APPLE Mac Pro 2008 User Manual
Congratulations, you and your Mac Pro
were made for each other.
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Browse the contents
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Access files on your Mac
at home via the Internet —
from anywhere.
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Spaces
Arrange windows in
different spaces to
unclutter your desktop.
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Time Machine
Automatically back
up your files to an
extra hard drive.
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iMovie
Collect all your video in
one library. Create and
share movies in minutes.
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Organize all your photos
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Web Gallery with a click.
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GarageBand
Create music by adding
musicians to a virtual stage.
Enhance your song to sound
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iWeb
Create beautiful websites
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podcasts, and dynamic
web widgets.
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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
Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro
26
Features of Your Apple Keyboard
28
Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro
30
More Ports and Connectors on the Back
32
Internal Expansion Options
34
Getting Answers
Chapter 3: Making a Good Thing Better
39
Opening the Mac Pro
43
Installing Memory
51
Installing Internal Storage Devices
60
Adding PCI Express Cards
64
Replacing the Internal Backup Battery
Contents
5
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution
68
Problems with Your Mac Pro
70
Problems with Software
71
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
72
Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication
72
Problems with Your Display
75
Problems with Your Internet Connection
78
Using Apple Hardware Test
79
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer
80
Maximizing Ethernet Performance
81
Learning More, Service, and Support
83
Locating Your Serial Number
Chapter 5: What’s Under the Hood
86
Specifications
Chapter 6: Last, but Not Least
96
Important Safety Information
97
General Maintenance
10 0
Understanding Ergonomics
10 2
Avoid Hearing Damage
10 2
Apple and the Environment
10 3
Regulatory Compliance Information
6
Contents
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Index
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Mac Help Migration Assistant
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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.
Before you begin, remove any protective film from the outside of your Mac Pro and
from the inside of the side panel. For information about opening the side panel, see
“Opening the Mac Pro” on page 39.
Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, “Life with Your Mac Pro,” to find
out about the new features of this Mac Pro.
Many answers to questions can be found on your Mac Pro in Mac Help. For information
about Mac Help, see “Getting Answers” on page 34.
Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images
shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see onscreen.
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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. Position your
Mac Pro and display so that:
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They are each on a sturdy, flat surface
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The power cable connectors don’t press against a wall or other object
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The airflow in front of, behind, and below your Mac Pro and the display is not
obstructed
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The computer’s optical drive trays have space to open in front
The only way to shut off power completely to your Mac Pro and display is to
disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Make sure the power cords for
your Mac Pro and display are within easy reach so that you can unplug them.
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Step 2: Plug in the power cord
Plug the power cord completely into the recessed power cord socket on the back
of your Mac Pro and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or a grounded
power strip.
Power cord socket
Power cord plug
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Step 3: Connect the display
Connect your display as shown in the illustration below. Depending on the display,
you may have one or more cables to connect. Check the instructions that came with
the display for additional setup information.
Display ports
USB port
FireWire 400 port
Display cable
You can connect two displays with Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors to the
display ports on the back of your Mac Pro.
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You can connect an Apple Cinema Display to either port.
DVI display
port
DVI to VGA
DVI display ports
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:
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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.
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To connect an ADC display, use an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, not included,
to connect the display to the DVI port.
To purchase an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, contact an Apple Authorized
Reseller, visit an Apple Store retail location, or go online to the Apple Store at
www.apple.com/store.
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Step 4: Connect an Ethernet cable
To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to either of
the gigabit Ethernet ports on the back of your Mac Pro. Connect the other end to a
DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
Gigabit Ethernet ports
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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.
Plug the mouse into a
USB port on the keyboard
MouseKeyboard
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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.
Step 7: Use Setup Assistant
The first time you turn on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps
you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your
Mac Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer
files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new Mac Pro.
Step 8: Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences
You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences.
Choose Apple (
) > System Preferences from the menu bar. As you get to know your
Mac Pro, explore System Preferences—it’s your command center for most computer
and display settings. For more information, open Mac Help and search for “System
Preferences” or for the specific preference you want to change.
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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:
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Is your Mac Pro plugged into a power source? If it’s plugged into a power strip, is the
power strip turned on?
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Is the power cord securely plugged into the back of your Mac Pro?
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Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly?
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Is the display turned on? Are the brightness and contrast of the display adjusted
correctly? If the display has brightness controls, adjust them.
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If you still don’t see anything on your screen, restart your Mac Pro. Press and hold the
power (®
power (®
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If you see a blinking question mark on the screen or a series of flashes from the
status light, see Chapter 4, “Problem, Meet Solution,” on page 67.
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) button on your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it turns off. Press the
) button again to restart.
Ready, Set Up, Go
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:
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Choose Apple (
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Press the power (®
dialogue box that appears.
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Choose Apple (
To wake your Mac Pro from sleep, do one of the following:
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Press any key on the keyboard.
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Click the mouse.
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Press the power (®
) > Sleep.
) button on the front of your Mac Pro and click Sleep in the
) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.
) button on the front of your Mac Pro.
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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:
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Choose Apple (
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Press the power (®
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). Your files or system software could be damaged if your Mac Pro is not
shut down properly.
NOTICE:
Shut down your Mac Pro before moving it. Moving your computer while the
hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to
start up from the hard disk.
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) > Shut Down.
) button on the front of your Mac Pro and click Shut Down in the
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Life with Your Mac Pro
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Mac Help ports
2
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.
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Basic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro
Optical drive
Second optical drive
®
Power button
FireWire 800 port
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Status light
f
Headphone jack
USB 2.0 ports (2)
FireWire 400 port
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 (
drive, press the Option and Media Eject (
Power button
®
Press this button to turn on your Mac Pro, put it to sleep, or wake it from sleep. To restart,
press and hold this button for 5 or 6 seconds until your Mac Pro turns off, and, then press
it again to turn it on.
FireWire 400 and 800 ports
H
Connect your Mac Pro to FireWire digital video (DV) cameras, scanners, and external hard
disk drives. Connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting. The FireWire 400
port supports data rates up to 400 megabits per second (Mbit/s). The FireWire 800 port
supports data rates up to 800 Mbit/s.
USB 2.0 ports
d
Connect your Mac Pro to USB keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, iPods, speakers,
microphones, and hubs. Your display may also have USB ports.
Headphone jack
f
Connect headphones to your Mac Pro through the headphone minijack.
Status light
A white light indicates your Mac Pro is on; a pulsing light indicates it’s in sleep.
C) key on your Apple Keyboard. If your Mac Pro has a second optical
C) keys to open it.
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Features of Your Apple Keyboard
Escape
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Exposé
Dashboard
Fast Forward
Mute
Volume Down
Volume Up
Media Eject
Caps Lock
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Function
Play/Pause
Rewind
USB port
(both sides)
Escape (esc) key
Press the Escape (esc) and Command (
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.
Volume keys (F11, F12)
-
Decrease (
–) or increase (-) the volume of sound coming from the speakers or
headphone port on your Mac Pro.
Media Eject key
C
Press and hold the Media Eject (
Function (fn) key
Hold down to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F19).
To learn about customizing function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar
and search for “function keys.”
Media keys (F7, F8, F9)
’
Fast-forward (
Caps Lock key
Press the Caps Lock key to engage caps lock so you can type capital letters.
Two USB 2.0 ports
d
Connect a mouse and sync your iPhone, iPod, or digital camera.
‘), play or pause (’), or rewind (]) a song, movie, or slideshow.
x) keys simultaneously to open Front Row.
C) key to remove a disc.
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Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro
Power socket
¥
Locking latch
d
USB 2.0 ports (3)
H
FireWire 400 port
H
FireWire 800 port
Gigabit Ethernet
G
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ports (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. You can also attach a security cable to the
latch or through the handles and feet to protect your Mac Pro.
USB 2.0 ports
d
Connect your Mac Pro to USB devices, such as keyboards, mice, printers, scanners,
speakers, USB microphones, and USB hubs. Your display may also have USB ports.
FireWire 400 and 800 ports
H
The FireWire 400 port supports data rates up to 400 Mbit/s. The FireWire 800 port
supports data rates up to 800 Mbit/s.
Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with jumbo frame support
G
Connect your Mac Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network to access the Internet or
network resources such as printers and servers, and share information over the network
using a CAT 5e cable.
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More Ports and Connectors on the Back
PCI Express
expansion slots
DVI display port 1
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DVI display port 2
£
Optical digital
audio out port
Optical digital
audio in port
,
Audio line-in port
Audio line-out port
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