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Mac Pro
User’s Guide
Includes setup, expansion,
and troubleshooting
information for your
Mac Pro computer
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Apple Computer, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the © 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Apple Computer, Inc. is under license. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent This product includes software developed by the of Apple. University of California, Berkeley, and its contributors. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., In
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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
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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 Impor
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1 Getting Started 1 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 dual core 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
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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:  They are each on a sturdy, flat surface  The power cable connectors don’t press against a wall or other object  The airflow in front of, behind, and below the display or computer is not obstructed  The computer’s optical drive trays
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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 Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
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Step 3: Connect the 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 FireWire 400 port Display cable You can connect two displays with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to the display ports on the back of your Mac Pro. You can connect any Apple display to either port. For full resolutio
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DVI display port DVI to VGA Display DVI display ports Adapter VGA connector on display cable You can also connect displays that have an Apple Display Connector (ADC) or a video graphics array (VGA) connector using one of the following adapters: Â To connect a VGA display, use the Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter included with your Mac Pro to connect the display to the DVI port. Â To connect an ADC display, use an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, not included, to connect the display t
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Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to either of the Ethernet ports on the back of your Mac Pro. Connect the other end to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Gigabit Ethernet ports Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on the computer or on your display. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Start
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Plug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard. Keyboard Mouse If the keyboard cable is not long enough to reach a USB port on your computer, use the keyboard extension cable that came with your computer. Apple keyboard extension cable Chapter 1 Getting Started 11
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Using a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with your Mac Pro, follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to set them up. Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro Press the power (®) button on the front of the computer to turn it on. If your display must be turned on separately, turn it on by pressing its power button. Step 7: Use Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assi
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 Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly?  Is the display turned on? Are the brightness and contrast of the display adjusted correctly? If your display has brightness and contrast controls, adjust them.  If you still don’t see anything on your screen, restart your computer. Press and hold the computer’s power button for 5 or 6 seconds, until the computer turns off. Press it again to turn on the computer.  If you see a blinking question mark on the scree
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To wake your computer from sleep, do one of the following: Â Press any key on the keyboard. Â Click the mouse. Â Press the power button on the front of your Mac Pro. Shutting Down Your Mac Pro If you will not be using your Mac Pro for a day or more, you should turn it off. To turn off your Mac Pro, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Warning: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling out the computer’s power plug (unless you can’t turn off
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2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro 2 This chapter gives basic information you need to know about your Mac Pro. Read on for an overview of the features and ports of your computer. Getting the Latest Information The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products, and technical support for all of Apple’s products, on the Apple Support web
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Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro Optical drive Status light Second optical drive f Headphone jack (optional) USB 2.0 ports (2) ® Power button FireWire 800 port FireWire 400 port 16 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
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Optical drive Your Mac Pro has a DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, which can read CD-ROM, photo CD, audio, and DVD discs. It can write music, documents, and other files 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 Mac Pro, put it to sle
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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 400 port H FireWire 800 port G Gigabit Ethernet ports (2) 18 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
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Power socket ≤ Connect the power cord that came with your Mac Pro. Do not 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 computer and the latch is down, the optical and hard drives are locked in place. You can attach a security lock to the latch to prevent access and secure the internal components. You can also attach a security cable to the latch or thr
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More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots £ DVI display port 1 £ DVI display port 2 Optical digital audio out port Optical digital audio in port , Audio line-in port Audio line-out port - 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro
