Learning about the software – Sonnet Technologies Crescendo_L2 Processor Upgrade User Manual

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Depending on your software and Macintosh model, Sonnet’s software
installer may perform the following software installation on your
computer:

Sonnet Processor Upgrade Extension

The Sonnet Processor Upgrade Extension is needed to attain
maximum performance of your G3 or G4 upgrade card. It is
installed into your Extensions folder.

Sonnet G4 Enabler 9

The Sonnet G4 Enabler 9 is needed only for G4 upgrade cards
running Mac OS 9. This system enabler activates the Velocity
Engine (AltiVec instructions). It is installed into your System
folder.

Nonvolatile RAM Patch

The Nonvolatile RAM patch allows a Power Macintosh
73/75/76/85/86/95/9600 to use a G3 or G4 upgrade card.

G4 Firmware Patch

The G4 Firmware Patch allows a Power Macintosh G3
Blue & White to use a G4 processor upgrade card.

G4 Firmware Patch Remover

The G4 Firmware Patch Remover deinstalls the G4 Firmware
patch on a Power Macintosh G3 Blue & White.

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