Sonnet ENCORE/ST G4 DUET Quick Start Manual

Sonnet ENCORE/ST G4 DUET Quick Start Manual

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ENCORE
Dual Processor Upgrade Card for Power Mac
Quick Start Guide for Encore/ST G4 Duet
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
currently 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 aspects of the various Power Mac G4
models.
At this printing, the Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade is compatible with
®
Mac OS
9.2 through OS X Version 10.3.x. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility
information, check our web site.
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 infor-
mation on how to determine whether your system is compatible
before you install this product.
In order for the Encore/ST G4 Duet to operate in your
system, Mac OS 9.2 (or later), and the latest Power Mac
G4 firmware must be installed. If your system does not
meet these criteria, you must upgrade to OS 9.2 (or later) and
update your system's firmware before installing this upgrade.
Otherwise, your system will not operate with the Encore/ST G4
Duet installed. Instructions follow.
The Encore/ST G4 Duet supports hard disk and display sleep in all compatible
Power Mac G4 computers; in some confi gurations, deep sleep may not be
supported.
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade card*
• Power 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.
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
©2002 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Revised 2004. All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, Duet, and Encore 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.
QS-SG4D-E-A-082004
ST G 4 DUET
/
®
G4 AGP Graphics
Support Notes:
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 make a backup of important information on your
hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software.
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 fi rst, and then
install the remaining upgrades; complete each upgrade and
test it before proceeding to the next.
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 ©2002 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Revised 2004. All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, Duet, and Encore 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 3: Continued On Next Page

    Duet with some Power Mac computers. Install or Upgrade to Mac OS 9.2 or Later, If Necessary The Encore/ST G4 Duet requires Mac OS 9.2 or later in order to oper- ate in your system, and must be installed before you install the proces- sor upgrade card.
  • Page 4 MUST ensure your system is using version 4.2.8 firmware. If your system is using an earlier version of the firm- ware, your system will not operate with the Encore/ST G4 Duet installed. Update Power Mac Firmware—AGP Graphics, Gigabit...
  • Page 5: Remove Heat Sink

    Installation—AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet Models This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 Duet into Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet models. If you are installing this product into a Digital Audio model, skip to page 6. If you are installing this product into a QuickSilver 2001 or QuickSilver 2002 model, skip to page 10.
  • Page 6: Remove Processor Card

    Figure 9 Install Encore/ST G4 Duet Processor Upgrade Card 1. Remove the Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade card from its anti-static package; make sure to handle the card by its edges (Figure 10); your card may differ from what is pictured. Set the card, anti-static heat sink side down, on a fl...
  • Page 7: Close Computer

    2. Insert the Sonnet Installer CD into your CD-ROM drive, double-click the ST/ZIF OS X Support folder, copy the Sonnet X Tune-Up file to your desktop, and then eject the Sonnet Installer CD. 3. Run Sonnet X Tune-Up. After the installation is complete, restart your system;...
  • Page 8 Installation—Digital Audio Models This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 Duet into Generic G4 model shown Power Mac G4 Digital Audio models (back panel appears like Figure 18). If you are installing this product into an AGP Graphics or Gigabit Ethernet model, go back to page 3.
  • Page 9: Remove Fan Assembly

    Installation—Digital Audio Models Remove Fan Assembly This section covers the removal of the fan assembly found on some Digital Audio models. If your machine does not have a fan assem- bly covering the processor heat sink, skip to “Remove Heat Sink” below.
  • Page 10 Installation—Digital Audio Models Install Encore/ST G4 Duet Processor Upgrade Card 1. Remove the Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade card from its anti-static package; make sure to handle the card by its edges (Figure 25); your card may differ from what is pictured. Set the card, anti-static heat sink side down, on a fl...
  • Page 11 2. Insert the Sonnet Installer CD into your CD-ROM drive, double-click the ST/ZIF OS X Support folder, copy the Sonnet X Tune-Up file to your desktop, and then eject the Sonnet Installer CD. 3. Run Sonnet X Tune-Up. After the installation is complete,...
  • Page 12 Installation—QuickSilver 2001 and 2002 Models This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 Duet into Power Mac G4 QuickSilver 2001 and QuickSilver 2002 models. If you are installing this product into an AGP Graphics or Gigabit Ethernet model, go back to page 3. If you are installing this product into a Digital Audio model, go back to page 6.
  • Page 13 Installation—QuickSilver 2001 and 2002 Models 2. Locate and carefully disconnect the 2-pin fan power connec- tor from the logic board, and then lift out the fan assembly assembly (Figure 36). Remove Heat Sink Support Note: The following steps address the removal of 2-pin connector your system’s processor card heat sink.
  • Page 14 Installation—QuickSilver 2001 and 2002 Models Install Encore/ST G4 Duet Processor Upgrade Card 1. Remove the Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade card from its anti-static package; make sure to handle the card by its edges (Figure 40); your card may differ from what is pictured. Set the card, heat sink side down, on a fl...
  • Page 15 Installation—QuickSilver 2001 and 2002 Models 7. Align the connector on the bottom of the Duet card with the connector on the logic board (Figure 44), and then set the card down on top of the four threaded posts. Make sure the connec- tors are lined up, then, grasping the Duet card by its heat sink, gently press it straight down until the connectors snap together.
  • Page 16 2. Insert the Sonnet Installer CD into your CD-ROM drive, double-click the ST/ZIF OS X Support folder, copy the Sonnet X Tune-Up file to your desktop, and then eject the Sonnet Installer CD. 3. Run Sonnet X Tune-Up. After the installation is complete,...

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