class B Statement PRLBR ESE RES BS ERR CO UC TORS PRLBRES BREE E wohl ths VCC DEPTE 7 2 A B ARRNHRET 3 C OIBIXAERUR TEHENET CEANE ULTUKIM ZORENTYAPTLEYSYR FALTER Shak SMBS See FCERBOET HURRAH CHE gt CIEU dle UC HES Russia Ar
42. g On some Apple flat panel displays the power light displays a series of short flashes when an error is detected f 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 f 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 1 Choose Apple gt System Preferences 2 Click Network and then click Assist me at the bottom of the page Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 95 96 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics 4 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 are trying to access You can also try the steps in the following section Cable Modem DSL and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are fully plugged in including the modem po
43. g move to the other computer if you need to update its software and then return to your Mac Pro to complete the setup If you don t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your Mac Pro you can do it later using Migration Assistant Open Migration Assistant in the Utilities folder in Launchpad For help using Migration Assistant open Help Center and search for Migration Assistant Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go To set up your Mac Pro In Setup Assistant follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the Transfer Information to This Mac screen Do a basic setup a setup with migration or transfer information from a Time Machine backup or other disc To do a basic setup select Don t transfer now and click Continue Follow the remaining prompts to select your wireless network set up an account and exit Setup Assistant To do a setup with migration select From another Mac or PC and click Continue Follow the onscreen instructions to select the Mac or PC you want to migrate information from Your Mac or PC must be on the same wired or wireless network You can also connect another Mac by using a FireWire cable and then restarting it in target disk mode To restart a Mac in target disk mode restart the computer while holding down the T key After selecting your Mac or PC follow the onscreen directions for migrating information To transfer information from a Time Machine backup or an
44. he manufacturer of the original Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 79 4 Insert the new battery in the holder with the positive side facing out 5 Replace the PCI Express cards that you removed see Adding PCI Express Cards on page 74 6 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it 80 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Problem Meet Solution www apple com support Help Center CHED 82 Occasionally you may have problems while working with your Mac Pro Read on for troubleshooting tips to try when you have a problem You can also find more troubleshooting information in Help Center or on the Mac Pro Support website at www apple com support macpro When you have a problem with your Mac Pro there s usually a simple and quick solution Think about the conditions that led up to the problem Making a note of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes and find the answers you need Things to note include The applications you were using when the problem occurred Problems that occur only with a specific application may indicate that the application is not compatible with the Mac OS version installed on your computer Any software that you recently installed Any new hardware such as memory graphics or PCI Express c
45. heir hands wrists or arms after intensive work without breaks If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands wrists or arms consult a qualified health specialist Mouse Position the mouse at the same height as the keyboard and within a comfortable reach Chair An adjustable chair that provides firm comfortable support is best Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal 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 You might have to raise your 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 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 Chapter 6 Last but Not Least Display 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 Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows If possible use
46. hes the drive connectors and is seated in the bay Drive connectors 7 Replace the side panel following the instructions starting on page 52 NOTICE Always replace the side panel after installing components Your Mac Pro doesn t operate properly without the side panel in place Chapter3 Making a Good Thing Better 67 68 Replacing an Optical Drive Your Mac Pro comes with one or two SuperDrives installed in the optical drive bays Follow these instructions to replace an optical drive Note Contact your drive manufacturer or consult the manufacturer s website to determine if your drive is set to cable select mode Before you install a drive set the drive to cable select mode if the manufacturer hasn t already done so To replace the optical drive Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions in Opening Your Mac Pro on page 39 Lift the latch to unlock the optical drive carriers When the latch is down the drives and carriers are locked in the optical drive bays and can t be removed Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 3 Pull the carrier halfway out of the optical drive bay Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 69 70 4 Disconnect the cable from the optical drive and remove the carrier from the optical drive bay NOTICE When you install or replace optical drives use the original Apple cables tha
47. hildren To replace the batteries in the Apple Magic Mouse 1 Slide the on off switch on the bottom of your mouse to turn it off 2 Slide the latch down and remove the battery cover 3 Insert the batteries with the positive ends facing up as shown above 4 Replace the cover and turn on your mouse 98 Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution You may have to click your Apple Magic Mouse once to reconnect it to your Mac Pro To check the battery status slide the on off switch to turn on the mouse If the indicator light doesn t glow you may need to change the batteries You can check the battery level in Mouse Preferences Choose Apple gt System Preferences and click Mouse The battery level is shown in the lower left corner 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 Note 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 duplex For more information see the documentat
48. ia a Wi Fi network Choose a network from the Wi Fi status menu in the upper right corner of the screen If necessary type the network password To join a closed network choose Join Other Network Enter the network s name and password Repairing a Disk with Disk Utility If you have a problem with your computer or if you start your computer and see the Mac OS X Utilities pane you may need to repair your computer s disk Select Disk Utility in the Mac OS X Utilities pane and click Continue Select the disk or partition in the list on the left and then click the First Aid tab Click Repair Disk If Disk Utility can t repair the disk back up as much of your information as possible and then follow the instructions in Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications on page 89 For information about Disk Utility and its options see Help Center or open Disk Utility in the Utilities folder in Launchpad and choose Help Disk Utility Help Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup If you previously created a Time Machine backup use the Restore utility to restore everything on your computer to its previous state Use your Time Machine backup only to restore information to the computer that was the source of the backup If you want to transfer information to a new computer use Migration Assistant If your backup is on a Time Capsule make sure your Mac Pro is connected to the same
49. ignal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 85 dB 006 percent Channel separation Greater than 85 dB External microphone input using the headphone jack typical values Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz 28 mV sine wave 44 1 kHz input sample rate 24 bit sampling unless otherwise specified below 26 dBu Input impedance Greater than 1 kilohm Maximum input voltage 39 mV rms Signal to noise ratio Greater than 60 dB Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood 111 112 Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 60 dB 0 1 percent Frequency response 100 Hz to 8 2 kHz 0 5 dB 3 dB Power Supply AC line input Voltage ranges 100 240 V alternating current AC Current Maximum of 12 A low voltage range or 5 A high voltage range Frequency 50 60 Hz single phase 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 System Clock and Battery Your computer has CMOS custom circuitry with a long life battery Battery Use a 3 volt BR 2032 lithium coin cell replacement battery see Replacing the Internal Backup Battery on page 79 Chapter 5 What s Under the Hoo
50. inate problems and can even restore your software to its original factory settings You can access these utilities from the Mac OS X Utilities application even if your computer isn t starting up correctly Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution OS X Utilities Restore From Time Machine Backup You have a backup of your system that you want to restore Reinstall Mac OS X Set up and install a new copy of Lion Get Help Online Browse the Apple Support website to find help for your Mac Disk Utility Repair or erase a disk using Disk Utility Continue Use the Mac OS X Utilities application to e Repair your computer s disk using Disk Utility Restore your software and data from a Time Machine backup Reinstall Mac OS X Lion and Apple applications Restore your computer to its factory settings by erasing its disk and reinstalling Mac OS X Lion and your Apple applications If your computer detects a problem it opens the Mac OS X Utilities application automatically You can also open it manually by restarting your computer Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 87 88 dd ET To open the Mac OS X Utilities application Restart your computer while holding down the Command key 36 and R key Some utilities in the Mac OS X Utilities pane require access to the Internet and the Mac App Store You may need to make sure your computer is connected to the Internet via your Ethernet or Wi Fi network To connect v
51. ion that came with the Ethernet switch Learning More Service and Support If your Mac Pro needs service take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider AASP or contact Apple for service You can find more information about your Mac Pro through online resources onscreen help System Information or Apple Hardware Test Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 99 100 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 from Apple s discussion boards Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your questions as well as instructions and troubleshooting information in Help Center In the Finder choose Help gt Help Center System Information To get information about your computer use System Information System Information shows you which hardware and software is installed the serial number and operating system version how much memory is installed and more To open System Information choose Apple 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 Checking for a Hardware Problem on page 91 AppleCare Service and Support Your Mac Pro comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an A
52. ke 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 T rkiye EEE y netmeli ine Elektrikli ve Elektronik E yalarda Bazi Zararl Maddelerin Kullaniminin S n rland r lmas na Dair Y netmelik uygundur Brasil Informag es sobre descarte e reciclagem O simbolo acima indica que este produto e ou sua bateria nao devem ser descartadas no lixo dom stico Quando decidir descartar este produto e ou sua bateria faca o de acordo com as leis e diretrizes ambientais locais Para informag es sobre o programa de reciclagem da Apple pontos de coleta e telefone de informag es visite www apple com br environment Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines Deutschland Dieses Ger t enth lt Batterien Bitte nicht in den Hausm ll werfen Entsorgen Sie dieses Ger t am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der ma geblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen Nederlands Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval kca worden gedeponeerd a8 Sa ane Taiwan Battery Statement TR RRR IF Chinese Battery Statement Thi ASR MEE AEWRE
53. lose the latch and attach your lock or cable through the extended loop Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 53 54 Installing Memory in an 8 Core or 12 Core Mac Pro The 8 core and 12 core Mac Pro have eight memory slots and in most configurations come with at least six 1 GB DIMMs installed You can install a total of up to 32 GB of memory It s important that all the DIMMs installed in your Mac Pro have the correct specifications Use the instructions that follow to install DIMMs in an 8 core or 12 core Mac Pro To install memory in a dual processor Mac Pro Shut down your Mac Pro open it and remove the side panel following the instructions in Opening Your Mac Pro on page 39 WARNING Let your Mac Pro cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before you remove the processor tray or touch the internal components The processor tray and components may be very hot Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 2 Push the latches on the processor tray until they open slightly atches Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 55 3 Pull the latches until they open all the way and release the processor tray 56 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 4 Remove the processor tray and lay it on a soft clean cloth on the desk or work surface to protect the tray and avoid scratching the work surface Processor tray Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 57
54. lots Slots 3 and 4 are x4 PCI Express 2 0 slots All four slots support 16 lane cards 300 W combined maximum for all PCI Express slots Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood SuperDrive DVD R DL DVD RW CD RW Specifications Disc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cm Data formats e CD ROM CD Audio e CD R CD RW e CD I e CD I Bridge CD Extended CD Mixed Mode Photo CD Video CD Enhanced CD DVD Video e DVD R DVD RW e DVD R DL Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood 107 108 USB Specifications Support for Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 11 Seven external USB Type A ports Two USB 2 0 ports on the front Three USB 2 0 ports on the back Two USB 2 0 ports on the Apple Keyboard Each USB port front and back is on a separate 480 megabit per second Mbit s USB channel 500 milliamperes mA available for a total of 1 5 A on the back and 1 0 A on the front FireWire Specifications Four external FireWire ports Two FireWire 800 ports 9 pin on the front and two on the back Data transfer speed 100 200 400 and 800 Mbit s Power Output voltage Approximately 12 V Output power Up to a maximum of 28 W for all 4 ports or 12 W for any one port Ethernet Specifications EEE 802 3 compliant Maximum cable length 328 feet 100 meters Connector RJ 45 for 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T Media 10Base T Category CAT 3 or higher UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m Media 100Base TX
55. m connector Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on a pulsing light indicates it s in sleep For information about a flashing status light see If the computer doesn t respond or the pointer doesn t move on page 83 Chapter2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Features of Your Apple Keyboard Escape Fast Forward Decrease brightness Mute Increase brightness Volume Down Volume Up Media Eject Mission Contro Launchpad CJCCSGJCJCJCJGJE3CJCC3G30J Oot C JE JEJE XE EE QC OE QC L JEJE JEJE JCOL OL JC J O cc Denen gee both sides 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Escape key esc Press the Escape key esc to close a menu without choosing an item or cancel a procedure Jo Brightness keys F1 F2 Increase X or decrease amp the brightness of your Apple display 20 Mission Control key F3 Open Mission Control to get a comprehensive view of what s running on your Mac Pro including Dashboard all your spaces and all open windows 999 A Launchpad key F4 Open Launchpad and click an application to open any application on your Mac Pro Mute key F10 Mute the sound coming from the built in speaker headphone jack or audio ports 4 Volume keys F11 F12 Increase 4 or decrease the volume of sound coming from the built in speaker headphone jack or audi
56. mory Slot Utility Chapter3 Making a Good Thing Better 49 5 Open the ejectors on DIMM slots 1 2 and 3 and push them out to the sides Then remove the DIMMs from the slots 6 Install the DIMMs by aligning them in the DIMM slots and pushing both ends of the DIMM down until the tabs are vertical and the ejectors snap into place NOTICE To avoid damaging the DIMM hold it by the corners and don t touch the gold connectors or other components Connectors Notch Ejectors 50 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 7 Reinstall the processor tray pushing it in until the latches are at a 90 degree angle 8 Push the latches all the way in to close them and seat the processor tray Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 51 9 Replace the side panel When you replace the side panel make sure the latch is up Hold the side panel securely so it stays in place as you push the latch down Place the side panel in the slot and then push to close NOTICE Always replace the side panel after installing components Your Mac Pro doesn t operate properly without the side panel in place 52 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 10 Hold the side panel against your Mac Pro and push the latch down to secure the side panel You can attach a lock or cable through a metal loop under the latch to secure your Mac Pro Flip the metal loop down before you close the latch then c
57. n 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 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 including 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 Inc Corporate Compliance 1 Infinite Loop MS 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 Wir
58. nc registered in the U S and other countries App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc Intel Intel Core and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corp in the U S and other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Apple Inc is under license This product includes software developed by the University of California Berkeley FreeBSD Inc The NetBSD Foundation Inc and their respective contributors ENERGY STAR is a U S registered trademark 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 ofthese 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 Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada
59. o ports z Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject key amp to remove a disc Function fn key Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys F1 to F19 To learn about customizing function keys choose Help Help Center from the menu bar and search for function keys Pil Media keys F7 F8 F9 Rewind 44 play or pause gt or fast forward a song movie or slideshow Caps Lock key Press to engage caps lock so you can type capital letters Two USB 2 0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iPhone iPod iPad or digital camera Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 27 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket amp Locking latch Y USB 2 0 ports 3 f FireWire 800 ports 2 lt gt Gigabit Ethernet ports 2 28 Chapter2 Life with Your Mac Pro Power socket Connect the power cord that came with your Mac Pro Don t use an ordinary power cord or extension cord Locking latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in your Mac Pro If you re working inside your Mac Pro and the latch is down the drives are locked in place You can attach a security lock available separately 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 Three USB 2 0 po
60. o the default values and your clock settings may need to be reset e 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 e If this doesn t work restart your computer while holding down the Shift key If you re 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 and remove the side panel see the instructions on page 39 Pull the optical drive carrier out of the optical drive bay see Replacing an Optical Drive on page 68 Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 3 Carefully insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the front of the optical drive 4 Push firmly until the tray opens remove the disc and push the tray to close it 5 Put the optical drive carrier and the side panel back in place see Replacing an Optical Drive on page 68 If the status light flashes and the computer doesn t start up If you recently installed memory a PCI expansion card or another internal component make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer See if removing it allows the computer to start up f the status light still flashes determine the
61. or two displays that use a Mini DisplayPort connector such as the Apple LED Cinema Display The Mini DisplayPort outputs support both video and audio output You can use adapters to connect your computer via the Mini DisplayPort outputs to devices such as HDTVs and AV receivers for both sound and audio output Display adapters for your Mac Pro are available from the online Apple Store at www apple com store III DVI display port dual link Connect a display that uses a Digital Visual Interface DVI connector such as the Apple LED Cinema Display to the DVI display port Display adapters for your Mac Pro are available from the online Apple Store at www apple com store Optical digital audio in and audio out ports Connect to decks receivers digital instruments and 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 audio using the S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface protocol and TOSLINK cables Analog audio line in port Connect self powered microphones MP3 and CD players and other devices with analog capability 4 Analog audio line out port Connect self powered speakers and other devices with analog capability Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 31 Internal Expansion Options Optical drive carrier D Drive carriers 4 Slots 2 4 PCI
62. orts The graphics card is installed in slot 1 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 Pro Slots 1 and 2 are x16 PCI Express 2 0 slots Slots 3 and 4 are x4 PCI Express 2 0 slots All four slots support 16 lane cards NOTICE Combined maximum power consumption for all four PCI Express slots must not exceed 300 watts W 74 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better To install a PCI Express card ET Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions in Opening Your Mac Pro on page 39 WARNING To avoid damaging internal components or the components you want to install always turn off and then unplug your Mac Pro Do not attempt to install items while it is plugged in Let your Mac Pro cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before you touch the internal components which may be very hot 2 Unscrew the captive screws in the PCI bracket and remove the bracket Port access cover PCI bracket 3 Remove the port access cover from the slot in which you plan to install the card Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 75 76 4 Press the button on the PCI slider and move the slider to the left which moves the retention bar
63. other disk select From a Time Machine backup or other disk and click Continue Select the backup or the other disk that you want to migrate information from and click Continue Follow the onscreen directions for transferring the information If you don t intend to keep or use your other computer it s best to deauthorize it from playing music videos or audiobooks that you ve purchased from the iTunes Store Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs videos or audiobooks you ve purchased from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use For information about deauthorizing choose iTunes Help from the Help menu in iTunes Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 19 20 After you ve set up your Mac Pro check for updated software Choose Apple gt Software Update from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions Step 9 Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences You can easily make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your Mac Pro For more information choose Help gt Help Center and search for System Preferences or for the specific preference you want to change Important You can set an option in Users amp Groups preferences to help you reset your login password if you forget it You should set your
64. own NOTICE 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 your Mac Pro or attempt to install items inside it while it is on Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the internal components of your Mac Pro to cool WARNING Let your Mac Pro cool down before you touch the internal components which may be very hot Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 39 Touch the metal on the outside of your Mac Pro to discharge any static electricity NOTICE Always discharge static before you touch parts or install components inside your Mac Pro To avoid generating static don t walk around the room until you finish installing the cards memory or internal storage device and replace the side panel eem the metal case to discharge static 40 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from your Mac Pro WARNING To avoid damaging internal components or the components you want to install always unplug your Mac Pro Don t attempt to install items while it s plugged in 5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back 41 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 6 Remove the side panel by pulling the top away from your Mac Pro and lifting up
65. password preferences soon after setup Need Help Setting Up If you don t see anything on your screen or you think your Mac Pro didn t start up properly check the following Is your Mac Pro plugged into a power outlet If it s plugged into a power strip is the power strip turned on Is the power cord securely plugged into the back of your Mac Pro Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly Are the brightness and contrast of the display adjusted correctly If the display has brightness controls adjust them If the display has a power button make sure the display is turned on Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go If you still don t see anything on your screen restart your Mac Pro Press and hold the power button on your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds until it turns off Press the power button again to restart If you see a blinking question mark on the screen or a series of flashes from the status light see Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution on page 81 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 ll be away from your Mac Pro for only a short time put it to sleep When your Mac Pro is in sleep the display s screen is dark You can quickly wake your Mac Pro from sleep and bypass the startup process To put your Mac Pro to sleep quickly do one of the following e Choose Apple 8 g
66. pple Store or an Apple authorized repair center such as an Apple Authorized Service Provider You can extend your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan For information visit www apple com support products or visit the website address for your country listed in the table Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution If you need assistance AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you with installing and opening applications and basic troubleshooting Call the support center number nearest you the first 90 days are complimentary Have the purchase date 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 1 300 321 456 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 946 191 www apple com ie support New Zealand 00800 7666 7666 www apple com nz support United Kingdom 44 0844 209 0611 www apple com uk support Telephone numbers are subject to change and local and national telephone rates may apply A complete list is available on the web www apple com support contact phone contacts html Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 101 102 Locating Your Serial Number Use any of these methods to find your Mac Pro serial numbe
67. r Choose Apple from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac Click the version number beneath the words Mac OS X to cycle through the Mac OS X version number the build version and the serial number Open System Information in the Utilities folder in Launchpad and click Hardware Look on the configuration label which is located on the back of your Mac Pro near the video ports Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution What s Under the Hood www apple com macpro GET System Information 104 The technical specifications of your Mac Pro are included in this section Specifications Use System Information to find detailed information about your Mac Pro including the amount of installed memory hard disk size connected devices and product serial number To open System Information choose Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info Processor and Memory Specifications Quad core Mac Pro One Quad Core Intel Xeon series processor 8 MB of shared L3 cache per processor 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM 6 core Mac Pro One 6 Core Intel Xeon series processor 12 MB of shared L3 cache per processor 1333 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM 8 core Mac Pro Two Quad Core Intel Xeon series processors 12 MB of shared L3 cache per processor 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood 12 core Mac Pro Two 6 Core Intel Xeon series processors 12 MB of shared L3 cache per proces
68. rts Connect an iPod iPhone iPad mouse keyboard printer disk drive digital camera joystick external USB modem and more You can also connect USB 1 1 devices Your display may also have USB ports Two FireWire 800 ports Connect high speed external devices such as FireWire digital video DV cameras scanners and external hard disk drives You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting Each port supports data rates up to 800 Mbit s Two Gigabit Ethernet ports with jumbo frame support Connect to a high speed Ethernet network a DSL or cable modem or another computer The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn t require an Ethernet crossover cable You can access the Internet or network resources such as printers and servers and share information over the network using a CAT 5e cable Chapter2 Life with Your Mac Pro 29 More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots IDI Mini DisplayPort 2 IOI DVI display port Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port Y amp Analog audio line in port 4 Analog audio line out port 30 Chapter2 Life with 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 III Mini DisplayPort outputs Connect one
69. s steadily for 5 seconds indicating the batteries are good If your mouse doesn t turn on make sure the batteries are installed properly and charged see page 98 The indicator light blinks until you turn on your Mac Pro and a connection is established If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Trackpad follow the instructions that came with the keyboard to set it up Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 17 Step 7 Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power button on the front of your Mac Pro to turn it on If your display must be turned on separately turn it on by pressing its power button Click your mouse to establish a connection with your Mac Pro Note If your mouse isn t paired follow the onscreen instructions to pair it with your Mac Pro Step 8 Configure your Mac Pro with Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your Mac Pro Setup Assistant starts Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet information and set up a user account on your Mac Pro You can transfer information from another Mac or PC during setup You can also use Setup Assistant to transfer information from a Time Machine backup or other disk You may have to update software if the other Mac doesn t have Mac OS X version 10 5 3 or later installed To migrate from a PC you need to download Migration Assistant for Windows from www apple com migrate to mac After you start Setup Assistant on your Mac Pro you can leave it midprocess without quittin
70. 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 If no image appears on the screen Make sure the computer is turned on and if the display has a power button make sure it s turned on Make sure the cables are connected properly to your computer and the display If your graphics card has an internal power cable make sure it s connected to the card and the logic board Make sure your computer is not in sleep Press the power button or any key to see if the computer wakes Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 93 94 Make sure the display brightness and contrast are set properly Use the brightness keys on the Apple Keyboard Some displays have brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edge or on the side Reset the PRAM by restarting the computer while holding down the Command 36 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time If the screen image appears dim or flickers Adjust the display brightness and contrast settings Use the brightness keys on the Apple Keyboard Some displays also have brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edge Or you may
71. sor 1333 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM Random access memory RAM Unbuffered dual inline memory modules UDIMMs PC3 10600E 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM UDIMMs memory operates at 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz depending on the processor DIMM slots Four slots available in a single processor Mac Pro Eight slots available in an dual processor Mac Pro Error correcting code ECC 72 bit wide 240 pin ECC modules 36 ICs maximum per ECC UDIMM Must conform to JEDEC specification see Installing Memory on page 43 Nonparity Graphics Card PCI Express 2 0 graphics card with a dual link Digital Visual Interface DVI connector and two Mini DisplayPort connectors Mini DisplayPort audio output Up to 8 channel 71 24 bit audio at a maximum sample rate of 192 0 kHz Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood 105 106 Video Display Modes For technical specifications for your display Apple displays Go to www apple com displays Storage 4 independent 3 Gb s Serial ATA SATA cable free direct attach 3 5 inch hard drive bays Type SATA 3 Gb s Bay Width 3 9 inches 102 mm Bay Depth 5 7 inches 147 mm Bay Height 1 0 inch 25 4 mm Four internal drive carriers optional 2 5 inch solid state drives SSDs come with drive adapters designed to mount in the 3 5 inch drive carriers PCI Express Expansion Four full length PCI Express expansion slots slot 1 contains the graphics card Slots 1 and 2 are x16 PCI Express 2 0 s
72. susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil 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 Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme 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 R amp TTE Directive Europe EU Declaration of Conformity See www apple com euro compliance 30 Bonrapckn Apple Inc neknapupa ue rosa Mac Pro e B CbOTBETCTBNE CbC Cb lecrBeHurTe wu3uckBaHua N npyrure npwnoxuMu npasuna Ha lupekruasa 1999 5 EC Cesky Spole nost Apple Inc t mto prohla uje Ze tento Mac Pro je ve shod se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi sm rnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede Apple Inc erkl rer herved at folgende udstyr Mac Pro overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt Apple Inc dass sich das Mac Pro in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befinden Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab Apple In
73. t Sleep from the menu bar Press the power button on the front of your Mac Pro Press the Control and Eject keys and then click Sleep in the dialog that appears Choose Apple gt System Preferences click Energy Saver and set a sleep timer Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 21 22 To wake your Mac Pro from sleep do one of the following Press any key on the keyboard Click the mouse Press the power button on the front of your Mac Pro When your Mac Pro wakes from sleep your applications documents and computer settings are exactly as you left them Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you won t be using your Mac Pro for an extended period shut it down To turn off your Mac Pro do one of the following Choose Apple gt Shut Down Press the Control and Eject keys and then click Shut Down in the dialog that appears NOTICE Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on a power strip or by unplugging your Mac Pro s power plug unless you can t turn off your Mac Pro any other way Your files or system software could be damaged if your Mac Pro is not shut down properly NOTICE 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 Ready Set Up Go Life with Your Mac Pro www apple com macpro Help Center Basic F
74. t came with your Mac Pro Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 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 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 71 7 Slide the optical drive and carrier over the guides halfway into the optical drive bay 8 Attach the cable to the back of the optical drive Cable middle connector Cable end connector 72 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 9 Lift the latch and then slide the carrier into the optical drive bay pushing it into place 10 Replace the side panel following the instructions starting on page 52 NOTICE Always replace the side panel after installing components Your Mac Pro doesn t operate properly without the side panel in place Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 73 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 processing unit GPU and provides the computer s display p
75. t about the new features of this Mac Pro Many answers to questions can be found on your Mac Pro in Help Center For information about Help Center see Getting Answers on page 34 10 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 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 get started Step 1 Position your Mac Pro and display Pick up your Mac Pro by both of its handles using correct lifting techniques Use correct lifting techniques when positioning your display as well Position your Mac Pro and display so that They are each on a sturdy flat surface The power cable connectors don t press against a wall or other object The airflow in front of behind and below your Mac Pro and the display 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 Mac Pro and display is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source Make sure the power cords for your Mac Pro and display are within easy reach so that you can unplug them Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 11 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 power outlet Power cord socket Power cord plug 12 Ch
76. te Follow the onscreen instructions For more information search for Software Update in Help Center For the latest information about Mac OS X go to the Mac OS X website at www apple com macosx Problems with Wi Fi Communication If you have a problem using Wi Fi 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 your Mac Pro is within antenna range of the other computer or the network 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 Problem Meet Solution Make sure the side panel is closed follow the instructions starting on page 52 and the PCI port access covers are in place see Adding PCI Express Cards on page 74 Antenna reception is reduced when your Mac Pro is not closed properly Check the Wi Fi signal level You may have up to four bars in the Wi Fi status icon 4 in the menu bar For more information about Wi Fi choose Help Help Center and search for Wi Fi Also see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information Problems with Your Display NOTICE If you have a problem with your Apple display and nothing in this manual
77. ten the screws to secure the card 1 NOTICE If you remove a card and dont 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 PCI bracket Replace the side panel following the instructions starting on page 52 NOTICE Always replace the side panel after installing components Your Mac Pro doesn t operate properly without the side panel in place Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Your Mac Pro uses a BR 2032 lithium coin cell battery that preserves settings such as the date and time when your Mac Pro is off If you notice intermittent problems when your Mac Pro starts up or changes in the date and time settings 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 in Opening Your Mac Pro on page 39 2 Remove any PCI Express cards that block access to the battery See Adding PCI Express Cards on page 74 for instructions 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 t
78. ts 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 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 exist The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged You spill something into the case Chapter6 Last but Not Least 1 N w Your computer or display is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture Your computer or display has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged You suspect that your computer or display needs service or repair You want to clean the computer or the case or screen of the display 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 See Learning More Service and Support on page 99 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
79. vos nuostatas Magyar Alul rott Apple Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Mac Pro megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Malti Hawnhekk Apple Inc jiddikjara li dan Mac Pro jikkonforma mal ti ijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti o rajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Apple Inc dat het toestel Mac Pro in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Norsk Apple Inc erklaerer herved at dette Mac Pro apparatet er i samsvar med de grunnleggende kravene og vrige relevante krav i EU direktivet 1999 5 EF Polski Niniejszym Apple Inc o wiadcza ze ten Mac Pro sq zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s Apple Inc declara que este dispositivo Mac Pro est em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Rom n Prin prezenta Apple Inc declar c acest aparat Mac Pro este n conformitate cu cerin ele esen iale si cu celelalte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999 5 CE Slovensko Apple Inc izjavlja da je ta Mac Pro skladne z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi ustreznimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky Apple Inc t mto vyhlasuje e toto Mac Pro spina z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Apple Inc vakuuttaa t ten
80. wer 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 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 To enter PPPoE settings Choose Apple gt System Preferences 2 Click Network 3 Click Add at the bottom of the network connection services list and choose PPPoE from the Interface pop up menu 4 Choose an interface for the PPPoE service from the Ethernet pop up menu Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution Choose Ethernet if you are connecting to a wired network or Wi Fi if you are connecting to a wireless network 5 Click Create 6 Enter the information you received from your service provider such as the account name password and PPPoE service name if your service provider requires it Click Apply to make the settings active 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

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