Apple Mac Pro Server (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 92)

92 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
Maximizing Ethernet Performance
Your computer performs best when the Ethernet port to which it is connected is set to
autonegotiate. Ask your network administrator to verify this setting.
Note: If you experience connection problems on your network, make sure your network
switch is set to autonegotiate, if possible. If a switch’s port is not autonegotiating, your
computer detects the appropriate speed but defaults to half-duplex mode. If the switch’s
port at the other end of the link is configured for full-duplex mode, a large number of
late events can occur on the link. If it isn’t possible to set the switch to autonegotiate,
then set the switch’s port to half-duplex. For more information, see the documentation
that came with the Ethernet switch.
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free
software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple.
When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to see if any updates
are available for your computer. You can set your Mac Pro to check for updates
periodically, and then you can download and install updated software.
To check for updated software:
1 Choose Apple () > Software Update.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions.
 For more information, search for “Software Update” in Help Center.
 For the latest information about Mac OS X Lion Server, go to the Lion Server website
at www.apple.com/macosx/server.
 For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to www.apple.com/macosx.