Sonnet Technologies Crescendo-PB User Manual

Quick Start Guide for Crescendo/PB G3

Macintosh PowerBook and Operating System Compatibility

The Crescendo/PB G3 processor upgrade card is compatible with any Macintosh
PowerBook 1400 series model.

At this printing, the Crescendo/PB G3 processor upgrade is compatible with
System 7.5.3 through Mac

®

OS 9.1. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility informa-

tion, check our web site.

You Should Have

The following items should be included in your product package:

• Crescendo/PB G3 processor upgrade card

• Crescendo/Encore Install Diskette

• Sonnet Installer CD

• Powered by Sonnet label

• Small Phillips screwdriver/hex head driver tool

Software updates and links are available from the Sonnet web site at www.sonnettech.com.
Remember to register your product online at http://registration.sonnettech.com to be informed of future upgrades and product releases.
Sonnet Technologies Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm Pacific Time

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Customer Service Phone: [phone] • E-mail: [e-mail]

Sonnet Technologies, Inc., 15 Whatney, Irvine, California 92618-2808 USA • Tel:

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949-587-3500 Fax: [phone]

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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.

CRESCENDO

™

/PB G3

Processor Upgrade Card for Macintosh® PowerBook® 1400 Series Computers

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Install Software

Before proceeding with the hardware installation, you must run the Crescendo/PB
Installer.

1. Insert the Crescendo diskette into the floppy disk drive or the Sonnet
Installer CD into the CD-ROM drive. Double click the Crescendo/Encore
Install icon.

2. By default, with “Easy Install” selected from the pop-up menu, the required
software will be installed into the active System Folder on the boot drive. If
this is ok, click the Install button; otherwise, select “Custom Install” from the
pop-up menu for more options or select another drive to install the software.
The installer will install the appropriate software into the System Folder of
your computer. If the installation was successful, a dialog box will appear.

3. Click Quit to leave the installer and shut down your computer.

Shut Down and Open Computer

1. If you have not already done so, shut down your PowerBook. If it has been
on for any length of time, wait a few minutes for it to cool before beginning
the installation.

2. Disconnect the power adapter and any peripheral cables from the back of
the PowerBook and move it to an area where you can freely work.

3. If installed, remove the battery from the computer.

4. With the front of the PowerBook facing you, find the speaker grill located

above the keyboard. Remove the speaker grill by sliding it to the left and
away from the computer (Figure 1). You may need to use some gentle
pressure to move it sideways if it has never been removed before. Set the
speaker grill aside.

5. Place your finger (or carefully slide the end of the Phillips screwdriver) under
the top edge of the keyboard and lift it up. Rotate the keyboard forward
(Figure 2) so that it rests upside down on the lower part of the computer’s
case. Take care not to disconnect the keyboard cable from the logic board.

Remove Metal Heat Shield

1. Locate the metal heat shield (Figure 3) and touch it to discharge any
potential damaging static electricity.

Quick Start Guide for Crescendo/PB

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

components from being damaged by static electricity; avoid working in
carpeted areas. Handle electronic components only by their edges and avoid
touching connector traces and component pins.

WARNING: To avoid damaging your PowerBook, you should not

install any type of expansion card while a power source is connected.

Follow the instructions below for details on when to disconnect the power
adapter and remove the battery.

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 1

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

not walk around the room until after you finish the installation, reassem­ble and close the computer.

speaker grill

keyboard

heat shield