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The Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor in the Mac Pro is based on the next-generation Intel Core microarchitecture, also known as Nehalem, and includes the following features:

• 8MB of fully shared L3 cache per processor, which boosts performance by keeping data and instructions in a fast-access cache that is available to all four processor cores.
• An integrated memory controller, which allows faster access to data stored in memory by significantly increasing memory bandwidth and reducing memory latency by up to 40%.
• Turbo Boost, a dynamic performance technology that automatically speeds up the cores in use when other cores aren’t needed.
• Hyper-Threading technology allows two threads to run simultaneously on each processor core, providing eight virtual cores for increased performance.

Which processor speed is right for you? The more time you spend using processor-intensive applications — such as video processing, image editing, 3D rendering, and others — the more you’ll benefit from a higher-speed processor.

Because accessing data from memory is much faster than accessing data from the hard drive, the more memory your system has, the faster it can manipulate your data. The result is greater application performance, especially when working with large files and memory-intensive applications such as graphics, audio, video, and scientific applications.

The Mac Pro now uses fast 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory, an advanced memory technology that is not only fast, but also reliable. ECC provides this added layer of reliability by automatically correcting memory errors if they happen to occur.

The Mac Pro features a cable-free, direct-attach drive solution that lets you install and remove hard drives with ease. Drives are attached to simple drive carriers that slide neatly into place — no cables or connectors to hassle with. And removing drives is just as easy. This solution is perfect for sharing drives among different workstations at home or in the studio.

About Serial ATA
In addition to providing up to 8TB of internal storage for your Mac Pro, Serial ATA drives deliver fast read and write performance by spinning at a 7200-rpm rotational speed. To ensure that data is transmitted to the system as quickly as possible, each drive has a dedicated 3Gb/s channel. Perfect for film and video, music, and other drive-intensive operations, multiple Serial ATA drives can be setup in either a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration using the software RAID feature built into Mac OS X. For even more data protection and drive I/O performance, add the optional Mac Pro RAID Card.

Note: 1GB = 1 billion bytes; 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.

All-new, high-performance graphics cards from NVIDIA and AMD deliver the fastest Mac graphics performance ever. A 16-lane, double-wide PCI Express 2.0 graphics slot supports the latest graphics cards for up to 8 GBps of data throughput. And by supplying up to 300 watts of total power to all PCI Express slots, the Mac Pro provides the headroom for high-performance, next-generation graphics cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 120
Perfect for motion graphics, 3D modeling, rendering, or animation, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 512MB of GDDR3 memory comes standard — and provides greater performance than previous Mac Pro standard graphics. The GeForce GT 120 includes both a Mini DisplayPort and a dual-link DVI port. With up to four GeForce GT 120 graphics cards installed, a Mac Pro can support up to eight 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays.*

ATI Radeon HD 4870
For even greater graphics performance, choose the latest-generation ATI Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB of fast GDDR5 video memory. With massive memory bandwidth and over a TeraFlop of computing power, the Radeon HD 4870 brings advanced performance to graphics-intensive applications such as motion graphics, 3D modeling, rendering, and animation. Connect an Apple 24-inch LED Cinema Display directly to the Mini DisplayPort port or a 30-inch Cinema Display to the Dual-Link DVI port.

Dual-display modes

Each graphics card offers built-in dual-display support in two modes. Extended Desktop mode allows you to work on two monitors at once for increased desktop real estate and enhanced productivity. Video mirroring mode is useful when presenting to groups — the same image that you see on your local display also appears on a projector or auxiliary display. Simply attach two monitors and the Mac OS will recognize both displays. Use the Displays system preference to configure your monitors in either extended desktop or video mirroring modes.

You can attach multiple Apple flat panels with DVI connectors to your Mac Pro graphics card, one directly to the Dual-Link DVI port the other via a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately). A Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter is also available. If you have an Apple flat panel with an ADC connector, the optional Apple DVI to ADC Adapter is required (sold separately).

Imagine how much more productive you can be with two SuperDrive optical drives. You can back up your data to two double-layer DVDs at once. Or export Final Cut Studio projects to one DVD, while importing music from a CD into your iTunes library. Or make copies of your burned DVDs with simplicity and speed.

The 18x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) supports both single-layer and double-layer media, capable of holding up to 8.5GB of data on a single disc. It also supports CD-ROM, CD-Audio, CD-R, CD-RW, CDI, CD Bridge, Photo CD, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, and DVD-R media.

Specifications

• Read: DVD up to 18x and CD up to 32
• Write: DVD+R and DVD-R up to 18x, double-layer DVD+R and DVD-R up to 8x, CD-R up to 32x, and CD-RW up to 24x

All Apple keyboards feature an elegant, ultrathin anodized aluminum enclosure with low-profile keys that provide a crisp, responsive feel. In addition, they include function keys for one-touch access to a variety of Mac features such as screen brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, fast-forward and rewind, Exposé, and Dashboard.

About the Apple Keyboard

The Apple Keyboard offers a compact design that lets you mouse comfortably next to your keyboard and fits on even the most crowded desk. Two USB 2.0 ports let you connect your Mighty Mouse as well as a high-speed peripheral such as a digital camera or printer.

About the Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

The Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad offers an extended layout that includes document navigation controls — page up, page down, home, and end — and full-size arrow keys for playing games and scrolling through documents. Its numeric keypad is perfect for spreadsheets and finance applications. And two USB 2.0 ports let you connect your Mighty Mouse as well as a high-speed peripheral such as a digital camera or printer.*

About the Apple Wireless Keyboard

For the ultimate in flexibility and to minimize cable clutter, choose the Apple Wireless Keyboard. Its ultracompact size allows you to mouse comfortably next to your keyboard and fits on even the most crowded desk. It communicates with your Mac over a reliable, secure Bluetooth wireless connection. And advanced power management hardware and software extends the life of your AA batteries (included), and advanced power management means you’ll get up to nine months of battery life (based on average usage patterns).

About language options

The language option you choose will affect your keyboard layout and the documentation that comes with your Mac. Mac OS X is a multilingual operating system. During the setup process, you can choose one of the many languages it supports for application menus and dialogs and for reading and writing text. Mac OS X also allows you to select your preferred language at any time using System Preferences.

Note: Your computer comes equipped with cables appropriate for the country in which you purchased it.

A Fibre Channel PCI Express card is required to connect your Mac Pro to Fibre Channel-based storage or an Xsan storage network. Choose from two PCI Express card options:

Dual Channel 4Gb Fibre Channel PCI Express Card
This card runs at full bandwidth in a four-lane or eight-lane PCI Express slot.

Quad Channel 4Gb Fibre Channel PCI Express Card
This card runs at full bandwidth in an eight-lane PCI Express slot.

Each card ships with two or four 2.9-meter 4Gb Active Copper Fibre Channel SFP to SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) interconnect cables. The cables are used to connect to the SFP port on Fibre Channel storage or switches.

SFP connectors on the card allow use of copper or optical cabling and provide direct connection to Fibre Channel storage or switches over long distances up to 500m.

Notes:

• Installation of an Apple Fibre Channel PCI Express card reclassifies the Mac Pro these systems as FCC Class A devices.
• Optical connection requires SFP transceivers and optical cables.
• The dual-channel or quad-channel 4Gb Fibre Channel cards occupy one of the available PCI Express slots.

About pre-installation
Apple will install this software on your new Mac, so you can use it immediately. You'll also receive a backup DVD with the application installer.

About Bento 3
Bento 3 is a personal database that’s as easy to use as your Mac. Use it to organize your contacts and clubs, track projects and products, plan events and parties, and more.

Bento 3 comes with 35 pre-designed templates, plus hundreds more on the Bento Template Exchange, to get you started instantly. Bento works with your existing information in Address Book, iCal, and iPhoto, offers password protection, allows sharing with up to five other Bento users, and syncs with iPhone and iPod touch when used with Bento for iPhone and iPod touch (sold separately on the App Store).

Top Uses for Bento

• Organize contacts and inventory.
• Track passwords and license keys securely.
• Plan travel and events.
• Manage students, classes, and projects.
• Search wine, CD, and movie collections.
• Record expenses and invoices.
• Store recipes and shopping lists.
• Take your data on the go by syncing Bento for Mac with your iPhone.

About Pre-installation
If you choose to preinstall the Mac OS X Server v10.6 software on your Mac Pro, you’ll receive backup media disc that includes the Mac OS X Server Installer, the electronic version (PDF) of the User Guide, and other important files.

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