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1. 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 Did You Know Installing a Full Length PCI Card It may be easier to install a PCI card if you remove the hard disk drives and carriers see page 59 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 71 6 Align the card s connector with the expansion slot and press the card into the slot PCI slider Hook on card Retention bar PCI Express slot 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 see if it is 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 72 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 10 R
2. Quad core 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 CPUs in Hardware Overview A quad core Mac Pro has one CPU and an 8 core Mac Pro has two CPUs Installing Memory in a Quad Core Mac Pro The quad core Mac Pro has four memory slots and comes with at least three 1 GB DIMMs installed You can replace or install additional 1 GB or 2 GB DIMMs for a total of up to 8 GB of memory It s important that DIMMs installed in your Mac Pro are of equal specification Use the instructions that follow to install DIMMs in a quad core Mac Pro To install memory Shut down your Mac Pro open it and remove the side panel following the instructions on page 37 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 43 2 Push the latches on the processor tray until they partially open 44 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 45 46 4 Remove the processor tray and lay it on a soft clean cloth
3. Ey ASt FA REME a Wi a BR SR Pb x x x R Hg o o o 7 Cd o o o KNE o o o Cr VI ZR 0 o o PBB ZR EM O o o PBDE O RRRA SEEVRERBEMAAMM EH AS BH SJ T 11363 2006 WE HIIRE o X RRKBSEEMRALSEKMENR AARRE EHRE SJ T 11363 2006 JE NRE ER RERE BF TULER SJ T11364 2006 Al AM FE BIDER AP Sh RARE BBS ab AR EAT BEY AUMMEFARR NIA BURFI aR ao RA LE BARR DIR BT EATE BE AGE RBA RI EF mE ESRR TRAUMA FAAP ARI 7 115 116 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 trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard For more information about ENERGY STAR visit www energystar gov Disposal and Recycling Information X This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations When your pro
4. Power cord socket Power cord plug 12 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go Step 3 Connect the display Connect your display as shown in the illustration below Depending on the display you may have one or more cables to connect Check the instructions that came with the display for additional setup information Display ports ooo A USB port Display cable Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 13 14 You can connect displays with Mini DisplayPort or Digital Visual Interface DVI connectors to the display ports on the back of your Mac Pro The DVI port is a dual link port so you can connect a 30 inch Apple Cinema HD Display DVI display port Mini ar 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 port or the 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 port use an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter available separately 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 To access
5. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro to find out about the new features of this Mac Pro Many answers to questions can be found on your Mac Pro in Mac Help For information about Mac Help see Getting Answers on page 32 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 e They are each on a sturdy flat surface e The power cable connectors don t press against a wall or other object e The airflow in front of behind and below 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 outlet or a grounded power strip
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7. N If your display has a light on the front and it s flashing On some Apple flat panel displays the power light displays a series of short flashes when an error is detected Ifyou see a repeating sequence of three short flashes the display is detecting input in the wrong video format Make sure your display is compatible with your graphics card and that you ve installed the correct display software if your display came with installation software If you see a sequence of two short flashes and a long flash the display is detecting a problem with a backlighting lamp Contact an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple Authorized Service Provider Problems with Your Internet Connection If you have trouble with your Internet connection you can try the steps in this section starting with Network Diagnostics To use Network Diagnostics Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Network and then click Assist me at the bottom of the page Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics Follow the onscreen instructions If Network Diagnostics can t resolve the problem there may be a problem with the Internet service provider ISP you are trying to connect to with an external device you are using to connect to your ISP or with the server you are trying to access You can also try the steps in the following section Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution Cable Modem DSL and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem c
8. e Error correcting code ECC e 72 bit wide 240 pin ECC modules 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 To check the compatibility of your DIMMs see the Macintosh Products Guide on Apple s website at www apple com guide Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 41 42 Before you install memory determine whether you have a quad or 8 core Mac Pro by removing the side panel following the instructions on page 37 and looking inside e A quad core Mac Pro has one processor and four memory slots You can install 1 GB or 2 GB DIMMs for a total of up to 8 GB of memory See Installing Memory in a Quad Core Mac Pro on page 43 e An 8 core Mac Pro has two processors and eight memory slots You can install 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB DIMMs for a total of up to 32 GB of memory See Installing Memory in an 8 Core Mac Pro on page 52
9. NetWare for Macintosh TCP IP Connector RJ 45 for 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T e Media 10Base T Category CAT 3 or higher UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m e Media 100Base TX CAT 5e UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m e Media 1000Base T CAT 5e UTP on 4 pairs up to 100 m Channel speeds IEEE Autonegotiation of 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T Bluetooth 2 1 EDR Specifications e Wireless data rate Up to 3 Mbit s e Range Up to 33 feet or 10 meters data rates may vary depending on environmental conditions e Frequency band 2 4 gigahertz GHz AirPort Extreme Specifications Optional e Frequency band 2 4 and 5 gigahertz GHz Radio output power 20 dBm nominal Compatibility e 802 11a b g and n Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood Optical Digital Audio Specifications e Data format Sony Phillips Digital Interface S PDIF protocol IEC60958 3 Connector type TOSLINK optical IEC60874 17 e 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 OdBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1 kHz output sample rate unless otherwise specified below Output sample rate 44 1 kHz 48 kHz or 96 kHz e Signal to noise ratio Greater than130 dB e Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 130 dB 0 00003 percent Optical digital audio in Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz OdBFS 24 bit sine wave unless otherwise specified below Inpu
10. but Not Least Regulatory Compliance Information Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is caus
11. 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 documentation that came with the Ethernet switch Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 91 92 Note If you connect your computer directly to a configurable Ethernet switch have your network administrator disable the spanning tree protocol on that port Otherwise your computer may duplicate the AppleTalk address of another computer on the same network and both network connections may become unreliable Learning More Service and Support If your Mac Pro needs service take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or contact Apple for service You can find more information about your Mac Pro through online resources onscreen help System Profiler or Apple Hardware Test If you didn t order AirPort wireless technology with your Mac Pro contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store to purchase it and have it installed 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
12. 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 Mac Help Choose Help gt Mac Help Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution System Profiler To get information about your computer use System Profiler System Profiler shows you which hardware and software is installed the serial number and operating system version how much memory is installed and more To open System Profiler choose Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to diagnose hardware problems on your Mac Pro For more information see Using Apple Hardware Test on page 89 AppleCare Service and Support Your Mac Pro comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple authorized repair center such as Apple Authorized Service Provider AASP 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 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
13. 1 1 devices Your display may also have USB ports ra 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 Dual 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 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 27 More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots IOI Mini DisplayPort IOI DVI display port Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port yet Analog audio line in port 4 Analog audio line out port 28 Chapter 2 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 IO Mini DisplayPort Connect a display that uses a Mini DisplayPort connector such as the Apple LED Cinema Display Display adapters for your Mac Pro are available from the online Apple Store at www apple com
14. Making a Good Thing Better www apple com store CELNA RAM 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 the Mac Pro on page 37 Installing Memory on page 41 Installing Internal Storage Devices on page 59 Adding PCI Express Cards on page 69 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery on page 74 NOTICE 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 92 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 36 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Opening the Mac Pro Before you open your Mac Pro shut it down by choosing Apple gt Shut Down 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
15. Preferences or for the specific preference you want to change Need Help Setting Up If you don t see anything on your screen or you think your Mac Pro didn t start up properly check the following e Is your Mac Pro plugged into a power source If it s plugged into a power strip is the power strip turned on e Is the power cord securely plugged into the back of your Mac Pro e Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly e 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 e 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 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go e 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 77 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
16. Pro serial number ready when you call Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 93 94 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 0870 876 0753 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 Locating Your Serial Number Use any of these methods to find your Mac Pro serial number e Choose Apple 6 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 Profiler in Applications Utilities and click Hardware e 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 Mac Help System Profiler 96 The technical specifications of your Mac Pro are included in this section Specifications Use System Profiler to find detaile
17. 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 37 3 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 Touch the metal case to discharge static 38 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Unplug all the cables and the power cord from your Mac Pro NOTICE 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 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 39 6 Remove the side panel by pulling the top away from your Mac Pro and lifting up Important When you remove the side panel hold it securely 40 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Installing Memory Your Mac Pro comes with 3 or 6 GB of memory installed as 1 GB unbuffered dual inline memory modules UDIMMs All installed UDIMMs must meet these specifications PC3 8500 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM UDIMMs
18. apple com macpro Mac Help Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro Optical drive Second optical drive optional Power button FireWire 800 ports 2 22 Chapter 2 Life with You Status light M Headphone jack Y USB 2 0 ports 2 r Mac Pro Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD R DL DVD RW CD RW SuperDrive which can read CD ROM photo CD audio and DVD discs It can write music documents and other files to CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW 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 and Media Eject keys 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 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 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 including Ap
19. 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 disassembled 108 Chapter 6 Last but Not Least 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 Cleaning Your Apple Mouse You may need to clean your mouse from time to time to remove dirt and dust that has accumulated in the scroll ball area Hold the mouse upside down and roll the scroll ball vigorously using a clean soft lint free cloth to help dislodge any particles that may interfere with proper scrolling 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 their 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 spe
20. information 17 troubleshooting AppleCare 93 applications 81 connecting to Internet 87 DSL modem 87 Force Quit 79 Internet connection 86 network connection 88 PPPoE connection 87 reinstalling Mac OS X 90 service and support information 93 status light flashes 80 using Apple Hardware Test 89 typing position 109 U unable to eject a disc 80 updating software 82 USB connections 33 devices 103 keyboard and mouse connecting 16 ports 23 27 specifications 99 user account setting up 17 transferring information 17 V video display modes 97 Volume keys 25 w wireless AirPort technology 33 Bluetooth technology 33 keyboard 17 mouse 17 Looking for Something 123 Apple Inc 2009 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 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 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 996 1010 www apple com Apple the Apple logo Apple Cinema Display A
21. on the desk or work surface to protect the tray and avoid scratching the work surface Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better If you install equal size DIMMs all 1 GB or all 2 GB in your 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 land 2 C Three DIMMs 1 2 and 3 C Four DIMMs 1 2 3 and 4 all Cc 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 Memory Slot Utility Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 47 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 48 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 7 Reinstall the processor tray pushing it in until the latches are at a 45 degree angle 8 Push the latches all the way in to close the
22. store IO DVI display port dual link Connect a display that uses a Digital Visual Interface DVI connector such as the 20 23 or 30 inch Apple 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 analog speakers and other devices with analog capability Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 29 Internal Expansion Options Optical drive carrier Hard disk drive carriers 4 Slots 2 4 PCI Express Battery Slot 1 Double wide PCI Express graphics graphics card installed Memory slots 4 or 8 slots depending on model 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Optical drives Your Mac Pro comes with one or two DVD R DL DVD RW C
23. the front of the optical drive Push firmly until the tray opens remove the disc and push the tray to close it 5 Replace the optical drive carrier and the side panel see page 68 If the status light flashes and the computer won t start up If you recently installed memory a PCI expansion card or another internal component make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer See if removing it allows the computer to start up If the status light still flashes determine the number of flashes to identify the problem Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 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 does not respond Mac OS X provides a way to quit the application without restarting your computer Quitting a frozen application may allow you to save your work in other open applications To force an application to quit Press Command 8 Option Esc or choose Apple gt Force Quit from the menu bar Select the name of the application you want to quit in the Force Quit Applications dialogue Click Force Quit The application quits leaving all other applications open If you have a problem with a software program e Use Software Update to ensure that you have the latest drivers bug fixes and other updates e For problems with softw
24. the following Choose Apple gt Sleep from the menu bar Press the power button on the front of your Mac Pro e Press the Control and Eject keys and then click Sleep in the dialogue box that appears e Choose Apple gt System Preferences click Energy Saver and set a sleep timer To wake your Mac Pro from sleep do one of the following Press any key on the keyboard e 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 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 19 20 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 e Choose Apple gt Shut Down Press the Control and Eject keys and then click Shut Down in the dialogue box 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
25. 44 1 kHz output sample rate into 100 kilohms unless otherwise specified below 8 2 dBu Output impedance 33 ohms Output voltage 2 V rms Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood e Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB e Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 85 dB 006 percent e 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 e Maximum input voltage 39 MV ms 26 dBu e Input impedance Greater than 1 kilohm e Signal to noise ratio Greater than 60 dB Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 60 dB 0 1 percent e Frequency response 100 Hz to 8 2 kHz 0 5 dB 3 dB Power Supply AC line input e Voltage ranges 100 240 V alternating current AC e Current Maximum of 12 A low voltage range or 6 A high voltage range e 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 Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood 103 104 FireWire devices The computer can provide up to 28 W total to the FireWire ports System Clock and Battery Your computer has CMOS custom circuitr
26. Better Opening the Mac Pro Installing Memory Installing Internal Storage Devices Adding PCI Express Cards Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Contents 5 78 8 82 82 83 86 89 90 9 92 94 96 106 107 109 112 113 Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution Problems with Your Mac Pro Problems with Software Keeping Your Software Up to Date Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication Problems with Your Display Problems with Your Internet Connection Using Apple Hardware Test Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac Pro Maximizing Ethernet Performance Learning More Service and Support Locating Your Serial Number Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood Specifications Chapter 6 Last but Not Least Important Safety Information General Maintenance Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information Contents Looking for Something 120 Index Contents 7 Ready Set Up Go www apple com macpro VALAA 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 106 carefully before you first use your Mac Pro
27. Congratulations you and your Mac Pro were made for each other Say hello to your Mac Pro www apple com macpro Finder Mail Mac OS X Leopard www apple com macosx O Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files Mac Help EX time machine iLife 09 www apple com ilife iPhoto Organize and search your photos by faces places or events iPhoto Help EX photos Quick Look Instantly preview your files Mac Help eX quick look iMovie Make a great looking movie in minutes or edit your masterpiece iMovie Help EX movie Q Spotlight Find anything on your Mac Mac Help eX spotlight 4 GarageBand Learn to play Start a jam session Record and mix your own song GarageBand Help GX record Safari Experience the web with the fastest browser in the world Mac Help a safari iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with a click iWeb Help GX website 1 19 22 24 26 28 30 32 37 4 59 69 74 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
28. D RW SuperDrives in the optical drive carrier To replace an optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive on page 63 Hard disk drive Your Mac Pro comes with up to four hard disk drives installed in the drive carriers To install or replace the hard disk drives see Installing Internal Storage Devices on page 59 PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots To install PCI cards in slots 2 through 4 to expand the capabilities of your Mac Pro see Adding PCI Express Cards on page 69 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 74 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 69 Memory slots Your Mac Pro has four or eight memory expansion slots depending on the model To add more memory install PC3 8500 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM UDIMMs in the memory slots See Installing Memory on page 41 for information about the type of memory used in your Mac Pro Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 31 Getting Answers Much more information about using your Mac Pro is
29. If your Mac Pro doesn t have an AirPort card you ll see No information found If you would like an AirPort card installed in your Mac Pro see page 92 e Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your base station Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network s access point Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range Repositioning or rotating the computer may improve reception Make sure the side panel is closed see page 50 and the PCI port access covers are in place see page 73 Antenna reception is reduced when your Mac Pro is not closed properly Check the AirPort signal level You may have up to four bars in the AirPort status icon in the menu bar See AirPort Help choose Help gt Mac Help and then choose Library gt AirPort Help from the menu bar 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 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
30. SAS drives in your Mac Pro you must also install the optional Mac Pro RAID Card For more information about requirements or devices supported visit an Apple Authorized Reseller the Apple Store at www apple com store or the Mac Pro Support site at www apple com support macpro Installing SAS or SATA 3 Gb s Hard Disk Drives Your Mac Pro can accommodate up to four internal 1 inch high SATA or SAS 3 Gb s hard disk drives in the hard 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 hard drive bays Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 59 To install a hard disk drive 1 Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions that begin on page 37 2 Lift the latch to unlock the hard drive carriers Note When the latch is down the carriers are locked in the drive bays and can t be removed 3 Pull the hard drive carrier out of the drive bay Hard drive carrier SSS 60 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 4 Position the carrier over the hard disk drive with the connectors at the rear 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 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 61 6 Li
31. ables are fully plugged in including the modem power cord the cable from the modem to the computer and the cable from the modem to the wall jack Check the cables and power supplies for Ethernet hubs and routers Turn the modem off and on to reset the modem hardware Turn off your DSL or cable modem for a few minutes and then turn it back on Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modem s power cord If your modem has a reset button you can press it either before or after you turn the power off and on PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE make sure you have entered the correct information in Network preferences To enter PPPoE settings 1 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 Choose Ethernet if you are connecting to a wired network or AirPort if you are connecting to a wireless network 5 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 6 Click Apply to make the settings active Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 87 88 Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your computer and into the network Check the cab
32. ansion slots slot 1 contains the graphics card e Slots 1 and 2 are x16 PCI Express 2 0 slots Slots 3 and 4 are x4 PCI Express 2 0 slots e All four slots can support 16 lane cards 300 W combined maximum for all PCI Express slots SuperDrive DVD R DL DVD RW CD RW Specifications e Disc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cm Data formats CD ROM CD Audio e CD R CD RW CD I e CD I Bridge CD Extended CD Mixed Mode Photo CD e Video CD e Enhanced CD e DVD Video e DVD R Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood DVD RW DVD R DL USB Specifications e Support for Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 1 1 Seven external USB Type A ports Two USB 2 0 ports on the front Three USB 2 0 ports on the back e Two USB 2 0 ports on the Apple Keyboard Each USB port front and rear 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 rear and 1 0 A on the front FireWire Specifications e 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 e 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 Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood 99 100 Ethernet Specifications e IEEE 802 3 compliant e Maximum cable length 328 feet 100 meters e Protocols Open Transport AppleShare AppleTalk
33. are from a manufacturer other than Apple contact the manufacturer If you have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS X e Look in Mac Help in the Help menu for instructions and troubleshooting information e For the latest troubleshooting information and software updates go to the Apple Support website at www apple com support Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 81 82 W a 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 Update Follow the onscreen instructions For more information search for Software Update in Mac Help e For the latest information about Mac OS X go to the Mac OS X website at www apple com macosx Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication If you have a problem using AirPort wireless communication e Use System Profiler to make sure you have an AirPort card installed in your Mac Pro To open System Profiler choose Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info Choose Network from the Contents list and then choose AirPort Card
34. available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www apple com support macpro To open Mac Help 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 a 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 b Choose Mac Help to open the Mac Help window where you can browse topics or type a search question 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 35 expansion cards or a battery Troubleshooting your Mac Pro Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution on page 77 if you have a problem Finding service and support Learning More Service and Support on page 92 Or 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 Mac Help Moving from a PC to a Mac Why you ll love a Mac at www apple com getamac whymac 32 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 Changing System Preferences System Preferences by choosing Apple gt Syste
35. cialist Chapter 6 Last but Not Least 109 110 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 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 Chapter 6 Last but Not Least Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows If possible use a tiltable display stand The stand lets you set the display at the best angle for viewing helping to reduce or eliminate glare from l
36. cs card which contains the graphics processor unit GPU and provides the computer s display ports 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 e Slots 1 and 2 are x16 PCI Express 2 0 slots e Slots 3 and 4 are x4 PCI Express 2 0 slots All four slots support 16 lane cards Important Combined maximum power consumption for all four PCI Express slots must not exceed 300 watts W Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 69 To install a PCI Express card Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions that begin on page 37 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 e PCI bracket 3 Remove the port access cover from the slot in which you plan to install the card 70 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 4 Press the button on the PCI slider and move the slider to the left which moves the retention bar
37. d information about your Mac Pro including the amount of installed memory hard disk size connected devices and product serial number To open System Profiler choose Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info Processor and Memory Specifications Processor One or two Quad Core Intel Xeon series processors 8 MB of shared L3 cache per processor Random access memory RAM e Unbuffered dual inline memory modules UDIMMs e PC3 8500 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM UDIMMs e DIMM slots Eight slots available in an 8 core Mac Pro e Four slots available in a quad core Mac Pro Error correcting code ECC e 72 bit wide 240 pin ECC modules 36 ICs maximum per ECC UDIMM e Must conform to JEDEC specification see page 41 e Nonparity Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood Graphics Card PCI Express 2 0 graphics card with a dual link Digital Visual Interface DVI connector and a Mini DisplayPort connector Video Display Modes For technical specifications for your display e Apple displays Go to www apple com displays e Non Apple displays Go to www apple com guide Storage Four independent 3 Gb s Serial ATA SATA cable free direct attach 3 5 inch hard drive bays e Type SATA 3 Gb s e Width 3 9 inches 102 mm Depth 5 7 inches 147 mm e Height 1 0 inch 25 4 mm Four internal hard drive carriers Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood 97 98 PCI Express Expansion e Four full length PCI Express exp
38. duct 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 environment recycling 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 tes 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 X Taiwan qa Es RAE European Union Disposal Information X The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste When this product reaches its end of life take it to a collection point designated by local authorities Some collection points accept products for free The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment 117 Looking for Something 120 Index A adapter Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter 14 DVI to ADC 14 DVI to VGA 14 AirPort Extreme about 33 specifications 100 analog audio li
39. e connections 33 devices 104 ports 27 specifications 99 Force Quit 81 85 Front Row application 33 key 25 frozen application 81 function fn key 25 G general maintenance 107 graphics card 97 H hand positions 109 hard disk drive 31 59 headphone jack 23 102 iLife applications 33 91 installing applications 90 91 hard disk drives 59 Mac OS X 90 memory 41 PCI Express cards 69 SuperDrive 63 Internet problems 87 iTunes Store 17 J JEDEC specification 41 96 K keyboard connecting 16 ergonomics 109 extender cable 17 eatures 24 unction keys 25 wireless 17 keys brightness 25 Dashboard 25 Escape 25 Expos 25 Front Row 25 unction 25 media 25 Media Eject 25 Mute 25 volume 25 L latch 27 51 M Mac Help 18 32 78 Mac OS X information about 32 installing 90 keeping up to date 82 maintenance 107 Media Eject key 25 media keys 25 memory installing 41 location 31 specifications 96 Looking for Something 121 122 Migration Assistant 18 modem cable 27 DSL 27 external USB 15 23 27 mouse cleaning 109 connecting 16 ergonomics 110 USB connection 23 27 wireless 17 Mute key 25 N network connections 88 diagnostics 86 no image on screen 84 0 online resources 92 opening your Mac Pro 37 operating environment 104 optical digital audio ports 29 specifications 101 optical drive about 23 31 installing 59 specifications 98 Looking for Something P PCI E
40. e 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 and email information and set up a user account on your Mac Pro If you already have a Mac Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer user accounts files applications and other information from your previous Mac using a FireWire Ethernet or wireless connection If you don t intend to keep or use your other Mac 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 17 If you don t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up you can do it later using Migration Assistant Go to the Applications folder open Utilities and double click Migration Assistant Step 8 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 open Mac Help and search for System
41. ected to a working power source The plug on the power cord must be completely inserted into the computer s power socket and firmly seated 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 Set your hard disk as the computer s startup disk by doing the following 1 Choose Apple gt System Preferences 2 Click Startup Disk Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 79 80 3 N Select your hard disk The PRAM is reset to the default values and your clock settings may need to be reset If your computer does not start up after resetting the PRAM restart your computer while holding down the Option key to select your startup disk e If this doesn t work restart your computer while holding down the Shift key If you are unable to eject a disc A file on the disc may be in use Quit applications that are open and then try again If that doesn t work choose Apple gt Restart and hold down either the mouse button or the Media Eject key on your Apple Keyboard If that doesn t work Shut down the computer and remove the side panel see the instructions on page 37 Pull the optical drive carrier out of the optical drive bay see page 64 3 Carefully insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the small hole on
42. elect 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 If this procedure doesn t work you can insert the Applications Install DVD that came with your Mac Pro to use Apple Hardware Test For more information see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Applications Install DVD Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 89 90 A W N Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac Pro Use the software installation discs that came with your Mac Pro to reinstall Mac OS X and any applications that came with your computer You can choose Archive and Install which saves your existing files and settings or Erase and Install which erases all your data Important Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software Because the Erase and Install option erases your hard disk you should back up your essential files before installing Mac OS X and other applications Apple is not responsible for any lost data Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X Back up your important files Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD
43. eplace the PCI bracket under the brace and tighten the screws to secure the card NOTICE If you remove a card and don t install a replacement place a port access cover over the empty slot to keep foreign objects out of the enclosure An uncovered slot affects the airflow that cools the internal components and may cause damage PCI bracket 11 Replace the side panel following the instructions on page 50 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 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery Your Mac Pro uses a BR 2032 Lithium 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 1 Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions on page 37 2 Remove any PCI Express cards that block access to the battery See Adding PCI Express Cards on page 69 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 the manufacture
44. 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 4 Clean the display screen with soft lint free paper or cloth dampened with mild soap and water WARNING Do not spray liquid directly onto the display screen Liquid could drip inside the display and cause electrical shock Chapter 6 Last but Not Least 107 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 Close the drive when you re not using it e Do not put anything on the drive tray when it is open Do not touch the optical drive lens with your fingers Do not wipe the lens with a paper towel or other abrasive surface If you need to clean the lens see an Apple Authorized Service Provider for a lens cleaner e Keep your computer away from any source of moisture 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
45. ft the latch and slide the carrier over the guides and into the drive bay until it s touching the hard drive connectors and is seated in the bay Hard drive connectors 7 Replace the side panel following the instructions on page 50 NOTICE Always replace the side panel after installing components Your Mac Pro doesn t operate properly without the side panel in place 62 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better ay Replacing the Optical Drive Your Mac Pro comes with one or two SuperDrives installed in the optical drive bays Follow these instructions to replace your optical drive Important Contact your drive manufacturer or consult the manufacturer s website to determine if your drive is set to cable select mode Before installation set the drive to cable select mode if the manufacturer hasn t already done so To replace the optical drive Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions that begin on page 37 Lift the latch to unlock the optical drive carriers Note When the latch is down the drives and carriers are locked in the drive bays and can t be removed Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 63 3 Pull the optical drive carrier halfway out of the optical drive bay 64 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 4 Disconnect the cable from the optical drive and remove the carrier from the optical drive ba
46. ighting sources you can t move Shoulders Top of the screen at or relaxed 18 28 in 45 70 cm 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 N ian positioned to avoid reflected glare or tilted A a Clearance under Lower A work surface supported Feet flat on the floor Pe or on a footrest Thighs tilted slightly COND BF More information about ergonomics is available on the web Chapter 6 Last but Not Least 111 112 Avoid Hearing Damage WARNING Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech then stop listening and have your hearing checked The louder the volume the less time required before your hearing can be affected Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing e Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume e Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings e 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 environmental impacts of its operations and products More information is available on the web Chapter 6 Last
47. ing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures e 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 caus
48. ing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices 113 114 Responsible party contact for FCC matters only Apple Inc Corporate Compliance 1 Infinite Loop MS 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 2084 Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems Cet appareil doit tre utilis a l int rieur Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the optional 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 co located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num riq
49. irPort AirPort Extreme AppleShare AppleTalk Cover Flow Expos FireWire GarageBand iCal iLife iMovie iPhoto iPod iTunes Keynote Mac Mac OS Macintosh Macintosh Products Guide Safari and SuperDrive are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Finder the FireWire logo iPhone iWeb Spotlight and Time Machine are trademarks of Apple Inc AppleCare Apple Store and iTunes Store are service marks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Intel Intel Core and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corp in the U S and other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the 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 of these products Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories
50. keys F1 to F19 To learn about customizing function keys choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar and search for function keys al Media keys F7 F8 F9 Rewind 44 play or pause gt or fast forward a song movie or slideshow Caps Lock key Press the Caps Lock key to engage caps lock so you can type capital letters Two USB 2 0 ports Connect a mouse and sync your iPhone iPod or digital camera Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket Locking latch Y USB 2 0 ports 3 S FireWire 800 ports 2 lt gt Gigabit Ethernet ports 2 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Power socket Connect the power cord that came with your Mac Pro Don t use ordinary power or extension cords Locking latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in your Mac Pro If you are working inside your Mac Pro and the latch is down the optical and hard 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 ports Connect an iPod iPhone mouse keyboard printer disk drive digital camera joystick external USB modem and more You can also connect USB
51. les and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers If you have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection be sure that your network is set up properly You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses one for each computer If only one IP address is used then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection also known as network address translation NAT or IP masquerading For setup information check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network You can use an AirPort Base Station to share one IP address among multiple computers For information about using an AirPort Base Station search for AirPort Mac Help 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 ay Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with your Mac Pro hardware use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there s a problem with one of the computer s components such as the memory or processor To use Apple Hardware Test Disconnect all external devices from your Mac Pro except the keyboard and mouse If you have an Ethernet cable connected disconnect it 2 Restart your Mac Pro while holding down the D key 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears s
52. m Preferences Or search for system preferences in Mac Help Using your mouse or keyboard System Preferences and choose Keyboard amp Mouse Or open Mac Help and search for mouse or keyboard Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology The AirPort Support page at www apple com support airport Or open Mac Help and search for AirPort Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www apple com support bluetooth Or open Mac Help and search for Bluetooth Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for printing FireWire and USB connections Mac Help and search for FireWire or USB Connecting to the Internet Mac Help and search for Internet Using a display Front Row Mac Help and search for display port Mac Help and search for Front Row Burning a CD or DVD Mac Help and search for burn disc Mac Pro specifications Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood on page 95 Or the Mac Pro specifications page at www apple com macpro specs html Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info Apple news free downloads and online catalogs The Apple site at www apple com Instructions technical support and product manuals The Apple Support site at www apple com support Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 33 3
53. m Library CoreServices Memory Slot Utility 5 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 57 6 Reinstall the processor tray pushing it in until the latches are at a 45 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 on page 50 NOTICE Always replace the side panel after installing components Your Mac Pro doesn t operate properly without the side panel in place 58 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 drives In most configurations a single hard disk drive occupies the first hard drive bay and an optical drive is located in the top optical drive bay You can add up to three 3 5 inch cable free Serial ATA SATA hard disk drives to the empty hard drive bays or up to four Serial Attached SCSI SAS drives The drives must meet these specifications e Type SAS or SATA 3 Gb s e Width 3 9 inches 102 mm e Depth 5 7 inches 147 mm e Height 1 0 inch 25 4 mm Note To install
54. m and seat the processor tray Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 49 9 Replace the side panel Important 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 50 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 11 You can attach a lock or cable through the metal loop to secure your Mac Pro Flip the lock tab down before you close the latch Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 51 52 b Installing Memory in an 8 Core Mac Pro The 8 core Mac Pro has eight memory slots and in most configurations comes with at least six 1 GB DIMMs installed You can install 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB DIMMs for a total of up to 32 GB of memory It s important that DIMMs installed in your Mac Pro are of equal specification Use the instructions that follow to install DIMMs in an 8 core Mac Pro To install memory in an 8 core Mac Pro Shut down your Mac Pro open it and remove the side panel following the instructions on page 37 WARNING Let your Mac Pro cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before you remove the processor tray or touch the inter
55. nal 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 partially open Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 53 3 Pull the latches until they open all the way and release the processor tray Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 54 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 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 55 56 If you install equal size DIMMs all 1 2 or 4 GB in your Mac Pro Apple recommends that you fill the slots in the order listed in the table o io a a E Slot 4 p e Slot _ Slot 3 M Slot 7 5 Slot 2 N Slot 8 r J Slot 1 Slot 5 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 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 an improved configuration To use the utility again go to Syste
56. ne in 29 line out 29 specifications 101 AppleCare Service and Support 93 Apple Hardware Test 93 Apple Keyboard 25 applications force quit 79 freezing 81 Front Row 33 iLife 91 installing 91 problems 81 assistants Migration Assistant 18 Setup Assistant 17 Looking for Something audio specifications 101 B battery disposal 116 internal backup battery 31 replacing 74 specifications 104 blinking question mark 19 Bluetooth about 33 specifications 100 brightness keys 25 C CD RW 98 chair 110 changing the desktop 18 System Preferences 18 cleaning computer 107 display 107 mouse 109 computer disposal 116 computer won t turn on 79 connecting a keyboard 16 a mouse 16 dial up modem 15 controls brightness 25 eject CD or DVD 25 Front Row 25 media 25 mute 25 volume 25 D Dashboard key 25 deauthorizing iTunes account 17 desktop customizing 18 dial up connection 15 dimensions 104 DIMMs installing 41 42 43 52 location 31 specifications 96 discharging static 38 disconnect power 106 display 29 97 110 disposal of batteries 116 computer 116 Dock 32 downloading software 82 DVD 98 DVI display port 29 E environmental impact 112 ergonomics 109 mouse 110 Escape key 25 Ethernet maximizing performance 91 ports 27 specifications 100 expansion cards 103 Expos key 25 external USB modem 15 23 27 F F1 to F19 function keys 25 factory settings 90 Finder 32 FireWir
57. play by choosing Apple gt System Preferences Click Displays select Color and click Calibrate For more information on color and your display see Mac Help Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution e The flickering may be caused by interference from a nearby power line a fluorescent light or an electrical device for example a radio a microwave oven or another computer Try relocating nearby electrical devices or moving your computer and display If no colors appear on the screen or the colors don t look right e Make sure the display is connected firmly to the computer e Open the Displays pane of System Preferences and make sure the display is set to display millions of colors For more information about color and your display see Mac Help e Calibrate the display as described on page 84 If after you change the screen resolution desktop icons move Changing the screen resolution affects the display of information on your screen The operating system may reposition icons when you change the screen resolution If the screen freezes e Force the frozen application to quit Hold down the Command and Option keys and press Esc Then select the application in the list and click Force Quit If that doesn t work force the computer to restart by pressing the power button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro shuts down Press the power button again to start up your Mac Pro Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 85 86 A W
58. ple Earphones with Remote and Mic through the headphone minijack Status light A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on a pulsing light indicates it s in sleep Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 23 Features of Your Apple Keyboard Escape Fast Forward gt Decrease brightness Mute Increase brightness Volume Down Expos ir Up oni ie Eject gt E JCICIC SICIIOO IL oe Soe ann TETTETETT r CL UUU UUU Caps Lock Function Play Pause Rewind m al tooth sd E both sides 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Escape esc key Press the Escape esc and Command 3 keys simultaneously to open Front Row Press the Escape esc key to exit Front Row Brightness keys F1 F2 Oo Increase 3 or decrease 6 the brightness of your Apple display Expos key F3 Open Expos for quick access to all your open windows Dashboard key F4 Open Dashboard to access your widgets 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 4 the volume of sound coming from the built in speaker headphone jack or audio ports Db Media Eject key Press and hold the Media Eject key to remove a disc Function fn key Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function
59. r of the original 74 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 4 Insert the new battery in the holder with the positive side facing up 5 Replace the PCI Express cards that you removed see page 69 6 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 75 Problem Meet Solution www apple com support CELAYA help 78 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 Mac Help or on the Mac Pro Service amp Support website at www apple com support macpro If you experience a problem working with your Mac Pro there is usually a simple and quick solution If you encounter a problem try to make a note of what you did before the problem occurred This can help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find the answers you need Things to note include e 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 e Any software that you recently installed e Any new hardware such as memory graphics or PCI Express cards ha
60. rd disk drives you installed or peripheral that you connected Problems with Your Mac Pro If your Mac Pro won t respond or turn on you have trouble ejecting a disk or the status light is flashing try the steps in this section If the computer won t respond or the pointer won t move First make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected by unplugging and then plugging in the connectors and make sure they are firmly seated Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution Then try to cancel what the computer is doing e Press the Command 3 and Q keys at the same time to try to quit the current application e Press the Command 3 and period keys at the same time If a dialog appears click Cancel e Choose Apple gt Force Quit and select the application you want to quit You can also force quit by pressing the Esc Option and Command 8 keys at the same time Restart your Mac Pro by choosing Apple gt Restart to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up You can also restart by pressing the power button for about 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro shuts down Press the power button again to start up your Mac Pro If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program check with the program s manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer If the problem occurs frequently choose Help gt Mac Help and search for problems If the computer won t turn on or start up e Make sure the power cord is conn
61. t 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 its power cable from the computer or power outlet Make sure that at least one end of the device s power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer or display when necessary 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 e The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged You spill something into the case Chapter 6 Last but Not Least 1 2 e Your computer or display is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture e Your computer or display has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged e You suspect that your computer or display needs service or repair e You want to clean the computer or the case or screen of the display 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 92 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
62. t sample rate 44 1 kHz 48 kHz or 96 kHz e Signal to noise ratio Greater than130 dB e Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 130 dB 0 00003 percent Analog Audio Specifications e Sample rate 44 1 kHz 48 kHz or 96 kHz e Jack type 1 8 mini e Bits per sample 16 bit 20 bit or 24 bit e Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 3 dB Chapter 5 What s Under the Hood 101 102 Analog audio out using the headphone jack typical values Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz 3dBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1 kHz output sample rate into 150 ohms unless otherwise specified below e Output voltage 1 3 volts root mean square Vms 4 5 dBu e Output impedance 55 ohms Output power 53 milliwatts mW into 32 ohms e Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 70 dB 03 percent e Channel separation Greater than 50 dB Analog audio line in typical values Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz 3dBFS 24 bit sine wave 44 1 kHz output sample rate unless otherwise specified below e Maximum input voltage 2 Vim 8 2 dBu e Input impedance Greater than 17 kilohms e Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 dB e Total harmonic distortion noise Less than 85 dB 006 percent e Channel separation Greater than 85 dB Analog audio line out typical values Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz 3dBFS 24 bit sine wave
63. that came with your computer Double click Install Mac OS X Follow the onscreen instructions Note To restore Mac OS X on your computer to the original factory settings click Options in the Select a Destination pane of the Installer and then select Erase and Install If you choose Erase and Install you ll see a message reminding you to use the Applications Install DVD to reinstall the bundled applications that came with your computer 5 When the installation is complete click Restart to restart your computer Follow the prompts in the Setup Assistant to set up your user account Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution wn BP WN Installing Applications If you reinstall Mac OS X on your computer and select the Erase and Install option you must reinstall the applications that came with your computer such as the iLife applications To install the applications that came with your computer Back up your important files Insert the Applications Install DVD that came with your computer Double click Install Bundled Software Follow the onscreen instructions When the installation is complete click Close Maximizing Ethernet Performance Your computer performs best when the Ethernet port to which it is connected is set to autonegotiate Ask your network administrator to verify this setting Important If you experience connection problems on your network make sure your network switch is set to autonegotiate
64. the Internet or a network 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 To use a dial up connection you need the external Apple USB Modem available from the online Apple Store at www apple com store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your Mac Pro and then use a phone cord not included to connect the modem to a phone jack Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 15 Step 5 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports on your Mac Pro or on the display Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard Keyboard 16 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go If the keyboard cable isn t long enough use the keyboard extension cable that came with your Mac Pro EGS ya Apple keyboard extension cable If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up Step 6 Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power button on 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 Step 7 Configur
65. 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 Chapter 4 Problem Meet Solution 83 84 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 is 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 Make sure the display brightness and contrast are set properly Use the brightness keys on the Apple Keyboard Some displays also 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 38 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time Then start up using the software installation disc that came with your computer If the screen image appears dim or flickers e 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 be able to adjust brightness or contrast using the Displays pane of System Preferences e Calibrate the dis
66. ue de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Europe EU Declaration of Conformity See www apple com euro compliance Korea Warning Statements Sol FAME 2S S UEA 7S Ag O JIS UAHA AAs AblAO ASS ASU BE 71710838 485347171 0 717E 73 865 2E H4 H5S F 77124 FE 7AM ASSE AS SHOE oto BE AAAA ASS USUCH Singapore Wireless Certification Complies with IDA Standards DB00063 Taiwan Wireless Statements Pe RANED St JERE Dl gt MAHERE ZEATE Ves foe TERA SEF MRA REARS RLS FI LTE AAE AE A 5 25GHz 5 35GHz ERA RF Z RRS EAB LYFSAR 5 250 5 350GHz XJARIRK SALE Taiwan Class B Statement Class B Reh E A NIL VCCI Class B Statement SHULER SE RIS BEAR lc OWT TOR PRLUBRES ERR RNA amp VCC OME CHI lt K 752 B RMR Jo T OREURERE TEAS NDZ Ce BNE UTWEHSA TCORBMIVAPFLEV AVS MICHEL CEASNSC SMBS ST FTEMBOIES FURR Bc HE gt TIEL BUR LTC KS Mouse Class 1 LED Information The Apple Mouse is a Class 1 LED product in accordance with IEC 60825 1 A1 A2 It also complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B Specification 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
67. xpress expansion slots 29 31 graphics card 31 installing cards 69 specifications 103 peripherals 103 ports audio 29 display 14 29 Ethernet 15 27 FireWire 23 27 99 power 99 USB 16 23 27 99 power button 17 23 power cord 12 power requirements 103 power socket 27 power supply 103 problems See troubleshooting processor 96 Q question mark blinking 19 R RAM installing 41 location 31 specifications 96 reinstalling software 90 reset the PRAM 79 S safety information 106 SAS drive 59 screen setting brightness 25 screen freezes 85 Serial ATA drive 59 Serial Attached SCSI drive 59 serial number 94 service and support information 93 setting up 11 Setup Assistant 17 shutting off power 11 20 37 sleep 19 23 software installation discs 90 updating 82 specifications AirPort Extreme 100 analog audio 102 audio 101 battery 104 Bluetooth 100 Ethernet 100 expansion cards 103 FireWire 99 graphics card 97 headphone jack 102 JEDEC 41 96 memory 96 optical digital audio 101 optical drive 98 PCI Express cards 103 peripherals 103 power supply 103 processor 96 SuperDrive 98 system clock 104 System Profiler 33 96 static discharging 38 status light 23 80 stopping an application 81 SuperDrive about 23 31 replacing 63 specifications 98 system clock 104 System Preferences customizing the desktop 18 Software Update 82 System Profiler 33 82 96 T telephone support 94 transferring
68. y NOTICE When you install or replace optical drives use the original Apple cables that came with your Mac Pro Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 65 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 66 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 7 Slide the optical drive and carrier over the guides halfway into the drive bay 8 Attach the cable to the back of the drive Cable middle connector Cable end connector Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 67 9 Lift the latch and then slide the optical drive carrier into the drive bay pushing it into place 10 Replace the side panel following the instructions on page 50 NOTICE Always replace the side panel after installing components Your Mac Pro doesn t operate properly without the side panel in place 68 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 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 graphi
69. y 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 74 Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions e Weight 39 9 Ibs 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 e Height 20 1 inches 51 1 cm Width 8 1 inches 20 6 cm e Depth 18 7 inches 475 cm Operating environment Operating temperature 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C e 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 Last but Not Least www apple com environment CERTI ergonomics 106 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 disconnec

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