Sonnet Technologies Encore_ST G4 (1.4 GHz and Slower) Processor Ugrade Card - Manual

ENCORE
™
/
ST G 4
Processor Upgrade Card for Power Mac ® G4 AGP Graphics
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Support Notes: Please familiarize yourself
with the following instructions before beginning
the installation. If you feel you are unable to install the
computer hardware, please contact a qualified com-
puter 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 soft-
ware.
Installation Instructions
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 through Mac OS X Version 10.4 and later. For up-to-date Mac OS com-
patibility 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 installation in QuickSilver models)
• 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.
WARNING: In order for this Encore/ST G4 to operate
in your system, it must have the latest Apple Power
Mac G4 firmware and Mac OS 9.2 installed. If your system
does not meet these criteria, you must install Mac OS 9.2 and
update your system’s firmware before installing this upgrade.
Otherwise, your system may not operate properly with the
Encore/ST G4 installed. Instructions follow.