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Problems with software – Apple Mac Pro (Early 2008) User Manual

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Chapter 4

Problem, Meet Solution

3

Carefully insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the

front of the optical drive.

4

Push firmly until the tray opens, remove the disc, and push the tray to close it.

5

Replace optical drive carrier and the side panel, see page 59.

If the status light flashes and the computer won’t start up
 If you recently installed memory, a PCI expansion card, or another internal

component, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your

computer. See if removing it allows the computer to start up.

 If the status light still flashes, determine the number of flashes to identify the

problem:

 One short flash followed by a longer off period: No valid memory.

 Three short flashes followed by a longer off period: Failed memory.

Problems with Software

When an application freezes or does not respond, Mac OS X provides a way to quit the

application without restarting your computer. Quitting a frozen application may allow

you to save your work in other open applications.

To force an application to quit:

1

Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar.

2

Select the name of the application you want to quit in the Force Quit Applications

dialogue.

3

Click Force Quit.

The application quits, leaving all other applications open.