Sonnet Technologies Encore_ST G4 (With No Heatsink) Processor Upgrade Card - Manual

Quick Start Guide for Encore/ST G4
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 single
processor (800 and 933 MHz) QuickSilver 2002 models. Installation of certain ver-
sions of this product into a Power Mac G4 Cube is also supported, and re
Installation Kit (sold separately); professional installation is strongly recom
you are unsure which Power Mac model you have, refer to the
online Apple article that describes the differences at
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58418. This
article lists model numbers, and describes physical aspects of the
various Power Mac G4 models.
At this printing, the Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade is compatible
with Mac OS 9.2.1 through OS X version 10.3.x. For up-to-date M
OS compatibility information, check our web site.
The Encore/ST G4 supports hard disk and display sleep in all com
Power Mac G4 computers; in some confi gurations, deep sleep ma
supported.
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade card
• Processor card extension plate*
• Two extension plate mounting screws* (screwed into extension plate)
* Only required for installation of the Encore/ST in Gigabit Ethernet and Digital Audio models
originally shipped with dual processors.
The following items are required for installation:
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Needle-nose pliers
ENCORE ™ / ST G 4
Processor Upgrade Card for Power Mac ® G4 AGP Graphics
Remember to register your product online at http://registration.sonnettech.com to be informed of future upgrades and product releases.
Software updates and links are available from the Sonnet web site at www.sonnettech.com. • Online support form available at http://supportform.sonnettech.com.
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QSG-SG4-E-C-042004
WARNING: In order for the Encore/ST G4 to operate in your
system, Mac OS 9.2.1 (or later), and the latest Power Mac G4
firmware must be installed. If your system does not meet these
criteria, you must upgrade to OS 9.2.1 (or later) and update your
system’s firmware before installing this upgrade. Otherwise, your
system will not operate with the Encore/ST installed. Instructions
follow.
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 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.