Sonnet Technologies Encore_ZIF Processor Upgrade - Manual (Page 23)

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Install Software
Encore/ZIF G3 – No software is required; skip to the
next section entitled,“Shut Down and Open
Computer.”
Encore/ZIF G4 – Perform the following software
installation:
1. Only if you are upgrading to Mac OS 9.x as
part of this installation, do so now. Please note,
however, it is not necessary to upgrade to Mac
OS 9.x to take advantage of the Encore’s features
and speed. Sonnet recommends a
Clean/Universal install of the Mac OS. Start up
your computer from the Mac OS CD and dou-
ble click the Mac OS Install application. In the
Select Destination window, click the Options
button and click the Perform Clean Installation
check box that appears in the subsequent
screen. Click the Select button. Proceed
through the next several screens until you
Support Note: Please familiarize your-
self with the following instructions before
beginning the installation. This product has fragile
pins that can be easily damaged. Careful installa-
tion is required. Broken pins are not covered
under warranty. If you feel you are unable to
install the computer hardware, please contact a
qualified computer technician.
For the installation of the Encore into a Power
Macintosh All-in-one, Sonnet strongly recom-
mends that a qualified technician performs the
installation.
We recommend that you make a backup of
important information on your hard drive prior to
installing new hardware or software. When han-
dling computer products, you must take care to
prevent components from being damaged by stat-
ic electricity. Always ground yourself by touching a
grounded metal part of the computer, such as the
power supply’s metal case, and work in an area
free of static electricity; avoid carpeted areas.
Handle processor upgrade cards only by their
edges and avoid touching connector traces and
component pins.