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Asus MA356*/A manual Contents, Getting Started, Getting to Know Your Mac Pro, Troubleshooting

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5Chapter 1: Getting Started

5Setting Up Your Mac Pro

13Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down

15Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac Pro

16Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro

18Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro

20More Ports and Connectors on the Back

22Internal Expansion Options

24Getting Answers

27Chapter 3: Working Inside Your Computer

28Opening the Computer

32Installing Memory

38Installing Internal Storage Devices

47Adding PCI Express Cards

50Replacing the Internal Backup Battery

53Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

53Problems with Your Mac Pro

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Contents

Mac Pro computer Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for yourMac Pro User’s GuideApple Computer, Inc 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved 15 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Contents53 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started69 Appendix A Specifications 77 Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics87 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 displayAdapter VGA connector on display cableport DisplayStep 4 Connect an Ethernet cable Step 5 Connect the keyboard and mouse10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard KeyboardMouse Apple keyboard extension cableChapter 1 Getting Started Step 6 Turn on your Mac Pro Need Help Setting Up?Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Step 7 Use Setup AssistantPutting 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 ProFireWire 400 port Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro¨ Power button FireWire 800 portUSB 2.0 ports ¨ Power buttonH FireWire 400 and 800 ports Optical driveChapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac ProPower socket ´ Locking latch d USB 2.0 ports H FireWire 400 port H FireWire 800 portUSB 2.0 ports Power socketH FireWire 400 and 800 ports Locking latchChapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro More Ports and Connectors on the Back£ DVI display port £ DVI display port Audio line-in port Audio line-out portAnalog audio line-in port PCI Express expansion slots£ DVI display ports Optical digital audio in and out portsOptical drive carrier Internal Expansion OptionsSlots 2-4 PCI Express Battery Slot 1 Double-wide PCI Express graphics graphics card installedPCI Express slots BatteryOptical drives Hard disk driveGetting Answers More InformationTo open Mac Help Changing System Preferences Using your mouse or keyboardTo learn about Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac ProPage Working Inside Your Computer å ÒOpening the ComputerÓ on page å ÒInstalling MemoryÓ on pageå ÒInstalling Internal Storage DevicesÓ on page å ÒReplacing the Internal Backup BatteryÓ on pageOpening the Computer 4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer Touch the metal on top of the computerChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer Chapter 3 Working Inside Your ComputerLift the latch while holding the side panel Pull the top of the side panel out and lift it up Important When you remove the side panel, hold it securely6 Remove the side panel Chapter 3 Working Inside Your ComputerInstalling Memory To install memory 2 Remove the memory card and place it on a soft clean clothChapter 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 7 Stand your Mac Pro up and replace the side panel Place the side panel in the slot and then push to closeChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 8 Push the latch down to secure the side panel of the computerChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Installing Internal Storage Devices Installing SATA 3 Gbps Hard Disk Driveså Height 1.0 inch To install a hard disk drive Position the connectors towards the rear 6 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it Make sure the latch is upChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer To replace the optical drive Replacing the Optical DriveChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer Four extra screws 8 Attach the power and ribbon cables to the back of the drive Middle connectorsChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 46 Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer 10 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure itChapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer To install a PCI Express cardAdding PCI Express Cards About PCI Express Cards3 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 Troubleshooting4 Problems with Your Mac ProThe computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move The computer won’t turn on or start up å One short flash followed by a longer off period No valid memory You are unable to eject a discIf that doesn’t work The status light flashes and the computer won’t start upTo force an application to quit Problems with SoftwareYou have a problem with a software program You have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OSProblems with AirPort Wireless Communication To check for updated softwareKeeping Your Software Up to Date No image appears on the screen Problems with Your DisplayAfter you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move The screen image appears dim or flickersNo colors appear on the screen or the colors don’t look right The light on the front of the display is flashing Problems with Your Internet ConnectionTo use Network Diagnostics The screen freezesPPPoE Connections Turn the modem on and off to reset the modem hardwareCheck System Preferences settings Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsNetwork Connections To use Apple Hardware Test Using Apple Hardware TestTo install Mac OS Reinstalling the Software that Came with Your ComputerInstalling Mac OS Installing ApplicationsMaximizing Ethernet Performance System Profiler Learning More, Service, and SupportOnline Resources Onscreen HelpWebsite AppleCare Service and Support InformationCountry Phone68 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Locating Your Serial NumberProcessor SpecificationsAProcessor and Memory Specifications Random-access memory RAMå Disc diameters supported 12 cm and 8 cm SuperDrive DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SpecificationsGraphics Card Video Display ModesUSB Specifications FireWire Specificationså Data transfer speed Power Ethernet SpecificationsBluetooth 2.0+EDR Specifications Optional AirPort Extreme Specifications Optionalå Bits per sample 16-bit or 24-bit Optical Digital Audio Specificationså Signal-to-noise ratio Greater than130 dB Compatibilityå Jack type 1/8Ó mini å Bits per sample 16-bit or 24-bit Analog Audio SpecificationsAnalog audio out using the headphone jack typical values å Signal-to-noise ratio Greater than 90 dBAnalog audio line out typical values Power SupplyPower Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals FireWire devicesDimensions System Clock and BatteryDimensions and Operating Environment BatteryImportant Safety Information Safety, Maintenance, and ErgonomicsAppendix Apple and the Environment General MaintenanceTo maintain your display and ensure its long life Protecting Your Optical DriveMaintaining Your Display To keep your optical drive working properlyImportant Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Forearms and hands in a straight line Avoid Hearing Damage å Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundingså Turn the volume down if you canÕt hear people speaking to you Communications Regulation Information Compliance StatementRadio and Television Interference Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Wireless Radio UseFCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance Bluetooth Industry Canada StatementKorea Statements Taiwan Class B Statement Taiwan Wireless Statements Korea Keyboard Statement Taiwan StatementVCCI Class B Statement Singapore Wireless Certification It also complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B SpecificationDisposal and Recycling Information Using an External USB ModemBattery Disposal ENERGY STAR ComplianceIndex Index