Sonnet Technologies Crescendo-WS User Manual

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CRESCENDO

Processor Upgrade Card for Macintosh

/ WS G3 or G4

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PowerBook

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G3 Series “Wallstreet“ Computers

Quick Start Guide for Crescendo/WS

Macintosh PowerBook and Operating System Compatibility

Crescendo/WS processor upgrade cards are compatible only with Macintosh
PowerBook G3 Series models (product family M4753) with 233, 250, 266, 292,
or 300 MHz processors; do not install this product into models with faster (333
MHz or higher) processors. If you are unsure which PowerBook model you have,
locate the label on the bottom with the product family number information.

At this printing, Crescendo/WS processor upgrade cards are compatible with

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Mac

OS 8.1 through OS X version 10.2.x. Mac OS 9 or higher is required
for G4 processor AltiVec support. For up-to- date Mac OS compatibility infor­mation, check our web site.

You Should Have

The following items should be included in your product package:

• Crescendo/WS processor upgrade card

• Sonnet Installer CD

• Processor card removal tool

• Powered by Sonnet label

The following item is required for installation:

• Small Phillips screwdriver

System Requirements

The Crescendo/WS requires the following in order to work in your system:

• Fully operational original processor (you must install Sonnet software prior to

installing the processor upgrade)

Multiple Upgrade Recommendation

If you intend to perform multiple upgrades to your PowerBook, we strongly
recommend that you fi rst upgrade the Mac OS software. Next, install the
Crescendo/WS processor upgrade. Finally, install any remaining upgrades; com-

plete each upgrade and test it before proceeding to the next.

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.

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.
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©2001 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Revised 2003. All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, and Crescendo 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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Install Software… First!

Install Mac OS Software

If you intend to upgrade your PowerBook’s Mac OS software, you
should do so fi rst, before you run the Crescendo/WS installer applica-
tion and install your Cresendo/WS card. This is especially important
if you are planning to install or upgrade Mac OS X, and you are
installing a Crescendo/WS G4 upgrade card; this will avoid certain
compatibility issues reported in some PowerBook confi gurations.

1. If you are installing or upgrading your Mac OS software, do so

now.

2. After you complete the installation or upgrade process, restart

your computer.

WARNING: Before installing the Crescendo/WS processor

upgrade card, you must run the Crescendo/WS Install utility.

If you do not run the utility, your PowerBook will not operate
with the Crescendo/WS installed.

Ensure your system is booted in Mac OS 8.x or 9.x to run this utility.
Do not attempt this in Mac OS X Classic mode; this software will only
function in Mac OS 8.x through OS 9.x. A lso, quit any open applica­tions and disable any security software installed in your system.

Please note that this installer only needs to be run once, prior to the
hardware installation.

Install Sonnet Software

1. Insert the Sonnet Installer CD into your computer’s CD-ROM

drive. Double-click the Crescendo/WS Installer icon to start the
utility.

2. Click the Install button to start the software installation; the

process takes just a few seconds.

3. After the software installation is complete, click the Shut Down

button to shut down your computer.

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Hardware Installation

Support Note: When handling computer products, you must

take care to prevent components from being damaged by
static electricity. Before opening your computer or removing parts
from their packages, always ground yourself first by touching a metal
part of the computer, such as a port access cover, and work in an area
free of static electricity; avoid carpeted areas. Handle all electronic
components only by their edges, and avoid touching connector traces
and component pins.

Shut Down and Open Computer

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

2. Disconnect all cables from your PowerBook, including the
power cable. If necessary, mo ve your PowerBook to an area with a
fl at, level surface where you can freely work.

3. Open the display on your PowerBook to a 90˚ angle; you must
do this to prevent it from tipping over during the installation process
(Figure 1).

4. Locate the expansion bay release levers on the front edge of the
computer (Figure 2), then pull them out to eject and remove bat-
teries and modules installed in both expansion bays.

battery

90˚

Figure 1

CD- ROM drive

5. Reach inside the expansion bays to locate the two small, ridged
plastic tabs; these are the keyboard release levers. Slide the levers
toward you until the lower edge of the keyboard rises (Figure 3).

6. Lift up the lower edge of the keyboard slightly, and pull it
toward you until the tabs on the upper edge of the keyboard are
visible (Figure 4).

lever lever

Figure 2

release lever

(inside)

keyboard

Figure 3

tab tab tab tab tab

release lever

(inside)

keyboard

Figure 4

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