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Quick Start Guide ONLY for Encore/ST G4 1.8 GHz
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Support Notes:
Please familiarize yourself with
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.
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 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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Power Mac and Operating System Compatibility
This Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade card is compatible only with Power
Mac
QuickSilver 2002 models. Installation of this product into a Power Mac G4 Cube is
not supported. If you are unsure which Power Mac model you have, refer to
The Encore/ST G4 supports hard disk and display sleep in all compatible 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*
• Sonnet Installer CD
The following items are required for installation:
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver (only for QuickSilver installation)
• Needle-nose pliers
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 first, and
then install the remaining upgrades; complete each upgrade and test it before pro-
ceeding to the next.
* Your card may differ from what is pictured.
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G4 AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio, QuickSilver 2001, and
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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 differences of the various
Power Mac G4 models.
At this printing, this Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade is compatible with
Mac OS
9.2 and Mac OS X Version 10.3.5 and later. For up-to-date Mac
®
OS compatibility information, check our web site.
latest Power Mac G4 firmware and Mac OS 9.2
installed. If you use Mac OS X, you must ensure
that it is Version 10.3.5 or later; earlier versions
are NOT compatible. If your system does not meet
these criteria, you must upgrade to the correct OS
version(s) and update your system's firmware before
installing this upgrade. Otherwise, your system
will not operate with the Encore/ST G4 installed.
Instructions follow.
WARNING:
In order for this Encore/ST G4
to operate in your system, it must have the
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Summary of Contents for Sonnet Encore/ST G4 1.8 GHz
- Page 1 Sonnet Technologies, Inc., Irvine, California USA • Tel: 1-949-587-3500 Fax: 1-949-457-6350 ©2002 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.
- Page 3 Install Software… FIRST A. ALL USERS—Install or Upgrade to Mac OS 9.2.x, If Necessary This Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade requires that Mac OS 9.2 be installed on your system on a writeable local hard disk (not a CD, DVD or network disk). You must boot your system from a Mac OS 9.2 system folder in order to update and/or patch the Power Mac firm- ware so your system can support this Encore/ST G4 card.
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Page 4: Install Software
System Preferences…, and then click on the Startup Disk icon. When the System Folders appear, select 2. If it is not already inserted, insert the Sonnet Installer CD the Mac OS 9.2 System Folder in which you will install the into the CD-ROM drive. - Page 5 Installation—AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet Models This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 into Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet models. If you are install- ing 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 Installation—AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet Models Remove Processor Card Remove the three screws securing the processor card to the logic board (Figure 8). Grasping its edges, gently lift one edge of the proces- sor card to separate it from the logic board, and then carefully lift it processor straight up and away.
- Page 7 Installation—AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet Models 5. Making sure the Encore/ST card’s captive screws are engaged properly in the threaded posts, tighten each of the three screws and secure the card snugly to the logic board; do not overtight- en the screws (Figure 12). WARNING: When your computer is operating, the Encore/ST’s heat sink will become VERY hot to the touch;...
- Page 8 Installation—Digital Audio Models This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 into Power Mac Generic G4 model shown 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.
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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 Processor Upgrade Card 1. Remove the Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade card from its anti-static package; make sure to handle the card by its edges (Figure 22); your card may differ from what is pictured. anti-static package Encore/ST G4...
- Page 11 Installation—Digital Audio Models Close Computer 1. Raise the side panel back into place (Figure 26). side panel 2. Return the computer to your computing area if necessary, and reconnect the power cord and peripheral cables to the computer. Turn On Computer Turn on your Power Mac;...
- Page 12 Installation—QuickSilver 2001 and 2002 Models This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 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 31). 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 Processor Upgrade Card 1. Remove the Encore/ST G4 processor upgrade card from its anti-static package; make sure to handle the card by its edges (Figure 35); your card may differ from what is pictured. anti-static package Encore/ST G4...
- Page 15 Installation—QuickSilver 2001 and 2002 Models Reinstall Fan Assembly and Close Computer modem filter 1. Place the fan assembly between the Encore/ST card’s heat sink and the back panel of the computer, against the modem filter (Figure 39). Carefully plug in the fan’s 2-pin connector to the connector on the logic board.
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