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    Congratulations, you and your Mac Pro were made for each other.
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    Say hello to your Mac Pro www.apple.com/macpro Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder Mail Manage all your email accounts in one place. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your contacts in sync. Mac Help isync
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    Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your Mac. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with the fastest browser in the world. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your photos by faces
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    of Your Mac Pro 24 Features of Your Apple Keyboard 26 Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro 28 More Ports and Connectors on the Back 30 Internal Expansion Options 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Making a Good Thing Better 37 Opening the Mac Pro 41 Installing Memory 59 Installing Internal
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    Display 86 Problems with Your Internet Connection 89 Using Apple Hardware Test 90 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Mac Pro 91 Maximizing Ethernet Performance 92 Learning More, Service, and Support 94 Locating Your Serial Number Chapter 5: What's Under the Hood 96 Specifications Chapter
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    Looking for Something? 120 Index Contents 7
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    1 Ready, Set Up, Go 1 www.apple.com/macpro Mac Help Migration Assistant
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    components. WARNING: To avoid injury, read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 106) carefully before you first use your Mac Pro. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your Mac Pro," to find out about the new features of this
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    on the next few pages to get started. Step 1: Position your Mac Pro and display. Pick up your Mac Pro by both of its handles using correct lifting techniques. Use correct lifting techniques when positioning your display as well. Position your Mac Pro and display so that: Â They are each on a sturdy
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    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. Power cord socket Power cord plug 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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    display. Connect your display as shown in the illustration below. Depending on the display, you may have one or more cables to connect. Check the instructions that came with the display for additional setup information. Display ports USB port Display cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13
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    Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (both available separately). Â To connect an ADC display to the DVI port, use an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter (available separately). Display adapters and other accessories for your Mac Pro are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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    network. Gigabit Ethernet ports To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your Mac Pro, and then use a phone cord (not included) to
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    Step 5: Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your Mac Pro or on the display. Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard Keyboard Mouse 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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    cable isn't long enough, use the keyboard extension cable that came with your Mac Pro. Apple keyboard extension cable If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Mouse, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro. Press the power
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    using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your Mac Pro. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific
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    from the status light, see Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 77. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working, you can put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from your Mac Pro for only a short time, put it
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    Your Mac Pro If you won't be using your Mac Pro for an extended period, shut it down. To turn off your Mac Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the Control and Eject keys, and then click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Do not turn off your Mac Pro
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    2 Life with Your Mac Pro 2 www.apple.com/macpro Mac Help ports
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    Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro Optical drive Status light Second optical drive (optional) ® Power button f Headphone jack FireWire 800 ports (2) USB 2.0 ports (2) 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
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    to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD±R Double Layer (DL) discs. To open the drive, press the Media Eject (C) key on your Apple Keyboard. If your Mac Pro has a second optical drive, press the Option and Media Eject (C) keys to open it. ® Power button Press this button to turn on your
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    Features of Your Apple Keyboard Escape Decrease brightness Increase brightness Exposé Dashboard Caps Lock Fast Forward Mute Volume Down Volume Up Media Eject Function Play/Pause Rewind USB port (both sides) 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
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    key to exit Front Row. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your Apple display. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for quick access to all your open windows. Dashboard key (F4) Open and sync your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera. Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro 25
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    Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket ¥ Locking latch d USB 2.0 ports (3) H FireWire 800 ports (2) G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
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    Mac Pro. Don't use ordinary power or extension cords. ¥ Locking latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in your Mac Pro. If you are working inside your Mac Pro supports data rates up to 800 Mbit/s. G Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with jumbo frame support
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    More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots £ Mini DisplayPort £ DVI display port Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port , Analog audio line-in port - Analog audio line-out port 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
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    Interconnect (PCI) Express cards in the covered slots labeled 2, 3, and 4. £ Mini DisplayPort Connect a display that uses a Mini DisplayPort connector, such as the Apple LED Cinema Display. Display adapters for your Mac Pro are available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. £ DVI
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    Internal Expansion Options 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro Optical drive carrier Hard disk drive carriers (4) Slots 2-4: PCI Express Battery Slot 1: Double-wide PCI Express graphics (graphics card installed) Memory slots (4 or 8 slots depending on model)
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    Cards" on page 69. Memory slots Your Mac Pro has four or eight memory expansion slots, depending on the model. To add more memory, install PC3-8500, 1066 MHz, DDR3 SDRAM UDIMMs in the memory slots. See "Installing Memory" on page 41 for information about the type of memory used in your Mac Pro
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    question. More Information For more information about using your Mac Pro, see the following: To learn about Installing drives, memory, expansion cards, or a battery Troubleshooting your Mac Pro if you have a problem Finding service and support for your Mac Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to
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    Mac Pro specifications page at www.apple.com/macpro/specs.html. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs The Apple site at www.apple.com. Instructions, technical support, The Apple
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    3 Making a Good Thing Better 3 www.apple.com/store Mac Help RAM
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    Mac Pro" on page 37 Â "Installing Memory" on page 41 Â "Installing Internal Storage Devices" on page 59 Â "Adding PCI Express Cards" on page 69 Â "Replacing the Internal Backup Battery" on page 74 NOTICE: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory, PCI Express cards
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    Opening the Mac Pro 1 Before you open your Mac Pro, shut it down by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: 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 your Mac Pro or attempt to install items inside it
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    static electricity. NOTICE: Always discharge static before you touch parts or install components inside your Mac Pro. To avoid generating static, don't walk around the room until you finish installing the cards, memory, or internal storage device and replace the side panel. Touch the metal case to
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    4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from your Mac Pro. NOTICE: To avoid damaging internal components or the components you want to install, always unplug your Mac Pro. Don't attempt to install items while it's plugged in. 5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back. Chapter 3 Making
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    6 Remove the side panel by pulling the top away from your Mac Pro and lifting up. Important: When you remove the side panel, hold it securely. 40 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
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    be used in your Mac Pro. You can purchase Apple-branded memory online from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. When purchasing DIMMs for use in Mac computers, make sure that the memory vendor conforms to the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) specification. Check with your memory
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    have a quad- or 8-core Mac Pro by removing the side panel following the instructions on page 37, and looking inside: Â A quad-core Mac Pro has one processor and four memory slots. You can install 1 GB or 2 GB DIMMs for a total of up to 8 GB of memory. See "Installing Memory in a QuadCore Mac Pro" on
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    or 2 GB DIMMs for a total of up to 8 GB of memory. It's important that DIMMs installed in your Mac Pro are of equal specification. Use the instructions that follow to install DIMMs in a quad-core Mac Pro. To install memory: 1 Shut down your Mac Pro, open it, and remove the side panel, following the
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    2 Push the latches on the processor tray until they partially open. Latches 44 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
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    3 Pull the latches until they open all the way and release the processor tray. Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 45
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    4 Remove the processor tray and lay it on a soft, clean cloth on the desk or work surface, to protect the tray and avoid scratching the work surface. Processor tray 46 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
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    all 1 GB or all 2 GB) in your Mac Pro, Apple recommends that you fill the slots in the order Mac Pro, follow the order in the table. If the DIMM configuration you install doesn't provide optimized performance, the Memory Slot Utility appears onscreen and recommends an improved configuration. To use
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    5 Open the ejectors on DIMM slots 1, 2, and 3 and push them out to the sides. Then remove the DIMMs from the slots. 6 Install the DIMMs by aligning them in the DIMM slots and pushing both ends of the DIMM down until the tabs are vertical and the ejectors snap into place. NOTICE: To avoid damaging
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    7 Reinstall the processor tray, pushing it in until the latches are at a 45-degree angle. Processor tray Latch 8 Push the latches all the way in to close them and seat the processor tray. Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 49
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    the latch down. Place the side panel in the slot and then push to close. NOTICE: Always replace the side panel after installing components. Your Mac Pro doesn't operate properly without the side panel in place. 50 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
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    10 Hold the side panel against your Mac Pro and push the latch down to secure the side panel. 11 You can attach a lock or cable through the metal loop to secure your Mac Pro. Flip the lock tab down before you close the latch. Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 51
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    a total of up to 32 GB of memory. It's important that DIMMs installed in your Mac Pro are of equal specification. Use the instructions that follow to install DIMMs in an 8-core Mac Pro. To install memory in an 8-core Mac Pro: 1 Shut down your Mac Pro, open it, and remove the side panel, following
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    2 Push the latches on the processor tray until they partially open. Latches Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 53
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    3 Pull the latches until they open all the way and release the processor tray. 54 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
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    4 Remove the processor tray and lay it on a soft, clean cloth on the desk or work surface to protect the tray and avoid scratching the work surface. Processor tray Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 55
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    If you install equal-size DIMMs (all 1, 2, or 4 GB) in your Mac Pro, Apple recommends that you fill the slots in the order listed in the table. Slot 5 Slot 4 Slot 6 Slot 3 Slot 7 Slot 2 Slot 8 Slot 1 If you have Two
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    Note: If you install different-size DIMMs in your Mac Pro, follow the order in the table. If the DIMM configuration you install doesn't provide optimized performance, the Memory Slot Utility appears onscreen and recommends an improved configuration. To use the utility again, go to /System/Library/
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    them and seat the processor tray. Processor tray Latch 8 Replace the side panel following the instructions on page 50. NOTICE: Always replace the side panel after installing components. Your Mac Pro doesn't operate properly without the side panel in place. 58 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
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    meet these specifications:  Type: SAS or SATA 3 Gb/s  Width: 3.9 inches (102 mm)  Depth: 5.7 inches (147 mm)  Height: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) Note: To install SAS drives in your Mac Pro, you must also install the optional Mac Pro RAID Card. For more information about requirements or devices supported
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    To install a hard disk drive: 1 Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions that begin on page 37. 2 Lift the latch to unlock the hard drive carriers. Note: When the latch is down, the carriers are locked in
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    4 Position the carrier over the hard disk drive with the connectors at the rear. 5 Use the four screws on the carrier to attach the hard disk drive to the carrier. NOTICE: Hold the drive by its sides. To avoid damaging
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    carrier over the guides and into the drive bay until it's touching the hard drive connectors and is seated in the bay. Hard drive connectors 7 Replace the side panel following the instructions on page 50. NOTICE: Always replace the side panel after installing components. Your Mac Pro doesn't operate
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    , set the drive to cable select mode if the manufacturer hasn't already done so. To replace the optical drive: 1 Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions that begin on page 37. 2 Lift the latch to unlock the optical drive carriers. Note: When the latch is down, the
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    3 Pull the optical drive carrier halfway out of the optical drive bay. 64 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
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    4 Disconnect the cable from the optical drive and remove the carrier from the optical drive bay. NOTICE: When you install or replace optical drives, use the original Apple cables that came with your Mac Pro. Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 65
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    5 Remove the optical drive from the carrier by unscrewing the four attachment screws. 6 Use the four screws from the original optical drive to attach the replacement drive to the carrier. 66 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
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    7 Slide the optical drive and carrier over the guides halfway into the drive bay. 8 Attach the cable to the back of the drive. Cable middle connector Cable end connector Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 67
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    drive carrier into the drive bay, pushing it into place. 10 Replace the side panel following the instructions on page 50. NOTICE: Always replace the side panel after installing components. Your Mac Pro doesn't operate properly without the side panel in place. 68 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
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    and expansion cards. Before installing a card, check its specifications to make sure it can operate in your Mac Pro:  Slots 1 and 2 are x16, PCI Express 2.0 slots  Slots 3 and 4 are x4, PCI Express 2.0 slots All four slots support 16-lane cards. Important: Combined maximum power consumption
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    To install a PCI Express card: 1 Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions that begin on page 37. WARNING: To avoid damaging internal components or the components you want to install, always turn off and then unplug your Mac Pro. Do not attempt to install items while it
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    You Know?-Installing a Full-Length PCI Card It may be easier to install a PCI card if you remove the hard disk drives and carriers (see page 59), and remove adjacent cards. Make sure the end of the card goes in the appropriate card guide before aligning the card with the PCI slot and completing the
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    , check the connector and slot for damage or obstructions, and then try inserting the card again. 8 Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected. If it stays in place and its gold connectors are barely visible, the card is connected. 9 Move the PCI slider to the right to secure the
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    the brace and tighten the screws to secure the card. NOTICE: If you remove a card and don't install a replacement, place a port the side panel following the instructions on page 50. NOTICE: Always replace the side panel after installing components. Your Mac Pro doesn't operate properly without
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    intermittent problems when your Mac Pro starts up or changes in the date and time settings, replace the battery. Important: Dispose of the old battery according to your local environmental laws. To replace the battery: 1 Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel, following the instructions on
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    4 Insert the new battery in the holder with the positive (+) side facing up. 5 Replace the PCI Express cards that you removed (see page 69). 6 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it. Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better 75
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    4 Problem, Meet Solution 4 www.apple.com/support Mac Help help
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    working with your Mac Pro. Read on for troubleshooting tips to try when you have a problem. You can also find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help or on the Mac Pro Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support/macpro. If you experience a problem working with your Mac Pro, there is
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    Mac Pro by choosing Apple () > Restart to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up. You can also restart by pressing the power (®) button for about 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro shuts down. Press the power (®) button again to start up your Mac Pro. Â If the problem occurs only when you use
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    be in use. Quit applications that are open, and then try again. If that doesn't work, choose Apple () > Restart and hold down either the mouse button or the Media Eject (C) key on your Apple Keyboard. If that doesn't work: 1 Shut down the computer and remove the side panel (see the instructions on
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    you have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS X Â Look in Mac Help (in the Help menu) for instructions and troubleshooting information. Â For the latest troubleshooting information and software updates, go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet
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    X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication If you have a problem using AirPort wireless communication: Â Use System Profiler to make sure you have an AirPort card installed in your Mac Pro. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu
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    > AirPort Help from the menu bar). Also see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information. Problems with Your Display NOTICE: If you have a problem with your Apple display and nothing in this manual solves it, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple for
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    card and the logic board. Â Make sure your computer is not in sleep. Press the power button or any key to see if the computer wakes. Â Make sure the display brightness and contrast are set properly. Use the brightness keys on the Apple settings. Use the brightness keys on the Apple Keyboard.
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    and your display, see Mac Help. Â Calibrate the display, as described on page 84. If after you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move Changing the for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro shuts down. Press the power (®) button again to start up your Mac Pro. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 85
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    lamp. Contact an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Problems with Your Internet Connection If you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this section starting with Network Diagnostics. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System
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    on. PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE, make sure you have entered the correct information in Network preferences. To enter PPPoE settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network
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    computers. For information about using an AirPort Base Station, search for "AirPort" Mac Help or visit the AirPort support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP or network administrator. 88 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
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    Test If you suspect a problem with your Mac Pro hardware, use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there's a problem with one of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your Mac Pro, except the
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    Mac Pro Use the software installation discs that came with your Mac Pro to reinstall Mac OS X and any applications that came with your computer. You can choose "Archive and Install," which saves your existing files and settings, or "Erase and Install," which erases all your data. Important: Apple
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    If you reinstall Mac OS X on Double-click Install Bundled Software. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 When the installation is complete, click Close. administrator to verify this setting. Important: If you experience connection problems on your network, make sure your network switch is set to
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    , Service, and Support If your Mac Pro needs service, take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or contact Apple for service. You can find more information about your Mac Pro through online resources, onscreen help, System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. If you didn't order AirPort wireless
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    Hardware Test to diagnose hardware problems on your Mac Pro. For more information, see "Using Apple Hardware Test" on page 89. AppleCare Service and Support Your Mac Pro comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an
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    www.apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to change, and local and national telephone rates may apply. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html Locating Your Serial Number Use any of these methods to find your Mac Pro
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    5 What's Under the Hood 5 www.apple.com/macpro Mac Help System Profiler
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    your Mac Pro, including the amount of installed memory, hard disk size, connected devices, and product serial number. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Processor and Memory Specifications Processor  One or two Quad-Core Intel
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    Graphics Card PCI Express 2.0 graphics card with a dual-link Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector and a Mini DisplayPort connector. Video Display Modes For technical specifications for your display:  Apple displays: Go to www.apple.com/displays  Non-Apple displays: Go to www.apple.com/guide
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    Express 2.0 slots  Slots 3 and 4 are x4, PCI Express 2.0 slots  All four slots can support 16-lane cards  300 W combined maximum for all PCI Express slots SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Specifications  Disc diameters supported: 12 cm and 8 cm Data formats  CD-ROM  CD-Audio  CD-R  CD-RW
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     DVD±RW  DVD±R DL USB Specifications  Support for Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 and 1.1  Seven external USB Type A ports  Two USB 2.0 ports on the front  Three USB 2.0 ports on the back  Two USB 2.0 ports on the Apple Keyboard  Each USB port (front and rear) is on a separate 480 megabit-per
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    Ethernet Specifications  IEEE 802.3 compliant  Maximum cable length: 328 feet (100 meters)  Protocols rates may vary depending on environmental conditions)  Frequency band: 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) AirPort Extreme Specifications (Optional)  Frequency band: 2.4 and 5 gigahertz (GHz)  Radio output
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    kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz  Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than130 dB  Total harmonic distortion + noise: Less than -130 dB (0.00003 percent) Analog Audio Specifications  Sample rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz  Jack type: 1/8" mini  Bits per sample: 16-bit, 20-bit, or 24-bit  Frequency response
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    Analog audio out using the headphone jack (typical values) Based on a typical situation with kHz, -3dBFS 24-bit sine wave, 44.1 kHz output sample rate, unless otherwise specified below.  Maximum input voltage: 2 Vrms (+8.2 dBu)  Input impedance: Greater than 17 kilohms  Signal-to-noise ratio
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    percent) Â Channel separation: Greater than 85 dB External microphone input using the headphone jack (typical values) Based on a typical situation with Hz single phase Power Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals Expansion cards Combined maximum power consumption for all four PCI Express
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    Your computer has CMOS custom circuitry with a long-life battery. Battery Use a 3-volt, BR 2032 Lithium coin cell replacement battery (see "Replacing 116° F (-40° to 47° C) Â Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Â Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet (3048 meters) 104 Chapter 5 What's Under the Hood
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    6 Last, but Not Least 6 www.apple.com/environment Mac Help ergonomics
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    , follow these rules for handling and cleaning your Mac Pro and for working more comfortably. Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. NOTICE: Incorrect storage or use of your computer may void the manufacturer's warranty. Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow
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    or questions about your warranty, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. See "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 92. General Maintenance If you need to clean the computer or display by doing more than wiping it down with a clean cloth, follow these instructions: 1 Turn off
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    only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment's manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The optical disc drive in your computer contains a laser that is safe in normal use but that may
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    computer for a day or more, turn off the computer and, if the display has a power button, turn off the display. You can also use Energy Saver. Cleaning Your Apple Mouse You may need to clean your mouse from time to time to remove dirt and dust that has accumulated in the scroll
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    floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer's instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body your feet. Or you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that's
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    the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows. If possible, use a tiltable display stand. The stand lets you set the display lowering your work surface) Forearms level or tilted slightly Lower back supported Thighs tilted slightly Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Clearance under work
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    suggest that to protect your hearing:  Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume  Avoid turning up the volume to block if you can't hear people speaking to you Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts
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    is not installed and used properly-that is, in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15
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    with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity See www.apple.com/euro/compliance. Korea Warning Statements Singapore
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    Mouse Class 1 LED Information The Apple Mouse is a Class 1 LED product in accordance with IEC 60825-1 A1 A2. It also complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Specification. External USB Modem Information When connecting your Mac Pro to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to
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    ENERGY STAR® Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR® and regulations. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options. For information about
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    European Union-Disposal Information The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection points
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    support 94 transferring information 17 troubleshooting AppleCare 93 applications 81 connecting to Internet 87 DSL modem 87 Force Quit 79 Internet connection 86 network connection 88 PPPoE connection 87 reinstalling Mac OS X 90 service and support information 93 status light flashes 80 using Apple
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