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Apple MC560LL/A, MC561LL/A, MD772LL/A To install a PCI Express card, Port access cover PCI bracket

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

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To install a PCI Express card:

To install a PCI Express card:

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

WARNING: To avoid damaging internal components or the components you want to install, always turn off and then unplug your Mac Pro. Do not attempt to install items while it is plugged in. Let your Mac Pro cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before you touch the internal components, which may be very hot.

2Unscrew the captive screws in the PCI bracket and remove the bracket.

Port access cover

PCI bracket

3Remove the port access cover from the slot in which you plan to install the card.

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Apple MC560LL/A, MC561LL/A, MD772LL/A, MD770LL/A manual To install a PCI Express card, Port access cover PCI bracket

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Congratulations, you and your Mac Pro were made for each other Welcome to your Mac Pro iPhoto OS X LionMission Control LaunchpadPage Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better ContentsChapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac ProChapter 5 What’s Under the Hood Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionContents Chapter 6 Last, but Not LeastLooking for Something? 116 Important Safety Information 117 General MaintenancePage 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 Prod Two USB 2.0 ports Power buttonH Two FireWire 800 ports Optical drive26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Features of Your Apple KeyboardMission Control key F3 Volume keys F11, F12Escape key esc Brightness keys F1, F228 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Prod Three USB 2.0 ports Power socketH Two FireWire 800 ports ¥ Locking latch30 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro More Ports and Connectors on the BackOptical digital audio in and audio out ports PCI Express expansion slots£ Mini DisplayPort outputs £ DVI display port dual-link32 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Internal Expansion OptionsPCI Express slots BatteryOptical drives Hard disk drives or solid state drivesGetting 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 If your display has a light on the front and it’s flashing Problems with Your Internet ConnectionTo use Network Diagnostics If the screen freezesTo 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 SupportSystem Information AppleCare Service and SupportOnline Resources Onscreen HelpCountry PhoneWebsite Locating Your Serial Number Help Center       System Information What’s Under the Hood6-core Mac Pro SpecificationsProcessor and Memory Specifications Quad-core Mac ProRandom-access memory RAM Graphics Card12-core Mac Pro Video Display Modes StoragePCI Express Expansion Chapter 5 What’s Under the Hood SuperDrive DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SpecificationsCD-ROM CD-Audio CD-R CD-RW CD-I CD-I Bridge CD Extended CD Mixed Mode Photo CD Video CD Enhanced CD DVD-Video DVD±R DVD±RW DVD±R DLUSB Specifications FireWire SpecificationsPower Optical digital audio out AirPort Extreme SpecificationsOptical Digital Audio Specifications CompatibilityAnalog Audio Specifications Analog audio out using the headphone jack typical valuesOptical digital audio in External microphone input using the headphone jack typical values Analog audio line in typical valuesAnalog audio line out typical values FireWire devices Power SupplyPower Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals System Clock and BatteryDimensions and Operating Environment DimensionsOperating environment Page Help Center       ergonomics Last, but Not LeastAlways take the following precautions Important Safety InformationGeneral Maintenance Protecting Your Optical Drive Laser Information for Optical Disc DriveTo keep your optical drive working properly Apple Magic Mouse Class 1 Laser Information Maintaining Your DisplayTo maintain your display and ensure its long life Chair Understanding ErgonomicsKeyboard MouseDisplay Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the EnvironmentFCC Compliance Statement Wireless Radio UseFCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope-EU Declaration of Conformity Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of ConformityBluetooth Industry Canada Statement Canadian Compliance StatementSingapore Wireless Certification Taiwan Wireless Statements Taiwan Class B StatementKorea Warning Statements Disposal and Recycling Information Japan VCCI Class B StatementRussia External USB Modem Information ENERGY STAR ComplianceBattery Disposal Information Taiwan Battery Statement Chinese Battery StatementPage Looking for Something? 130 Looking for Something? 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