Apple Mac Pro (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 54)

54 Chapter 3 Making a Good Thing Better
Installing Memory in an 8-Core or 12-Core Mac Pro
The 8-core and 12-core Mac Pro have eight memory slots, and, in most configurations,
come with at least six 1 GB DIMMs installed. You can install a total of up to 32 GB
of memory.
It’s important that all the DIMMs installed in your Mac Pro have the correct specifications.
Use the instructions that follow to install DIMMs in an 8-core or 12-core Mac Pro.
To install memory in a dual-processor Mac Pro:
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.