Congratulations, you and your Mac Pro were made for each other.
Finder Browse the contents of your computer using Cover Flow. Back to My Mac Access files on your Mac at home via the Internet — from anywhere. www.apple.com/macosx www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac Help finder Spaces Arrange windows in different spaces to unclutter your desktop. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help spaces .mac Time Machine Automatically back up your files to an extra hard drive. www.apple.
iMovie Collect all your video in one library. Create and share movies in minutes. iPhoto Organize all your photos with Events. Publish to a Web Gallery with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iMovie Help iPhoto Help movie GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a virtual stage. Enhance your song to sound like a pro. www.apple.
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Setting Up Your Mac Pro 19 Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your Mac Pro 24 26 28 30 32 34 Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro Features of Your Apple Keyboard Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro More Ports and Connectors on the Back Internal Expansion Options Getting Answers Chapter 3: Making a Good Thing Better 39 43 51 60 64 Opening the Mac Pro Installing Memory Installing Internal Storage Devices Addin
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 68 70 71 72 72 75 78 79 80 81 83 Problems with Your Mac Pro Problems with Software Keeping Your Software Up to Date Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication Problems with Your Display Problems with Your Internet Connection Using Apple Hardware Test Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer Maximizing Ethernet Performance Learning More, Service, and Support Locating Your Serial Number Chapter 5: What’s Under the Hood 86 Specifications Chapter 6: Last, but
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Your Mac Pro features the latest computer technology, including advanced 64-bit multicore processor technology, high-speed FB-DIMM memory, PCI Express graphics and expansion slots, and internal storage, all in an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to internal components. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 95) carefully before you first use your Mac Pro.
Setting Up Your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Follow the steps on the next few pages to get started. Step 1: Position your Mac Pro 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.
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.
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 an Apple Cinema Display to either port. DVI display port DVI display ports DVI to VGA Display 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.
Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to either of the gigabit Ethernet ports on the back of your Mac Pro. Connect the other end to a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB (d) ports on your Mac Pro or on the display. Plug the Mighty Mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard.
If the keyboard cable isn’t long enough, use the keyboard extension cable that came with your Mac Pro. Apple keyboard extension cable 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 your Mac Pro to turn it on. If your display must be turned on separately, turn it on by pressing its power button.
Need Help Setting Up? If you don’t see anything on your screen or you think your Mac Pro didn’t start up properly, check the following: Â Is your Mac Pro plugged into a power source? If it’s plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on? Â Is the power cord securely plugged into the back of your Mac Pro? Â Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly? Â Is the display turned on? Are the brightness and contrast of the display adjusted correctly? If the display has brightness controls, a
Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working, you can put your Mac Pro to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your Mac Pro to Sleep If you will be away from your Mac Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep. When your Mac Pro is in sleep, the display’s screen is dark. You can quickly wake your Mac Pro from sleep and bypass the startup process. To put your Mac Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Sleep.
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, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down. Â Press the power (®) button on the front of your Mac Pro and click Shut Down in the dialogue box that appears. NOTICE: Do not turn off your Mac Pro by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling out your Mac Pro’s power plug (unless you can’t turn off your Mac Pro any other way).
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Read on for an overview of the features and ports of your Mac Pro. 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 website at www.apple.com/support.
Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro Optical drive 24 Status light Second optical drive (optional) f Headphone jack ® Power button USB 2.
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 sleep, or wake it from sleep.
Features of Your Apple Keyboard Escape Fast Forward Decrease brightness Mute Increase brightness Volume Down Exposé Volume Up Dashboard Media Eject Caps Lock Function Play/Pause Rewind USB port (both sides) 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
Escape (esc) key Press the Escape (esc) and Command (x) keys simultaneously to open Front Row. Press the Escape (esc) key to exit Front Row. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your Apple display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for quick access to all your open windows. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your widgets. — Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port.
Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket ¥ Locking latch d USB 2.
Power socket Connect the power cord that came with your Mac Pro. Don’t use ordinary power or extension cords. ¥ Locking latch Lift the latch to open the side panel and access the internal components in your Mac Pro. If you are working inside your Mac Pro 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.
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 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
PCI Express expansion slots (3) Expand your Mac Pro by installing up to three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express cards in the covered slots labeled 2, 3, and 4. £ DVI display ports Connect displays that use a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector to the DVI display ports. Connect an Apple display, such as the 20-, 23-, or 30-inch Apple Cinema Display, to either port.
Internal Expansion Options Optical drive carrier Hard disk drive carriers (4) Slots 2–4: PCI Express Battery Slot 1: Double-wide PCI Express graphics (graphics card installed) Top memory card Bottom memory card 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your Mac Pro
Optical drives Your Mac Pro comes with one or two DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrives in the optical drive carrier. To replace an optical drive, see “Replacing the Optical Drive” on page 55. Hard disk drive Your Mac Pro comes with up to four hard disk drives installed in the drive carriers. To install or replace the hard disk drives, see “Installing Internal Storage Devices” on page 51. PCI Express slots Your Mac Pro has three PCI Express expansion slots.
Getting Answers Much more information about using your Mac Pro is available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macpro. To open Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and type a question or term in the Search field. 3 Choose a topic from the list or choose Show All Results to see all of the topics.
To learn about See Changing System Preferences Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or search for “system preferences” in Mac Help. Using your mouse or keyboard Open System Preferences and choose the Keyboard & Mouse preference. Or open Mac Help and search for “mouse” or “keyboard.” Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. Or open Mac Help and search for “AirPort.
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Use the information in this chapter to customize and expand your Mac Pro to fit your needs.
Opening the Mac Pro 1 Before you open your Mac Pro, shut it down by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. NOTICE: Always shut down your Mac Pro before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install. Do not open your Mac Pro or attempt to install items inside it while it is on. 2 Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the internal components of your Mac Pro to cool. · WARNING: Let your Mac Pro cool down before you touch the internal components, which may be very hot.
3 Touch the metal on the outside of your Mac Pro to discharge any static electricity. Important: Always discharge static before you touch parts or install components inside your Mac Pro. To avoid generating static, do not walk around the room until you finish installing the cards, memory, or internal storage device and replace the side panel. Touch the metal case to discharge static.
4 Unplug all the cables and the power cord from your Mac Pro. NOTICE: To avoid damaging internal components or the components you want to install, always unplug your Mac Pro. Don’t attempt to install items while it’s plugged in. 5 Hold the side panel and lift the latch on the back.
6 Remove the side panel by pulling the top away from your Mac Pro and lifting up. Important: When you remove the side panel, hold it securely.
Installing Memory Your Mac Pro has two memory cards with four memory slots on each card (in four banks of two each). Your Mac Pro comes with a minimum of 2 GB of memory, installed as a pair of 1 GB fully buffered dual inline memory modules (FB-DIMMs) in two of the DIMM slots. You can install additional pairs of 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB FB-DIMMs in the open DIMM slots on the memory cards, for a total of 32 GB of memory.
It’s important to install FB-DIMMs in matched pairs of equal size and equal specification. Use the table below and the instructions that follow as guidelines for DIMM placement.
2 Using the two finger holes, pull on the memory cards to remove them, and then place them on a soft, clean cloth with the DIMMs facing up.
3 On the bottom memory card, open the ejectors on the DIMM slot and push them out to the sides, and then remove the DIMM from slot 1. Important: When installing or removing DIMMs, don’t touch the gold connectors on the DIMMs or the memory cards. 4 Reinstall the DIMM you removed on the top memory card by aligning it in DIMM slot 2, as shown in the illustration, and pushing both ends of the DIMM down until the tabs are vertical and the ejectors snap into place.
6 If you add a second pair of additional DIMMs, install them on the top memory card in DIMM slots 3 and 4, the last two slots. 2 Second pair of additional DIMMs 3 Third pair of additional DIMMs Top memory card Bottom memory card 7 If you add a third pair of additional DIMMs, install them on the bottom memory card in DIMM slots 3 and 4.
8 Lay your Mac Pro down on a soft, clean cloth on the desk or work surface to avoid scratching the work surface or your Mac Pro. 9 Reinstall each memory card, pushing it straight down until it’s seated in the memory slot.
10 Stand your Mac Pro up and replace the side panel. Important: When you replace the side panel, make sure the latch is up. Hold the side panel securely so it stays in place as you push the latch down. Place the side panel in the slot and then push to close.
11 Hold the side panel against your Mac Pro and push the latch down to secure the side panel. 12 You can attach a lock or cable through the metal loop to secure your Mac Pro. Flip the lock tab down before you close the latch.
Installing Internal Storage Devices Your Mac Pro has room for six internal drives: two optical drives and four hard disk drives. In most configurations, a single hard disk drive occupies the first hard drive bay and an optical drive is located in the top optical drive bay. You can add up to three additional Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives to the empty hard drive bays or up to four Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives. The drives must meet these specifications:  Type: SAS or SATA 3 Gb/s  Width: 3.
To install a hard disk drive: 1 Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel following the instructions that begin on page 39. 2 Lift the latch to unlock the hard drive carriers. Important: When the latch is down, the carriers are locked in the drive bays and can’t be removed. 3 Pull the hard drive carrier out of the drive bay.
4 Position the carrier over the hard disk drive with the connectors at the rear. 5 Use the four screws on the carrier to attach the hard disk drive to the carrier. Important: If the printed circuit board is exposed on the bottom of the hard disk drive, hold the drive by its sides. To avoid damaging the drive, don’t touch the printed circuit board.
6 Lift the latch and slide the carrier over the guides and into the drive bay, until it’s seated in the bay and snaps into the hard drive connectors. Hard drive connectors 7 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it.
Replacing the Optical Drive Your Mac Pro comes with one or two SuperDrives installed in the optical drive bays. Follow these instructions to replace your optical drive. Important: Contact your drive manufacturer or consult the manufacturer’s website to determine if your drive is set to cable select mode. Before installation, set the drive to cable select mode if the manufacturer hasn’t already done so.
4 Disconnect the power and ribbon cables from the optical drive and remove the carrier. Important: When you install or replace the optical drives, use the original Apple cables that came with your Mac Pro.
5 Remove the optical drive from the carrier by unscrewing the four attachment screws. 6 Use the four screws from the original optical drive to attach the replacement drive to the carrier.
7 Slide the optical drive and carrier over the guides halfway into the drive bay, 8 Attach the power and ribbon cables to the back of the drive.
9 Lift the latch and then slide the optical drive carrier into the drive bay, pushing it into place. 10 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it.
Adding PCI Express Cards You can expand the capabilities of your Mac Pro by installing cards in the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express slots. Your Mac Pro has one double-wide PCI Express graphics slot and three PCI Express expansion slots, for a total of four slots. These slots accommodate PCI Express graphics cards and expansion cards.
To install a PCI Express card: 1 Open your Mac Pro and remove the side panel (see page 39). · WARNING: To avoid damaging internal components or the components you want to install, always turn off and then unplug your Mac Pro. Do not attempt to install items while it is plugged in. Let your Mac Pro cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before you touch the internal components, which may be very hot. 2 Lay your Mac Pro down on a soft, clean cloth to avoid scratching it or the work surface.
4 Remove the port access cover from the slot in which you plan to install the card. PCI bracket Port access cover Tab 5 Remove your new card from its static-proof bag and hold it by its corners. Don’t touch the gold connector or the components on the card.
6 Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot and press the card into the slot. Did You Know?—Installing a Full-Length PCI Card It may be easier to install a PCI card if you remove the hard disk drives and carriers, and remove adjacent cards. Make sure the end of the card goes in the appropriate card guide before aligning the card with the PCI slot and completing the installation.
7 Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted. Press only on the bare areas of the card to avoid damaging the components. Note: Don’t rock the card from side to side or force it. If you meet resistance, check the connector and slot for damage or obstructions, and then try inserting the card again. 8 Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected. If it stays in place and its gold connectors are barely visible, the card is connected.
3 Remove the old battery from the holder. · WARNING: Installing the battery incorrectly may cause an explosion. Use only the same type of battery or an equivalent recommended by the manufacturer of the original. 4 Insert the new battery in the holder with the positive (+) side facing up. Tab 5 Replace the PCI Express cards that you removed (see page 60). 6 Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it.
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Occasionally you may have a problem while working with your Mac Pro. This chapter gives you some solutions to try. Problems with Your Mac Pro If your Mac Pro won’t respond or turn on, you have trouble ejecting a disk, or the status light is flashing, try the steps in this section. If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move First, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected by unplugging and then plugging in the connectors, and make sure they are firmly seated.
If the computer won’t turn on or start up  Make sure the power cord is connected to a working power source. The plug on the power cord must be completely inserted into the computer’s power socket and firmly seated.  If your computer still does not start up, try resetting the parameter random access memory (PRAM). Turn on the computer and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time. Release the keys.
3 Carefully insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the front of the optical drive. 4 Push firmly until the tray opens, remove the disc, and push the tray to close it. 5 Replace optical drive carrier and the side panel, see page 59. If the status light flashes and the computer won’t start up  If you recently installed memory, a PCI expansion card, or another internal component, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer.
If you have a problem with a software program  Use Software Update to ensure that you have the latest drivers, bug fixes, and other updates.  For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. If you have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS X  Look in Mac Help (in the Help menu) for instructions and troubleshooting information.  For the latest troubleshooting information and software updates, go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.
Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication If you have a problem using AirPort wireless communication: Â Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your base station. Â Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s access point.
If no image appears on the screen  Make sure the display and computer are turned on.  Make sure the cables are connected properly to your computer and the display.  If your graphics card has an internal power cable, make sure it’s connected to the card and the logic board.  Make sure your computer is not in sleep. Press the power button or any key to see if the computer wakes.  Make sure the display brightness and contrast are set properly. Use the brightness keys on the Apple Keyboard.
 The flickering may be caused by interference from a nearby power line, a fluorescent light, or an electrical device—for example, a radio, a microwave oven, or another computer. Try relocating nearby electrical devices or moving your computer and display. If no colors appear on the screen or the colors don’t look right  Make sure the display is connected firmly to the computer.  Open the Displays pane of System Preferences and make sure the display is set to display millions of colors.
If the light on the front of the display is flashing On some Apple flat panel displays, the power light displays a series of short flashes when an error is detected. Â If you see a repeating sequence of three short flashes, the display is detecting input in the wrong video format. Make sure your display is compatible with your graphics card and that you’ve installed the correct display software, if your display came with installation software.
Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are fully plugged in, including the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to the wall jack. Check the cables and power supplies for Ethernet hubs and routers. Turn the modem off and on to reset the modem hardware. Turn off your DSL or cable modem for a few minutes, and then turn it back on. Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modem’s power cord.
Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your computer and into the network. Check the cables and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers. If you have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection, be sure that your network is set up properly. You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses, one for each computer.
Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your computer’s hardware. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the keyboard and mouse. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your Mac Pro while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language appropriate for your location. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button.
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer. NOTICE: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data. Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up your important files, if possible. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer. 3 Double-click “Install Bundled Software Only.” 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 5 Select the destination disk for installation and continue following the onscreen instructions. Note: iCal, iChat, iSync, iTunes, and Safari are part of Mac OS X. To install these applications, follow the “Installing Mac OS X” instructions above.
Learning More, Service, and Support If your Mac Pro needs service, take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or contact Apple for service. You can find more information about your Mac Pro through online resources, onscreen help, System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. If you didn’t order AirPort wireless technology with your Mac Pro, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store to purchase it and have it installed.
AppleCare Service and Support Information Your Mac Pro comes with 90 days of telephone support and one year of service coverage at an Apple-authorized repair center. You can extend your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. For more information, visit the website address for your country listed below. If you need further assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you with installing and opening applications, and with basic troubleshooting.
Locating Your Serial Number System Profiler shows the serial number of your Mac Pro. Open System Profiler, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder, and click the System Profile tab. The serial number is also on the configuration label, which is located on the back of your Mac Pro near the video ports.
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The technical specifications of your Mac Pro are included in the information that follows. Specifications Use System Profiler to find detailed information about your Mac Pro, including the amount of installed memory, hard disk size, connected devices, and product serial number. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info.
 Must contain an Apple-approved heat sink (for best acoustic performance)  Must conform to JEDEC specification (see page 43)  Maximum height of 31 mm  Nonparity Graphics Card PCI Express or PCI Express 2.0 graphics card with two dual-link Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors. Video Display Modes For technical specifications for your display:  Apple displays: Go to www.apple.com/displays  Non-Apple displays: Go to www.apple.
PCI Express Expansion  Four full-length PCI Express expansion slots (slot 1 contains the graphics card)  Slots 1 and 2 are 16-lane, PCI Express 2.0 slots  Slots 3 and 4 are 4-lane, PCI Express 1.
 DVD+R DL USB Specifications  Support for Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 and 1.1  Seven external USB Type A ports  Two USB 2.0 ports on the front  Three USB 2.0 ports on the back  Two USB 2.0 ports on the Apple Keyboard  Each USB port (front and rear) is on a separate 480 megabit-per-second (Mbit/s) USB channel  500 milliamperes (mA) available for a total of 1.5 A on the rear and 1.
Ethernet Specifications  IEEE 802.3 compliant  Maximum cable length: 100 meters (m)  Protocols: Open Transport, AppleShare, AppleTalk, NetWare for Macintosh, TCP/IP  Connector: RJ-45 for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T  Media, 10Base-T: Category (CAT) 3 or higher UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m  Media, 100Base-TX: CAT 5e UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m  Media, 1000Base-T: CAT 5e UTP on 4 pairs up to 100 m  Channel speeds: IEEE Autonegotiation of 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Bluetooth 2.
Optical Digital Audio Specifications  Data format: Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) protocol (IEC60958-3)  Connector type: TOSLINK optical (IEC60874-17)  Bits per sample: 16-bit or 24-bit Optical digital audio out Based on a typical situation with playback of 1 kHz, 0dBFS 24-bit sine wave, 44.1 kHz output sample rate, unless otherwise specified below.  Output sample rate: 44.
Analog Audio Specifications  Sample rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz  Jack type: 1/8” mini  Bits per sample: 16-bit or 24-bit  Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-3 dB Analog audio out using the headphone jack (typical values) Based on a typical situation with playback of 1 kHz, -3dBFS 24-bit sine wave, 44.1 kHz output sample rate into 150 ohms unless otherwise specified below.  Output voltage: 1.4 volts (root mean square) (Vrms) (+5.
Analog audio line out (typical values) Based on a typical situation with playback of 1 kHz, -3dBFS 24-bit sine wave, 44.1 kHz output sample rate into 100 kilohms unless otherwise specified below.  Output voltage: 1.6 Vrms (+6.3 dBu)  Output impedance: 24 ohms  Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 90 dB  Total harmonic distortion + noise: Less than -85 dB (.
System Clock and Battery Your computer has CMOS custom circuitry with a long-life battery. Battery Use a 3-volt, CR 2032 Lithium coin cell replacement battery (see “Replacing the Internal Backup Battery” on page 64). Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions  Weight: 42.4 lbs. (19.2 kg) Weight depends on configuration. The weight above is for a basic configuration and may be greater if optional devices are installed.  Height: 20.12 inches (511 mm)  Width: 8.11 inches (206 mm)  Depth: 18.
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This chapter provides important information about safety procedures, routine maintenance, and ergonomic considerations for using your Mac Pro and display. For your safety and that of your equipment, follow these rules for handling and cleaning your Mac Pro and for working more comfortably. Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injury or damage.
 You suspect that your computer or display needs service or repair  You want to clean the computer or the case or screen of the display  If you plan to store your computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery. For service or questions about your warranty, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. Service and support information is included with your computer’s documentation.
5 Wipe the computer or display case surfaces lightly with a clean, soft cloth dampened with water. NOTICE: Don’t use alcohol, aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish on the case. Protecting Your Optical Drive To keep your optical drive working properly: Â Position your computer so that the drive tray doesn’t bump into anything when it opens. Â Close the drive when you’re not using it. Â Do not put anything on the drive tray when it is open.
Maintaining Your Display To maintain your display and ensure its long life: Â Do not press on the surface of the display screen. Â Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object. Â If you will not be using your computer for a day or more, turn off the computer and display or use Energy Saver. Turn off your display, turn down the brightness, or use a screen saver program that dims or varies the image on the screen when the computer is idle for a prolonged time.
Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. Â Use an adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are tilted slightly and your feet are flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly. Â When you use the computer keyboard, your shoulders should be relaxed.
 Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows. Shoulders relaxed 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.) 45–70 cm (18–28 in.
Avoid Hearing Damage WARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, then stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time required before your hearing can be affected.
Regulatory Compliance Information Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Inc. Corporate Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 Europe–EU Declaration of Conformity See www.apple.com/euro/compliance. Korea Statements Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range to reduce the potential for harmful interference to cochannel Mobile Satellite systems. Mac Pro (A1186) APL-A1186 (B) Cet appareil doit être utilisé à l’intérieur.
Taiwan Statement VCCI Class B Statement Singapore Wireless Certification Taiwan Wireless Statements Mouse Class 1 LED Information The Apple Mighty Mouse is a Class 1 LED product in accordance with IEC 60825-1 A1 A2. It also complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Specification. External USB Modem Information When connecting your Mac Pro to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that came with your modem.
Disposal and Recycling Information This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options. For information about Apple’s recycling program, go to www.apple.com/environment/recycling. Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
Taiwan: European Union—Disposal Information The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection points accept products for free.
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Index A adapter 14 DVI to ADC 14 DVI to VGA 14 AirPort Extreme 35, 90 specifications 90 analog audio 92 line in 31, 92 line out 31, 92 AppleCare Service and Support 82 Apple Hardware Test 81 Apple Keyboard 27 applications Bluetooth File Exchange 35 force quit 68 freezing 70 Front Row 35 installing 79 problems 70 assistants Setup Assistant 17 audio 91 B battery 94 disposal 106 110 Looking for Something? internal backup battery 33 replacing 64 specifications 94 Bluetooth 35, 90 specifications 90 Bluetooth
F F1 to F19 function keys 27 FB-DIMMs 33, 43, 86 Finder 34 FireWire 25, 29, 89 connections 35 devices 93 specifications 89 Force Quit 70, 74 Front Row application 35 key 27 frozen application 70 function (fn) key 27 SuperDrive 55 Internet problems connecting 76 J JEDEC specification 43, 87 K maintenance 97 Media Eject key 27 media keys 27 memory 43 installing 43 location 33 memory cards 43 specifications 86 Mighty Mouse cleaning 99 connecting 16 Mute key 27 hand positions 100 hard disk drive 33, 51 hea
audio 31 display 13, 31 Ethernet 15, 29 FireWire 25, 29, 89 power 89 USB 16, 25, 29, 89 power button 17, 25 power cord 12 power requirements 93 power socket 29 power supply 93 problems connecting to Internet 76 processor 86 protective film 10 R RAM 33, 43, 86 reset the PRAM 69 S SAS drive 51 screen setting brightness 27 screen freezes 74 Serial ATA drive 51 Serial Attached SCSI drive 51 serial number 83 service and support information 82 setting up 11 shutting off power 11, 20, 39 112 Looking for Someth
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