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Processor Upgrade Card for Macintosh
Quick Start Guide for Crescendo/WS
Macintosh PowerBook and Operating System Compatibility
Crescendo/WS processor upgrade cards are compatible only with Macintosh
PowerBook G3 Series models (product family M4753) with 233, 250, 266, 292,
or 300 MHz processors; do not install this product into models with faster (333
MHz or higher) processors. If you are unsure which PowerBook model you have,
locate the label on the bottom with the product family number information.
At this printing, Crescendo/WS processor upgrade cards are compatible with
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OS 8.1 through OS X version 10.2.x. Mac OS 9 or higher is required
for G4 processor AltiVec support. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility infor-
mation, check our web site.
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Crescendo/WS processor upgrade card
• Sonnet Installer CD
• Processor card removal tool
• Powered by Sonnet label
The following item is required for installation:
• Small Phillips screwdriver
System Requirements
The Crescendo/WS requires the following in order to work in your system:
• Fully operational original processor (you must install Sonnet software prior to
installing the processor upgrade)
Multiple Upgrade Recommendation
If you intend to perform multiple upgrades to your PowerBook, we strongly
recommend that you fi rst upgrade the Mac OS software. Next, install the
Crescendo/WS processor upgrade. Finally, install any remaining upgrades; com-
plete each upgrade and test it before proceeding to the next.
Support Notes:
Please familiarize yourself with the following instruc-
tions before beginning the installation. If you feel you are unable to
install the computer hardware, please contact a qualified computer technician.
Before proceeding with the installation, we recommend that you make a back-
up of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware
or software.
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
©2001 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Revised 2003. All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, and Crescendo are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Macintosh and Mac are trade-
marks 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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Summary of Contents for Sonnet Crescendo WS G3
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Page 1: System Requirements
Sonnet Technologies, Inc., Irvine, California USA • Tel: 1-949-587-3500 Fax: 1-949-457-6350 ©2001 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Revised 2003. All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, and Crescendo are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Macintosh and Mac are trade- marks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. -
Page 2: Install Software
Please note that this installer only needs to be run once, prior to the hardware installation. Install Sonnet Software 1. Insert the Sonnet Installer CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Crescendo/WS Installer icon to start the utility. 2. Click the Install button to start the software installation; the process takes just a few seconds. -
Page 3: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Support Note: 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 electricity;... - Page 4 Hardware Installation 7. Gently fl ip the keyboard over on top of the palm rest and track- pad (Figure 5). keyboard Figure 5 Support Note: To avoid generating a static charge in your body, do not walk around the room until after you finish the installation, reassemble and close the computer.
- Page 5 Hardware Installation Remove Processor Card 1. While holding down your PowerBook with one hand, insert the hook end of the processor card removal tool under the bottom right corner of the processor card, then gently and slowly pull straight up on the edge of the card to disengage it from the logic processor card board (Figure 9).
- Page 6 Hardware Installation Support Note: If you are installing two RAM modules into Crescendo/WS the Crescendo/WS card, be sure to install them into the 30° expansion slots that correspond to those on the original processor card. When you install RAM, note that the modules are designed to fit into the slot only one way;...
- Page 7 3. Connect the power cable to the PowerBook, but leave other cables disconnected for now. 4. Affi x the Powered by Sonnet label to your computer. WARNING: Do not shut down or otherwise interrupt the operation of your PowerBook during the next three steps.
- Page 8 OS 9.1.x or 9.2.x is your sys- tem’s only OS. • Mac OS X (any version): You must download and run the Sonnet X Tune-Up install application. This software installs a control panel that enables your Crescendo/WS G4-upgraded PowerBook to switch between Mac OS 9.x and OS X (see page 10).
- Page 9 Additional Software Installation—Crescendo/WS G4 Enable AltiVec—Existing OS 9.0 Installation (continued) 3. Double-click the Mac OS Install icon. Proceed through the next several screens until the installer tells you that Mac OS 9 is already installed. Click the Add/Remove button to continue until you reach the Install Mac OS 9 window.
- Page 10 Mac OS 9.1.x or 9.2.x. Remember to install this soft- ware when you upgrade to Mac OS X. For complete information on Sonnet X Tune-Up, please refer to the Read Me notes pro- vided with the software. 1. Boot your system in Mac OS 9.1.x or 9.2.x from a hard drive or partition, not a CD-ROM.