User’s Guide
Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your
Mac Pro
Mac Pro computer
Apple Computer, Inc 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved
5 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Contents
53 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
15 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
87 Index
69 Appendix A Specifications
77 Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics
Setting Up Your Mac Pro
Getting Started
Step 1 Position your computer and display
Step 2 Plug in the power cord
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Step 3 Connect the display
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Display
VGA connector on display cable
port
Adapter
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Step 4 Connect an Ethernet cable
Step 5 Connect the keyboard and mouse
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard KeyboardMouse
Apple keyboard extension cable
Step 7 Use Setup Assistant
Need Help Setting Up?
Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Step 6 Turn on your Mac Pro
Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down
Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep
Shutting Down Your Mac Pro
To wake your computer from sleep, do one of the following
Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
Getting the Latest Information
FireWire 800 port
Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro
¨ Power button
FireWire 400 port
Optical drive
¨ Power button
H FireWire 400 and 800 ports
USB 2.0 ports
H FireWire 800 port
Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro
Power socket ´ Locking latch d USB 2.0 ports H FireWire 400 port
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
Locking latch
Power socket
H FireWire 400 and 800 ports
USB 2.0 ports
Audio line-in port Audio line-out port
More Ports and Connectors on the Back
£ DVI display port £ DVI display port
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
Optical digital audio in and out ports
PCI Express expansion slots
£ DVI display ports
Analog audio line-in port
Slot 1 Double-wide PCI Express graphics graphics card installed
Internal Expansion Options
Slots 2-4 PCI Express Battery
Optical drive carrier
Hard disk drive
Battery
Optical drives
PCI Express slots
To open Mac Help
Getting Answers
More Information
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
Using your mouse or keyboard
To learn about
Changing System Preferences
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å ÒReplacing the Internal Backup BatteryÓ on page
å ÒOpening the ComputerÓ on page å ÒInstalling MemoryÓ on page
å ÒInstalling Internal Storage DevicesÓ on page
Working Inside Your Computer
Opening the Computer
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer
Touch the metal on top of the computer
Lift the latch while holding the side panel
5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
Important When you remove the side panel, hold it securely
6 Remove the side panel
Pull the top of the side panel out and lift it up
Installing Memory
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
To install memory
2 Remove the memory card and place it on a soft clean cloth
3 Open the ejectors on the DIMM slot by pushing them out to the sides
5 Lay your Mac Pro down on a soft, clean cloth on the desk or work surface to avoid scratching the work surface or your Mac Pro
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
7 Stand your Mac Pro up and replace the side panel
Place the side panel in the slot and then push to close
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
8 Push the latch down to secure the side panel
of the computer
å Height 1.0 inch
Installing Internal Storage Devices
Installing SATA 3 Gbps Hard Disk Drives
To install a hard disk drive
Position the connectors towards the rear
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
6 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it
Make sure the latch is up
Replacing the Optical Drive
To replace the optical drive
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
Four extra screws
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
8 Attach the power and ribbon cables to the back of the drive
Middle connectors
10 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it
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About PCI Express Cards
To install a PCI Express card
Adding PCI Express Cards
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
3 Unscrew the captive screw in the PCI bracket and remove the bracket
Did You Know?-Installing a Full-Length PCI Card
Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer
Replacing the Internal Backup Battery
To replace the battery
Slide the old battery out. Insert the new battery positive + side up
Remove the card in slot 1. Push on the tab to release the catch
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The computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move
Troubleshooting4
Problems with Your Mac Pro
The computer won’t turn on or start up
The status light flashes and the computer won’t start up
You are unable to eject a disc
If that doesn’t work
å One short flash followed by a longer off period No valid memory
You have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS
Problems with Software
You have a problem with a software program
To force an application to quit
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication
To check for updated software
Problems with Your Display
No image appears on the screen
No colors appear on the screen or the colors don’t look right
After you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move
The screen image appears dim or flickers
The screen freezes
Problems with Your Internet Connection
To use Network Diagnostics
The light on the front of the display is flashing
Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections
Turn the modem on and off to reset the modem hardware
Check System Preferences settings
PPPoE Connections
Network Connections
Using Apple Hardware Test
To use Apple Hardware Test
Installing Applications
Reinstalling the Software that Came with Your Computer
Installing Mac OS
To install Mac OS
Maximizing Ethernet Performance
Onscreen Help
Learning More, Service, and Support
Online Resources
System Profiler
Phone
AppleCare Service and Support Information
Country
Website
Locating Your Serial Number
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Random-access memory RAM
SpecificationsA
Processor and Memory Specifications
Processor
Video Display Modes
SuperDrive DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW Specifications
Graphics Card
å Disc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cm
å Data transfer speed
USB Specifications
FireWire Specifications
AirPort Extreme Specifications Optional
Ethernet Specifications
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Specifications Optional
Power
Compatibility
Optical Digital Audio Specifications
å Signal-to-noise ratio Greater than130 dB
å Bits per sample 16-bit or 24-bit
å Signal-to-noise ratio Greater than 90 dB
Analog Audio Specifications
Analog audio out using the headphone jack typical values
å Jack type 1/8Ó mini å Bits per sample 16-bit or 24-bit
FireWire devices
Power Supply
Power Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals
Analog audio line out typical values
Battery
System Clock and Battery
Dimensions and Operating Environment
Dimensions
Appendix
Important Safety Information
Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics
General Maintenance
Apple and the Environment
To keep your optical drive working properly
Protecting Your Optical Drive
Maintaining Your Display
To maintain your display and ensure its long life
Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information
Forearms and hands in a straight line
å Turn the volume down if you canÕt hear people speaking to you
Avoid Hearing Damage
å Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings
Radio and Television Interference
Communications Regulation Information
Compliance Statement
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
Wireless Radio Use
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity
It also complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Specification
Taiwan Wireless Statements Korea Keyboard Statement Taiwan Statement
VCCI Class B Statement Singapore Wireless Certification
Korea Statements Taiwan Class B Statement
ENERGY STAR Compliance
Using an External USB Modem
Battery Disposal
Disposal and Recycling Information
Index
Index