Sonnet Technologies Crescendo_NuBus Processor Upgrade Card - Manual (Page 73)

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This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBus
processor upgrade cards into Radius System and 81/110 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
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
3) Turn off computer
4) Remove case cover from computer
5) Remove power supply brace above NuBus and PDS slots
6) If installed, remove PDS card from PDS slot
7) Remove Level 2 cache card (if present)
8) Install Crescendo card into PDS slot
9) Replace power supply brace
10) Replace case cover onto computer
11) Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to front of computer
12) To upgrade to AltiVec-enhanced software, see Chapter 8
For more complete instructions, follow the installation procedure
outlined in the pages that follow.
Radius System 100 and 81/110 Installation
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