Apple Mac Pro (Mid 2010) User Manual
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Chapter 3
Making a Good Thing Better
You can also determine which Mac Pro you have by choosing Apple () > About This
Mac from the menu bar. Click More Info, choose Hardware from the Contents list, and
then find Number Of Processors in Hardware Overview. The quad-core and 6-core
Mac Pro have one processor and the 8-core and 12-core Mac Pro have two processors.
Installing Memory in a Quad-Core or 6-Core Mac Pro
The quad-core and 6-core Mac Pro have four memory slots, and come with at least
three 1 GB DIMMs installed. You can replace or install additional 1 GB, 2 GB or 4GB
DIMMs for a total of up to 16 GB of memory.
It’s important that all DIMMs installed in your Mac Pro are of the correct specifications.
Use the instructions that follow to install DIMMs in a quad-core or 6-core Mac Pro.
To install memory:
1
Shut down your Mac Pro, open it, and remove the side panel, following the instructions
in “Opening Your Mac Pro” on page 39.
WARNING:
Let your Mac Pro cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before you remove the
processor tray or touch the internal components. The processor tray and components
may be very hot.