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