Opening the Computer | Asus MA356*/A specs

Opening the Computer

1 Before you open your Mac Pro, shut it down by choosing Apple ( ) > Shut Down.

áWarning: Always shut down your Mac Pro before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install. Do not open the computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is on.

2Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computerÕs internal components to cool.

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Warning: After shutting down your computer, the internal components can be very hot. Let the computer cool down before continuing.

3Touch the metal on the outside of your Mac Pro to discharge any static electricity from your body.

Important: Always discharge static before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid generating static, do not walk around the room until you finish installing the cards, memory, or internal storage device and close the computer.

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Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer

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Asus MA356*/A manual Opening the Computer

Contents

User’s Guide Page Contents Index Setting Up Your Mac Pro Getting Started Position your computer and display Plug in the power cord Connect the display Port Connect an Ethernet cable Connect the keyboard and mouse Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard KeyboardMouse Need Help Setting Up? Using a Wireless Keyboard and MouseUse Setup Assistant 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 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro FireWire 400 and 800 ports Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots Internal Expansion Options Optical drives More Information Getting AnswersTo open Mac Help Open System Preferences by choosing Apple S ystem Page Working Inside Your Computer Opening the Computer Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer Lift the latch while holding the side panel Remove the side panel Installing Memory To install memory Top memory card Working Inside Your Computer Place the side panel in the slot and then push to close Push the latch down to secure the side panel Installing Internal Storage Devices Installing Sata 3 Gbps Hard Disk Drives To install a hard disk drive Position the connectors towards the rear Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it Replacing the Optical Drive To replace the optical drive Working Inside Your Computer Four extra screws Working Inside Your Computer Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it Adding PCI Express Cards To install a PCI Express cardAbout PCI Express Cards Port access cover Did You Know?-Installing a Full-Length PCI Card Port access opening PCI Express slot Replacing the Internal Backup Battery To replace the battery Working Inside Your Computer Page Problems with Your Mac Pro Computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Computer won’t turn on or start up If that doesn’t work You are unable to eject a discStatus light flashes and the computer won’t start up You have a problem with a software program Problems with SoftwareTo force an application to quit To check for updated software Problems with AirPort Wireless CommunicationKeeping Your Software Up to Date Problems with Your Display No image appears on the screen After you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move Screen image appears dim or flickers Problems with Your Internet Connection To use Network DiagnosticsScreen freezes Light on the front of the display is flashing Turn the modem on and off to reset the modem hardware Check System Preferences settingsCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections PPPoE Connections Network Connections Using Apple Hardware Test To use Apple Hardware Test Reinstalling the Software that Came with Your Computer Installing Mac OSInstalling Applications To install Mac OS Maximizing Ethernet Performance Learning More, Service, and Support Online Resources Onscreen HelpSystem Profiler Apple Hardware Test AppleCare Service and Support Information Country Phone Website Locating Your Serial Number Processor and Memory Specifications Random-access memory RAMProcessor Appendix SuperDrive DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW Specifications Graphics CardVideo Display Modes Data formats USB Specifications FireWire Specifications Ethernet Specifications Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Specifications OptionalAirPort Extreme Specifications Optional Power Optical Digital Audio Specifications CompatibilityOptical digital audio out Optical digital audio Analog audio out using the headphone jack typical values Analog Audio SpecificationsAnalog audio line in typical values Power Supply Power Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals System Clock and Battery Dimensions and Operating EnvironmentBattery Dimensions Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics General Maintenance Apple and the Environment Protecting Your Optical Drive Maintaining Your DisplayTo keep your optical drive working properly To maintain your display and ensure its long life Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Forearms and hands in a straight line Avoid Hearing Damage Communications Regulation Information Korea Mouse Statement Page Using an External USB Modem Index Index