Sonnet Technologies Encore_MDX G4 Duet Dual Processor Upgrade Card - Manual

Quick Start Guide ONLY for Encore/MDX G4 Duet 1.8 GHz
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ENCORE
™
/
MDX G 4
DUET
Dual Processor Upgrade Card for Power Mac ® G4 (MDD)
and Xserve ® G4 Computers
Computer and Operating System Compatibility
The Encore/MDX G4 Duet processor upgrade card is compatible only with Power
Mac G4 Mirrored Drive Doors (MDD) and Xserve G4 computers.
If you own
a Power Mac G4 computer and are unsure which model you have, refer to
Apple’s online support article that describes the differences at
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42739. This article lists
model numbers, and describes the physical differences of the various Power Mac
G4 models.
At this printing, this Encore/MDX G4 Duet 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 com-
patibility information, check our web site.
Encore/MDX G4 Duet processor upgrades do not cause sleep issues in comput-
ers that support sleep with the original processor installed. If a computer expe-
riences sleep issues with the original processor installed, installing this upgrade
is unlikely to change that condition. In the very rare instance where a com-
puter begins to have sleep issues after a Duet upgrade is installed, the problem
is isolated to that specific card and can be resolved by replacing it.
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Encore/MDX G4 Duet processor upgrade card*
• Heat sink cover for certain Xserve installations
• Mounting screws for Xserve installation
• Sonnet Installer CD
The following items are required for installation:
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
* Card shown without fan assembly.
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 backup important information on your hard
drive(s) prior to installing new hardware or software.
WARNING: 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 this
standard, you must upgrade to the correct OS version
before installing this upgrade. Otherwise, your system will
not operate with the Duet installed. Instructions follow.
Multiple Upgrade Recommendation
If you intend to perform multiple hardware upgrades to
your computer, we recommend that you complete the
installation of the Encore/MDX G4 Duet first, and then
install the remaining upgrades; complete each upgrade
and test it before proceeding to the next.