Asus MA356*/A manual Reinstalling the Software that Came with Your Computer, Installing Mac OS

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Reinstalling the Software that Came with Your Computer

Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer.

Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.

Installing Mac OS X

To install Mac OS X:

1Back up your important files, if possible.

2Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.

3Double-click ÒInstall Mac OS X and Bundled Software.Ó

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

5Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions.

Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X disc.

Important: Because the ÒErase and InstallÓ option erases your destination disk, you should back up your essential files before installing Mac OS X and other applications.

Installing Applications

To install the applications that came with your computer, follow the steps below. Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed.

To install the applications:

1Back up your important files, if possible.

2Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Index Setting Up Your Mac Pro Getting StartedPosition your computer and display Plug in the power cord Connect the display Port Connect an Ethernet cable Connect the keyboard and mousePlug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard KeyboardMouse Need Help Setting Up? Using a Wireless Keyboard and MouseUse Setup Assistant Turn on your Mac ProPutting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Putting Your Mac Pro to SleepShutting Down Your Mac Pro To wake your computer from sleep, do one of the followingGetting to Know Your Mac Pro Getting the Latest InformationBasic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro FireWire 400 and 800 ports Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots Internal Expansion Options Optical drives More Information Getting AnswersTo open Mac Help Open System Preferences by choosing Apple S ystem Page Working Inside Your Computer Opening the Computer Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer Lift the latch while holding the side panel Remove the side panel Installing Memory To install memory Top memory card Working Inside Your Computer Place the side panel in the slot and then push to close Push the latch down to secure the side panel Installing Internal Storage Devices Installing Sata 3 Gbps Hard Disk DrivesTo install a hard disk drive Position the connectors towards the rear Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it Replacing the Optical Drive To replace the optical driveWorking Inside Your Computer Four extra screws Working Inside Your Computer Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it Adding PCI Express Cards To install a PCI Express cardAbout PCI Express Cards Port access cover Did You Know?-Installing a Full-Length PCI Card Port access opening PCI Express slotReplacing the Internal Backup Battery To replace the batteryWorking Inside Your Computer Page Problems with Your Mac Pro Computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveComputer won’t turn on or start up If that doesn’t work You are unable to eject a discStatus light flashes and the computer won’t start up You have a problem with a software program Problems with SoftwareTo force an application to quit To check for updated software Problems with AirPort Wireless CommunicationKeeping Your Software Up to Date Problems with Your Display No image appears on the screenAfter you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move Screen image appears dim or flickersProblems with Your Internet Connection To use Network DiagnosticsScreen freezes Light on the front of the display is flashingTurn the modem on and off to reset the modem hardware Check System Preferences settingsCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections PPPoE ConnectionsNetwork Connections Using Apple Hardware Test To use Apple Hardware TestReinstalling the Software that Came with Your Computer Installing Mac OSInstalling Applications To install Mac OSMaximizing Ethernet Performance Learning More, Service, and Support Online Resources Onscreen HelpSystem Profiler Apple Hardware TestAppleCare Service and Support Information Country Phone WebsiteLocating Your Serial Number Processor and Memory Specifications Random-access memory RAMProcessor AppendixSuperDrive DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW Specifications Graphics CardVideo Display Modes Data formatsUSB Specifications FireWire SpecificationsEthernet Specifications Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Specifications OptionalAirPort Extreme Specifications Optional PowerOptical Digital Audio Specifications CompatibilityOptical digital audio out Optical digital audioAnalog audio out using the headphone jack typical values Analog Audio SpecificationsAnalog audio line in typical values Power Supply Power Requirements for Expansion Cards and PeripheralsSystem Clock and Battery Dimensions and Operating EnvironmentBattery DimensionsSafety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics General Maintenance Apple and the EnvironmentProtecting Your Optical Drive Maintaining Your DisplayTo keep your optical drive working properly To maintain your display and ensure its long lifeImportant Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Forearms and hands in a straight line Avoid Hearing Damage Communications Regulation Information Korea Mouse Statement Page Using an External USB Modem Index Index