Installation Manual Crescendo G3/G4 NuBus Processor Upgrade Card for NuBus Power Macintosh
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Contents Preface iv Before You Get Started v 1 Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X, and Workgroup Server 6150 Installation 1 2 Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation 7 3 Power Macintosh 7100 Installation Identify your computer’s video output Install Crescendo card AV/HPV Card Video Adapter Kit 17 18 22 23 4 Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation Identify your computer’s video output Install Crescendo card AV/HPV Card Video Adapter Kit 37 5 Workgroup Server 9150 Ins
Preface This manual explains how to install the hardware and software for Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards so that you can accelerate your Power Macintosh®. This documentation assumes you have a working knowledge of the Macintosh® and its operating conventions. If you are unfamiliar with the Macintosh, see your computer’s documentation.
Before You Get Started Check the Read Me File For the most current information regarding this installation, check the Read Me file on the Crescendo/Encore Install diskette packaged with your product. Visit our Website The latest software updates and online support files are available from the Sonnet website at http://www.sonnettech.com. Take Precautionary Measures We recommend that you make a backup of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software.
1 Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X, and Workgroup Server 6150 This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards into Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X, and Workgroup Server 6150 computers. System Compatibility At this printing, Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards are compatible with the latest Mac OS from Apple. Mac OS 9 is required for G4 AltiVec use. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility, check our website.
Chapter 1 Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X, and Workgroup Server 6150 Crescendo Installation Support Note: We recommend that you make a backup of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software. When handling computer products, you must take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity. Avoid carpeted areas, handle processor upgrade cards only by their edges, and avoid touching connector traces and component pins. Install Software 1.
Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X, and Workgroup Server 6150 Installation Shut Down and Open Computer 1. Shut down your Power Macintosh. If the computer has been on for any length of time, wait a few minutes for it to cool before beginning the installation. 2. Disconnect the power and peripheral cables from the back of the computer and move it to an area where you can freely work. 3. Open your Power Macintosh by unlatching the case cover (Figure 1) and set it aside.
Chapter 1 Remove PDS Card Locate the PDS slot (Figure 3) located next to the ROM card. If there is a PDS card already installed (such as the 6100 DOS card), remove it. PDS slot ROM card CPU (with heatsink) Figure 3: Remove PDS card from PDS slot Remove Level 2 Cache Card If your computer contains a Level 2 cache card, remove it.
Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X, and Workgroup Server 6150 Installation 2. Align the Crescendo card over the PDS slot (Figure 5). Gently press down until the card is firmly seated. Crescendo card PDS slot CPU (with heatsink) Figure 5: Install Crescendo card into PDS slot Replace Case Cover Onto Computer 1. Replace the case cover onto your computer (Figure 6). Figure 6: Replace case cover onto computer 2. Return the computer to your computing area and reconnect the power and peripheral cables. 3.
Chapter 1 Turn On Computer 1. Turn on your Power Macintosh. Your newly accelerated machine should boot as normal. 2. If you are installing a Crescendo G4, see Chapter 8, “Upgrading to Mac OS 9 and a G4” for information about enabling AltiVec extensions in Mac OS and application software. Support Note: Your computer must be upgraded with a G4 processor in order to take advantage of enhanced AltiVec applications and software.
2 Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards into a Power Macintosh 6100 AV computer. System Compatibility At this printing, Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards are compatible with the latest Mac OS from Apple. Mac OS 9 is required for G4 AltiVec use. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility, check our website.
Chapter 2 Power Macintosh 6100 AV Crescendo Installation Support Note: We recommend that you make a backup of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software. When handling computer products, you must take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity. Avoid carpeted areas, handle processor upgrade cards only by their edges, and avoid touching connector traces and component pins. Install Software 1.
Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation Shut Down and Open Computer 1. Shut down your Power Macintosh. If the computer has been on for any length of time, wait a few minutes for it to cool before beginning the installation. 2. Disconnect the power and peripheral cables from the back of the computer. 3. Disconnect any video cables connected to the back of the AV card (Figure 1). Figure 1: Disconnect video cables from AV card 4.
Chapter 2 5. Move the computer to an area where you can freely work. 6. Open your Power Macintosh by unlatching the case cover (Figure 3) and set it aside. Figure 3: Unlatch and lift case cover from computer Remove AV Card Bracket 1. Touch the power supply metal shielding (Figure 4) to discharge any potential damaging static electricity. 2. Remove the AV card bracket from the PDS slot (Figure 4).
Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation Disassemble AV Card from Bracket 1. Using a medium Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the AV card to the bracket (Figure 5). Set the screw aside. Unplug the AV card from the AV adapter. Figure 5: Remove screw that secures AV card to bracket Remove the Two Screws that Secure the Adapter Using a medium Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the adapter to the bracket (Figure 6). Remove the adapter from the bracket.
Chapter 2 Install Crescendo NuBus Processor Upgrade Card 1. Remove the Crescendo card from the anti-static package, making sure to handle the card by the edges (Figure 7). Your card may differ from what is pictured below. Figure 7: Remove Crescendo card from packaging 2. Package the adapter and two adapter screw in the Crescendo’s anti-static package and store it in a safe place. 3.
Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation 4. Assemble the Crescendo with attached AV card onto the bracket. Hook the AV card onto the outer prong of the bracket as you slide the Crescendo card in between the metal runners (Figure 9). Verify that the inner prong of the bracket lines up and protrudes through the corner cutout on the AV card. Crescendo card runners corner cutout on AV card outer prong inner prong Figure 9: Align Crescendo card in between bracket runners 5.
Chapter 2 6. With the Crescendo and AV cards securely mounted onto the bracket, align the bracket over the PDS slot. Make certain the metal tab on the bracket slides into the inner slot on the side of the computer’s case (Figure 11). Gently press down on the bracket so that the Crescendo plugs into the PDS slot. bracket hard drive metal tab side slot Figure 11: Align bracket over PDS slot and plug Crescendo into PDS slot Replace Case Cover Onto Computer 1.
Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation 2. Secure the AV card to the back of the computer with the thumbscrews you removed earlier (Figure 13). Figure 13: Replace thumbscrews onto AV card 3. Return the computer to your computing area and reconnect the video cable(s) to the back of the AV card (Figure 14). Figure 14: Reconnect video cable(s) to AV card 4. Reconnect the power and peripheral cables to the back of the computer. 5. Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to the front of your computer.
Chapter 2 Turn On Computer 1. Turn on your Power Macintosh. Your newly accelerated machine should boot as normal. 2. If you are installing a Crescendo G4, see Chapter 8, “Upgrading to Mac OS 9 and a G4” for information about enabling AltiVec extensions in Mac OS and application software. Support Note: Your computer must be upgraded with a G4 processor in order to take advantage of enhanced AltiVec applications and software.
3 Power Macintosh 7100 Installation This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards into a Power Macintosh 7100 computer. System Compatibility At this printing, Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards are compatible with the latest Mac OS from Apple. Mac OS 9 is required for G4 AltiVec use. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility, check our website.
Chapter 3 Power Macintosh 7100 Crescendo Installation Identify System Video Output Configuration Before installing the Crescendo card into your computer, it is important to identify your system configuration for video output. Apple® manufactured the Power Macintosh 7100 with an AV (Audio/ Video) card or HPV (High Performance Video) card installed in the PDS slot of the computer. Other video alternatives include onboard video through the high density video port or a NuBus video card.
Power Macintosh 7100 Installation Support Note: IMPORTANT! – If you are installing a Crescendo card into a Power Macintosh 7100 with an AV or HPV card, you will require the AV/HPV Card Video Adapter Kit to preserve your video output. We recommend that you make a backup of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software. When handling computer products, you must take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity.
Chapter 3 3. Open your Power Macintosh by first loosening the security screw (Figure 2, inset) on the back of the case with a large flatblade screwdriver; then, gently slide the case cover off the computer (Figure 2). Security screw Figure 2: Remove case cover from computer 4. Identify the internal components of your computer. Touch the power supply metal shielding (Figure 3) to discharge any potential damaging static electricity.
Power Macintosh 7100 Installation Remove PDS Card from PDS Slot 1. Locate the PDS slot (Figure 4). If there is a PDS card installed (such as the Apple AV or HPV card), remove it (Figure 4), and set it aside. PDS slot Figure 4: Remove PDS card from PDS slot 2. To preserve the use of your AV or HPV card, you need the AV/HPV Card Video Adapter Kit (Sonnet part number C61A-7181). If you have the video adapter kit, continue with the installation instructions.
Chapter 3 Install Crescendo NuBus Processor Upgrade Card Remove the Crescendo card from the anti-static package, making sure to handle the card by the edges (Figure 5). Your card may differ from what is pictured below. Figure 5: Remove Crescendo card from packaging • If You Are Re-Installing an AV or HPV Card – Temporarily set the Crescendo card aside and continue with the instructions on the following page to install the Crescendo with an AV or HPV card.
Power Macintosh 7100 Installation AV/HPV Card Video Adapter Installation Adapter Kit Inventory Before installing the Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade card with the AV or HPV card, you will require the following items (Figure 7): Included with adapter kit: 1) Video adapter board 2) Video flex cable 3) Two 4-40 nuts 4) Support stand-off (required for 7100 only) 5) Two subassembly standoffs (required for 8100 only) Needed; not included with adapter kit: 6) Small flatblade screwdriver 7) Small Philips screwdr
Chapter 3 Temporarily Remove NuBus Cards from Computer Locate the NuBus slots (Figure 8). If any NuBus cards are installed, temporarily remove them so you have better clearance for installing the video adapter board. If you have three NuBus cards in your computer, you will only be able to reinstall two of them. The middle NuBus slot is required for the adapter board.
Power Macintosh 7100 Installation • HPV Card – The HPV (High Performance Video) card has a single 15-pin monitor connector for a monitor and four onboard Video RAM (VRAM) slots (Figure 10). If you have the HPV card, continue with the instructions below. Four VRAM slots 15-pin monitor connector Figure 10: HPV card Affix HPV Card to Video Adapter Board 1.
Chapter 3 2. Orient the video adapter board in front of you as shown in Figure 12. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper left stand-off from the adapter board (Figure 12). standoff Figure 12: Remove upper left standoff from video adapter board 3. Align the HPV card directly over the video adapter board with the connector of the HPV card facing upwards (Figure 13). The holes on the HPV card should align directly with the upper right and lower left standoffs on the adapter board.
Power Macintosh 7100 Installation 4. Secure the HPV card to the video adapter board with the two nuts (Figure 14) supplied with the adapter kit. Figure 14: Secure HPV card to video adapter board with nuts 5. Continue with the installation in the the section entitled, “Install Support Stand-Off Onto Crescendo Card” on page 29.
Chapter 3 Affix AV Card to Video Adapter Board 1. Before attaching the AV card to the video adapter board, you need to bend the metal tab 90° at the end of the card with a small flatblade screwdriver (Figure 15) so it fits in its new location. bend tab from original position here 90° angle to here Figure 15: Bend back metal tab on AV card 2. Orient the video adapter board in front of you as shown in Figure 16.
Power Macintosh 7100 Installation 3. Secure the AV card to the video adapter board with the two nuts (Figure 17) supplied with the adapter kit. Figure 17: Secure AV card to video adapter board with nuts Install Support Stand-Off Onto Crescendo Card Place the Crescendo card in front of you with the pass-through slot facing upward. Screw the support stand-off (supplied with the adapter kit) onto the card (Figure 18).
Chapter 3 Install Video Flex Cable Onto Crescendo Card Install the video flex cable into the pass-through slot of the Crescendo card (note the notch in the cable for orientation). Press down on the outer edges of the cable until it is firmly seated (Figure 19). notch in cable pass-through slot Figure 19: Attach video flex cable to Crescendo card Install Crescendo Card Into PDS Slot Align the Crescendo card over the PDS slot on the logic board.
Power Macintosh 7100 Installation Remove Access Port Cover From Middle NuBus Port 1. Remove the access port cover (if installed) from the middle NuBus port located at the back of the computer (Figure 21). Use your finger or a small flatblade screwdriver to push it out from the port as shown in Figure 21. Figure 21: Push out middle NuBus access port cover 2. Insert the access port cover into the PDS port (Figure 22).
Chapter 3 Install Video Adapter Board Into Middle NuBus Slot Support Note: IMPORTANT! – The video adapter board installs into the middle NuBus slot since it aligns with the proper clearance in the support framing of the computer's case. The video adapter board uses the middle NuBus slot as a holder; it does not convert your AV or HPV card into a NuBus card. If you are reinstalling any NuBus cards, first install a NuBus card into the NuBus slot closest to the power supply.
Power Macintosh 7100 Installation Attach Video Flex Cable 1. Attach the connector on the video flex cable to the AV or HPV card (Figure 24). Gently press down on the outer edges of the connector to avoid pricking your fingers on the series of pins on top of the connector. If necessary, use a piece of foam from the packaging material your card shipped in to provide a cushion between your finger and the pins. attach connector Figure 24: Attach video flex cable to AV or HPV card 2.
Chapter 3 Replace Case Cover Onto Computer 1. Turn over the cover and locate the large cutout in the support framing (Figure 26). This cutout provides the necessary clearance required for the video adapter board to fit inside the computer. Take care when removing and replacing the cover onto your computer to prevent damaging the adapter’s video flex cable. cutout in cover (front of case) (back of case) Figure 26: Location of large cutout in cover 2.
Power Macintosh 7100 Installation 3. Make certain the cover lines up with the support runner of the computer’s case (Figure 28). The video adapter board should be firmly in place and not misaligned with the access port slot. If the video adapter board appears “tweaked” you will need to carefully realign the case back onto the computer. cover should align with support runner adapter board should be firmly in place Figure 28: Make certain cover aligns with support runner 4.
Chapter 3 Reconnect Power and Peripheral Cables 1. Once the cover is in place, tighten the security screw on the back of computer’s case. 2. Reconnect the power and peripheral cables to the computer. 3. Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to the front of your computer. Turn On Computer 1. Turn on your Power Macintosh. Your newly accelerated machine should boot as normal. 2.
4 Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards into Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 computers. System Compatibility At this printing, Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards are compatible with the latest Mac OS from Apple. Mac OS 9 is required for G4 AltiVec use. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility, check our website.
Chapter 4 Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Crescendo Installation Identify System Video Output Configuration Before installing the Crescendo card into your computer, it is important to identify your system configuration for video output. Apple manufactured the Power Macintosh 8100 with an AV (Audio/ Video) card or HPV (High Performance Video) card installed in the PDS slot of the computer.
Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation Support Note: IMPORTANT! – If you are installing a Crescendo card into a Power Macintosh 8100 with an AV or HPV card, you will require the AV/HPV Card Video Adapter Kit to preserve your video output. We recommend you make a backup of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software. When handling computer products, you must take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity.
Chapter 4 3. Open your Power Macintosh by first loosening the four security screws on the back of the case with a large flatblade screwdriver and then gently slide the case cover off the computer (Figure 2). Figure 2: Slide case cover off computer 4. Lay the computer on a flat surface so that you may gain access to the interior of the computer (Figure 3). 5. Identify the internal components of your computer.
Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation Remove PDS Card from PDS Slot Locate the PDS slot (Figure 3) directly under the metal shielding of the internal power supply. If there is a PDS card installed (such as the Apple AV or HPV card), remove it. Gently unlatch the inner case tab away from the PDS card with your finger or the head of a small flatblade screwdriver (Figure 4, inset), then grasp the edges of the card firmly and pull it out of the PDS slot (Figure 4).
Chapter 4 Install Crescendo NuBus Processor Upgrade Card Remove the Crescendo card from the anti-static package, making sure to handle the card by the edges (Figure 5). Your card may differ from what is pictured below. Figure 5: Remove Crescendo card from packaging • If You Are Re-Installing an AV or HPV Card – Temporarily set the Crescendo card aside and continue with the instructions on the following page to install the Crescendo with an AV or HPV card.
Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation AV/HPV Card Video Adapter Installation Adapter Kit Inventory Before installing the Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade card with the AV or HPV card, you will require the following items (Figure 7): Included with adapter kit: 1) Video adapter board 2) Video flex cable 3) Two 4-40 nuts 4) Support stand-off (required for 7100 only) 5) Two subassembly standoffs (required for 8100 only) Needed; not included with adapter kit: 6) Small flatblade scr
Chapter 4 Temporarily Remove NuBus Cards from Computer Locate the NuBus slots (Figure 8). If any NuBus cards are installed, temporarily remove them so you have better clearance for installing the video adapter board. If you have three NuBus cards in your computer, you will only be able to reinstall two of them. The middle NuBus slot is required by the adapter board.
Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation • HPV Card – The HPV (High Performance Video) card has a single 15-pin monitor connector for a monitor and four onboard Video RAM (VRAM) slots (Figure 10). If you have the HPV card, continue with the instructions below. Four VRAM slots 15-pin monitor connector Figure 10: HPV card Affix HPV Card to Video Adapter Board 1.
Chapter 4 2. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the three standoffs from the video adapter board. Locate the two subassembly standoffs from the video adapter packaging. Assemble and secure one subassembly standoff to the upper right corner of the board, and the other subassembly standoff to the lower left corner (Figure 12). subassembly standoff subassembly standoff Figure 12: Assemble and secure subassembly standoffs as shown 3.
Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation Affix AV Card to Video Adapter Board 1. Before attaching the AV card to the video adapter board, you need to bend the metal tab 90° at the end of the card with a small flatblade screwdriver (Figure 14) so it fits in its new location. bend tab from original position here 90° angle to here Figure 14: Bend back metal tab on AV card 2. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the three standoffs from the video adapter board.
Chapter 4 3. Align the AV card directly over the video adapter board with the connector of the AV card facing upward (Figure 17). The holes on the AV card should align directly with the standoffs on the adapter board. Secure the AV card to the video adapter board with the two nuts (Figure 17) supplied with the adapter kit.
Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation Install Crescendo Card Into PDS Slot Align the Crescendo card over the PDS slot on the logic board with the card’s heatsink facing toward the power supply (Figure 19). Gently press down until the card is firmly seated in the PDS slot. Crescendo card (with attached video flex cable) PDS slot Figure 19: Install Crescendo into PDS slot Remove Access Port Cover From Middle NuBus Port 1.
Chapter 4 2. Insert the access port cover into the PDS port (Figure 21). Figure 21: Insert access port cover into PDS port Install Video Adapter Board Into Middle NuBus Slot Support Note: IMPORTANT! – The video adapter board installs into the middle NuBus slot since it aligns with the proper clearance in the support framing of the computer's case. The video adapter board uses the middle NuBus slot as a holder; it does not convert your AV or HPV card into a NuBus card.
Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation middle NuBus slot video adapter board (with attached AV or HPV card) Figure 22: Install video adapter board into middle NuBus slot Attach Video Flex Cable 1. Attach the connector on the video flex cable to the AV or HPV card (Figure 23). Gently press down on the outer edges of the connector to avoid pricking your fingers on the series of pins on top of the connector.
Chapter 4 3. IMPORTANT! – Before replacing the cover onto your computer, attach your monitor’s video cable to the AV or HPV card 15-pin monitor connector (Figure 24). Secure the cable by tightening the thumbscrews on the cable’s connector. Connecting the cable anchors the card in place while replacing the cover. 15-pin monitor connector Figure 24: Reattach 15-pin monitor connector Replace Case Cover Onto Computer 1.
Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation 2. Finish sliding the cover onto the computer until it is flush with the rear of the computer (Figure 26). The video adapter board should be firmly in place and not misaligned with the access port slot. If the adapter board appears “tweaked” you will need to remove the cover and firmly align the adapter board. Figure 26: Cover completely on computer Reconnect Power and Peripheral Cables 1.
5 Workgroup Server 9150 Installation This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards into a Workgroup Server 9150 computer. System Compatibility At this printing, Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards are compatible with the latest Mac OS from Apple. Mac OS 9 is required for G4 AltiVec use. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility, check our website.
Chapter 5 Workgroup Server 9150 Crescendo Installation Support Note: We recommend that you make a backup of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software. When handling computer products, you must take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity. Avoid carpeted areas, handle processor upgrade cards only by their edges, and avoid touching connector traces and component pins. Install Software 1.
Workgroup Server 9150 Installation Shut Down and Open Computer 1. Shut down your Power Macintosh. If the computer has been on for any length of time, wait a few minutes for it to cool before beginning the installation. 2. Disconnect the power and peripheral cables from the back of the computer and move it to an area where you can freely work. 3.
Chapter 5 4. Lay the computer on a flat surface and touch the metal housing (Figure 2) of the drive sled to discharge any potential damaging static electricity. metal shielding of drive sled Figure 2: Internal components of Workgroup Server 9150 Remove Level 2 Cache Card If your computer contains a Level 2 cache card, remove it.
Workgroup Server 9150 Installation 2. Align the Crescendo card over the PDS slot (Figure 4). Gently press down until the card is firmly seated. metal shielding of drive sled Crescendo card PDS slot Figure 4: Install Crescendo card into PDS slot Replace Case Cover Onto Computer 1. Replace the cover and security screw onto your computer (Figure 5). Return your computer to your computing area and reconnect the power and peripheral cables. security screw Figure 5: Replace case cover onto computer 2.
Chapter 5 Turn On Computer 1. Turn on your Power Macintosh. Your newly accelerated machine should boot as normal. 2. If you are installing a Crescendo G4/NuBus, see Chapter 8, “Upgrading to Mac OS 9 and a G4” for information about enabling AltiVec extensions in Mac OS and application software. Support Note: Your computer must be upgraded with a G4 processor in order to take advantage of enhanced AltiVec applications and software.
6 Power Computing 100 and 120 Installation This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards into Power Computing 100 and 120 computers. System Compatibility At this printing, Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards are compatible with the latest Mac OS from Apple. Mac OS 9 is required for G4 AltiVec use. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility, check our website.
Chapter 6 Power Computing 100 and 120 Crescendo Installation Support Note: We recommend that you make a backup of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software. When handling computer products, you must take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity. Avoid carpeted areas, handle processor upgrade cards only by their edges, and avoid touching connector traces and component pins. Install Software 1.
Power Computing 100 and 120 Installation Shut Down and Open Computer 1. Shut down your Power Computing 100 or 120. If the computer has been on for any length of time, wait a few minutes for it to cool before beginning the installation. 2. Disconnect the power and peripheral cables from the back of the computer and move it to an area where you can freely work. 3.
Chapter 6 Remove Level 2 Cache Card If your computer contains a Level 2 cache card, remove it. If you are uncertain about whether you have a Level 2 cache card, or where it might be located, consult your computer’s documentation or see Chapter 10, “Removing a Level 2 Cache Card.” Install Crescendo NuBus Processor Upgrade Card 1. Remove the Crescendo card from the anti-static package, making sure to handle the card by the edges (Figure 3). Your card may differ from what is pictured below.
Power Computing 100 and 120 Installation Replace Case Cover Onto Computer 1. Replace the case cover and security screw onto your computer (Figure 5). security screw Figure 5: Replace case cover from computer 2. Return the computer to your computing area and reconnect the power and peripheral cables. 3. Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to the front of your computer. Turn On Computer 1. Turn on your Power Computing 100 or 120. Your newly accelerated machine should boot as normal. 2.
7 Radius System 100 and 81/110 Installation This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards into Radius System and 81/110 computers. System Compatibility At this printing, Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards are compatible with the latest Mac OS from Apple. Mac OS 9 is required for G4 AltiVec use. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility, check our website.
Chapter 7 Radius System and 81/110 Crescendo Installation Support Note: We recommend that you make a backup of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software. When handling computer products, you must take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity. Avoid carpeted areas, handle processor upgrade cards only by their edges, and avoid touching connector traces and component pins. Install Software 1.
Radius System 100 and 81/100 Installation 3. Open your computer by first removing the four security screws on the back of the computer (Figure 1) with a medium Phillips screwdriver; then, carefully remove the side panel. security screw security screw security screw security screw Figure 1: Remove case cover from computer Temporarily Remove Power Supply Brace Lay the computer on a flat surface. Touch the power supply metal shielding (Figure 2) to discharge any potential damaging static electricity.
Chapter 7 Remove Level 2 Cache Card If your computer contains a Level 2 cache card, remove it. If you are uncertain about whether you have a Level 2 cache card, or where it might be located, consult your computer’s documentation or see Chapter 10, “Removing a Level 2 Cache Card.” Install Crescendo NuBus Processor Upgrade Card 1. Remove the Crescendo card from the anti-static package, making sure to handle the card by the edges (Figure 3). Your card may differ from what is pictured below.
Radius System 100 and 81/100 Installation 3. Carefully install the Crescendo by first aligning the card over the PDS slot, lining the notch in the card with the corresponding notch in the PDS slot (Figure 5). notch in PDS slot Figure 5: Align notch in Crescendo card with notch in PDS slot 4. Once the card is correctly aligned over the PDS slot, rotate the Crescendo card perpendicular to the logic board and slowly press the card into the PDS slot until the card is firmly seated (Figure 6).
Chapter 7 Replace the Power Supply Brace Replace the power supply brace over the PDS and NuBus slots and screw it into place (Figure 7). power supply brace Figure 7: Replace power supply brace Replace Case Cover Onto Computer 1. Replace the case cover and security screws onto your computer (Figure 8). Figure 8: Replace case cover onto computer 2. Return the computer to your computing area and reconnect the power and peripheral cables. 3. Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to the front of your computer.
Radius System 100 and 81/100 Installation Turn On Computer 1. Turn on your Radius System 100 or 81/110. Your newly accelerated machine should boot as normal. 2. If you are installing a Crescendo G4, see Chapter 8, “Upgrading to Mac OS 9 and a G4” for information about enabling AltiVec extensions in Mac OS and application software. Support Note: Your computer must be upgraded with a G4 processor in order to take advantage of enhanced AltiVec applications and software.
8 Upgrading to Mac OS 9 and a G4 This chapter contains instructions for installing Mac OS and application software that adds libraries and extensions to use AltiVec instructions for Crescendo G4/NuBus processor upgrade cards. Upgrading to AltiVec Enhanced Software Mac OS 9 – Mac OS 9 is the earliest Macintosh operating system to include AltiVec libraries. The Crescendo G4/NuBus fully supports AltiVec-enhanced software.
Chapter 8 3. Install Crescendo G4/NuBus – If you have a Power Macintosh 7100 or 8100 with an AV or HPV card along with the AV/HPV Card Video Adapter Kit, install it first; otherwise, install the Crescendo G4/NuBus into your computer’s PDS slot. 4. Rerun the Mac OS 9 Install Application – The Mac OS 9 Install application will only install AltiVec libraries into your System Folder if a G4 processor is present in your computer during the Mac OS installation process.
9 Learning About the Software Depending on your software and Macintosh model, Sonnet’s software installer may perform the following software installation on your computer: Sonnet Processor Upgrade Extension The Sonnet Processor Upgrade Extension is needed to attain maximum performance of your G3 or G4 upgrade card. It is installed into your Extensions folder. Sonnet G4 Enabler 9 The Sonnet G4 Enabler 9 is needed only for G4 upgrade cards running Mac OS 9.
Chapter 9 Metronome Metronome is a software utility that provides information about the new processor card. This utility is placed into the Apple Menu Items Folder. It provides useful information to you and our technical support staff should you need to call us for any reason. Metronome displays bus/processor speeds. It also shows secondary cache size and speed and the temperature for PowerPC processor (Figure 1).
10 Removing a Level 2 Cache Card If your computer contains a Level 2 cache card, it is recommended that you remove it. Your new Sonnet Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade card includes its own backside cache architecture so removing your old cache will have no negative effect on your computing experience.
Chapter 10 Level 2 Cache Card Removal – Power Macintosh 7100 If there is a Level 2 cache card installed in your computer, it will be located in the L2 Cache Slot, located in between the power supply and the ROM card (Figure 2). Do not mistakenly remove the ROM card. If you remove the ROM card, you will need to replace it otherwise your computer will not boot.
Removing a Level 2 Cache Card ROM card (located behind L2 cache card L2 cache card CPU (with heatsink) Figure 3: Level 2 cache card slot Level 2 Cache Card Removal – Power Computing 100 and 120 If there is a Level 2 cache card installed in your computer, it will be in the L2 Cache Slot, located in between the ROM card and the CPU with the large heatsink (Figure 4). Do not mistakenly remove the ROM card. If you remove the ROM card, you will need to replace it otherwise your computer will not boot.
Chapter 10 Level 2 Cache Card Removal – Radius System 100 and 81/110 If there is a Level 2 cache card installed in your computer, it will be in the L2 Cache Slot, located underneath the power supply and next to the ROM card(Figure 5). In order to get to the Level 2 cache card, you will need to temporarily remove the power supply from the computer. Do not mistakenly remove the ROM card. If you remove the ROM card, you will need to replace it otherwise your computer will not boot.
11 Troubleshooting Guide Problem: Possible Solutions: Computer has blank screen and no tone. 1) The Crescendo card and/or video adapter board may be improperly installed. Unplug the Crescendo from the PDS slot (and if applicable, video adapter board from middle NuBus slot) and reseat them in their slots. 2) If installed, remove the Level 2 cache card installed in the Level 2 Cache Card Slot. 3) Zap the PRAM (an area of the Mac’s memory that stores such information as preference settings).
Chapter 11 Problem: Possible Solutions: Computer freezes at extension. 1) Try unplugging the Crescendo card and reseating it in the PDS slot. 2) You may have a conflict with an extension that loads early and changes low level processor control registers. To identify which extension is causing a problem, do the following: • If you have RAM Doubler installed, insert the RAM Doubler disk into the floppy disk drive and run the RAM Doubler deinstaller program.
Troubleshooting Guide 2) Zap the PRAM (an area of the Mac’s memory that stores such information as preference settings). Restart your Mac and hold down the Command-Option-P-R keys until the computer chimes three times. After the computer finishes booting, open the Date & Time control panel from the Control Panels Folder (located inside the Systems Folder) and reset the date and time. You may also want to reset your preference settings for the Mouse and Keyboard control panels.
12 Warranty Sonnet Technologies, Inc. warrants that its product(s) shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years following the date of original purchase. Sonnet’s liability under this warranty shall be limited, at its option, to repairing or replacing product(s) shown to be defective either in materials or workmanship. The sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be such repair or replacement.
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