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Apple MD770LL/A, MC561LL/A, MD772LL/A manual Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software

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

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Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software

If you have a problem with your Mac software or hardware, Mac OS X provides repair and restore utilities that may eliminate problems and can even restore your software to its original factory settings. You can access these utilities from the Mac OS X Utilities application, even if your computer isn’t starting up correctly.

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Apple MD770LL/A Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software, If you have a problem with a software program

Contents

Congratulations, you and your Mac Pro were made for each other Welcome to your Mac Pro Launchpad OS X LionMission Control iPhotoPage Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro ContentsChapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing BetterChapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Chapter 5 What’s Under the Hood116 Important Safety Information 117 General Maintenance Chapter 6 Last, but Not LeastLooking for Something? ContentsPage Ready, Set Up, Go Help Center       Migration Assistant10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Setting Up Your Mac Pro Step 1 Position your Mac Pro and displayStep 2 Plug in the power cord 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, GoDisplay ports USB port Display cable Step 3 Connect the displayChapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 4 Connect an Ethernet cable or join a Wi-Fi networkChapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, GoStep 6 Turn on your Apple Magic Mouse Indicator light On/off switch18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 8 Configure your Mac Pro with Setup AssistantStep 7 Turn on your Mac Pro To set up your Mac Pro Need Help Setting Up? Step 9 Customize Your Desktop and Set Your PreferencesTo put your Mac Pro to sleep quickly, do one of the following Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It DownPutting Your Mac Pro to Sleep To turn off your Mac Pro, do one of the following Shutting Down Your Mac ProTo wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following Life with Your Mac Pro Help Center       portsBasic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac ProOptical drive Power buttonH Two FireWire 800 ports d Two USB 2.0 portsFeatures of Your Apple Keyboard 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac ProBrightness keys F1, F2 Volume keys F11, F12Escape key esc Mission Control key F3Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro¥ Locking latch Power socketH Two FireWire 800 ports d Three USB 2.0 portsMore Ports and Connectors on the Back 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro£ DVI display port dual-link PCI Express expansion slots£ Mini DisplayPort outputs Optical digital audio in and audio out portsInternal Expansion Options 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac ProHard disk drives or solid state drives BatteryOptical drives PCI Express slotsTo open Help Center Getting AnswersMore Information To learn about application, open Help, and then type a question or term in thePage Making a Good Thing Better Help Center       RAMÂÂ “Replacing the Internal Backup Battery” on page 38 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing BetterOpening Your Mac Pro Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better40 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from your Mac Pro5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back Important When you remove the side panel, hold it securely 42 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing BetterInstalling Memory ÂÂ Error-correcting code ECCOne processor 44 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing BetterInstalling Memory in a Quad-Core or 6-Core Mac Pro To install memory2 Push the latches on the processor tray until they partially open 46 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing BetterChapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Processor tray 48 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing BetterIf you have Fill these slotsConnectors Notch Ejectors 50 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing BetterProcessor 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 Installing Memory in an 8‑Core or 12‑Core Mac Pro To install memory in a dual-processor Mac ProChapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 2 Push the latches on the processor tray until they open slightlyLatches 56 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Processor tray Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better58 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better If you haveFill these slots Connectors Notch Ejectors 60 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Installing Internal Storage Devices Installing Serial ATA Hard Disk Drives To install a hard disk driveConnectors Drive connectors 64 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing BetterInstalling a Solid State Drive To install a solid state drive66 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 7 Replace the side panel, following the instructions starting on page Replacing an Optical Drive To replace the optical drive3 Pull the carrier halfway out of the optical drive bay Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better70 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 5 Remove the optical drive from the carrier by unscrewing the four attachment screws 8 Attach the cable to the back of the optical drive 72 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing BetterChapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better Adding PCI Express Cards About PCI Express CardsTo install a PCI Express card Port access cover PCI bracketIf You’re Installing a Full-Length PCI Card 76 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better9 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 Problem, Meet Solution Help Center       helpAn Ounce of Prevention Problems with Your Mac Pro If the computer doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t moveIf the computer doesn’t turn on or start up If you’re unable to eject a discTo force an application to quit Problems with SoftwareIf the status light flashes and the computer doesn’t start up If you have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X SoftwareIf you have a problem with a software program Use the Mac OS X Utilities application to To open the Mac OS X Utilities application Repairing a Disk with Disk UtilityTo connect via a Wi-Fi network Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple ApplicationsRestoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings Checking for a Hardware Problem To use Apple Hardware TestKeeping Your Software Up to Date Problems with Wi-Fi CommunicationTo check for updated software Problems with Your Display If no image appears on the screenIf no colors appear on the screen or the colors don’t look right If desktop icons move when you change the screen resolutionIf the screen image appears dim or flickers If the screen freezes Problems with Your Internet ConnectionTo use Network Diagnostics If your display has a light on the front and it’s flashingPPPoE Connections To enter PPPoE settingsCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Network Connections Replacing the Apple Magic Mouse Batteries To replace the batteries in the Apple Magic MouseLearning More, Service, and Support Maximizing Ethernet PerformanceOnscreen Help AppleCare Service and SupportOnline Resources System InformationWebsite CountryPhone Locating Your Serial Number What’s Under the Hood Help Center       System InformationQuad-core Mac Pro SpecificationsProcessor and Memory Specifications 6-core Mac Pro12-core Mac Pro Random-access memory RAMGraphics Card PCI Express Expansion Video Display ModesStorage Photo CD Video CD Enhanced CD DVD-Video DVD±R DVD±RW DVD±R DL 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 Chapter 5 What’s Under the HoodPower USB SpecificationsFireWire Specifications Compatibility AirPort Extreme SpecificationsOptical Digital Audio Specifications Optical digital audio outOptical digital audio in Analog Audio SpecificationsAnalog audio out using the headphone jack typical values Analog audio line out typical values External microphone input using the headphone jack typical valuesAnalog audio line in typical values System Clock and Battery Power SupplyPower Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals FireWire devicesOperating environment Dimensions and Operating EnvironmentDimensions Page Last, but Not Least Help Center       ergonomicsImportant Safety Information Always take the following precautionsGeneral Maintenance To keep your optical drive working properly Protecting Your Optical DriveLaser Information for Optical Disc Drive To maintain your display and ensure its long life Apple Magic Mouse Class 1 Laser InformationMaintaining Your Display Mouse Understanding ErgonomicsKeyboard ChairDisplay Apple and the Environment Avoid Hearing DamageRegulatory Compliance Information Wireless Radio UseFCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance FCC Compliance StatementCanadian Compliance Statement Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of ConformityBluetooth Industry Canada Statement Europe-EU Declaration of ConformityKorea Warning Statements Singapore Wireless Certification Taiwan Wireless StatementsTaiwan Class B Statement ENERGY STAR Compliance Japan VCCI Class B StatementRussia External USB Modem Information Disposal and Recycling InformationTaiwan Battery Statement Chinese Battery Statement Battery Disposal InformationPage Looking for Something? Index 130 Looking for Something?Looking for Something? 132 Looking for Something? Looking for Something? Page KKApple Inc 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved