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Sonnet Encore/ZIF G4 Installation Manual

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Processor Upgrade Card for G3/G4 Power Macintosh
Quick Start Guide For Encore/ZIF G4
Power Macintosh and Operating System Compatibility
Encore/ZIF G4 processor upgrade cards are compatible with Power Macintosh
G3 All-in-one, Desktop, Minitower, and Blue & White models, and Power Mac
G4 (PCI Graphics) models.
At this printing, the Encore/ZIF G4 supports most versions of the Mac OS
Apple supports on your system. For Power Macintosh G3 Blue & White and
Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics) systems, this includes Mac OS 9.2 through OS X
Version 10.4.x. For all beige Power Macintosh G3 models, Mac OS Versions 8.6
through OS X 10.2.8 are supported. Mac OS 9.0 or higher is required
for G4 AltiVec use. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility,
check our web site.
• Beige G3 system owners please note, for complete
compatibility with Mac OS X, your system must have a
bootable Mac OS 9.1.x System Folder residing on a hard
drive.
• Blue & White G3 system owners please note, for com-
plete compatibility with Mac OS X, your system must have a bootable
Mac OS 9.2.x System Folder residing on a hard drive.
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Encore/ZIF G4 processor upgrade card
• Power adapter cable
• Sonnet Installer CD
• Powered by Sonnet label
• Jumper blocks (for use only in G3 Blue & White and G4 PCI Graphics Models)
For the installation you will need:
• Small flat blade screwdriver
• Medium Phillips head screwdriver
• Short-handled, small Phillips head screwdriver (only for G3 All-in-one)
• Needle-nose pliers
Multiple Upgrade Recommendation
If you intend to perform multiple hardware upgrades to your computer, we
recommend that you complete the installation of the Encore/ZIF G4 processor
upgrade card first, then install the remaining upgrades; complete each upgrade
and test it before proceeding to the next.
Remember to register your product online at http://registration.sonnettech.com to be informed of future upgrades and product releases.
Software updates and links are available from the Sonnet web site at www.sonnettech.com. • Online support form available at http://supportform.sonnettech.com.
Sonnet Technologies Customer Service hours are Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time • Customer Service Phone: 1-949-472-2772 • E-mail: support@sonnettech.com
Sonnet Technologies, Inc., Irvine, California USA • Tel: 1-949-587-3500 Fax: 1-949-457-6350
©2003 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Revised 2005. All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, and Encore are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Macintosh and Mac are trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in the USA.
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Support Notes:
the following instructions before beginning the
installation. This product has fragile pins that can be
easily damaged; careful installation is required. Broken
pins are not covered under warranty. If you feel you
are unable to install the computer hardware, please con-
tact a qualified computer technician.
We recommend you make a backup of important infor-
mation on your system's current hard drive(s) prior to
installing new hardware or software.
When handling computer products, you must take care
to prevent components from being damaged by static
electricity. Before opening your computer or removing
parts from their packages, always ground yourself first
by touching a metal part of the computer, such as a
port access cover, and work in an area free of static elec-
tricity; avoid carpeted areas. Handle all electronic com-
ponents by their edges, and avoid touching connector
traces and component pins.
1 GHz model shown;
your card may differ
from what is pictured
Please familiarize yourself with

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  • Page 1 Sonnet Technologies, Inc., Irvine, California USA • Tel: 1-949-587-3500 Fax: 1-949-457-6350 ©2003 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Revised 2005. All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, and Encore are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
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  • Page 3: Install Software

    5. If the installation was successful, a dialog box will appear. boot from the CD. The program will then install a firmware patch that enables the use of the Encore/ZIF G4 in your computer. (The Sonnet Software Installation—ALL USERS patch may be uninstalled. However, doing so prevents your This section describes the installation of software required to system from working with the Encore/ZIF G4.) Read the...
  • Page 4 Hardware Installation—G3 Desktop This section covers the installation of the Encore/ZIF G4 processor upgrade card into Power Macintosh G3 Desktop computers. If you have a Power Macintosh G3 Minitower or Macintosh Server G3 sys- tem, skip to page 7. If you have a Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one sys- tem, skip to page 12.

  • Page 5: Remove Heat Sink

    Hardware Installation—G3 Desktop 8. Locate the spring clip on the internal assembly (Figure 5), internal assembly unhook and remove it from the assembly; do not reinstall the spring clip. remove spring clip Figure 5 Remove Heat Sink 1. Locate the screw securing the heat sink ground wire to the logic heat sink board (Figure 6).
  • Page 6 Hardware Installation—G3 Desktop Install Encore/ZIF Processor Upgrade Card anti-static package 1. Remove the Encore/ZIF card from its anti-static package, mak- ing sure to handle the card by its edges (Figure 9); your card may Encore/ZIF card differ from what is pictured. 2. Gently peel the pin protection foam off the Encore card, and then transfer it to the processor card you removed from the com- puter.
  • Page 7 Hardware Installation—G3 Desktop WARNING: When disconnecting cables from the logic board, do not pull on the wires; always pull on the connectors. Encore/ZIF card Install Power Adapter Cable Between Computer and logic board power cable connector Encore/ZIF Card 1. Locate the logic board power cable plugged in next to the Encore/ZIF card (Figure 13). Unplug the connector by pulling it straight up while squeezing its locking tab.

  • Page 8: Turn On Computer

    6. Replace the case cover onto your computer. expansion card cover 7. Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to the front of your computer. 8. Return the computer to your computing area and reconnect the power and peripheral cables to the computer.
  • Page 9 Hardware Installation—G3 Minitower/Server G3 This section covers the installation of the Encore/ZIF G4 processor upgrade card into Power Macintosh G3 Minitower and Macintosh Server G3 systems. If you have a Power Macintosh G3 Desktop com- puter, return to page 2. If you have a Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one system, skip to page 12.
  • Page 10 Hardware Installation—G3 Minitower/Server G3 2. Locate the clip securing the processor heat sink to the ZIF socket (Figure 24). Carefully insert a small flat blade screwdriver between the clip and the socket. While pressing down on the top of the clip with your finger, gently twist the screwdriver until you see the clip unhook from the ZIF socket tab.
  • Page 11 Hardware Installation—G3 Minitower/Server G3 3. Grasp the Encore/ZIF card so that the narrow end of the card is pointing toward you (Figure 28). Holding it level with the logic board, align the Encore/ZIF card’s pins over the ZIF socket’s holes, Encore/ZIF card and then carefully lower the Encore/ZIF card into the ZIF socket;...
  • Page 12 Hardware Installation—G3 Minitower/Server G3 Close Computer Encore/ZIF card 1. Arrange the wires and cables inside the computer so that noth- ing runs across the top of the Encore/ZIF card, and so that nothing will be pinched when you close the internal assembly (Figure 32).
  • Page 13 Hardware Installation—G3 Minitower/Server G3 5. Tip your computer back into the upright position, and then replace the side access panel (Figure 36). 6. Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to the front of your computer. side access 7. Return the computer to your computing area and reconnect the panel power and peripheral cables to the computer.
  • Page 14 Hardware Installation—G3 All-in-one This section covers the installation of the Encore/ZIF G4 processor upgrade card into Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one computers. If you screw screw have a Power Macintosh G3 Desktop computer, go back to page 2. If you have a Power Macintosh G3 Minitower or Macintosh Server G3 system, go back to page 7.

  • Page 15: Disconnect Logic Board Cables

    Hardware Installation—G3 All-in-one 3. Remove the screw securing the cable support bracket to the rear panel (Figure 41); be careful not to lose the screw when removing it, as it can easily drop into the chassis carrier. cable support bracket screw Figure 41 4.
  • Page 16 Hardware Installation—G3 All-in-one 1. Disconnect the internal drives power cable connectors (Figure 45). internal drives power cable Figure 45 pull tab 2. Disconnect the main SCSI cable connectors from the logic board (Figure 46). main SCSI cable Figure 46 3. Disconnect the secondary SCSI cable from the logic board (Figure 47).
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation—G3 All-in-one 5. While squeezing its release tab, disconnect the logic board power connector from the logic board (Figure 49). release tab logic board power connector Figure 49 Remove Heat Sink from Computer ground wire 1. Locate the screw securing the heat sink ground wire to the logic board (Figure 50).
  • Page 18 Hardware Installation—G3 All-in-one Install Encore/ZIF Processor Upgrade Card anti-static package 1. Remove the Encore/ZIF card from its anti-static package, making sure to handle the card by its edges (Figure 53); your card may Encore/ZIF card differ from what is pictured. Gently peel the pin protection foam off the Encore card, and then transfer it to the processor card you removed from the computer.
  • Page 19 Hardware Installation—G3 All-in-one Reconnect Logic Board Cables and Install Power Adapter Cable Except for the power cable, the logic board cables should be recon- nected in the reverse order that they were disconnected: • Secondary SCSI cable • Main SCSI cable •...
  • Page 20 (Figure 64). screw screw 4. Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to the front of your computer. 5. Return the computer to your computing area and reconnect the power and peripheral cables to the computer.
  • Page 21 Hardware Installation—G3 Blue & White, G4 PCI Graphics This section covers the installation of the Encore/ZIF G4 processor upgrade card into Power Macintosh G3 Blue & White and Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics) systems (and equivalent servers). If you have a Power Macintosh G3 Desktop computer, return to page 2.
  • Page 22 Hardware Installation—G3 Blue & White, G4 PCI Graphics 2. Locate the clip securing the processor heat sink to the ZIF socket (Figure 69). Carefully insert a small flat blade screwdriver between the clip and the socket. While pressing down on the top of the clip with your finger, gently twist the screwdriver until you see the clip unhook from the ZIF socket tab.
  • Page 23 Hardware Installation—G3 Blue & White, G4 PCI Graphics Remove System Bus Jumper Block Peel back the “VOID Warranty if seal is broken” seal and carefully remove the jumper block (Figure 73); set the jumper block aside, but ZIF socket do not discard it. seal jumper block WARNING:...
  • Page 24 Hardware Installation—G3 Blue & White, G4 PCI Graphics 4. While applying moderate pressure on top of the Encore/ZIF card’s heat sink above the ZIF socket, secure the card in place by Encore/ZIF card pressing down on the ZIF socket lever until it latches under the socket’s side tab (Figure 77).
  • Page 25 2. Raise the side panel back into place, making sure it latches side panel securely (Figure 82). 3. Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to the front of your computer. 4. Return the computer to your computing area and reconnect the power and peripheral cables to the computer.

  • Page 26: Installing Additional Software

    • Mac OS X (any version): You must run the SonnetCache install application; this software enables L2 and L3 cache support for the Encore/ZIF G4 card under OS X (see page 25). Also, unless you are using a Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics) system, you must install a bootable Mac OS 9.1.x or 9.2.x System Folder (selectable from System...
  • Page 27 Mac OS X System Folder in which you will install the Sonnet software. 2. If it is not already inserted, insert the Sonnet Installer CD into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Mac OS X ONLY folder, and then double-click the SonnetCache.pkg file to start the built-in...
  • Page 28 Disk Utility from the Mac OS X Install CD, or you may even need to reinstall Mac OS X software. Every one of these tasks require you to boot from the CD. With an Encore/ZIF G4 processor upgrade card (running at 700 MHz or faster) installed in your system,...