Sonnet Technologies Encore_ST G4 Duet 1.8 GHz Processor Upgrade Card - Manual

Quick Start Guide ONLY for Encore/ST G4 Duet 1.8 GHz
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Quick Start Guide ONLY for Encore/ST G4 Duet 1.8 GHz
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Power Mac and Operating System Compatibility
This Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade card is compatible only with Power
Mac G4 AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio, QuickSilver 2001, and
QuickSilver 2002 models. Installation of this product into a Power Mac G4 Cube is
not supported. If you are unsure which Power Mac model you have, refer
to Apple’s online support article that describes the differences at
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58418. This article
lists model numbers, and describes the physical differences of the various
Power Mac G4 models.
At this printing, this Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade is
compatible with Mac OS ® 9.2 and Mac OS X Version 10.3.5 and
later. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility information, check our
Web site.
Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrades do not cause sleep issues in computers
that support sleep with the original processor installed. If a computer experi-
ences sleep issues with the original processor installed, installing this upgrade is
unlikely to change that condition. In the very rare instance where a computer
begins to have sleep issues after a Duet upgrade is installed, the problem is iso-
lated to that specific card and can be resolved by replacing it.
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade card*
• Sonnet Installer CD
The following items are required for installation:
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver (only for QuickSilver installation)
• Needle-nose pliers
* Your card may differ from what is pictured.
Support Notes: Please familiarize yourself with
the following instructions before beginning the
installation. If you feel you are unable to install the com-
puter hardware, please contact a qualified computer
technician. Sonnet strongly recommends that a qualified
technician perform this installation.
Before proceeding with the installation, we recommend
that you backup important information on your hard
drive prior to installing new hardware or software.
WARNING: Some Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics) models are
incompatible with dual processor cards. If you purchased this
upgrade for a Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics) computer, be sure to
read the included warning sheet for information on how to determine
whether your system is compatible before you install this product.
In order for this Encore/ST G4 Duet to operate in your system, it
must have the latest Power Mac G4 firmware installed. If you use
Mac OS X, you must ensure that it is Version 10.3.5 or later; earlier
versions are NOT compatible. If your system does not meet these cri-
teria, you must upgrade to the correct OS version(s) and update your
system’s firmware before installing this upgrade. Otherwise, your sys-
tem will not operate with the Duet installed. Instructions follow.
Multiple Upgrade Recommendation
If you intend to perform multiple hardware upgrades to
your Power Mac, we recommend that you complete the
installation of the Encore/ST G4 Duet first, and then
install the remaining upgrades; complete each upgrade
and test it before proceeding to the next.