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PowerLogix PowerForce 7447/7457 Installation Manual

System Requirements for PowerForce G4 7447 or 7457 Processor Upgrade 

Series 100 (single 7457 CPU): Power Mac G4 “AGP” or “Gigabit Ethernet”

Series 100 (dual 7457 CPU): Power Mac G4 “AGP” with Uni-N

*  

revision 7 or greater; Power Mac G4  “Gigabit 

Ethernet” (

*see Dual Compatibility, below

)

Series 333 (single 7447 CPU): Power Mac G4 “AGP”, “Gigabit Ethernet”, “Digital Audio”, “QuickSilver”, 
“Quicksilver 2002”

Series 333 (dual 7447 CPU): Power Mac G4 “AGP” with Uni-N*revision 7 or greater; “Gigabit Ethernet”, “Digital 
Audio”, “QuickSilver”, “Quicksilver 2002” (*see Dual Compatibility, below)

AGP/Gigabit/Digital Audio

To determine which model PowerMac G4 you may have, please visit these pages:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58418

http://www.powerlogix.com/products/compatibility/powermacg4/index.html

Summary of Contents for PowerForce G4 '47

Page 1: ...G4 57 and PowerForce G4 47 Installation Instructions This manual covers the Series 333 circuit with 7447 CPUS and the Series 100 Rev 7 circuit with PowerPC 7457 CPUs for installation into PowerMac G4 tower systems ...

Page 2: ...Logix Website http www powerlogix com support registration Warning As with any hardware upgrade back up your hard drive prior to installation The PowerForce G4 is a static sensitive device It is susceptible to invisible damage if not protected during installation Do not remove the product from the anti static bag until you are ready to install it We recommend proper grounding by using a grounding ...

Page 3: ...Compatibility below Series 333 single 7447 CPU Power Mac G4 AGP Gigabit Ethernet Digital Audio QuickSilver Quicksilver 2002 Series 333 dual 7447 CPU Power Mac G4 AGP with Uni N revision 7 or greater Gigabit Ethernet Digital Audio QuickSilver Quicksilver 2002 see Dual Compatibility below AGP Gigabit Digital Audio To determine which model PowerMac G4 you may have please visit these pages http docs i...

Page 4: ...he Mac Your Mac may vary slightly from the illustrations don t panic It is not difficult Before installing your card if you plan to use OS9 actually boot from OS 9 as opposed to running Classic in OS X you must remove the CPU Plugins file from the System Folder Extensions Multiprocessing folder after booting using the original CPU Firmware IMPORTANT This upgrade REQUIRES the PowerLogix 7447 7457 Firm...

Page 5: ...ill hear a long tone At the same time if you have enough hands press and hold the C key This will tell the Mac to boot from the Powerlogix Firmware Update CD 7 The Firmware Enabler CD boot screen will appear and you will see the following Powerlogix 7447 7457 Enable Script Copyright 2003 2005 by Powerlogix All Rights Reserved Please Select one of the following options 1 Install 7447 7457 enabler p...

Page 6: ...OS 9 2 2 After a few second the NVRAM will be updated and your Mac will shut down in 30 seconds Note If you reset the PRAM the NVRAM code for OS9 compatibility is cleared and you will have to boot from the Firmware Update CD and perform this process again in order to boot into OS9 Note Make sure any OS 9 boot volumes have the CPU Plugins file removed from the System Folder Extensions Multiprocessin...

Page 7: ...he CPU Card Power down the computer Review the static safe procedures from Page 4 before proceeding Unhook the latch on the side of the case and pull down the cover Locate the original processor card in your computer Pictured above with 1 is the location in an AGP Sawtooth or Gigabit Ethernet system If you have a Power Mac G4 Digital Audio or QuickSilver system your processor card will be located ...

Page 8: ...nal tool such as a screwdriver to pry or a pair of needlenose pliers Remove both clips and remove the heat sink Note If you have certain Digital Audio or Quicksilver systems you will have to remove a plastic fan shroud and fan to expose the heatsink Unplug the fan and remove the shroud and set it aside Remove the screws that hold the Apple CPU card in place Be careful not to lose the screws as you...

Page 9: ...457 Installation Manual Carefully pull the original processor card straight up and out of the motherboard socket Remove the protective cap from the socket on the PowerForce G4 See figure below Place the cap on your original Apple CPU card ...

Page 10: ...neath the fan you may want to remove the fan if already attached to aid installation of the screw If removed be sure to follow the instructions below to reattach the fan correctly CPUs with included Fans Connect the 4 pin wiring harness for the fan to one of the disk drive power connectors A pass thru connector is provided Attach the fan guard to the top of the fan Mount the fan on the heat sink a...

Page 11: ...again Labled S1 on the motherboard which should be in the corner behind the PCI slots on most motherboards You will have to reset the date and time and AppleTalk settings ethernet or printer port on your computer after pressing this button Reset the PRAM by holding Command Option P R during boot until you hear the chime repeat several times You will have to reset the date and time and AppleTalk se...

Page 12: ... usage for a period of two years for 7457 products and three years for 7447 products from the date of purchase PowerLogix makes no warranty or representation with respect to the quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of this product In no event will PowerLogix be liable for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting form any defect in the product or manual e...

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