Sonnet Encore/ST G4 Duet User guide

Quick Start Guide for Encore/ST G4 Duet

Power Mac and Operating System Compatibility

The Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade card is compatible only with Power
Mac G4 AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet models; do not attempt to install
this product into PCI Graphics, or Digital Audio models. If you are unsure which
Power Mac model you have, you may refer to the Apple article that describes the
differences. Log on to the Internet and type www.apple.com/support. If you do
not already have Apple ID, you must create one before proceeding. Click on
Knowledge Base (Expert). When the AppleCare Knowledge Base: Expert
Search window appears, click the radio button next to Article
Number, type 58418, then click Continue to view the article.

At this printing, the Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade is com­patible with Mac OS 8.6 through OS X version 10.0.4. For up-to­date Mac OS compatibility, check our web site.

You Should Have

The following items should be included in your product package:

• Encore/ST G4 Duet processor upgrade card

• Heatsink adapter

The following items are required for installation:

• Medium Phillips screwdriver

• Needle-nose pliers

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Support Note: Please familiarize yourself with the following instructions

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 backup
of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or
software.

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Shut Down and Open Computer

1. Shut down your Power Mac. If the computer has been on for any length of
time, wait a few minutes for it to cool before beginning the installation.

2. Touch a port access cover on the back of the computer (Figure 1) to dis-
charge any potential damaging static electricity.

3. Disconnect the power cable. If you need to move the computer to work to a
different area where you can freely work, disconnect the peripheral cables.

4. Locate the security lock at the back of the computer (Figure 2). If it is not
already pressed in, do so now.

5. With the right side of the case facing you, open your Power Mac by lifting
the release latch and lowering the side panel away from the computer’s case
(Figure 3).

Remove Heatsink

Locate the processor heatsink on the logic board (Figure 4). Grasp one of the clips
securing the heatsink with needle-nose pliers, between the heatsink and processor
card. Pull down and away to unhook one side of the clip from the processor card
(Figure 4). Push the clip away from you to unhook it from the other side. Repeat
these steps with the other clip. Once the clips have been unhooked, gently lift the
heatsink and clips away from the processor and set them aside, but not on the
logic board.

Remove Processor Card

Remove the three screws securing the processor card to the logic board (Figure 5).
Grasping the processor card by its edges, carefully lift it straight up and away from
the logic board.

Quick Start Guide for Encore/ST G4 Duet

Figure 4

Figure 5

clip clip

processor

card

heatsink

screw

screw

screw

Figure 3

raise release latch

side panel

Figure 2

security lock

Figure 1

port access

cover

Support Note: When handling computer products, take care to prevent

components from being damaged by static electricity; avoid working in

carpeted areas. Handle processor upgrade cards only by their edges and avoid

touching connector traces and component pins.

Support Note: To avoid regenerating a static charge in your body, do

not walk around the room until after you finish installing the Encore card

and close the computer.