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Asus MA356*/A manual To learn about, Getting to Know Your Mac Pro, Changing System Preferences

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Changing System Preferences	Open System Preferences by choosing Apple () > S ystem
	Preferences. Or open Mac Help and search for Òsystem
	preferences.Ó

Using your mouse or keyboard	Open Mac Help and search for ÒmouseÓ or Òkeyboard.Ó

Using AirPort wireless	The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport.
technology	Or open AirPort Help by clicking and holding the Home button
	at the top of a Mac Help page, and then select AirPort Help
	from the list

Using Bluetooth¨ wireless	The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/
technology	bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application,
	located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and
	choose Help > Bluetooth Help.

Connecting a printer	Open Mac Help and search for Òprinting.Ó

FireWire and USB connections	Open Mac Help and search for ÒUSBÓ or ÒFireWire.Ó

Connecting to the Internet	Open Mac Help and search for ÒInternet.Ó

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro

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Asus MA356*/A To learn about, Getting to Know Your Mac Pro, Changing System Preferences, Using your mouse or keyboard

Contents

Mac Pro Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for yourUser’s Guide Mac Pro computerApple Computer, Inc 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved 53 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Contents5 Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro77 Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 69 Appendix A Specifications87 Index Getting Started Setting Up Your Mac ProStep 1 Position your computer and display Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 2 Plug in the power cord8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 3 Connect the displayport VGA connector on display cableDisplay AdapterStep 5 Connect the keyboard and mouse Step 4 Connect an Ethernet cable10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Apple keyboard extension cable Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard KeyboardMouseChapter 1 Getting Started Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Need Help Setting Up?Step 7 Use Setup Assistant Step 6 Turn on your Mac ProPutting Your Mac Pro to Sleep Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It DownTo wake your computer from sleep, do one of the following Shutting Down Your Mac ProGetting the Latest Information Getting to Know Your Mac Pro¨ Power button Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac ProFireWire 800 port FireWire 400 portH FireWire 400 and 800 ports ¨ Power buttonOptical drive USB 2.0 portsPower socket ´ Locking latch d USB 2.0 ports H FireWire 400 port Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac ProH FireWire 800 port Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac ProH FireWire 400 and 800 ports Power socketLocking latch USB 2.0 ports£ DVI display port £ DVI display port More Ports and Connectors on the BackAudio line-in port Audio line-out port Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro£ DVI display ports PCI Express expansion slotsOptical digital audio in and out ports Analog audio line-in portSlots 2-4 PCI Express Battery Internal Expansion OptionsSlot 1 Double-wide PCI Express graphics graphics card installed Optical drive carrierOptical drives BatteryHard disk drive PCI Express slotsMore Information Getting AnswersTo open Mac Help To learn about Using your mouse or keyboardChapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Changing System PreferencesPage å ÒInstalling Internal Storage DevicesÓ on page å ÒOpening the ComputerÓ on page å ÒInstalling MemoryÓ on pageå ÒReplacing the Internal Backup BatteryÓ on page Working Inside Your ComputerOpening the Computer Touch the metal on top of the computer 4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computerChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back of the computerLift the latch while holding the side panel 6 Remove the side panel Important When you remove the side panel, hold it securelyChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Pull the top of the side panel out and lift it upInstalling Memory 2 Remove the memory card and place it on a soft clean cloth To install memoryChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 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 Place the side panel in the slot and then push to close 7 Stand your Mac Pro up and replace the side panelChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer of the computer 8 Push the latch down to secure the side panelChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing SATA 3 Gbps Hard Disk Drives Installing Internal Storage Deviceså Height 1.0 inch To install a hard disk drive Position the connectors towards the rear Make sure the latch is up 6 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure itChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer To replace the optical drive Replacing the Optical DriveChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Four extra screws Middle connectors 8 Attach the power and ribbon cables to the back of the driveChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 46 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 10 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure itAdding PCI Express Cards To install a PCI Express cardAbout PCI Express Cards Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer3 Unscrew the captive screw in the PCI bracket and remove the bracket Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Did You Know?-Installing a Full-Length PCI CardTo replace the battery Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryRemove the card in slot 1. Push on the tab to release the catch Slide the old battery out. Insert the new battery positive + side upPage Problems with Your Mac Pro Troubleshooting4The computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move The computer won’t turn on or start up If that doesn’t work You are unable to eject a discThe status light flashes and the computer won’t start up å One short flash followed by a longer off period No valid memoryYou have a problem with a software program Problems with SoftwareYou have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS To force an application to quitTo check for updated software Problems with AirPort Wireless CommunicationKeeping Your Software Up to Date No image appears on the screen Problems with Your DisplayThe screen image appears dim or flickers After you change the screen resolution, desktop icons moveNo colors appear on the screen or the colors don’t look right To use Network Diagnostics Problems with Your Internet ConnectionThe screen freezes The light on the front of the display is flashingCheck System Preferences settings Turn the modem on and off to reset the modem hardwareCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections PPPoE ConnectionsNetwork Connections To use Apple Hardware Test Using Apple Hardware TestInstalling Mac OS Reinstalling the Software that Came with Your ComputerInstalling Applications To install Mac OSMaximizing Ethernet Performance Online Resources Learning More, Service, and SupportOnscreen Help System ProfilerCountry AppleCare Service and Support InformationPhone Website68 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Locating Your Serial NumberProcessor and Memory Specifications SpecificationsARandom-access memory RAM ProcessorGraphics Card SuperDrive DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SpecificationsVideo Display Modes å Disc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cmFireWire Specifications USB Specificationså Data transfer speed Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Specifications Optional Ethernet SpecificationsAirPort Extreme Specifications Optional Powerå Signal-to-noise ratio Greater than130 dB Optical Digital Audio SpecificationsCompatibility å Bits per sample 16-bit or 24-bitAnalog audio out using the headphone jack typical values Analog Audio Specificationså Signal-to-noise ratio Greater than 90 dB å Jack type 1/8Ó mini å Bits per sample 16-bit or 24-bitPower Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals Power SupplyFireWire devices Analog audio line out typical valuesDimensions and Operating Environment System Clock and BatteryBattery DimensionsSafety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics Important Safety InformationAppendix Apple and the Environment General MaintenanceMaintaining Your Display Protecting Your Optical DriveTo 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 å Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings Avoid Hearing Damageå Turn the volume down if you canÕt hear people speaking to you Compliance Statement Communications Regulation InformationRadio and Television Interference FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance Wireless Radio UseBluetooth Industry Canada Statement Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of ConformityVCCI Class B Statement Singapore Wireless Certification Taiwan Wireless Statements Korea Keyboard Statement Taiwan StatementIt also complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Specification Korea Statements Taiwan Class B StatementBattery Disposal Using an External USB ModemENERGY STAR Compliance Disposal and Recycling InformationIndex Index