Summary of Contents for PowerLogix PowerForce G4 ‘57
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
PowerForce G4 ‘57 and PowerForce G4 ‘47 Installation Instructions This manual covers the Series 333 circuit with 7447 CPUS and the Series 100 Rev 7 circuit with PowerPC 7457 CPUs for installation into PowerMac G4 tower systems. -
Page 2: Product Registration
We wish to thank you for purchasing the PowerForce G4 upgrade card for your PowerMac G4 computer. The PowerLogix PowerForce G4 is a PowerPCTM processor card that will enable your Power Mac G4 to run at maximum speed with no compromises or permanent modifications. - Page 3 Series 333 (dual 7447 CPU): Power Mac G4 “AGP” with Uni-N*revision 7 or greater; “Gigabit Ethernet”, “Digital Audio”, “QuickSilver”, “Quicksilver 2002” (*see Dual Compatibility, below) AGP/Gigabit/Digital Audio To determine which model PowerMac G4 you may have, please visit these pages: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58418 http://www.powerlogix.com/products/compatibility/powermacg4/index.html PowerLogix PowerForce 7447/7457 Installation Manual Page #3...
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Page 4: Pre-Installation Instructions
CPU. Firmware IMPORTANT: This upgrade REQUIRES the PowerLogix 7447/7457 Firmware Update provided on CD or it WILL NOT WORK. Your computer must have the latest Apple Boot ROM version for your particular model of G4. - Page 5 Insert the Powerlogix Firmware Update CD into the CD-Rom drive. AGP and Gigabit Ethernet PowerMacs: use 7457 Firmware Update 1.2f3 or higher. Digital Audio and QuickSilver PowerMacs: use 1.2f6 or higher. Shut down your Mac. While you press the programmer’s button, press the Power button to start up your Mac. You will hear a long tone.
- Page 6 System Folder/Extensions/Multiprocessing folder. If CPU Plugins is present in that location on the CD, it will prevent the machine from booting, as CPU Plugins is not 7457-aware. Your Mac is now compatible with the Powerlogix processor upgrade. Please proceed to the installation instructions.
- Page 7 Locate the original processor card in your computer. Pictured above with #1 is the location in an AGP “Sawtooth” or “Gigabit Ethernet” system. If you have a Power Mac G4 “Digital Audio” or QuickSilver system your processor card will be located where the #2 is. PowerLogix PowerForce 7447/7457 Installation Manual Page #7...
- Page 8 Remove the screws that hold the Apple CPU card in place. Be careful not to lose the screws as you will be reusing them to install the new PowerLogix processor upgrade card. If you have a Digital Audio or Quicksilver system, you will have 4 screws to remove. You will only reuse 3.
- Page 9 Carefully pull the original processor card straight up and out of the motherboard socket. Remove the protective cap from the socket on the PowerForce G4. (See figure below.) Place the cap on your original Apple CPU card. PowerLogix PowerForce 7447/7457 Installation Manual Page #9...
- Page 10 Close the case cover. Do not operate the Mac with the cover open as the case needs to be closed for proper cooling. Some Mac models may have fans, but the cover still should be closed when operating the PowerMac. PowerLogix PowerForce 7447/7457 Installation Manual Page #10...
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
There are also Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) available on the PowerLogix website. These questions cover most questions asked of our Technical Support staff. Be sure to register your PowerLogix product. This will enable us to inform you of all product updates. You can use the easy online form on our website: http://powerlogix.com/support/registration/... - Page 12 first year of the warranty period. How to Return Merchandise. If this product fails to meet the standards set out in this warranty, PowerLogix will at its discretion repair or replace it. You must contact PowerLogix with the following information: your sales invoice number, date and place of purchase, and the description of the problem or failure.
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