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Quick Start Guide ONLY for Encore/ST G4 Duet 1.8 GHz
Quick Start Guide ONLY for Encore/ST G4 Duet 1.8 GHz
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 backup 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 first, and 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.–4 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
©2008 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 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-1800-E-B-010708
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 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 differences of the various
Power Mac G4 models.
At this printing, this Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade is
compatible with Mac OS
later. 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 information on how to determine
whether your system is compatible before you install this product.
In order for this Encore/ST G4 Duet to operate in your system, it
must have the latest Power Mac G4 firmware 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 cri-
teria, you must upgrade to the correct OS version(s) and update your
system's firmware before installing this upgrade. Otherwise, your sys-
tem will not operate with the Duet installed. Instructions follow.
Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrades do not cause sleep issues in computers
that support sleep with the original processor installed. If a computer experi-
ences sleep issues with the original processor installed, installing this upgrade is
unlikely to change that condition. In the very rare instance where a computer
begins to have sleep issues after a Duet upgrade is installed, the problem is iso-
lated to that specific card and can be resolved by replacing it.
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Encore/ST G4 Duet 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
* Your card may differ from what is pictured.
9.2 and Mac OS X Version 10.3.5 and
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- Page 1 Sonnet Technologies, Inc., Irvine, California USA • Tel: 1-949-587-3500 Fax: 1-949-457-6350 ©2008 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 Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
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- Page 3 Install Software… FIRST A. AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, and Digital Audio Users ONLY—Verify and Update Power Mac Firmware (if Necessary) If your computer is a Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver) model, skip to section B below. Otherwise, before installing the Duet, you must ensure your AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, or Digital Audio system’s firmware has been updated to version 4.2.8.
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Page 4: Install Software
5. Once the startup process is complete and you have logged the use of the Duet in your computer. (If you ran the Sonnet in (if necessary), go the Finder and select Go > Applications Firmware Updater application under Mac OS X, the patch was from the Apple menu. - Page 5 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 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.
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Page 7: Close Computer
Installation—AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet Models 5. Take note of the screw visible between the blades on one of the Duet card’s fans; you will need to secure it (Figure 12). screw Figure 12 6. Making sure the Duet card’s captive screws are engaged prop- erly in the threaded posts, tighten each of the three screws and secure the card snugly to the logic board;... - 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 16). 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 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 23); your card may differ from what is pictured. Encore/ST G4 Duet card anti-static...
- Page 11 Installation—Digital Audio Models 6. Making sure the Duet’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 overtighten the screws (Figure 27). WARNING: When your computer is operating, the Duet’s heat screw screw...
- Page 12 Installation—QuickSilver 001 and 00 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 001 and 00 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 33). 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 001 and 00 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 37); your card may differ from what is pictured. Encore/ST G4 Duet card anti-static...
- Page 15 Installation—QuickSilver 001 and 00 Models 6. Making sure the Duet’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 overtighten the screws (Figure 41). screw screw WARNING:...