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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
Mac
®
OS 8.1 through OS X version 10.1.5. 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 hardware upgrades to your PowerBook, we
recommend that you complete the installation of the Crescendo/WS first, then
install the remaining upgrades;
complete each upgrade and test it before proceeding to
the next
.
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
™
/
WS G
3 or
G
4
Processor Upgrade Card for Macintosh
®
PowerBook
®
G3 Series “Wallstreet“ Computers
Support Note:
If you are installing a Crescendo/WS
G4
card, and have
already installed, or are planning to install Mac OS X on your PowerBook,
be sure to visit our website at www.sonnettech.com/support/crescendows, and
click on the Mac OS X Enhancement Software link to download additional opti-
mization software.
