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ENCORE
Processor Upgrade Card for Power Mac
Quick Start Guide for Encore/ST G4
Power Mac and Operating System Compatibility
This Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade card is compatible only with Power Mac
AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio, and QuickSilver 2001 models.
Installation of this product into a Power Mac G4 Cube is also supported, and requires a
Cube Installation Kit (sold separately); professional installation is strongly recommended.
If you are unsure which Power Mac model you have, refer to
the online Apple article that describes the differences at
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58418.
This article lists model numbers, and describes physical
aspects of the various Power Mac G4 models.
At this printing, the Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade is compati-
ble with Mac OS 9.2.1 through OS X version 10.2.3. For up-to-
date Mac OS compatibility information, check our web site.
WARNING:
In order for the Encore/ST G4 to oper-
ate in your system, Mac OS 9.2.1 (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
9.2.1 (or later) and update your system's firmware before
installing this upgrade. Otherwise, your system will not oper-
ate with the Encore/ST installed. Instructions follow.
The Encore/ST G4 supports hard disk and display sleep in all compati-
ble Power Mac G4 computers; in some configurations, deep sleep may
not be supported.
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade card
• Processor card extension plate*
• Two extension plate mounting screws* (screwed into extension plate)
*
Only required for installation of the Encore/ST in Gigabit Ethernet and Digital Audio models originally
shipped with dual processors.
The following items are required for installation:
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Needle-nose pliers
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. 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.
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., 15 Whatney, Irvine, California 92618-2808 USA • Tel: 1-949-587-3500 Fax: 1-949-457-6350
©2002 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. 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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- Page 1 Sonnet Technologies, Inc., 15 Whatney, Irvine, California 92618-2808 USA • Tel: 1-949-587-3500 Fax: 1-949-457-6350 ©2002 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. 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.
- Page 2 Software and Firmware Installation/Update Info Multiple Upgrade Recommendation If you intend to perform multiple hardware upgrades to your Power Mac, we Mac OS Version recommend that you complete the installation of the Encore/ST first, and then information install the remaining upgrades; complete each upgrade and test it before proceeding to the next.
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Page 3: Shut Down And Open Computer
Installation—AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet Models This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 into Power Mac 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 model, skip to page 10. - Page 4 Encore/ST, and then remove the screws screw from the extension plate. With the Sonnet logo side of the board face up, place the Encore/ST processor card on top of the extension plate (support...
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Page 5: Reattach Heat Sink
Installation—AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet Models fins long short section section Support Note: The following steps address the installation of your system’s heat sink. Please note, only the single processor heat sink is pic- tured, but the procedure is identical for the dual processor heat sink. Please also note, that your heat sink may differ from what is pictured. -
Page 6: Remove Fan Assembly
Installation—Digital Audio Models Generic G4 model shown This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 into Power Mac G4 Digital Audio models (back panel appears like Figure 20). 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 QuickSilver 2001 model, skip to page 10. - Page 7 Encore/ST, and then remove the screws screw from the extension plate. With the Sonnet logo side of the board face up, place the Encore/ST processor card on top of the extension plate (support extension foot face down) as shown (Figure 28).
- Page 8 Installation—Digital Audio Models 3. Hold the Encore/ST card with its connector facing up (Figure 29). Carefully remove the cap covering the connector and place it on the original processor Encore/ST card’s connector, then place the original processor card into the anti-static card package and store it in a safe place.
- Page 9 Installation—Digital Audio Models 3. Lift up a clip and hook it over the back edge of the Encore/ST card, then pull it toward you. Repeat this process with the other clip. Grasp a clip with nee- dle-nose pliers, then pull it toward you and over the front edges of the heat sink and the Encore/ST card (Figure 34);...
- Page 10 Installation—QuickSilver 2001 Models WARNING: The Encore/ST is not designed for installation into the Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002 [800MHz, 933MHz or Dual 1GHz]) models. Do port access not attempt to install this product into those models. cover This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 into Power Mac G4 QuickSilver 2001 models.
- Page 11 Installation—QuickSilver 2001 Models heat sink Support Note: The following steps address the removal of your sys- tem’s processor card heat sink. Please note, the dual processor heat sink is pictured, but the procedure to remove the single processor heat sink is identical. WARNING: Verify that the power cord is disconnected from your Power clip...
- Page 12 Installation—QuickSilver 2001 Models 3. Align the Encore/ST card’s three screw holes with the three threaded posts screw hole on the logic board, then set the card gently on top of the posts (Figure 48). screw hole Make sure the connectors are lined up, then, grasping the card by its edges, gently press it straight down until the connectors snap together.
- Page 13 Installation—QuickSilver 2001 Models fan assembly Reinstall Fan Assembly and Close Computer modem filter 1. While holding its 2-pin connector, place the fan assembly between the heat sink and the back panel of the computer, against the modem filter (Figure 53). Carefully plug in the fan’s 2-pin connector to the connector on the logic board (Figure 53).
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