Sonnet Technologies Crescendo_NuBus Processor Upgrade Card - Manual (Page 43)

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This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBus
processor upgrade cards into Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and
Workgroup Server 8150 computers.
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 large flatblade 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 card takes a few easy steps:
1) Install Mac OS 9 (if upgrading as part of this installation)
2) Install Sonnet software
2) Shut down computer and remove case cover from computer
3) If installed, remove AV or HPV card from PDS slot
4) Remove Level 2 cache card (if present)
5a) If you do not have an AV or HPV card:
• Install Crescendo card into PDS slot; skip to step 6
5b) If you have an AV or HPV card along with the AV/HPV Card
Video Adapter Kit (sold separately):
• Invert and attach AV or HPV card to video adapter board
• Plug video flex cable into Crescendo card’s connector
• Install Crescendo card into PDS slot
• Install video adapter board into middle NuBus slot and attach
video flex cable from Crescendo card to AV or HPV card
6) Replace case cover onto computer
7) Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to front of computer
8) Turn on your newly upgraded Power Macintosh
9) To upgrade to AltiVec-enhanced software, see Chapter 8
For more complete instructions, follow the installation procedure
outlined in the pages that follow.
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Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150