Sonnet Technologies Encore_ST G4 1.8 Ghz Processor Upgrade Card User Manual
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Quick Start Guide ONLY for Encore/ST G4 1.8 GHz
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Power Mac and Operating System Compatibility
This Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade card is compatible only with Power
Mac
®
G4 AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio, QuickSilver 2001, and
QuickSilver 2002 models. Installation of this product into a Power Mac G4 Cube is
not supported. If you are unsure which Power Mac model you have, refer to
Apple’s online support article that describes the differences at
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58418. This article
lists model numbers, and describes the physical differences of the various
Power Mac G4 models.
At this printing, this Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade is compatible with
Mac OS
®
9.2 and Mac OS X Version 10.3.5 and later. For up-to-date Mac
OS compatibility information, check our web site.
The Encore/ST G4 supports hard disk and display sleep in all compatible Power
Mac G4 computers; in some configurations, deep sleep may not be supported.
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade card*
• Sonnet Installer CD
The following items are required for installation:
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver (only for QuickSilver installation)
• Needle-nose pliers
Multiple Upgrade Recommendation
If you intend to perform multiple hardware upgrades to your Power Mac, we
recommend that you complete the installation of the Encore/ST G4 first, and
then install the remaining upgrades; complete each upgrade and test it before pro-
ceeding to the next.
* Your card may differ from what is pictured.
Support Notes:
Please familiarize yourself with
the following instructions before beginning the
installation. If you feel you are unable to install the com-
puter hardware, please contact a qualified computer
technician. Sonnet strongly recommends that a qualified
technician perform this installation.
Before proceeding with the installation, we recommend
that you make a backup of important information on your
hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software.
WARNING:
In order for this Encore/ST G4
to operate in your system, it must have the
latest Power Mac G4 firmware. If you use Mac
OS X, you must ensure that it is Version 10.3.5
or later; earlier versions are NOT compatible. If
your system does not meet these criteria, you must
upgrade to the correct OS version(s) and update
your system’s firmware before installing this upgrade.
Otherwise, your system will not operate with the
Encore/ST G4 installed. Instructions follow.