Apple mac pro early 2009 User Manual

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Mac Pro (Early 2009)
Updated:  2010-09-27  

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Mac Pro (Early 2009)
Contents
About This Guide
Manual Updates 8
Feedback 10
Basics
Overview 12
How to Identify Quad-Core and 8-Core Processor Configurations  13
Serial Number Location 14
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting  16
Update System Software 16
Troubleshooting Theory 16
Emerging Issues 16
Hardware vs. Software  16
Mac Pro Firmware Updates  17
Memory Configuration 18
Memory Diagnostic LEDs  20
PCIe/Graphics Cards 22
Functional Overview  23
Block Diagram 25
Common Reset Procedures  26
Power-On...

Noise/Hum/Vibration 53
Burnt Smell/Odor 55
Uncategorized Symptom  56
Communications 57
Ethernet Port/Device Issue  57
AirPort/Bluetooth: Defective Wireless Devices  59
No/Poor Wireless Signal 61
Wireless Input Device Loses Connection  63
AirPort Card: Kernel Panic 65
Wireless Performance Issue / Slow Connection  66
Wireless Input Device Doesn’t Pair 68
Uncategorized Symptom 70
Mass Storage 71
Hard Drive Read/Write Issue  71
Hard Drive Not Recognized/Not Mounting  73
Hard Drive Noisy 75
Optical Drive...

Take Apart
General Information 110
Orientation 110
Tools 110
Parts Requiring Enclosure Replacement  110
How to Identify Quad-Core and 8-Core Processor Configurations  110
Icon Legend 111
Note on Illustrations  111
Opening the Computer  112
Hard Drive 114
Removal 115
Reassembly  115
Formatting a New Drive  116
Optical Drive Carrier and Optical Drive  117
Removal 118
Reassembly  119
Processor Tray  120
Memory DIMMs  122
Memory Configuration  123
Removal 125
PCI Express/Graphics Card  126
Power Supply 133...

Front and Rear 152
Speaker Assembly  154
Processor Heatsinks, 8 Core  156
Removal 157
Reassembly  158
Processor Heatsink, Quad Core  162
Removal 163
Reassembly  163
Processor, 8 Core  167
Removal 168
Reassembly  169
Processor, Quad Core  172
Removal 173
Reassembly  175
Processor Board, 8 Core  178
Processor Board, Quad Core  180
Processor Tray Support Plate  182
Front-Panel-Board-to-Backplane-Board Cable  184
Backplane Board 186
Front Panel Board  190
Power Button 192
Optical Drive Cable Harness  194...

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About This Guide
Mac Pro (Early 2009)   

Mac Pro (Early 2009) About This Guide — Manual Updates 8 2010-09-27
Manual Updates
Update 27 September 2010
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts: Added reference and link for SYS_PWR solder-pad photo in 
“Minimum Configuration Testing” to SYS_PWR solder-pad icons in “No Power/Dead Unit” and 
”Power Button Stuck” Deep Dives.
Update 3 June 2010
Troubleshooting:
• Added Bluetooth antenna board to Communications Symptom Charts
Take Apart
• Added Bluetooth antenna board procedure
Update 4 December 2009
Basics:
•...

Mac Pro (Early 2009) About This Guide — Manual Updates 9 2010-09-27
Update 1 July 2009
Take Apart:
• General Information: In Tools section, added Apple part number 922-7122 to long-handled, 
magnetized 3 mm flathead hex screwdriver
• Backplane Board: Updated screws from 9 to 10
Apple Technician Guide Introduced 03 March 2009  

Mac Pro (Early 2009) About This Guide — Feedback 10 2010-09-27
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