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Apple Mac Pro with Mac OS X Lion User's Guide PDF
Summary of Content for Apple Mac Pro with Mac OS X Lion User's Guide PDF
Congratulations on purchasing Mac Pro with Mac OS X Lion Server
3Contents
Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 8 WorkingwithMacOSXLionServer 9 SettingUpYourMacPro 16 CustomizeYourDesktopandSetYourPreferences 16 NeedHelpSettingUp? 17 ShuttingDownYourMacPro
Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac Pro 20 BasicFeaturesontheFrontofYourMacPro 22 PortsandConnectorsontheBackofYourMacPro 24 MorePortsandConnectorsontheBack 26 InternalExpansionOptions 28 GettingAnswers
Chapter 3: Making a Good Thing Better 33 OpeningYourMacPro 37 InstallingMemory 55 InstallingInternalStorageDevices 68 AddingPCIExpressCards 73 ReplacingtheInternalBackupBattery
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Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 76 AnOunceofPrevention 77 ProblemswithYourMacPro 79 ProblemswithSoftware 80 Repairing,Restoring,orReinstallingMacOSXSoftware 85 CheckingforaHardwareProblem 86 ProblemswithWi-FiCommunication 87 ProblemswithaDisplay 89 ProblemswithYourInternetConnection 92 MaximizingEthernetPerformance 92 KeepingYourSoftwareUptoDate 93 LearningMore,Service,andSupport 95 LocatingYourSerialNumber
Chapter 5: Whats Under the Hood 98 Specifications
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Chapter 6: Last, but Not Least 110 ImportantSafetyInformation 111 GeneralMaintenance 113 UnderstandingErgonomics 115 AppleandtheEnvironment 117 RegulatoryComplianceInformation
Looking for Something? 124 Index
Server App Help Server Assistant
www.apple.com/macpro
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YourMacProfeaturesthelatestcomputertechnology,includingadvancedmulticore processortechnology,high-speedmemory,PCIExpressgraphicsandexpansion slots,andinternalstorage,allinananodizedaluminumchassiswitheasyaccessto internalcomponents.
WARNING: Toavoidinjury,readalltheinstallationinstructions(andthesafety informationstartingonpage110)carefullybeforeyoufirstuseyourMacPro.
MakesureyoulookovertheinformationinChapter2,LifewithYourMacPro,tofind outaboutthenewfeaturesofthisMacPro.
ManyanswerstoquestionscanbefoundonyourMacProinHelpCenter.For informationaboutHelpCenter,seeGettingAnswersonpage28.
Working with Mac OS X Lion Server AssoonasyousetupyourMacPro,itsreadytohostalloftheservicesprovidedby MacOSXLionServer.YoucanuseServerAssistanttosetupyourserverandmigrate informationfromanotherMacserver.ForinformationaboutusingyourMacserver orusingLionServer,opentheServerapplicationandchooseServerHelpintheHelp menu.TolearnmoreaboutMacOSXLionServersoftware,seetheLionServerwebsite atwww.apple.com/macosx/server.
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Setting Up Your Mac Pro YourMacProisdesignedsothatyoucansetitupquicklyandstartusingitrightaway. Followthestepsonthenextfewpagestogetstarted.
Step 1: Position your Mac Pro. PickupyourMacProbybothofitshandlesusingcorrectliftingtechniques.Position yourMacProsothat:
Itisonasturdy,flatsurface Thepowercableconnectorsdontpressagainstawallorotherobject Theairflowinfrontof,behind,andbelowyourMacProisnotobstructed Thecomputersopticaldrivetrayshavespacetoopeninfront
TheonlywaytoshutoffpowercompletelytoyourMacProistodisconnectthepower plugsfromthepowersource.MakesurethepowercordforyourMacProiswithineasy reachsothatyoucanunplugit.
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Step 2: Plug in the power cord. Plugthepowercordcompletelyintotherecessedpowercordsocketonthebackof yourMacProandplugtheotherendintoagroundedpoweroutlet.
Power cord socket
Power cord plug
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Step 3: Connect a display. IfyouareconnectingadisplaytoyourMacPro,connectitasshownbelow.Depending onthedisplay,youmayhaveoneormorecablestoconnect.Checktheinstructions thatcamewiththedisplayforadditionalsetupinformation.
Display cable
Display ports
USB port
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YoucanconnectuptothreedisplayswithMiniDisplayPortorDigitalVisualInterface (DVI)connectorstothedisplayportsonthebackofyourMacPro.TheDVIdisplayport isadual-linkport,soyoucanconnecta30-inchAppleCinemaHDDisplay.
DVI display port Mini DisplayPort (2)
YoucanalsoconnectdisplaysthathaveanAppleDisplayConnector(ADC)oravideo graphicsarray(VGA)connectorusingoneofthefollowingadapters:
ToconnectaVGAdisplaytotheDVIdisplayportoraMiniDisplayPort,usethe AppleDVItoVGADisplayAdapterortheAppleMiniDisplayPorttoVGAAdapter (bothavailableseparately).
ToconnectanADCdisplaytotheDVIdisplayport,useanAppleDVItoADCDisplay Adapter(availableseparately).
TheMiniDisplayPortoutputsprovidebothvideoandaudiooutput.Youmustusethe SoundpanelinSystemPreferencestoselecttheconnecteddeviceforaudiooutput.For moreinformationaboutconnectinganHDMIdevice,searchforHDMIontheMacPro Supportpageatwww.apple.com/support/macpro.
DisplayadaptersandotheraccessoriesforyourMacProaresoldseparatelyat www.apple.com/store.
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Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable. ToaccesstheInternetoranetworkusinganEthernetcable,connectoneendofan EthernetcabletoeitheroftheGigabitEthernetportsonthebackofyourMacPro. Connecttheotherendtoacablemodem,DSLmodem,orEthernetnetwork.
Gigabit Ethernet ports
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Step 5: Connect a keyboard and mouse. IfyouareconnectingaUSBkeyboardandmouse,connecttheUSBcablestotheUSB ports(d)onyourMacProoronadisplay.
MouseKeyboard
Note: YoucansetMacOSXLionServerupremotelyfromanothercomputer.For information,opentheServerapplicationontheothercomputerandchooseServer HelpfromtheHelpmenu.
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Step 6: Turn on your Mac Pro. Pressthepowerbutton()onthefrontofyourMacPrototurniton.Ifyouhavea displaythatmustbeturnedonseparately,turnitonbypressingitspowerbutton.If youconnectedamouse,clickyourmousetoestablishaconnectionwithyourMacPro.
Step 7: Configure your Mac Pro server with Server Assistant. ThefirsttimeyouturnonyourMacProwithMacOSXLionServerinstalled,Server AssistantasksforsomebasicinformationthatLionServerneedsinordertostartup andconnecttothenetwork.Bereadytoprovidethefollowinginformationthefirst timeyouturnonyourMacPro:
Anaccountnameandpassword. Anorganizationalnamethatsuniqueinyourcompany. Ahostname,whichcanbeforyourlocalnetworkonly,foryourlocalnetworkand VPNaccessfromtheInternet,oranInternethostnameyoupurchasedfromadomain nameregistrar.
Detailednetworksettings,includingIPaddress,subnetmask,andDNSservers.The networksettingsmaybeprovidedbyyourInternetrouteroraserveronyournetwork. Ifso,itshouldbeconfiguredtoprovideyourserverthesameIPaddressallthetime (staticmappingorDHCPreservation).
ForhelpwithServerAssistant,clicktheHelpbuttoninanypane.
YoucansetupMacOSXLionServerremotelyfromanothercomputer.Forinformation, opentheServerapplicationontheothercomputerandchooseServerHelpfromthe Helpmenu.
TolearnmoreaboutMacOSXLionServersoftware,seetheLionServerwebsiteat www.apple.com/macosx/server.
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IfyoualreadyhaveaMacwithMacOSXServerversion10.5orlater,ServerAssistant canhelpyouautomaticallytransfersystemsettings,servicesettings,useraccounts,files, applications,andotherinformationfromyourpreviousMacserver(anymodel)toyour MacPro.UseanEthernet,FireWire,orwirelessconnectiontotransferinformation.
ForinformationaboutworkingwiththeservicesinMacOSXLionServer,openthe ServerapplicationandchooseServerHelpintheHelpmenu.
Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences YoucaneasilymakeyourdesktoplookthewayyouwantusingSystemPreferences. ChooseApple()>SystemPreferencesfromthemenubarorclicktheSystem PreferencesiconintheDock.SystemPreferencesisyourcommandcenterformost settingsonyourMacPro.Formoreinformation,openHelpCenterandsearchfor SystemPreferencesorforthespecificpreferenceyouwanttochange.
Note: Throughoutthismanual,instructionsaregiventhatrequireadisplaytoview commandsanddialogboxes.IfnodisplayorkeyboardareconnectedtoyourMacPro, youcansetupMacOSXLionServerremotelyfromanothercomputer.Forinformation, opentheServerapplicationontheothercomputerandchooseServerHelpfromthe Helpmenu.
Need Help Setting Up? IfyouthinkyourMacProdidntstartupproperly,checkthefollowing:
IsyourMacPropluggedintoapoweroutlet?Ifitspluggedintoapowerstrip,isthe powerstripturnedon?
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IsthepowercordsecurelypluggedintothebackofyourMacPro? Ifyouhaveconnectedakeyboardanddisplay,arethekeyboardanddisplaycables connectedcorrectly?
Ifyouhaveconnectedadisplay,arethebrightnessandcontrastofthedisplay adjustedcorrectly?Ifthedisplayhasbrightnesscontrols,adjustthem.Ifthedisplay hasapowerbutton,makesurethedisplayisturnedon.
Ifyouhaveconnectedadisplayandyoudontseeanythingonyourscreen,restart yourMacPro.Holddownthepowerbutton()onyourMacProfor5or6seconds, untilitturnsoff.Pressthepowerbutton()againtorestart.
Ifyouseeablinkingquestionmarkonthescreenoraseriesofflashesfromthestatus light,seeChapter4,Problem,MeetSolutiononpage75.
Shutting Down Your Mac Pro IfyouwontbeusingyourMacProforanextendedperiod,shutitdown.
To turn off your Mac Pro, do one of the following: ChooseApple()>ShutDown.
PresstheControlandEjectkeys,andthenclickShutDowninthedialogthatappears.
NOTICE: DonotturnoffyourMacProbyturningofftheswitchonapowerstripor byunpluggingyourMacProspowerplug(unlessyoucantturnoffyourMacProany otherway).YourfilesorsystemsoftwarecouldbedamagedifyourMacProisnot shutdownproperly.
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NOTICE: ShutdownyourMacProbeforemovingit.MovingyourMacProwhilethe harddiskisspinningcandamagetheharddisk,causinglossofdataortheinabilityto startupfromtheharddisk.
Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep MacOSXLionServerisnormallysettopreventyourMacProfromsleepingbecause userscantconnecttoserviceswhilethecomputersleeps.However,ifitsuitsthe servicesyourMacProisproviding,youcanputyourMacProtosleepondemand,or accordingtoaschedule.
To put your Mac Pro to sleep, do one of the following: ChooseApple()>Sleepfromthemenubar.
ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences,clickEnergySaver,andsetasleeptimer orsetupasleep/wakeschedule.
To wake your Mac Pro: Pressanykeyonthekeyboard.WhenyourMacProwakesfromsleep,your applications,documents,andcomputersettingsareexactlyasyouleftthem.
Help Center ports
www.apple.com/macpro
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Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro
Optical drive
Headphone jack
Status light
f
Power button
FireWire 800 ports (2)
Second optical drive (optional)
USB 2.0 ports (2)
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Optical drive YourMacProhasaDVDRDL/DVDRW/CD-RWSuperDrive,whichcanreadCD-ROM, photoCD,audio,andDVDdiscs.Itcanwritemusic,documents,andotherfilestoCD-R, CD-RW,DVDR,DVDRW,andDVDRDoubleLayer(DL)discs.Toopenthedrive,press theMediaEjectkey(C)onyourAppleKeyboard.IfyourMacProhasasecondoptical drive,presstheOptionkeyandMediaEjectkey(C)toopenit.
Power button PressthisbuttontoturnonyourMacPro.Torestart,pressandholdthisbuttonfor5or6 secondsuntilyourMacProturnsoff,andthenpressitagaintoturniton.
H Two FireWire 800 ports Connecthigh-speedexternaldevices,suchasFireWiredigitalvideo(DV)cameras, scanners,andexternalharddiskdrives.YoucanconnectanddisconnectFireWiredevices withoutrestarting.Eachportsupportsdataratesupto800Mbit/s.
d Two USB 2.0 ports ConnectaniPod,iPhone,iPad,mouse,keyboard,printer,diskdrive,digitalcamera, joystick,externalUSBmodem,andmore.YoucanalsoconnectUSB1.1devices.Your displaymayalsohaveUSBports.
f Headphone jack Connectheadphonesorearphoneswithastandard3.5mmconnector.
Status light AwhitelightindicatesyourMacProison;apulsinglightindicatesitsinsleep.For informationaboutaflashingstatuslight,seeIfthestatuslightflashesandthecomputer doesntstartuponpage79.
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Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro
Power socket
Locking latch
USB 2.0 ports (3)
FireWire 800 ports (2)
G
d
H
Gigabit Ethernet ports (2)
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Power socket ConnectthepowercordthatcamewithyourMacPro.Dontuseanordinarypowercord orextensioncord.
Locking latch LiftthelatchtoopenthesidepanelandaccesstheinternalcomponentsinyourMacPro. IfyoureworkinginsideyourMacProandthelatchisdown,thedrivesarelockedin place.Youcanattachasecuritylock(availableseparately)tothelatchtopreventaccess andsecuretheinternalcomponents.Youcanalsoattachasecuritycabletothelatchor throughthehandlesandfeettoprotectyourMacPro.
d Three USB 2.0 ports ConnectaniPod,iPhone,iPad,mouse,keyboard,printer,diskdrive,digitalcamera, joystick,externalUSBmodem,andmore.YoucanalsoconnectUSB1.1devices.Your displaymayalsohaveUSBports.
H Two FireWire 800 ports Connecthigh-speedexternaldevices,suchasFireWiredigitalvideo(DV)cameras, scanners,andexternalharddiskdrives.YoucanconnectanddisconnectFireWiredevices withoutrestarting.Eachportsupportsdataratesupto800Mbit/s.
G Two Gigabit Ethernet ports with jumbo frame support Connecttoahigh-speedEthernetnetwork,aDSLorcablemodem,oranothercomputer. TheEthernetportautomaticallydetectsEthernetdevicesanddoesntrequireanEthernet crossovercable.YoucanaccesstheInternetornetworkresourcessuchasprintersand servers,andshareinformationoverthenetworkusingaCAT5ecable.
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More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express
expansion slots
Mini DisplayPort (2)
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,
Optical digital audio out port
Analog audio line-in port
Analog audio line-out port
Optical digital audio in port
DVI display port
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PCI Express expansion slots (3) ExpandyourMacProbyinstallinguptothreePeripheralComponentInterconnect(PCI) Expresscardsinthecoveredslotslabeled2,3,and4.
Mini DisplayPort outputs ConnectoneortwodisplaysthatuseaMiniDisplayPortconnector,suchastheApple LEDCinemaDisplay.TheMiniDisplayPortoutputssupportbothvideoandaudiooutput. YoucanuseadapterstoconnectyourcomputerviatheMiniDisplayPortoutputsto devicessuchasHDTVsandAVreceiversforbothsoundandaudiooutput.Displayadapters foryourMacProareavailablefromtheonlineAppleStoreatwww.apple.com/store.
DVI display port (dual-link) ConnectadisplaythatusesaDigitalVisualInterface(DVI)connector,suchastheApple LEDCinemaDisplay,totheDVIdisplayport.DisplayadaptersforyourMacProareavailable fromtheonlineAppleStoreatwww.apple.com/store.
Optical digital audio in and audio out ports Connecttodecks,receivers,digitalinstruments,andsurround-soundspeakersystems usingstandardTOSLINKcablesorfiber-opticcableswitha3.5mmplasticornylon opticalplug.YoucantransferstereoorencodedaudiousingtheS/PDIF(Sony/Philips DigitalInterface)protocolandTOSLINKcables.
, Analog audio line-in port Connectself-poweredmicrophones,MP3andCDplayers,andotherdeviceswith analogcapability.
- Analog audio line-out port Connectself-poweredspeakersandotherdeviceswithanalogcapability.
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Internal Expansion Options
Drive carriers (4)
Optical drive carrier
Slot 1: Double-wide PCI Express graphics (graphics card installed)
Memory slots (4 or 8 slots depending on model)
Slots 24: PCI Express
Battery (behind graphics card)
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Optical drives YourMacProcomeswithoneortwoDVDRDL/DVDRW/CD-RWSuperDrives.To replaceanopticaldrive,seeReplacinganOpticalDriveonpage62.
Hard disk drives or solid state drives YourMacProcomeswithuptofourdrivesinstalled.Toinstallorreplacedrives,see InstallingInternalStorageDevicesonpage55.
PCI Express slots YourMacProhasthreePCIExpressexpansionslots.ToinstallPCIcardsinslots2through 4,seeAboutPCIExpressCardsonpage68.
Battery YourMacProusesaninternalbackupbattery.IfyourMacProhastroublestartingup,or ifthesystemdateandtimearefrequentlyincorrect,youmayneedtoreplacethebattery. SeeReplacingtheInternalBackupBatteryonpage73.
Double-wide PCI Express graphics slot ConnectuptotwodisplaystothegraphicscardinthePCIExpressgraphicsslot(slot1). YoucanreplacethecardinthisslotandinstalladditionalgraphicscardsinPCIslots2 through4.SeeAboutPCIExpressCardsonpage68.
Memory slots YourMacProhasfouroreightmemoryexpansionslots,dependingonthemodel.Toadd morememory,installPC3-10600E,1333MHz,DDR3ECCSDRAMUDIMMsinthememory slots.ForinformationaboutthetypeofmemoryusedinyourMacPro,seeInstalling Memoryonpage37.
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Getting Answers MuchmoreinformationaboutusingyourMacProisavailableinHelpCenterandon theInternetatwww.apple.com/support/macpro.
To open Help Center: 1 ClicktheFindericonintheDock(thebaroficonsalongtheedgeofthescreen).
2 ClicktheHelpmenuinthemenubaranddooneofthefollowing:
TypeaquestionortermintheSearchfield,andchooseatopicfromthelistofresults orchooseShowAllResultstoseealltopics.
ChooseHelpCentertoopentheHelpCenterwindow,whereyoucanbrowseor searchtopics.
More Information FormoreinformationaboutusingyourMacPro,seethefollowing:
To learn about See
Installingdrives,memory, expansioncards,orabattery
Chapter3,MakingaGoodThingBetteronpage31.
TroubleshootingyourMacPro ifyouhaveaproblem
Chapter4,Problem,MeetSolutiononpage75.
Findingserviceandsupport foryourMacPro
LearningMore,Service,andSupportonpage93.Orseethe MacProSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/macpro.
UsingMacOSXLionServer TheLionServerwebsiteatwww.apple.com/macosx/server.Or opentheServerapplicationandthenchooseServerHelpfrom theHelpmenu.
MovingfromaPCtoaMac WhyyoullloveaMacatwww.apple.com/getamac/whymac.
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To learn about See
ChangingSystemPreferences SystemPreferencesbychoosingApple(K)>SystemPreferences. OrsearchforsystempreferencesinHelpCenter.
Usingamouseorkeyboard SystemPreferencesandchooseKeyboard&Mouse.Oropen HelpCenterandsearchformouseorkeyboard.
UsingAirPortExtremewireless technology
TheAirPortSupportpageatwww.apple.com/support/airport. OropenHelpCenterandsearchforAirPort.
UsingBluetoothwireless technology
TheBluetoothSupportpageatwww.apple.com/support/bluetooth. OropenHelpCenterandsearchforBluetooth.
Connectingaprinter HelpCenterandsearchforprinting.
FireWireandUSBconnections HelpCenterandsearchforFireWireorUSB.
ConnectingtotheInternet HelpCenterandsearchforInternet.
Usingadisplay HelpCenterandsearchfordisplayport.
BurningaCDorDVD HelpCenterandsearchforburndisc.
MacProspecifications Chapter5,WhatsUndertheHoodonpage97.OrseetheMacPro specificationspageatwww.apple.com/macpro/specs.html.Or openSystemInformation(intheUtilitiesfolderinLaunchpad), andthenclickMoreInfo.
Applenews,freedownloads, andonlinecatalogs
TheApplewebsiteatwww.apple.com.
Instructions,technicalsupport, andproductmanuals
TheAppleSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support.
Help Center RAM
www.apple.com/store
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UsetheinformationinthischaptertocustomizeandexpandyourMacProtofityour needs.Youcanfindinformationaboutimportantproceduresinthefollowingsections:
OpeningYourMacProonpage33 InstallingMemoryonpage37 InstallingInternalStorageDevicesonpage55 AddingPCIExpressCardsonpage68 ReplacingtheInternalBackupBatteryonpage73
WARNING: ApplerecommendsthatyouhaveanApple-certifiedtechnicianinstall memory,PCIExpresscards,andinternalstoragedevices.TocontactanApple AuthorizedServiceProviderorAppleforservice,seeLearningMore,Service,and Supportonpage93.Ifyouinstalltheseitemsyourself,youriskdamagingyour equipment,andsuchdamageisnotcoveredbythelimitedwarrantyonyour computer.SeeanAppleAuthorizedResellerorAppleAuthorizedServiceProvider foradditionalinformationaboutthisoranyotherwarrantyquestion.
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Opening Your Mac Pro 1 BeforeyouopenyourMacPro,shutitdownbychoosingApple()>ShutDown.
NOTICE: AlwaysshutdownyourMacProbeforeopeningittoavoiddamaging itsinternalcomponentsorthecomponentsyouwanttoinstall.Donotopenyour MacProorattempttoinstallitemsinsideitwhileitison.
2 Wait5to10minutestoallowtheinternalcomponentsofyourMacProtocool.
WARNING: LetyourMacProcooldownbeforeyoutouchtheinternalcomponents, whichmaybeveryhot.
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3 TouchthemetalontheoutsideofyourMacProtodischargeanystaticelectricity.
NOTICE: Alwaysdischargestaticbeforeyoutouchpartsorinstallcomponentsinside yourMacPro.Toavoidgeneratingstatic,dontwalkaroundtheroomuntilyoufinish installingthecards,memory,orinternalstoragedeviceandreplacethesidepanel.
Touch the metal case to discharge static.
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4 UnplugallthecablesandthepowercordfromyourMacPro.
WARNING: Toavoiddamaginginternalcomponentsorthecomponentsyouwant toinstall,alwaysunplugyourMacPro.Dontattempttoinstallitemswhileits pluggedin.
5 Holdthesidepanelandliftthelatchontheback.
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6 RemovethesidepanelbypullingthetopawayfromyourMacProandliftingup.
Important: Whenyouremovethesidepanel,holditsecurely.
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Installing Memory YourMacProcomeswithaminimumof8GBofmemoryinthesingle-processormodel installedas2GBunbufferedECCdualinlinememorymodules(UDIMMs).
AllinstalledUDIMMsmustmeetthesespecifications:
PC3-10600E,1333MHz,DDR3SDRAMUDIMMs Error-correctingcode(ECC) 72-bitwide,240-pinECCmodules 36ICsmaximumperECCUDIMM
NOTICE: ApplerecommendsthatyouuseApple-approvedDIMMs.DIMMsfromolder MaccomputerscannotbeusedinyourMacPro.YoucanpurchaseApple-branded memoryonlinefromtheAppleStoreatwww.apple.com/store.
WhenpurchasingDIMMsforuseinMaccomputers,makesurethatthememoryvendor conformstotheJointElectronDeviceEngineeringCouncil(JEDEC)specification.Check withyourmemoryvendortoensurethattheDIMMssupportthecorrecttimingmodes andthattheSerialPresenceDetect(SPD)featurehasbeenprogrammedproperly,as describedintheJEDECspecification.
Note: AlthoughthememoryspeedoftheUDIMMSis1333MHz,theywilloperateat 1066MHzor1333MHz,dependingontheprocessorinthecomputer.
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Beforeyouinstallmemory,determinewhetheryouhaveasingle-ordual-processor MacPro.Removethesidepanel,followingtheinstructionsinOpeningYourMacPro onpage33,andlookinside:
Aquad-coreor6-coreMacProhasoneprocessorandfourmemoryslots.Youcan installatotalofupto16GBofmemory.SeeInstallingMemoryinaQuad-Coreor 6-CoreMacProonpage39.
An8-coreor12-coreMacProhastwoprocessorsandeightmemoryslots.Youcan installatotalofupto32GBofmemory.SeeInstallingMemoryinan8-Coreor 12-CoreMacProonpage48.
One processor Two processors
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YoucanalsodeterminewhichMacProyouhavebychoosingApple()>AboutThis Macfromthemenubar.ClickMoreInfo,chooseHardwarefromtheContentslist,and thenfindNumberOfProcessorsinHardwareOverview.Thequad-coreand6-core MacProhaveoneprocessorandthe8-coreand12-coreMacProhavetwoprocessors.
Installing Memory in a Quad-Core or 6-Core Mac Pro Thequad-coreand6-coreMacProhavefourmemoryslots,andcomewithatleastfour 2GBDIMMsinstalled.Youcanreplaceorinstalladditional1GB,2GB,or4GBDIMMsfor atotalofupto16GBofmemory.
ItsimportantthatallDIMMsinstalledinyourMacProareofthecorrectspecifications. UsetheinstructionsthatfollowtoinstallDIMMsinaquad-coreor6-coreMacPro.
To install memory: 1 ShutdownyourMacPro,openit,andremovethesidepanel,followingtheinstructions inOpeningYourMacProonpage33.
WARNING: LetyourMacProcooldownfor5to10minutesbeforeyouremovethe processortrayortouchtheinternalcomponents.Theprocessortrayandcomponents maybeveryhot.
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2 Pushthelatchesontheprocessortrayuntiltheypartiallyopen.
Latches
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3 Pullthelatchesuntiltheyopenallthewayandreleasetheprocessortray.
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4 Removetheprocessortrayandlayitonasoft,cleanclothonthedeskorworksurface, toprotectthetrayandavoidscratchingtheworksurface.
Processor tray
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Ifyouinstallequal-sizeDIMMs(forexample,all1GBDIMMSorall2GBDIMMS)inyour quad-coreor6-coreMacPro,Applerecommendsthatyoufilltheslotsintheorder listedinthetable.
Slot 4
Slot 3
Slot 2
Slot 1
If you have Fill these slots
TwoDIMMs 1and2
ThreeDIMMs 1,2,and3
FourDIMMs 1,2,3,and4(all)
Note: Ifyouinstalldifferent-sizeDIMMsinyourMacPro,followtheorderinthetable. IftheDIMMconfigurationyouinstalldoesntprovideoptimizedperformance,the MemorySlotUtilityappearsonscreenandrecommendsanimprovedconfiguration.
Tousetheutilityagain,goto/System/Library/CoreServices/MemorySlotUtility.
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5 OpentheejectorsonDIMMslots1,2,and3andpushthemouttothesides.Then removetheDIMMsfromtheslots.
6 InstalltheDIMMsbyaligningthemintheDIMMslotsandpushingbothendsofthe DIMMdownuntilthetabsareverticalandtheejectorssnapintoplace.
NOTICE: ToavoiddamagingtheDIMM,holditbythecornersanddonttouchthe goldconnectorsorothercomponents.
EjectorsNotchConnectors
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7 Reinstalltheprocessortray,pushingitinuntilthelatchesareata90-degreeangle.
Processor tray
Latch
8 Pushthelatchesallthewayintoclosethemandseattheprocessortray.
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9 Replacethesidepanel.
Whenyoureplacethesidepanel,makesurethelatchisup.Holdthesidepanel securelysoitstaysinplaceasyoupushthelatchdown.
Place the side panel in the slot and then push to close.
NOTICE: Alwaysreplacethesidepanelafterinstallingcomponents.YourMacPro doesntoperateproperlywithoutthesidepanelinplace.
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10 HoldthesidepanelagainstyourMacProandpushthelatchdowntosecurethe sidepanel.
Youcanattachalockorcablethroughametalloop(underthelatch)tosecureyour MacPro.Flipthemetalloopdownbeforeyouclosethelatch,thenclosethelatchand attachyourlockorcablethroughtheextendedloop.
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Installing Memory in an 8-Core or 12-Core Mac Pro The8-coreand12-coreMacProhaveeightmemoryslots,and,inmostconfigurations, comewithatleastfour2GBDIMMsinstalled.Youcaninstallatotalofupto32GB ofmemory.
ItsimportantthatalltheDIMMsinstalledinyourMacProhavethecorrectspecifications. UsetheinstructionsthatfollowtoinstallDIMMsinan8-coreor12-coreMacPro.
To install memory in a dual-processor Mac Pro: 1 ShutdownyourMacPro,openit,andremovethesidepanel,followingtheinstructions inOpeningYourMacProonpage33.
WARNING: LetyourMacProcooldownfor5to10minutesbeforeyouremovethe processortrayortouchtheinternalcomponents.Theprocessortrayandcomponents maybeveryhot.
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2 Pushthelatchesontheprocessortrayuntiltheyopenslightly.
Latches
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3 Pullthelatchesuntiltheyopenallthewayandreleasetheprocessortray.
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4 Removetheprocessortrayandlayitonasoft,cleanclothonthedeskorworksurface, toprotectthetrayandavoidscratchingtheworksurface.
Processor tray
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Ifyouinstallequal-sizeDIMMs(forexample,all1GBDIMMSorall2GBDIMMS)inyour 8-coreor12-coreMacPro,Applerecommendsthatyoufilltheslotsintheorderlisted inthetable.
Slot 4
Slot 3
Slot 2
Slot 1
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
If you have Fill these slots
TwoDIMMs 1and2
ThreeDIMMs 1,2,and3
FourDIMMs 1,2,and5,6
SixDIMMs 1,2,3,and5,6,7
EightDIMMs 1,2,3,4,and5,6,7,8(all)
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Note: Ifyouinstalldifferent-sizeDIMMsinyourMacPro,followtheorderinthetable. IftheDIMMconfigurationyouinstalldoesntprovideoptimizedperformance,the MemorySlotUtilityappearsonscreenandrecommendsabetterconfiguration.
Tousetheutilityagain,goto/System/Library/CoreServices/MemorySlotUtility.
5 InstalltheDIMMsbyaligningthemintheDIMMslotsandpushingbothendsofthe DIMMdownuntilthetabsareverticalandtheejectorssnapintoplace.
NOTICE: ToavoiddamagingtheDIMM,holditbythecornersanddonttouchthe goldconnectorsorothercomponents.
EjectorsNotchConnectors
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6 Reinstalltheprocessortray,pushingitinuntilthelatchesareata90-degreeangle.
7 Pushthelatchesallthewayintoclosethemandseattheprocessortray.
Processor tray
Latch
8 Replacethesidepanel,followingtheinstructionsstartingonpage46.
NOTICE: Alwaysreplacethesidepanelafterinstallingcomponents.YourMacPro doesntoperateproperlywithoutthesidepanelinplace.
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Installing Internal Storage Devices YourMacProhasroomforsixinternaldrives:twoopticaldrives,andfourharddiskor solidstatedrives.Inmostconfigurations,asingledriveoccupiesthefirstdrivebayand anopticaldriveislocatedintheupperopticaldrivebay.
Youcanadduptothree3.5-inchcable-freeSerialATA(SATA)harddiskdrivestothe emptydrivebays.Thedrivesmustmeetthesespecifications:
Type:SATA3Gb/s
Width:3.9inches(102mm)
Depth:5.7inches(147mm)
Height:1.0inch(25.4mm)
Youcanadduptothree2.5-inchsolidstatediskdrives(SSDs)totheemptydrivebays. Thedrivesmustmeetthesespecifications:
Type:SATA3Gb/s
Width:2.5inches(63.5mm)
Thesolidstatedrives(SSD)comewithadaptersthatfitthe3.5-inchdrivebays.
Formoreinformationaboutrequirementsorsupporteddevices,visitanApple AuthorizedReseller,theAppleStoreatwww.apple.com/store,ortheMacProSupport websiteatwww.apple.com/support/macpro.
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Installing Serial ATA Hard Disk Drives YourMacProcanaccommodateuptofourinternal1-inch-highSATAharddiskdrives inthedrivebays.IfyourMacProcomeswithasingledriveinstalled,itsinthefirstdrive bay.Youcaninstalldrivesinthesecond,third,andfourthdrivebays.
To install a hard disk drive: 1 OpenyourMacProandremovethesidepanelfollowingtheinstructionsinOpening YourMacProonpage33.
2 Liftthelatchtounlockthedrivecarriers.
Note: Whenthelatchisdown,thecarriersarelockedinthedrivebaysandcant beremoved.
3 Pullthecarrieroutofthedrivebay.
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4 Positionthecarrierovertheharddiskdrivewiththeconnectorsattheback.
5 Usethefourscrewsonthecarriertoattachtheharddiskdrivetothecarrier.
NOTICE: Holdthedrivebyitssides.Toavoiddamagingthedrive,donttouchthe printedcircuitboard.
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6 Liftthelatchandslidethecarrierovertheguidesandintothedrivebayuntilits touchingthedriveconnectorsandisseatedinthebay.
Drive connectors
7 Replacethesidepanel,followingtheinstructionsstartingonpage46.
NOTICE: Alwaysreplacethesidepanelafterinstallingcomponents.YourMacPro doesntoperateproperlywithoutthesidepanelinplace.
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Installing a Solid State Drive YourMacProcanaccommodateuptofourinternal2.5-inchsolidstatedrivesinthe drivebays.IfyourMacProcomeswithasingledriveinstalled,itsinthefirstbay.You caninstalldrivesinthesecond,third,andfourthdrivebays.
To install a solid state drive: 1 OpenyourMacProandremovethesidepanel,followingtheinstructionsinOpening YourMacProonpage33.
2 Liftthelatchtounlockthedrivecarriers.
Note: Whenthelatchisdown,thecarriersarelockedinthedrivebaysandcant beremoved.
3 Pullthecarrieroutofthedrivebay.
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4 Removethetwoscrewsfromthedrivecarrierasshown.YoullattachtheSSDadapter tothecarrierusingthetworemainingscrews.Putthetwoscrewsthatyouremoved awayforsafekeeping.
Connectors
Hooks
ScrewsUnused screws (2)
5 PositionthedrivecarrierovertheSSDadapterwiththedriveconnectorsatthebackas shown.Insertthetwohooksonthetopoftheadapterintothecarriersholes.Fasten thetwoscrewsontopofthecarriertoattachtheSSDenclosuretothecarrier.
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6 Liftthelatchandslidethecarrierovertheguidesandintothedrivebayuntilittouches thedriveconnectorsandisseatedinthebay.
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7 Replacethesidepanel,followingtheinstructionsstartingonpage46.
NOTICE: Alwaysreplacethesidepanelafterinstallingcomponents.YourMacPro doesntoperateproperlywithoutthesidepanelinplace.
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Replacing an Optical Drive YourMacProcomeswithoneortwoSuperDrivesinstalledintheopticaldrivebays. Followtheseinstructionstoreplaceanopticaldrive.
Note: Contactyourdrivemanufacturerorconsultthemanufacturerswebsiteto determineifyourdriveissettocableselectmode.Beforeyouinstalladrive,setthe drivetocableselectmodeifthemanufacturerhasntalreadydoneso.
To replace the optical drive: 1 OpenyourMacProandremovethesidepanel,followingtheinstructionsinOpening YourMacProonpage33.
2 Liftthelatchtounlocktheopticaldrivecarriers.
Whenthelatchisdown,thedrivesandcarriersarelockedintheopticaldrivebaysand cantberemoved.
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3 Pullthecarrierhalfwayoutoftheopticaldrivebay.
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4 Disconnectthecablefromtheopticaldriveandremovethecarrierfromtheoptical drivebay.
NOTICE: Whenyouinstallorreplaceopticaldrives,usetheoriginalApplecablesthat camewithyourMacPro.
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5 Removetheopticaldrivefromthecarrierbyunscrewingthefourattachmentscrews.
6 Usethefourscrewsfromtheoriginalopticaldrivetoattachthereplacementdriveto thecarrier.
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7 Slidetheopticaldriveandcarrierovertheguideshalfwayintotheopticaldrivebay.
8 Attachthecabletothebackoftheopticaldrive.
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9 Liftthelatchandthenslidethecarrierintotheopticaldrivebay,pushingitintoplace.
10 Replacethesidepanel,followingtheinstructionsstartingonpage46.
NOTICE: Alwaysreplacethesidepanelafterinstallingcomponents.YourMacPro doesntoperateproperlywithoutthesidepanelinplace.
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Adding PCI Express Cards YoucanexpandthecapabilitiesofyourMacProbyinstallingcardsinthePeripheral ComponentInterconnect(PCI)Expressslots.YourMacProhasonedouble-widePCI ExpressgraphicsslotandthreePCIExpressexpansionslots,foratotaloffourslots. TheseslotsaccommodatePCIExpressgraphicscardsandexpansioncards.
About PCI Express Cards YourMacProcomeswithahigh-performancePCIExpressgraphicscard,which containsthegraphicsprocessingunit(GPU)andprovidesthecomputersdisplayports. Thegraphicscardisinstalledinslot1.
YoucaninstalladditionalPCIExpressgraphicsandexpansioncards.Beforeinstallinga card,checkitsspecificationstomakesureitcanoperateinyourMacPro:
Slots1and2arex16,PCIExpress2.0slots Slots3and4arex4,PCIExpress2.0slots
Allfourslotssupport16-lanecards.
NOTICE: CombinedmaximumpowerconsumptionforallfourPCIExpressslotsmust notexceed300watts(W).
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To install a PCI Express card: 1 OpenyourMacProandremovethesidepanel,followingtheinstructionsinOpening YourMacProonpage33.
WARNING: Toavoiddamaginginternalcomponentsorthecomponentsyouwantto install,alwaysturnoffandthenunplugyourMacPro.Donotattempttoinstallitems whileitispluggedin.LetyourMacProcooldownfor5to10minutesbeforeyou touchtheinternalcomponents,whichmaybeveryhot.
2 UnscrewthecaptivescrewsinthePCIbracketandremovethebracket.
Port access cover
PCI bracket
3 Removetheportaccesscoverfromtheslotinwhichyouplantoinstallthecard.
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4 PressthebuttononthePCIsliderandmovetheslidertotheleft,whichmovesthe retentionbar.
Button Retention barPCI slider
5 Removeyournewcardfromitsstatic-proofbagandholditbyitscorners.Donttouch thegoldconnectororthecomponentsonthecard.
If Youre Installing a Full-Length PCI Card ItmaybeeasiertoinstallaPCIcardifyouremovetheharddiskdrivesandcarriers (seepage56),andremoveadjacentcards.Makesuretheendofthecardgoesinthe appropriatecardguidebeforealigningthecardwiththePCIslotandcompleting theinstallation.
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6 Alignthecardsconnectorwiththeexpansionslotandpressthecardintotheslot.
Hook on card Retention bar PCI Express slotPCI slider
7 Pressthecardgentlybutfirmlyuntiltheconnectorisfullyinserted.Pressonlyonthe bareareasofthecardtoavoiddamagingthecomponents.Dontrockthecardfrom sidetosideorforceit.Ifyoumeetresistance,checktheconnectorandslotfordamage orobstructions,andthentryinsertingthecardagain.
8 Pullthecardgentlytomakesureitsproperlyconnected.Ifitstaysinplaceanditsgold connectorsarebarelyvisible,thecardisconnected.
9 MovethePCIslidertotherighttosecurethecard.
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10 ReplacethePCIbracketunderthebraceandtightenthescrewstosecurethecard.
NOTICE: Ifyouremoveacardanddontinstallareplacement,placeaportaccess coverovertheemptyslottokeepforeignobjectsoutoftheenclosure.Anuncovered slotaffectstheairflowthatcoolstheinternalcomponentsandmaycausedamage.
Brace
PCI bracket
11 Replacethesidepanel,followingtheinstructionsstartingonpage46.
NOTICE: Alwaysreplacethesidepanelafterinstallingcomponents.YourMacPro doesntoperateproperlywithoutthesidepanelinplace.
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Replacing the Internal Backup Battery YourMacProusesaBR2032lithiumcoincellbatterythatpreservessettings,suchas thedateandtime,whenyourMacProisoff.Ifyounoticeintermittentproblemswhen yourMacProstartsup,orchangesinthedateandtimesettings,replacethebattery.
Important: Disposeoftheoldbatteryaccordingtoyourlocalenvironmentallaws.
Toreplacethebattery:
1 OpenyourMacProandremovethesidepanel,followingtheinstructionsinOpening YourMacProonpage33.
2 RemoveanyPCIExpresscardsthatblockaccesstothebattery.SeeAddingPCIExpress Cardsonpage68forinstructions.
3 Removetheoldbatteryfromtheholder.
WARNING: Installingthebatteryincorrectlymaycauseanexplosion.Useonlythesame typeofbatteryoranequivalentrecommendedbythemanufactureroftheoriginal.
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4 Insertthenewbatteryintheholderwiththepositiveside(+)facingout.
5 ReplacethePCIExpresscardsthatyouremoved(seeAddingPCIExpressCardson page68).
6 Replacethesidepanelandpushthelatchdowntosecureit.
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OccasionallyyoumayhaveproblemswhileworkingwithyourMacPro.Readon fortroubleshootingtipstotrywhenyouhaveaproblem.Youcanalsofindmore troubleshootinginformationinHelpCenterorontheMacProSupportwebsiteat www.apple.com/support/macpro.
WhenyouexperienceaproblemwithyourMacPro,theresusuallyasimpleandquick solution.Thinkabouttheconditionsthatleduptotheproblem.Makinganoteof thingsyoudidbeforetheproblemoccurredwillhelpyounarrowdownthepossible causesoftheproblemandfindtheanswersyouneed.Thingstonoteinclude:
Anysoftwarethatyourecentlyinstalled. Anynewhardware(suchasmemory,graphicsorPCIExpresscards,harddiskdrives) thatyouinstalledorperipheralsthatyouconnected.
An Ounce of Prevention Ifyouhaveaproblemwithyourcomputerorsoftware,havingkeptup-to-date TimeMachinebackupsensuresthatyourdatawontbelost.Ifyoumakeregular TimeMachinebackups,youcanrestoreyoursoftwareandallyourdatatoexactly thewayitwasatthetimeofthebackup.Evenseriousissuesareoflessconcern whenyousafeguardyourinformationwithTimeMachine.
Forimportantinformationaboutbackingupyourserverdata,seetheLionServer websiteatwww.apple.com/macosx/server.
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Problems with Your Mac Pro IfyourMacProdoesntrespondorturnon,ifyouhavetroubleejectingadisk,orifthe statuslightisflashing,trythestepsinthissection.
If the computer doesnt respond or the pointer doesnt move Makesurethekeyboardisconnectedbyunpluggingandthenplugginginthe connector,andmakesureitisfirmlyseated.
PresstheCommandkey(x)andQkeyatthesametimetotrytoquitthe currentapplication.
PresstheCommandkey(x)andperiodkeyatthesametime.Ifadialogappears, clickCancel.
ChooseApple()>ForceQuitandselecttheapplicationyouwanttoquit.Youcan alsoforcequitbypressingtheEsc,Option,andCommand(x)keysatthesametime. RestartyourMacProbychoosingApple()>Restarttobesuretheproblemis entirelyclearedup.Youcanalsorestartbypressingthepowerbutton()forabout 5or6secondsuntilyourMacProshutsdown.Pressthepowerbutton()againto startupyourMacPro.
If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program,checkwiththeprograms manufacturertoseeifitiscompatiblewithyourcomputer.
If the problem occurs frequently,chooseHelp>HelpCenterandsearchforproblems.
If the computer doesnt turn on or start up Makesurethepowercordisconnectedtoaworkingpowersource.Theplugon thepowercordmustbecompletelyinsertedintothecomputerspowersocketand firmlyseated.
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RestartyourcomputerwhileholdingdowntheCommandkey(x)andRkey,until thecomputerrestarts.WhentheMacOSXUtilitiesapplicationappears,selectan optiontorepairyourdisk,restoreyoursoftware,orreinstallMacOSXandApple applicationsfromtheMacOSXUtilitiespane.Formoreinformation,seeRepairing, Restoring,orReinstallingMacOSXSoftwareonpage80.
Ifyourcomputerstilldoesnotstartup,tryresettingtheparameterrandomaccess memory(PRAM).TurnonthecomputerandimmediatelyholddowntheCommand(x), Option,P,andRkeysuntilyouhearthestartupsoundasecondtime.Releasethekeys. ThePRAMisresettothedefaultvaluesandyourclocksettingsmayneedtobereset.
IfyourcomputerdoesnotstartupafterresettingthePRAM,restartyourcomputer whileholdingdowntheOptionkeytoselectyourstartupdisk.
Ifthisdoesntwork,restartyourcomputerwhileholdingdowntheShiftkey.
If youre unable to eject a disc Afileonthediscmaybeinuse.Quitapplicationsthatareopen,andthentryagain.
Ifthatdoesntwork,chooseApple()>Restartandholddowneitherthemouse buttonortheMediaEjectkey(C)onanAppleKeyboard.
Ifthatdoesntwork:
1 Shutdownthecomputerandremovethesidepanel(seetheinstructionsonpage33).
2 Pulltheopticaldrivecarrieroutoftheopticaldrivebay(seeReplacinganOptical Driveonpage62).
3 Carefullyinserttheendofastraightenedpaperclipintothesmallholeonthefrontof theopticaldrive.
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4 Pushfirmlyuntilthetrayopens,removethedisc,andpushthetraytocloseit.
5 Puttheopticaldrivecarrierandthesidepanelbackinplace(seeReplacinganOptical Driveonpage62).
If the status light flashes and the computer doesnt start up Ifyourecentlyinstalledmemory,aPCIexpansioncard,oranotherinternal component,makesurethatitiscorrectlyinstalledandthatitiscompatiblewithyour computer.Seeifremovingitallowsthecomputertostartup.
Ifthestatuslightstillflashes,determinethenumberofflashestoidentifytheproblem:
One short flash followed by a longer off period: Novalidmemory.
Three short flashes followed by a longer off period:Failedmemory.
Problems with Software Whenanapplicationfreezesordoesntrespond,MacOSXprovidesawaytoquitthe applicationwithoutrestartingyourcomputer.
To force an application to quit: 1 PressCommand(x)-Option-EscorchooseApple()>ForceQuitfromthemenubar.
2 SelectthenameoftheapplicationyouwanttoquitintheForceQuitApplicationsdialog.
3 ClickForceQuit.
Theapplicationquits,leavingallotherapplicationsopen.
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If you have a problem with a software program UseSoftwareUpdatetoensurethatyouhavethelatestdrivers,bugfixes,and otherupdates.
ForproblemswithsoftwarefromamanufacturerotherthanApple,contactthe manufacturer.
If you have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS X Lion Server LookinHelpCenter(intheHelpmenu)forinstructionsandtroubleshooting information.
Forthelatesttroubleshootinginformationandsoftwareupdates,gototheLion ServerSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/server.
Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software IfyouhaveaproblemwithyourMacsoftwareorhardware,MacOSXprovidesrepair andrestoreutilitiesthatmayeliminateproblemsandcanevenrestoreyoursoftware toitsoriginalfactorysettings.YoucanaccesstheseutilitiesfromtheMacOSXUtilities application,evenifyourcomputerisntstartingupcorrectly.
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UsetheMacOSXUtilitiesapplicationto:
RepairyourcomputersdiskusingDiskUtility. RestoreyoursoftwareanddatafromaTimeMachinebackup. ReinstallMacOSXLion,LionServer,andAppleapplications. Restoreyourcomputertoitsfactorysettingsbyerasingitsdiskandreinstalling MacOSXLion,LionServer,andAppleapplications.
Ifyourcomputerdetectsaproblem,itopenstheMacOSXUtilitiesapplication automatically.Youcanalsoopenthepanemanuallybyrestartingyourcomputer.
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To open the Mac OS X Utilities application: m RestartyourcomputerwhileholdingdowntheCommandkey(x)andRkey.
SomeutilitiesintheMacOSXUtilitiespanerequireaccesstotheInternetandthe MacAppStore.Youmayneedtomakesureyourcomputerisconnectedtothe InternetviayourEthernetorWi-Finetwork.
To connect via a Wi-Fi network: 1 ChooseanetworkfromtheWi-Fistatusmenuintheupper-rightcornerofthescreen.
2 Ifnecessary,typethenetworkpassword.
Tojoinaclosednetwork,chooseJoinOtherNetwork.Enterthenetworksname andpassword.
Repairing a Disk with Disk Utility Ifyouhaveaproblemwithyourcomputer,orifyoustartyourcomputerandseethe MacOSXUtilitiespane,youmayneedtorepairyourcomputersdisk.
1 SelectDiskUtilityintheMacOSXUtilitiespaneandclickContinue.
2 Selectthediskorpartitioninthelistontheleft,andthenclicktheFirstAidtab.
3 ClickRepairDisk.
IfDiskUtilitycantrepairthedisk,backupasmuchofyourinformationaspossible, andthenfollowtheinstructionsinReinstallingMacOSXLionServerandApple Applicationsonpage83.
ForinformationaboutDiskUtilityanditsoptions,seeHelpCenter,oropenDiskUtility (intheUtilitiesfolderinLaunchpad)andchooseHelp>DiskUtilityHelp.
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Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup IfyoupreviouslycreatedaTimeMachinebackup,usetheRestoreutilitytorestore everythingonyourcomputertoitspreviousstate.
UseyourTimeMachinebackuponlytorestoreinformationtothecomputerthatwas thesourceofthebackup.Ifyouwanttotransferinformationtoanewcomputer,use MigrationAssistant.
1 IfyourbackupisonaTimeCapsule,makesureyourMacProisconnectedtothesame EthernetorWi-Finetwork.(ToconnecttoaWi-Finetwork,followtheinstructionson page82.)
2 IntheMacOSXUtilitiespane,selectRestoreFromTimeMachineBackupandclick Continue.
3 SelectthediskthatcontainstheTimeMachinebackup,andthenfollowtheonscreen instructions.
Reinstalling Mac OS X Lion Server and Apple Applications Undersomecircumstances,youmayneedtoreinstallMacOSXLionServerandApple applications.Youcanreinstallwhilekeepingyourfilesandusersettingsintact.
Important: TheMacOSXUtilitiesapplicationreinstallsandrestoresMacOSXand MacOSXLionServersoftware.
1 MakesureyourMacProisconnectedtotheInternetviaanEthernetorWi-Finetwork. (ToconnecttoaWi-Finetwork,followtheinstructionsonpage82.)
2 IntheMacOSXUtilitiespane,selectReinstallMacOSXandclickContinue.
3 Whenyoureaskedtoselectadisk,selectyourcurrentMacOSXdisk(inmostcases,its theonlyoneavailable).
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4 Toinstalloptionalsoftware,clickCustomize.
5 ClickInstall.
YoucaninstallMacOSXandLionServerwithouterasingthedisk,whichsavesyour existingfilesandsettings,oryoucanerasethediskfirst,whicherasesallyourdata andleavesthecomputerreadyforyoutoreinstallMacOSX,LionServer,andApple applications.
AfterreinstallingMacOSX,youcanthengototheMacAppStoreandre-download theapplicationsthatcamewithyourMacandotherappsthatyoupurchasedfromthe MacAppStore.
Important: Applerecommendsthatyoubackupthedataonthediskbeforerestoring software.Appleisnotresponsibleforanylostdata.
Restoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings Whenyourestoreyourcomputertoitsfactorysettings,everythingonyourcomputer (youruseraccounts,networksettings,andallofyourfilesandfolders)isdeleted.Before yourestore,backupanyfilesyouwanttokeepbycopyingthemtoanotherdisk. WritedownyournetworksettingsfromNetworkpreferencestomakeiteasiertoget connectedagainafterreinstallingMacOSXLionServer.
1 MakesureyourMacProisconnectedtotheInternetviaanEthernetorWi-Finetwork. (ToconnecttoaWi-Finetwork,followtheinstructionsonpage82).
2 IntheMacOSXUtilitiespane,selectDiskUtilityandclickContinue.
3 Selectthediskinthelistontheleft,andthenclicktheErasetab.
4 ChooseMacOSExtended(Journaled)fromtheFormatpop-upmenu,typeanamefor thedisk,andthenclickErase.
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5 Afterthediskiserased,chooseDiskUtility>QuitDiskUtility.
6 IntheMacOSXUtilitiespane,selectReinstallMacOSXandclickContinue.
7 ToreinstallMacOSXandAppleapplications,followtheinstructionsinthe MacOSXInstaller.
AfterrestoringMacOSXLionServerandAppleapplications,youcanselectivelyrestore yourotherdataandapplicationsfromaTimeMachinebackup.
Checking for a Hardware Problem Ifyoususpectahardwareproblem,usetheAppleHardwareTestapplicationtohelp determineiftheresaproblemwithoneoftheMacProcomponents.
To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 DisconnectallexternaldevicesfromyourMacPro,exceptthedisplay,keyboard andmouse. IfyouhaveanEthernetcableconnected,disconnectit.
2 RestartyourMacProwhileholdingdowntheDkey.
3 WhentheAppleHardwareTestchooserscreenappears,selectthelanguageyou wanttouse.
4 PresstheReturnkeyorclicktherightarrowbutton.
5 WhentheAppleHardwareTestmainscreenappears(afterabout45seconds),follow theonscreeninstructions.
6 IfAppleHardwareTestdetectsaproblem,itdisplaysanerrorcode.Makeanoteofthe errorcodebeforepursuingsupportoptions.IfAppleHardwareTestdoesntdetecta hardwarefailure,theproblemmaybesoftwarerelated.
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Problems with Wi-Fi Communication IfyouhaveaproblemusingWi-Ficommunication:
Makesureyouhaveproperlyconfiguredthesoftwareaccordingtotheinstructions thatcamewithyourbasestation.
Makesurethecomputerornetworkyouaretryingtoconnecttoisrunningandhasa wirelessaccesspoint.
MakesureyourMacProiswithinantennarangeoftheothercomputerorthe networkaccesspoint.Nearbyelectronicdevicesormetalstructurescaninterfere withwirelesscommunicationandreducethisrange.Repositioningorrotatingthe computermayimprovereception.
Makesurethesidepanelisclosed(followtheinstructionsstartingonpage46)and thePCIportaccesscoversareinplace(seeAddingPCIExpressCardsonpage68). AntennareceptionisreducedwhenyourMacProisnotclosedproperly.
ChecktheWi-Fisignallevel.YoumayhaveuptofourbarsintheWi-Fistatusicon(Z) inthemenubar.
FormoreinformationaboutWi-Fi,chooseHelp>HelpCenter,andthensearch forWi-Fi.Alsoseetheinstructionsthatcamewiththewirelessdeviceformore information.
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Problems with a Display
NOTICE: IfyouhaveaproblemwithanAppledisplayandnothinginthismanual solvesit,contactanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorAppleforassistance.Ifyou attempttorepairthedisplayyourself,anydamageyoumaycausetothedisplaywill notbecoveredbythelimitedwarrantyonyourdisplay.ContactanAppleAuthorized ResellerorAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderforadditionalinformationaboutthisor anyotherwarrantyquestion.
If no image appears on the screen Makesurethecomputeristurnedon,andifthedisplayhasapowerbutton,make sureitsturnedon.
Makesurethecablesareconnectedproperlytoyourcomputerandthedisplay. Ifyourgraphicscardhasaninternalpowercable,makesureitsconnectedtothe cardandthelogicboard.
Makesureyourcomputerisnotinsleep.Pressthepowerbuttonoranykeytoseeif thecomputerwakes.
Makesurethedisplaybrightnessandcontrastaresetproperly.Usethebrightness keysontheAppleKeyboard.Somedisplayshavebrightnessandcontrastcontrolson orundertheirfrontedgeorontheside.
ResetthePRAMbyrestartingthecomputerwhileholdingdowntheCommand(x), Option,P,andRkeysuntilyouhearthestartupsoundasecondtime.
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If the screen image appears dim or flickers Adjustthedisplaybrightnessandcontrastsettings.Usethebrightnesskeysonthe AppleKeyboard.Somedisplaysalsohavebrightnessandcontrastcontrolsonor undertheirfrontedge.Oryoumaybeabletoadjustbrightnessorcontrastusingthe DisplayspaneofSystemPreferences.
CalibratethedisplaybychoosingApple()>SystemPreferences.ClickDisplays, selectColor,andclickCalibrate.Formoreinformationaboutcolorandyourdisplay, seeHelpCenter.
Theflickeringmaybecausedbyinterferencefromanearbypowerline,afluorescent light,oranelectricaldeviceforexample,aradio,amicrowaveoven,oranother computer.Tryrelocatingnearbyelectricaldevicesormovingyourcomputeranddisplay.
If no colors appear on the screen or the colors dont look right Makesurethedisplayisconnectedfirmlytothecomputer. Calibratethedisplay,asdescribedinIfthescreenimageappearsdimorflickerson page88.
If desktop icons move when you change the screen resolution Changingthescreenresolutionaffectsthedisplayofinformationonyourscreen. Theoperatingsystemmayrepositioniconswhenyouchangethescreenresolution.
If the screen freezes Forcethefrozenapplicationtoquit.HolddowntheCommandkey(x)andOption keyandpressEsc.ThenselecttheapplicationinthelistandclickForceQuit.
Ifthatdoesntwork,forcethecomputertorestartbyholdingdownthepowerbutton ()for5or6secondsuntilyourMacProshutsdown.Pressthepowerbutton() againtostartupyourMacPro.
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If your display has a light on the front and its flashing OnsomeAppleflatpaneldisplays,thepowerlightdisplaysaseriesofshortflashes whenanerrorisdetected.
If you see a repeating sequence of three short flashes,thedisplayisdetectinginputin thewrongvideoformat.Makesureyourdisplayiscompatiblewithyourgraphics cardandthatyouveinstalledthecorrectdisplaysoftware,ifyourdisplaycamewith installationsoftware.
If you see a sequence of two short flashes and a long flash,thedisplayisdetectinga problemwithabacklightinglamp.ContactanAppleAuthorizedResellerorApple AuthorizedServiceProvider.
Problems with Your Internet Connection IfyouhavetroublewithyourInternetconnection,youcantrythestepsinthissection startingwithNetworkDiagnostics.
To use Network Diagnostics: 1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences.
2 ClickNetworkandthenclickAssistmeatthebottomofthepage.
3 ClickDiagnosticstoopenNetworkDiagnostics.
4 Followtheonscreeninstructions.
IfNetworkDiagnosticscantresolvetheproblem,theremaybeaproblemwiththe Internetserviceprovider(ISP)youaretryingtoconnectto,withanexternaldeviceyou areusingtoconnecttoyourISP,orwiththeserveryouaretryingtoaccess.Youcan alsotrythestepsinthefollowingsection.
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Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Makesureallmodemcablesarefullypluggedin,includingthemodempowercord, thecablefromthemodemtothecomputer,andthecablefromthemodemtothewall jack.CheckthecablesandpowersuppliesforEthernethubsandrouters.
TurnoffyourDSLorcablemodemforafewminutes,andthenturnitbackon.Some ISPsrecommendthatyouunplugthemodemspowercord.Ifyourmodemhasareset button,youcanpressiteitherbeforeorafteryouturnthepoweroffandon.
PPPoE Connections IfyouareunabletoconnecttoyourInternetserviceproviderusingPPPoE,makesure youhaveenteredthecorrectinformationinNetworkpreferences.
To enter PPPoE settings: 1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences.
2 ClickNetwork.
3 ClickAdd(+)atthebottomofthenetworkconnectionserviceslist,andchoosePPPoE fromtheInterfacepop-upmenu.
4 ChooseaninterfaceforthePPPoEservicefromtheEthernetpop-upmenu.
ChooseEthernetifyouareconnectingtoawirednetwork,orWi-Fiifyouare connectingtoawirelessnetwork.
5 ClickCreate.
6 Entertheinformationyoureceivedfromyourserviceprovider,suchastheaccount name,password,andPPPoEservicename(ifyourserviceproviderrequiresit).
7 ClickApplytomakethesettingsactive.
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Network Connections MakesuretheEthernetcableispluggedintoyourcomputerandintothenetwork. CheckthecablesandpowersuppliestoyourEthernethubsandrouters.
IfyouhavetwoormorecomputerssharinganInternetconnection,makesureyour networkissetupproperly.YouneedtoknowifyourISPprovidesonlyoneIPaddress orifitprovidesmultipleIPaddresses,oneforeachcomputer.
IfonlyoneIPaddressisused,thenyoumusthavearoutercapableofsharingthe connection,alsoknownasnetworkaddresstranslation(NAT)orIPmasquerading. Forsetupinformation,checkthedocumentationprovidedwithyourrouteroraskthe personwhosetupyournetwork.YoucanuseanAirPortbasestationtoshareoneIP addressamongmultiplecomputers.
ForinformationaboutusinganAirPortbasestation,searchforAirPortintheHelp CenterorseetheAirPortsupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/airport.
Ifyoucannotresolvetheissueusingthesesteps,contactyourISPornetwork administrator.
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Maximizing Ethernet Performance YourcomputerperformsbestwhentheEthernetporttowhichitisconnectedissetto autonegotiate.Askyournetworkadministratortoverifythissetting.
Note: Ifyouexperienceconnectionproblemsonyournetwork,makesureyournetwork switchissettoautonegotiate,ifpossible.Ifaswitchsportisnotautonegotiating,your computerdetectstheappropriatespeedbutdefaultstohalf-duplexmode.Iftheswitchs portattheotherendofthelinkisconfiguredforfull-duplexmode,alargenumberof lateeventscanoccuronthelink.Ifitisntpossibletosettheswitchtoautonegotiate, thensettheswitchsporttohalf-duplex.Formoreinformation,seethedocumentation thatcamewiththeEthernetswitch.
Keeping Your Software Up to Date YoucanconnecttotheInternetandautomaticallydownloadandinstallthelatestfree softwareversions,drivers,andotherenhancementsfromApple.
WhenyouareconnectedtotheInternet,SoftwareUpdatecheckstoseeifanyupdates areavailableforyourcomputer.YoucansetyourMacProtocheckforupdates periodically,andthenyoucandownloadandinstallupdatedsoftware.
To check for updated software: 1 ChooseApple()>SoftwareUpdate.
2 Followtheonscreeninstructions.
Formoreinformation,searchforSoftwareUpdateinHelpCenter. ForthelatestinformationaboutMacOSXLionServer,gototheLionServerwebsite atwww.apple.com/macosx/server.
ForthelatestinformationaboutMacOSX,gotowww.apple.com/macosx.
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Learning More, Service, and Support IfyourMacProneedsservice,takeittoanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvider(AASP)or contactAppleforservice.YoucanfindmoreinformationaboutyourMacProthrough onlineresources,onscreenhelp,orSystemInformation.
Online Resources Foronlineserviceandsupportinformation,gotowww.apple.com/support.Choose yourcountryfromthepop-upmenu.YoucansearchtheAppleCareKnowledgeBase, checkforsoftwareupdates,orgethelpfromApplesdiscussionboards.
Onscreen Help Youcanoftenfindanswerstoyourquestions,aswellasinstructionsand troubleshootinginformation,inHelpCenter.IntheFinder,chooseHelp>HelpCenter.
System Information Togetinformationaboutyourcomputer,useSystemInformation.SystemInformation showsyouwhichhardwareandsoftwareisinstalled,theserialnumberandoperating systemversion,howmuchmemoryisinstalled,andmore.OpenSystemInformation (intheUtilitiesfolderinLaunchpad).Systeminformationisalsoavailablebychoosing AboutThisMacfromtheApplemenu.
AppleCare Service and Support YourMacProcomeswith90daysoftechnicalsupportandoneyearofhardwarerepair warrantycoverageatanAppleStoreoranApple-authorizedrepaircenter,suchasan AppleAuthorizedServiceProvider.Youcanextendyourcoveragebypurchasingthe AppleCareProtectionPlan.Forinformation,visitwww.apple.com/support/productsor visitthewebsiteaddressforyourcountrylistedinthetable.
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Ifyouneedassistance,AppleCaretelephonesupportrepresentativescanhelpyouwith installingandopeningapplications,andbasictroubleshooting.Callthesupportcenter numbernearestyou(thefirst90daysarecomplimentary).Havethepurchasedateand yourMacProserialnumberreadywhenyoucall.
Note: Your90daysofcomplimentarytelephonesupportbeginsonthedateof purchase.Telephonefeesmayapply.
ApplealsooffersexpertsupportforMacOSXLionServer.Beyondthescopeofthe complimentary90-daysupport,theseproductsofferassistancewithin-depthtechnical issuesforonefullyear.
AppleCareOSSupportdeliversconsultativetelephoneandemailsupportfornetworking andworkflowissuesinMacOSXLionServerenvironments.AppleCareHelpDesk Supportprovidesgraphicaluserinterface-levelassistancewithMacOSXServernetwork configurationandseveradministration.AppleCareOSSupportplansalsoinclude supportforcommand-linetoolsandmixed-platformintegration.Choosefromthree levelsofAppleCareOSSupportSelect,Preferred,orAlliance.Formoreinformation, visitwww.apple.com/support/products/enterpriseorvisitthewebsiteforyourcountry listedinthetable.
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Country Phone Website
UnitedStates 1-800-275-2273 www.apple.com/support
Australia (61)1-300-321-456 www.apple.com/au/support
Canada(English) (French)
1-800-263-3394 www.apple.com/ca/support www.apple.com/ca/fr/support
Ireland (353)1850946191 www.apple.com/ie/support
NewZealand 00800-7666-7666 www.apple.com/nz/support
UnitedKingdom (44)08442090611 www.apple.com/uk/support
Telephonenumbersaresubjecttochange,andlocalandnationaltelephoneratesmay apply.Acompletelistisavailableontheweb:
www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html
Locating Your Serial Number UseanyofthesemethodstofindyourMacProserialnumber:
ChooseApple()fromthemenubarandthenchooseAboutThisMac.Clickthe versionnumberbeneaththewordsMacOSXtocyclethroughtheMacOSXversion number,thebuildversion,andtheserialnumber.
OpenSystemInformation(intheUtilitiesfolderinLaunchpad)andclickHardware. Lookontheconfigurationlabel,whichislocatedonthebackofyourMacPronear thevideoports.
Help Center System Information
www.apple.com/macpro
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ThetechnicalspecificationsofyourMacProareincludedinthissection.
Specifications UseSystemInformationtofinddetailedinformationaboutyourMacPro,including theamountofinstalledmemory,harddisksize,connecteddevices,andproductserial number.ToopenSystemInformation,chooseApple()>AboutThisMacfromthe menubar,andthenclickMoreInfo.
Processor and Memory Specifications Quad-core Mac Pro OneQuad-CoreIntelXeonseriesprocessor 8MBofsharedL3cacheperprocessor 1066MHzDDR3ECCSDRAM
6-core Mac Pro One6-CoreIntelXeonseriesprocessor 12MBofsharedL3cacheperprocessor 1333MHzDDR3ECCSDRAM
8-core Mac Pro TwoQuad-CoreIntelXeonseriesprocessors 12MBofsharedL3cacheperprocessor 1066MHzDDR3ECCSDRAM
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12-core Mac Pro Two6-CoreIntelXeonseriesprocessors 12MBofsharedL3cacheperprocessor 1333MHzDDR3ECCSDRAM
Random-access memory (RAM) Unbuffereddualinlinememorymodules(UDIMMs) PC3-10600E,1333MHz,DDR3SDRAMUDIMMs(memoryoperatesat1066MHzor 1333MHz,dependingontheprocessor)
DIMMslots
Fourslotsavailableinasingle-processorMacPro Eightslotsavailableinandual-processorMacPro Error-correctingcode(ECC) 72-bitwide,240-pinECCmodules 36ICsmaximumperECCUDIMM MustconformtoJEDECspecification(seeInstallingMemoryonpage37) Nonparity
Graphics Card PCIExpress2.0graphicscardwithadual-linkDigitalVisualInterface(DVI)connector andtwoMiniDisplayPortconnectors.
MiniDisplayPortaudiooutput:
Upto8-channel(7.1),24-bitaudioatamaximumsamplerateof192.0kHz
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Video Display Modes Fortechnicalspecificationsforyourdisplay:
Apple displays: Gotowww.apple.com/displays
Storage 4independent3Gb/sSerialATA(SATA),cable-free,direct-attach3.5-inchhard drivebays
Type: SATA3Gb/s
Bay Width: 3.9inches(102mm)
Bay Depth: 5.7inches(147mm)
Bay Height: 1.0inch(25.4mm)
Fourinternaldrivecarriers(optional2.5-inchSSDsolidstatedrivescomewith driveadaptersdesignedtomountinthe3.5-inchdrivecarriers)
PCI Express Expansion Fourfull-lengthPCIExpressexpansionslots(slot1containsthegraphicscard)
Slots1and2arex16,PCIExpress2.0slots Slots3and4arex4,PCIExpress2.0slots Allfourslotssupport16-lanecards 300WcombinedmaximumforallPCIExpressslots
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SuperDrive (DVDR DL/DVDRW/CD-RW) Specifications Disc diameters supported: 12cmand8cm
Data formats:
CD-ROM CD-Audio CD-R CD-RW CD-I CD-IBridge CDExtended CDMixedMode PhotoCD VideoCD EnhancedCD DVD-Video DVDR DVDRW DVDRDL
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USB Specifications SupportforUniversalSerialBus(USB)2.0and1.1 SevenexternalUSBTypeAports TwoUSB2.0portsonthefront ThreeUSB2.0portsontheback EachUSBport(frontandback)isonaseparate480megabit-per-second(Mbit/s) USBchannel
500milliamperes(mA)availableforatotalof1.5Aonthebackand1.0Aonthefront
FireWire Specifications Four external FireWire ports: TwoFireWire800ports(9-pin)onthefrontandtwoon theback Data transfer speed: 100,200,400,and800Mbit/s
Power Output voltage: Approximately12V
Output power: Uptoamaximumof28Wforall4portsor12Wforanyoneport
Ethernet Specifications IEEE802.3compliant Maximum cable length: 328feet(100meters)
Connector: RJ-45for10Base-T,100Base-TX,and1000Base-T
Media, 10Base-T: Category(CAT)3orhigherUTPon2pairsupto100m
Media, 100Base-TX: CAT5eUTPon2pairsupto100m
Media, 1000Base-T: CAT5eUTPon4pairsupto100m
Channel speeds: IEEEAutonegotiationof10Base-T,100Base-TX,and1000Base-T
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Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Specifications Wireless data rate: Upto3Mbit/s
Range: Upto33feetor10meters(dataratesmayvary,dependingon environmentalconditions)
Frequency band: 2.4gigahertz(GHz)
AirPort Extreme Specifications Frequency band: 2.4and5gigahertz(GHz)
Radio output power: 20dBm(nominal)
Compatibility 802.11a,b,g,andn
Optical Digital Audio Specifications Data format: Sony/PhillipsDigitalInterface(S/PDIF)protocol(IEC60958-3)
Connector type: TOSLINKoptical(IEC60874-17)
Bits per sample: 16-bit,20-bit,or24-bit
Optical digital audio out Basedonatypicalsituationwithplaybackofa1kHz,0dBFS24-bitsinewave,44.1kHz outputsamplerate,unlessotherwisespecifiedbelow.
Output sample rate: 44.1kHz,48kHz,or96kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greaterthan130dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: Lessthan-130dB(0.00003percent)
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Optical digital audio in Basedonatypicalsituationwithplaybackofa1kHz,0dBFS24-bitsinewave,unless otherwisespecifiedbelow.
Input sample rate: 44.1kHz,48kHz,or96kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greaterthan130dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: Lessthan-130dB(0.00003percent)
Analog Audio Specifications Sample rate: 44.1kHz,48kHz,or96kHz
Jack type: 1/8mini
Bits per sample: 16-bit,20-bit,or24-bit
Frequency response: 20Hzto20kHz,+0.5dB/-3dB
Analog audio out using the headphone jack (typical values) Basedonatypicalsituationwithplaybackofa1kHz,-3dBFS24-bitsinewave,44.1kHz outputsamplerateinto150ohms,unlessotherwisespecifiedbelow.
Output voltage: 1.3volts(rootmeansquare)(Vrms)(+4.5dBu)
Output impedance: 55ohms
Output power: 53milliwatts(mW)into32ohms
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greaterthan90dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: Lessthan-70dB(.03percent)
Channel separation: Greaterthan50dB
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Analog audio line in (typical values) Basedonatypicalsituationwithplaybackofa1kHz,-3dBFS24-bitsinewave,44.1kHz outputsamplerate,unlessotherwisespecifiedbelow.
Maximum input voltage: 2Vrms(+8.2dBu)
Input impedance: Greaterthan17kilohms
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greaterthan90dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: Lessthan-85dB(.006percent)
Channel separation: Greaterthan85dB
Analog audio line out (typical values) Basedonatypicalsituationwithplaybackofa1kHz,-3dBFS24-bitsinewave,44.1kHz outputsamplerateinto100kilohms,unlessotherwisespecifiedbelow.
Output voltage: 2Vrms(+8.2dBu)
Output impedance: 33ohms
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greaterthan90dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: Lessthan-85dB(.006percent)
Channel separation: Greaterthan85dB
External microphone input using the headphone jack (typical values) Basedonatypicalsituationwithplaybackofa1kHz,28mVrmssinewave,44.1kHzinput samplerate,24-bitsampling,unlessotherwisespecifiedbelow.
Maximum input voltage: 39mVrms(-26dBu)
Input impedance: Greaterthan1kilohm
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greaterthan60dB
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Total harmonic distortion + noise: Lessthan-60dB(0.1percent)
Frequency response: 100Hzto8.2kHz,+0.5dB/-3dB
Power Supply AC line input Voltage ranges: 100240Valternatingcurrent(AC)
Current: Maximumof12A(lowvoltagerange)or5A(highvoltagerange)
Frequency: 5060Hzsinglephase
Power Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals Expansion cards CombinedmaximumpowerconsumptionforallfourPCIExpressslotsshouldnot exceed300watts(W).
USB devices Eachofthecomputersbuilt-inUSBportsisallotted500mA.
FireWire devices Thecomputercanprovideupto28WtotaltotheFireWireports.
System Clock and Battery YourcomputerhasCMOScustomcircuitrywithalong-lifebattery.
Battery Usea3-volt,BR2032lithiumcoincellreplacementbattery(seeReplacingtheInternal BackupBatteryonpage73).
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Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions Weight: 39.9lbs.(18.1kg)
Theweightdependsontheconfiguration.Theweightaboveisforabasic configurationandmaybegreaterifoptionaldevicesareinstalled.
Height: 20.1inches(51.1cm)
Width: 8.1inches(20.6cm)
Depth: 18.7inches(47.5cm)
Operating environment Operating temperature: 50to95F(10to35C)
Storage temperature: 40to116F(40to47C)
Relative humidity: 5%to95%(noncondensing)
Maximum altitude: 10,000feet(3048meters)
Help Center ergonomics
www.apple.com/environment
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Thischapterprovidesimportantinformationaboutsafetyprocedures,routine maintenance,andergonomicconsiderationsforusingyourMacProanddisplay.
Foryoursafetyandthatofyourequipment,followtheserulesforhandlingand cleaningyourMacProandforworkingmorecomfortably.Keeptheseinstructions handyforreferencebyyouandothers.
NOTICE: Incorrectstorageoruseofyourcomputermayvoidthemanufacturers warranty.
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Failuretofollowthesesafetyinstructionscouldresultinfire,electric shock,orotherinjuryordamage.
TheonlywaytodisconnectpowercompletelyfromyourMacProistounplugthe powercordfromthemainpowersupply.Todisconnectadisplaycompletely,youmust alsounplugitspowercablefromthecomputerorpoweroutlet.Makesurethatatleast oneendofthedevicespowercordiswithineasyreachsothatyoucanunplugthe computerordisplaywhennecessary.
Always take the following precautions. Disconnectthepowerplug(bypullingtheplug,notthecord),fromyourcomputeror displayanddisconnectthephonecordifanyofthefollowingconditionsexist:
Thepowercordorplugbecomesfrayedorotherwisedamaged Youspillsomethingintothecase
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Yourcomputerisexposedtorainoranyotherexcessmoisture Yourcomputerhasbeendroppedorthecasehasbeenotherwisedamaged Yoususpectthatyourcomputerneedsserviceorrepair Youwanttocleanthecomputerorthecase
Ifyouplantostoreyourcomputerforanextendedperiodoftime,removethebattery.
Forserviceorquestionsaboutyourwarranty,contactanAppleAuthorizedService ProviderorApple.SeeLearningMore,Service,andSupportonpage93.
General Maintenance Ifyouneedtocleanthecomputerbydoingmorethanwipingitdownwithaclean cloth,followtheseinstructions:
1 Turnoffyourcomputeranddisplay,ifadisplayisconnected.
2 Disconnectthecomputerpowercablefromtheelectricaloutletorpowerstrip.Ifyour displayisconnectedtoanoutlet,disconnectitaswell.
3 Disconnectthedisplayscablesfromthecomputer.
4 Wipethecomputercasesurfaceslightlywithaclean,softclothdampenedwithwater.
NOTICE: Dontusealcohol,aerosolsprays,solvents,orabrasivesthatmightdamage thefinishonthecase.
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Protecting Your Optical Drive To keep your optical drive working properly: Positionyourcomputersothatthedrivetraydoesntbumpintoanythingwhen itopens.
Closethedrivewhenyourenotusingit. Donotputanythingonthedrivetraywhenitisopen. Donottouchtheopticaldrivelenswithyourfingers.Donotwipethelenswitha papertowelorotherabrasivesurface.Ifyouneedtocleanthelens,seeanApple AuthorizedServiceProviderforalenscleaner.
Keepyourcomputerawayfromanysourceofmoisture.
Laser Information for Optical Disc Drive Foryoursafety,havetheopticaldriveservicedonlybyanAppleAuthorized ServiceProvider.
WARNING: Makingadjustmentsorperformingproceduresotherthanthosespecified inyourequipmentsmanualmayresultinhazardousradiationexposure.Theoptical discdriveinyourcomputercontainsalaserthatissafeinnormalusebutthatmaybe harmfultoyoureyesifdisassembled.
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Understanding Ergonomics Herearesometipsforsettingupahealthyworkenvironment.
Keyboard Whenyouusethekeyboard,yourshouldersshouldberelaxed.Yourupperarmand forearmshouldformanapproximaterightangle,withyourwristandhandinroughly astraightline.
Changehandpositionsoftentoavoidfatigue.Somecomputerusersmightdevelop discomfortintheirhands,wrists,orarmsafterintensiveworkwithoutbreaks.Ifyou begintodevelopchronicpainordiscomfortinyourhands,wrists,orarms,consulta qualifiedhealthspecialist.
Mouse Positionthemouseatthesameheightasthekeyboardandwithinacomfortablereach.
Chair Anadjustablechairthatprovidesfirm,comfortablesupportisbest.Adjusttheheight ofthechairsoyourthighsarehorizontalandyourfeetareflatonthefloor.Thebackof thechairshouldsupportyourlowerback(lumbarregion).Followthemanufacturers instructionsforadjustingthebackresttofityourbodyproperly.
Youmighthavetoraiseyourchairsothatyourforearmsandhandsareattheproper angletothekeyboard.Ifthismakesitimpossibletorestyourfeetflatonthefloor,use afootrestwithadjustableheightandtilttomakeupforanygapbetweenthefloorand yourfeet.Oryoucanlowerthedesktoptoeliminatetheneedforafootrest.Another optionistouseadeskwithakeyboardtraythatslowerthantheregularworksurface.
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Display Arrangethedisplaysothatthetopofthescreenisslightlybeloweyelevelwhenyoure sittingatthekeyboard.Thebestdistancefromyoureyestothescreenisuptoyou, althoughmostpeopleseemtoprefer18to28inches(45to70cm).
Positionthedisplaytominimizeglareandreflectionsonthescreenfromoverhead lightsandnearbywindows.Ifpossible,useatiltabledisplaystand.Thestandletsyou setthedisplayatthebestangleforviewing,helpingtoreduceoreliminateglarefrom lightingsourcesyoucantmove.
Thighs tilted slightly
Shoulders relaxed
Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare
Forearms and hands in a
straight line
Forearms level or tilted slightly
Lower back supported Feet flat on the floor
or on a footrest
Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level (You may need to adjust the height of your display by raising or lowering your work surface)
Clearance under work surface
1828 in. (4570 cm)
Moreinformationaboutergonomicsisavailableontheweb:
www.apple.com/about/ergonomics
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Avoid Hearing Damage
WARNING: Permanenthearinglossmayoccurifearbudsorheadphonesareusedat highvolume.Youcanadaptovertimetoahighervolumeofsoundthatmaysound normalbutcanbedamagingtoyourhearing.Ifyouexperienceringinginyourears ormuffledspeech,thenstoplisteningandhaveyourhearingchecked.Thelouderthe volume,thelesstimerequiredbeforeyourhearingcanbeaffected.Hearingexperts suggestthattoprotectyourhearing:
Limittheamountoftimeyouuseearbudsorheadphonesathighvolume Avoidturningupthevolumetoblockoutnoisysurroundings Turnthevolumedownifyoucanthearpeoplespeakingtoyou
Apple and the Environment AppleInc.recognizesitsresponsibilitytominimizetheenvironmentalimpactsofits operationsandproducts.
Moreinformationisavailableontheweb:
www.apple.com/environment
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Regulatory Compliance Information
FCC Compliance Statement Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operation issubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemay notcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustaccept anyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperation.Seeinstructionsifinterferencetoradioor televisionreceptionissuspected.
Radio and Television Interference Thiscomputerequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio- frequencyenergy.Ifitisnotinstalledandusedproperlythat is,instrictaccordancewithApplesinstructionsitmaycause interferencewithradioandtelevisionreception.
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywith thelimitsforaClassBdigitaldeviceinaccordancewiththe specificationsinPart15ofFCCrules.Thesespecifications aredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstsuch interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.However,thereis noguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular installation.
Youcandeterminewhetheryourcomputersystemiscausing interferencebyturningitoff.Iftheinterferencestops,itwas probablycausedbythecomputeroroneoftheperipheraldevices.
Ifyourcomputersystemdoescauseinterferencetoradioor televisionreception,trytocorrecttheinterferencebyusingoneor moreofthefollowingmeasures: Turnthetelevisionorradioantennauntiltheinterferencestops. Movethecomputertoonesideortheotherofthetelevision orradio.
Movethecomputerfartherawayfromthetelevisionorradio. Plugthecomputerintoanoutletthatisonadifferentcircuit fromthetelevisionorradio.(Thatis,makecertainthecomputer andthetelevisionorradioareoncircuitscontrolledbydifferent circuitbreakersorfuses.)
Ifnecessary,consultanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvideror Apple.Seetheserviceandsupportinformationthatcamewith yourAppleproduct.Or,consultanexperiencedradio/television technicianforadditionalsuggestions.
Important: Changesormodificationstothisproductnot authorizedbyAppleInc.couldvoidtheEMCcomplianceand negateyourauthoritytooperatetheproduct.
ThisproducthasdemonstratedEMCcomplianceunderconditions thatincludedtheuseofcompliantperipheraldevicesandshielded cablesbetweensystemcomponents.Itisimportantthatyou usecompliantperipheraldevicesandshieldedcables(including Ethernetnetworkcables)betweensystemcomponentstoreduce thepossibilityofcausinginterferencetoradios,televisionsets,and otherelectronicdevices.
Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): AppleInc.CorporateCompliance 1InfiniteLoop,MS26-A Cupertino,CA95014
Wireless Radio Use Thisdeviceisrestrictedtoindooruseduetoitsoperationin the5.15to5.25GHzfrequencyrangetoreducethepotentialfor harmfulinterferencetoco-channelMobileSatellitesystems.
Cetappareildoittreutilislintrieur.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy TheradiatedoutputpoweroftheAirPortCardinthisdevice isbelowtheFCCandEUradiofrequencyexposurelimitsfor uncontrolledequipment.Thisdeviceshouldbeoperatedwitha minimumdistanceofatleast20cmbetweentheAirPortCard antennasandapersonsbodyandmustnotbeco-locatedor operatedwithanyotherantennaortransmitter.
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance Theantennausedwiththistransmittermustnotbecolocatedor operatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter subjecttotheconditionsoftheFCCGrant.
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Canadian Compliance Statement ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicense-exemptRSS standard(s).Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions: (1)thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.
CetappareilestconformeauxnormesCNRexemptesdelicence dIndustrieCanada.Lefonctionnementestsoumisauxdeux conditionssuivantes:(1)cetappareilnedoitpasprovoquer dinterfrenceset(2)cetappareildoitacceptertouteinterfrence, ycompriscellessusceptiblesdeprovoquerunfonctionnement nonsouhaitdelappareil.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement ThisClassBdevicemeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadian interference-causingequipmentregulations.
CetappareilnumriquedelaClassBrespectetouteslesexigences duRglementsurlematrielbrouilleurduCanada.
Industry Canada Statement ComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecifications. CetappareilnumriquedelaclasseBestconformelanorme NMB-003duCanada.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS210ofIndustry Canada.
Bluetooth EuropeEU Declaration of Conformity ThiswirelessdevicecomplieswiththeR&TTEDirective.
EuropeEU Declaration of Conformity Seewww.apple.com/euro/compliance.
Apple Inc. , Mac Pro 1999/5/.
esky Spolenost Apple Inc. tmto prohlauje, e tento Mac Pro je ve shod se zkladnmi poadavky a dalmi pslunmi ustanovenmi smrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk Undertegnede Apple Inc. erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr Mac Pro overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch Hiermit erklrt Apple Inc., dass sich das Mac Pro in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlgigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befinden.
Eesti Kesolevaga kinnitab Apple Inc., et see Mac Pro vastab direktiivi 1999/5/E phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele stetele.
English Hereby, Apple Inc. declares that this Mac Pro is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Espaol Por medio de la presente Apple Inc. declara que este Mac Pro cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
M , Apple Inc. Mac Pro 1999/5/.
Franais Par la prsente Apple Inc. dclare que lappareil Mac Pro est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Islenska Apple Inc. lsir v hr me yfir a etta tki Mac Pro fullngir lgmarkskrfum og rum vieigandi kvum Evrputilskipunar 1999/5/EC.
Italiano Con la presente Apple Inc. dichiara che questo dispositivo Mac Pro conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski Ar o Apple Inc. deklar, ka Mac Pro ierce atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvi iuo Apple Inc. deklaruoja, kad is Mac Pro atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Magyar Alulrott, Apple Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Mac Pro megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet kvetelmnyeknek s az 1999/5/EC irnyelv egyb elrsainak.
Malti Hawnhekk, Apple Inc., jiddikjara li dan Mac Pro jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
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Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Apple Inc. dat het toestel Mac Pro in overeenstemming is met de essentile eisen en de andere bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Norsk Apple Inc. erklrer herved at dette Mac Pro-apparatet er i samsvar med de grunnleggende kravene og vrige relevante krav i EU-direktivet 1999/5/EF.
Polski Niniejszym Apple Inc. owiadcza, e ten Mac Pro s zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostaymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Portugus Apple Inc. declara que este dispositivo Mac Pro est em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposies da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Romn Prin prezenta, Apple Inc. declar c acest aparat Mac Pro este n conformitate cu cerinele eseniale i cu celelalte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko Apple Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Mac Pro skladne z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi ustreznimi doloili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky Apple Inc. tmto vyhlasuje, e toto Mac Pro spa zkladn poiadavky a vetky prslun ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi Apple Inc. vakuuttaa tten, ett tm Mac Pro tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska Hrmed intygar Apple Inc. att denna Mac Pro str i verensstmmelse med de vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
AcopyoftheEUDeclarationofConformityisavailableat: www.apple.com/euro/compliance
Thisequipmentcanbeusedinthefollowingcountries:
Korea Warning Statements
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Singapore Wireless Certification
Taiwan Wireless Statements
Taiwan Class B Statement
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Japan VCCI Class B Statement
Russia
External USB Modem Information WhenconnectingyourMacProtothephonelineusingan externalUSBmodem,refertothetelecommunicationsagency informationinthedocumentationthatcamewithyourmodem.
Disposal and Recycling Information
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ForinformationaboutApplesrecyclingprogram,goto www.apple.com/recycling.
European Union: Disposal Information
Thesymbolabovemeansthataccordingtolocallawsand regulationsyourproductshouldbedisposedofseparatelyfrom householdwaste.Whenthisproductreachesitsendoflife,take ittoacollectionpointdesignatedbylocalauthorities.Some collectionpointsacceptproductsforfree.Theseparatecollection andrecyclingofyourproductatthetimeofdisposalwillhelp conservenaturalresourcesandensurethatitisrecycledina mannerthatprotectshumanhealthandtheenvironment.
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Battery Disposal Information Disposeofbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalenvironmentallaws andguidelines.
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VGAAdapter 12 DVItoADC 12 DVItoVGA 12
AirPortExtreme about 29 specifications 103
analogaudio linein 25 lineout 25 specifications 104
AppleCareServiceand Support 93
AppleHardwareTest 85 applications forcequit 77,79 problems 79
audiospecifications 104
B battery 27 internalbackupbattery 27 replacing 73 specifications 106
blinkingquestionmark 17
Bluetooth about 29 specifications 103
burningaCDorDVD 29
C CD-RW 101 chair 113 changing SystemPreferences 16,29 thedesktop 16
cleaning 111 computer 111
computerdisposal 120 computerdoesntturnon 77 connecting display 11 Ethernetcable 13
D desktop,customizing 16 dimensions 107 DIMMs installing 37 location 27,52 specifications 98,99
dischargingstatic 34 disconnectingthepower 110
DiskUtility 82 display modes 100 ports 24 precautions 110
disposalof batteries 120 computer 120
Dock 28 double-widePCIExpress
graphicsslot 27 downloadingsoftware 92 DVD 101 DVIdisplayport 25
E environmentalimpact 115 ergonomics 113 Ethernet maximizingperformance 92 ports 23 specifications 102
expansioncards 106 externalUSBmodem 21,23
F Finder 28 FireWire
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ForceQuit 79,88 frozenapplication 88
G generalmaintenance 111 graphicscard 99
H handposition 113 harddiskdrive 27 headphonejack 20,21 specifications 105
HelpCenter 16,76
I installing backupbattery 73 DIMMs 37 equal-sizeDIMMs 43 full-lengthPCIcards 70 harddiskdrives 56 internaldrives 55 memory 39 PCIExpressCards 68
Internetconnection 89 internetproblems 89
J JEDECspecification 37
K keyboard connecting 14 ergonomics 113
L lockinglatch 23
M MacOSXLionServer informationabout 28 keepinguptodate 92
MacOSXUtilities application 81
maintenance 111 maximizingEthernet
performance 92 memory installing 37 location 27 specifications 98
memoryslots 27 MemorySlotUtility 43,53 MiniDisplayPort 25 modem cable 23 DSL 23 externalUSB 21,23
mouse connecting 14,21 ergonomics 113
N network connections 91 diagnostics 89
noimageonscreen 87
O onlineresources 93 openingyourMacPro 33 operatingenvironment 107 opticaldigitalaudio ports 25 specifications 103
opticaldrive about 21 installing 62 specifications 101
P PCIExpresscards 25,27 installing 68 specifications 100
PCIExpressExpansion specifications 100
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powerbutton 15 powercord 10 powerrequirements cards 106 USBdevices 106
powersocket 23 powersupply
specifications 106 problems.Seetroubleshooting processorspecification 98
Q questionmark,blinking 17
R RAM installing 37 location 27 specifications 99
reinstallingMacOSX 83 repairingadisk 82 resetthePRAM 78 restoringinformation 83 restoringyourcomputer 84
S safetyinformation 110 SATAharddisk 55,100 screenfreezes 88 SerialATAharddiskdrives installing 55 specifications 100
serialnumberlocation 95 ServerAssistant 8 serviceandsupport
information 93 settingup 9 shuttingoffpower 9,21,35 software updating 92
SoftwareUpdate 92 solidstatedrive(SSD) 59 specifications AirPortExtreme 103 analogaudio 104 battery 106 Bluetooth 103 dimensions 107 Ethernet 102 externalmicrophone 105 finding 98 FireWire 102 graphicscard 99 headphonejack 104 memory 98 operatingenvironment 107 opticaldigitalaudio 103
opticaldrive 101 PCIExpress 100 powerrequirements 106 powersupply 106 processor 98 RAM 99 storage 100 SuperDrive 101 USB 102 videodisplay 100
SSD.Seesolidstatedrive static,discharging 34 statuslight 21 flashes 79
stoppinganapplication 79 SuperDrive about 21,27 replacing 62 specifications 101
systemclock 106 SystemInformation 29,93 SystemPreferences 29 customizingthedesktop 16
T telephonesupport 94 troubleshooting AppleCare 93 AppleHardwareTest 85 applications 79 connectingtothe
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information 93 statuslightflashes 79 unabletoejectadisc 78
typingposition 113
U UDIMMs 37 unabletoejectadisc 78 updatingsoftware 92 USB2.0ports 23 USBdevices 102
W wireless AirPorttechnology 29 Bluetoothtechnology 29
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