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PowerLogix PowerForce 7447/7457 Installation Manual
*Dual Compatibility with early PowerMac “AGP” models:
To determine if your PowerMac G4 “AGP” is compatible with a dual processor card, visit this page:
http://www.powerlogix.com/support/notices/pfdualg4100/
Compatible OS Versions
Mac OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.2.8 (or later) is required for 7457 models.
Mac OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.3.5 (or later) is required for 7447 models.
Mac OS X 10.3.8 or later is recommended.
This package contains:
PowerForce G4 upgrade card, heat sink with fan and power connector
CD-ROM
Pre-Installation Instructions
Before proceeding, refer to the illustrations in this manual to familiarize yourself with the PowerForce G4
processor card. The PowerForce card plugs into a socket on the motherboard of the 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
Firmware Update provided on CD or it WILL NOT WORK.
1)
Your computer must have the latest Apple Boot ROM version for your particular model of G4.
2)
To determine what version Apple Boot ROM your computer has, run Apple System Profiler (System
Profiler in OS X) and look under Hardware Overview.
3)
If your computer has an earlier version than what is listed below, download the latest version and
follow the instructions.
AGP, Gigabit Ethernet: Apple Boot ROM version 4.2.8
If you need to update, version 4.2.8 firmware is available here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120068