Sonnet Technologies Crescendo_NuBus Processor Upgrade Card - Manual (Page 13)

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This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBus
processor upgrade cards into a Power Macintosh 6100 AV computer.
System Compatibility
At this printing, Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards are
compatible with the latest Mac OS from Apple. Mac OS 9 is required
for G4 AltiVec use. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility, check
our website.
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade card
• Crescendo/Encore Install diskette
• Installation manual
• Powered by Sonnet label
For the installation you will also require:
• A medium Phillips screwdriver
Installation Overview
This overview is intended for those with prior experience installing
Sonnet upgrade products or Macintosh hardware. However, we
strongly recommend following the full installation instructions if
this is your first installation of this hardware.
Installing the Crescendo takes a few easy steps:
1) Install Mac OS 9 (if upgrading as part of this installation)
2) Install Sonnet software
3) Turn off computer
4) Remove case cover from computer
5) Remove AV card bracket from PDS slot
6) Disassemble AV adapter and AV card from bracket
7) Remove Level 2 cache card (if present)
8) Install AV card into pass-through slot on Crescendo card
9) Assemble Crescendo with attached AV card to bracket
10) Install bracket (with Crescendo and AV cards) into PDS slot
11) Replace case cover onto computer
12) Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to front of computer
13) Turn on your newly upgraded computer
14) To upgrade to AltiVec-enhanced software, see Chapter 8
For more complete instructions, follow the installation procedure
outlined in the pages that follow.
Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation
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