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Apple MD772LL/A, MC561LL/A Installing Memory in a Quad-Core or 6-Core Mac Pro, To install memory

Models: MC561LL/A MD772LL/A MD770LL/A MC560LL/A

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You can also determine which Mac Pro you have by choosing Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar. Click More Info, choose Hardware from the Contents list, and then find Number Of Processors in Hardware Overview. The quad-core and 6-core Mac Pro have one processor and the 8-core and 12-core Mac Pro have two processors.

Installing Memory in a Quad-Core or 6-Core Mac Pro

The quad-core and 6-core Mac Pro have four memory slots, and come with at least three 1 GB DIMMs installed. You can replace or install additional 1 GB, 2 GB or 4GB DIMMs for a total of up to 16 GB of memory.

It’s important that all DIMMs installed in your Mac Pro are of the correct specifications. Use the instructions that follow to install DIMMs in a quad-core or 6-core Mac Pro.

To install memory:

1Shut down your Mac Pro, open it, and remove the side panel, following the instructions in “Opening Your Mac Pro” on page 39.

WARNING: Let your Mac Pro cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before you remove the processor tray or touch the internal components. The processor tray and components may be very hot.

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Apple MD772LL/A, MC561LL/A, MD770LL/A, MC560LL/A manual Installing Memory in a Quad-Core or 6-Core Mac Pro, To install memory

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Chapter 6 Last, but Not Least116 Important Safety Information 117 General Maintenance ContentsPage Help Center       Migration Assistant Ready, Set Up, Go10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 1 Position your Mac Pro and display Setting Up Your Mac Pro12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 2 Plug in the power cordStep 3 Connect the display Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, GoDisplay ports USB port Display cable 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 4 Connect an Ethernet cable or join a Wi-Fi network Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, GoGigabit Ethernet ports 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5 Connect the USB cable from your keyboardIndicator light On/off switch Step 6 Turn on your Apple Magic MouseStep 8 Configure your Mac Pro with Setup Assistant Step 7 Turn on your Mac Pro18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To set up your Mac Pro Step 9 Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences Need Help Setting Up?Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Putting Your Mac Pro to SleepTo put your Mac Pro to sleep quickly, do one of the following Shutting Down Your Mac Pro To wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the followingTo turn off your Mac Pro, do one of the following Help Center       ports Life with Your Mac Pro24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac ProH Two FireWire 800 ports Power buttonOptical drive d Two USB 2.0 ports26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Features of Your Apple KeyboardEscape key esc Volume keys F11, F12Brightness keys F1, F2 Mission Control key F328 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac ProH Two FireWire 800 ports Power socket¥ Locking latch d Three USB 2.0 ports30 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro More Ports and Connectors on the Back£ Mini DisplayPort outputs PCI Express expansion slots£ DVI display port dual-link Optical digital audio in and audio out ports32 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Internal Expansion OptionsOptical drives BatteryHard disk drives or solid state drives PCI Express slotsGetting Answers More InformationTo open Help Center application, open Help, and then type a question or term in the To learn aboutPage Help Center       RAM Making a Good Thing Better38 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better ÂÂ “Replacing the Internal Backup Battery” on pageChapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Opening Your Mac Pro40 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from your Mac Pro 5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the backChapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 42 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Important When you remove the side panel, hold it securelyÂÂ Error-correcting code ECC Installing Memory44 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better One processorTo install memory Installing Memory in a Quad-Core or 6-Core Mac Pro46 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 2 Push the latches on the processor tray until they partially openChapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 48 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Processor trayFill these slots If you have50 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Connectors Notch EjectorsProcessor tray Latch 9 Replace the side panel 10 Hold the side panel against your Mac Pro and push the latch down to secure the side panel To install memory in a dual-processor Mac Pro Installing Memory in an 8‑Core or 12‑Core Mac Pro2 Push the latches on the processor tray until they open slightly LatchesChapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 56 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Processor trayIf you have Fill these slots58 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Connectors Notch Ejectors 60 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Installing Internal Storage Devices To install a hard disk drive Installing Serial ATA Hard Disk DrivesConnectors 64 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Drive connectorsTo install a solid state drive Installing a Solid State Drive66 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 7 Replace the side panel, following the instructions starting on page To replace the optical drive Replacing an Optical DriveChapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 3 Pull the carrier halfway out of the optical drive bay70 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 5 Remove the optical drive from the carrier by unscrewing the four attachment screws 72 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 8 Attach the cable to the back of the optical driveChapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better About PCI Express Cards Adding PCI Express CardsPort access cover PCI bracket To install a PCI Express card76 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better If You’re Installing a Full-Length PCI Card9 Move the PCI slider to the right to secure the card 78 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Replacing the Internal Backup Battery 6 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it Help Center       help Problem, Meet SolutionAn Ounce of Prevention If the computer doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move Problems with Your Mac ProIf you’re unable to eject a disc If the computer doesn’t turn on or start upProblems with Software If the status light flashes and the computer doesn’t start upTo force an application to quit Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software If you have a problem with a software programIf you have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS Use the Mac OS X Utilities application to Repairing a Disk with Disk Utility To connect via a Wi-Fi networkTo open the Mac OS X Utilities application Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications Restoring Information Using a Time Machine BackupRestoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings To use Apple Hardware Test Checking for a Hardware ProblemProblems with Wi-Fi Communication To check for updated softwareKeeping Your Software Up to Date If no image appears on the screen Problems with Your DisplayIf desktop icons move when you change the screen resolution If the screen image appears dim or flickersIf no colors appear on the screen or the colors don’t look right To use Network Diagnostics Problems with Your Internet ConnectionIf the screen freezes If your display has a light on the front and it’s flashingTo enter PPPoE settings Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsPPPoE Connections Network Connections To replace the batteries in the Apple Magic Mouse Replacing the Apple Magic Mouse BatteriesMaximizing Ethernet Performance Learning More, Service, and SupportOnline Resources AppleCare Service and SupportOnscreen Help System InformationCountry PhoneWebsite Locating Your Serial Number Help Center       System Information What’s Under the HoodProcessor and Memory Specifications SpecificationsQuad-core Mac Pro 6-core Mac ProRandom-access memory RAM Graphics Card12-core Mac Pro Video Display Modes StoragePCI Express Expansion CD-ROM CD-Audio CD-R CD-RW CD-I CD-I Bridge CD Extended CD Mixed Mode SuperDrive DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SpecificationsPhoto CD Video CD Enhanced CD DVD-Video DVD±R DVD±RW DVD±R DL Chapter 5 What’s Under the HoodUSB Specifications FireWire 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