Mac Pro User’s Guide

Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your Mac Pro computer

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Contents

5 Chapter 1: Getting Started

5 Setting Up Your Mac Pro

13 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down

15 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Mac Pro

16 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro

18 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro

20 More Ports and Connectors on the Back

22 Internal Expansion Options

24 Getting Answers

27 Chapter 3: Working Inside Your Computer

28 Opening the Computer

32 Installing Memory

38 Installing Internal Storage Devices

47 Adding PCI Express Cards

50 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery

53 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

53 Problems with Your Mac Pro

56 Problems with Software
57 Keeping Your Software Up to Date
57 Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication
58 Problems with Your Display
60 Problems with Your Internet Connection
63 Using Apple Hardware Test
64 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer
65 Maximizing Ethernet Performance
66 Learning More, Service, and Support
68 Locating Your Serial Number
69 Appendix A: Specifications
77 Appendix B: Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics
77 Important Safety Information
78 General Maintenance
80 Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information
82 Avoid Hearing Damage
83 Regulatory Compliance Information
86 Apple and the Environment
89 Index

Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing your new high-performance Mac Pro computer. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display.

Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed FB-DIMM memory, PCI Express graphics and expansion cards, and internal storage, all in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to internal components.

Setting Up Your Mac Pro

Your Mac Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Follow the steps on the next few pages to set up your Mac Pro.

Before you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of your computer and from the inside of the side panel. For information about opening the side panel, see "Opening the Computer" on page 28.

Step 1: Position your computer and display

Pick up your Mac Pro by both of its handles using correct lifting techniques. If your display is heavy, use correct lifting techniques when positioning it as well. Position the computer and display so that:

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• The airflow in front of, behind, and below the display or computer is not obstructed.

• The computer's optical drive trays have space to open in front

The only way to shut off power completely to your computer and display is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Make sure the power cords for your computer and display are within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer or display when you need to.

Step 2: Plug in the power cord

Plug the power cord completely into the recessed power cord socket on the back of your Mac Pro and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or a grounded power strip.