Lesson 17. About Mac Pro
Time
This lesson takes approximately 1 hour to complete.
Goal
Describe the Mac Pro and the Mac Pro build-to-order options
Mac Pro computers are similar to the preceding Power Mac G5 models in form. However, there are major internal changes, including the use of dual-core Xeon processors from Intel.
Hardware features include the following:
• Two dual-core Intel Xeon processors in all Mac Pro models: This effectively makes them quad-processor computers.
• FB-DIMM DDR2 system memory supporting ECC memory and up to 16 GB of RAM: The system has more room to grow when using high-performance computing applications.
• Four internal HDDs: The Mac Pro supports up to four internal hard disk drives.
• Two optical drives: The Mac Pro has support for two optical drives.
The following chart outlines the major technical specifications of the Mac Pro standard model and the Mac Pro build-to-order options. Use this chart to distinguish between models and to determine the capabilities of each.
Lesson Review
1. Name as many of the Mac Pro model’s new port layout and features as you can, then use the answer key to fill in any you may have missed.
2. What is the Mac Pro computer’s maximum internal hard disk space?
a. 500 GB
b. 1 TB
c. 2 TB
3. What display is bundled with the MacPro?
a. 23-inch Apple Cinema Display HD
b. 30-inch Apple Cinema Display HD
c. No display is bundled with the product. Displays are sold separately.
4. The two dual-core Intel Xeon processors in the Mac Pro effectively make it:
a. A quad-processor computer
b. Apple’s showcase product
c. Xserve compatible
Answer Key
A. Power socket
B. Locking latch
C. USB 2.0 ports (3)
D. FireWire 400 port
E. FireWire 800 port
F. Gigabit Ethernet ports (2)
G. PCI Express expansion slots (3)
H. DVI display port 1
I. DVI display port 2
J. Optical digital audio-out port
K. Optical digital audio-in port
L. Audio line-in port
M. Audio line-out port