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Preface

Before You Get Started

Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X,

and Workgroup Server 6150 Installation

Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation

Power Macintosh 7100 Installation

Identify your computer’s video output

Install Crescendo card

AV/HPV Card Video Adapter Kit

Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup 37
Server 8150 Installation

Identify your computer’s video output

Install Crescendo card

AV/HPV Card Video Adapter Kit

Workgroup Server 9150 Installation

Power Computing 100 and 120 Installation

Radius System 100 and 81/110 Installation

Upgrading to Mac OS 9 and a G4

Learning About the Software

Sonnet Processor Upgrade Extension

Sonnet G4 Enabler 9

Nonvolatile RAM Patch

G4 Firmware Patch

G4 Firmware Patch Remover

Metronome

Removing a Level 2 Cache Card

Troubleshooting Guide

Warranty

Technical Support

Contents

Summary of Contents for Crescendo G3 NuBus

Page 1: ...Installation Manual Crescendo G3 G4 NuBus Processor Upgrade Card for NuBus Power Macintosh ...

Page 2: ...chnologies Inc Macintosh Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries The PowerPC name and the PowerPC logotype are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation used under license therefrom Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of...

Page 3: ...on Identify your computer s video output 38 Install Crescendo card 42 AV HPV Card Video Adapter Kit 43 5 Workgroup Server 9150 Installation 55 6 Power Computing 100 and 120 Installation 61 7 Radius System 100 and 81 110 Installation 67 8 Upgrading to Mac OS 9 and a G4 75 9 Learning About the Software 77 Sonnet Processor Upgrade Extension 77 Sonnet G4 Enabler 9 77 Nonvolatile RAM Patch 77 G4 Firmwa...

Page 4: ...erating conventions If you are unfamiliar with the Macintosh see your computer s documentation Compatible Macintosh Models At this printing the following Power Macintosh and Mac OS compatible computers can be upgraded with Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards Power Macintosh 6100 6100 AV 7100 8100 8115 Performa 6110 6112 6115 6116 6117 6118 Workgroup Server 6150 8150 9150 Power Computing 100 12...

Page 5: ...ing damaged by static electricity Always work in an area free of static electricity and avoid carpeted areas Handle processor upgrade cards by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins FamiliarizeYourself with the Instructions Please familiarize yourself with the instructions in this manual before beginning the installation If you feel you are unable to install the compute...

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Page 7: ... experience installing Sonnet upgrade products or Macintosh hardware We strongly recommend following the full installation instructions if this is your first installation of this hardware Installing the Crescendo card takes a few easy steps 1 Install Mac OS 9 if upgrading as part of this installation 2 Install Sonnet software 3 Turn off computer 4 Remove case cover from computer 5 If installed rem...

Page 8: ...tallation After the software is installed quit the Mac OS Install application and restart your computer from the hard drive where Mac OS 9 is installed 2 Insert the Crescendo Encore Install diskette into the floppy disk drive Double click the Crescendo Encore Install icon By default with Easy Install selected from the pop up menu the required software will be installed into the active System Folde...

Page 9: ...m 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 4 Identify the internal components of your computer Touch power supply metal shielding Figure 2 to discharge any potential damaging static electricity Figure 1 Unlatch and lift case cover from computer Figure 2 Touch power supply metal shiel...

Page 10: ...ether 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 4 Your card may differ from what is pictured below PDS slot Figure 3 Remove PDS card from PDS ...

Page 11: ...ated Replace Case Cover Onto Computer 1 Replace the case cover onto your computer Figure 6 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 Figure 5 Install Crescendo card into PDS slot Crescendo card Figure 6 Replace case cover onto computer PDS slot CPU with heatsink ...

Page 12: ...rmal 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 ...

Page 13: ...rdware However we strongly recommend following the full installation instructions if this is your first installation of this hardware Installing the Crescendo takes a few easy steps 1 Install Mac OS 9 if upgrading as part of this installation 2 Install Sonnet software 3 Turn off computer 4 Remove case cover from computer 5 Remove AV card bracket from PDS slot 6 Disassemble AV adapter and AV card f...

Page 14: ...e software is installed quit the Mac OS Install application and restart your computer from the hard drive where Mac OS 9 is installed 2 Insert the Crescendo Encore Install diskette into the floppy disk drive Double click the Crescendo Encore Install icon By default with Easy Install selected from the pop up menu the required software will be installed into the active System Folder on the boot driv...

Page 15: ...nstallation 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 4 Remove the thumbscrews that secure the AV card to the back of the computer Figure 2 Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation Figure 1 Disconnect video cables from AV card Figure 2 Remove thumbscrews from AV card ...

Page 16: ...ve 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 Figure 3 Unlatch and lift case cover from computer Figure 4 Touch power supply metal shielding and remove AV card bracket AV card bracket PDS slot metal shielding of power supply ...

Page 17: ...e the two screws that secure the adapter to the bracket Figure 6 Remove the adapter from the bracket Set the two screws and adapter aside 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...

Page 18: ... and two adapter screw in the Crescendo s anti static package and store it in a safe place 3 Plug the AV card into the pass through slot on the Crescendo card Figure 8 note the notch in the AV card for orientation Press down on the outer edges of the AV card until it is firmly connected to the Crescendo card Figure 7 Remove Crescendo card from packaging Figure 8 Plug AV card into Crescendo card pa...

Page 19: ...nners Figure 9 Verify that the inner prong of the bracket lines up and protrudes through the corner cutout on the AV card 5 Secure the AV card and Crescendo card to the bracket with the bracket screw Figure 10 you removed earlier Figure 9 Align Crescendo card in between bracket runners inner prong runners corner cutout on AV card Crescendo card Figure 10 Secure AV card and Crescendo card to bracke...

Page 20: ... 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 Replace Case Cover Onto Computer 1 Replace the case cover onto your computer Figure 12 Figure 11 Align bracket over PDS slot and plug Crescendo into PDS slot bracket side slot hard drive Figure 12 Replace case cover onto computer metal tab ...

Page 21: ... 3 Return the computer to your computing area and reconnect the video cable s to the back of the AV card Figure 14 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 Figure 13 Replace thumbscrews onto AV card Figure 14 Reconnect video cable s to AV card ...

Page 22: ...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 Chapter 2 Support Note Your computer must be upgraded with a G4 processor in order to take advantage of enhanced AltiVec applications and software ...

Page 23: ...this hardware Installing the Crescendo card takes a few easy steps 1 Install Mac OS 9 if upgrading as part of this installation 2 Install Sonnet software 2 Turn off computer and remove case cover from computer 3 If installed remove AV or HPV card from PDS slot 4 Remove Level 2 cache card if present 5a If you do not have an AV or HPV card Install Crescendo card into PDS slot skip to step 6 5b If yo...

Page 24: ...he PDS slot Figure 1 Label A you have an AV or HPV card Since the Crescendo card installs into the PDS slot you will need the AV HPV Card Video Adapter Kit Sonnet part number C61A 7181 to preserve the use of the AV or HPV card If you purchased a video adapter kit continue with the installation on the following page otherwise contact Sonnet or a Sonnet reseller to obtain a one Onboard Video If the ...

Page 25: ... By default with Easy Install selected from the pop up menu the required software will be installed into the active System Folder on the boot drive If this is ok click the Install button otherwise select Custom Install from the pop up menu for more options or select another drive to install the software The installer will install the appropriate software into the System Folder of your computer If ...

Page 26: ...he case cover off the computer Figure 2 4 Identify the internal components of your computer Touch the power supply metal shielding Figure 3 to discharge any potential damaging static electricity Figure 2 Remove case cover from computer Figure 3 Internal components of Power Macintosh 7100 NuBus slots PDS slot with AV or HPV card Security screw power supply metal shielding ...

Page 27: ...have the video adapter kit continue with the installation instructions If you do not have the video adapter kit please contact Sonnet to obtain one 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 ...

Page 28: ...n the following page to install the Crescendo with an AV or HPV card If You Do Not Have an AV or HPV Card Align the Crescendo card over the PDS slot Figure 6 Gently press down until the card is firmly seated in the PDS slot Replace the cover onto your computer and finish the installation in the section entitled Reconnect Power and Peripheral Cables on page 36 Chapter 3 Figure 6 Touch power supply ...

Page 29: ... standoffs required for 8100 only Needed not included with adapter kit 6 Small flatblade screwdriver 7 Small Philips screwdriver 8 Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade card 9 PDS based AV or HPV card AV card shown below We suggest you inventory and lay the items out in front of you prior to proceeding with the installation of the AV or HPV card with the Crescendo card Power Macintosh 7100 Installatio...

Page 30: ...ed for the adapter board IdentifyYour PDS based Video Card Determine if you have an AV or HPV card as follows AV Card The AV card has a single 15 pin monitor connector for a monitor and S Video In and S Video Out ports Figure 9 that support Audio Video features If you have an AV card continue with the instructions in the section entitled Affix the AV Card to Adapter Board on page 28 Chapter 3 S Vi...

Page 31: ...e with the instructions below Affix HPV Card to Video Adapter Board 1 Before attaching the HPV 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 11 so it fits in its new location 15 pin monitor connector Figure 10 HPV card Four VRAM slots Figure 11 Bend back metal tab on HPV card to here 90 angle bend tab from origina...

Page 32: ...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 Figure 12 Remove upper left standoff from video adapter board Figure 13 Orient HPV card over video adapter board HPV card connector facing upwards standoff ...

Page 33: ...to the video adapter board with the two nuts Figure 14 supplied with the adapter kit 5 Continue with the installation in the the section entitled Install Support Stand Off Onto Crescendo Card on page 29 Figure 14 Secure HPV card to video adapter board with nuts ...

Page 34: ...2 Orient the video adapter board in front of you as shown in Figure 16 Align the AV card directly over the adapter board with the connector of the AV card facing upward Figure 16 The holes on the AV card should align directly with the standoffs on the adapter board bend tab from original position here 90 angle Figure 15 Bend back metal tab on AV card Figure 16 Orient AV card over video adapter boa...

Page 35: ...it 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 Figure 18 Screw support stand off onto Crescendo card pass through slot Figure 17 Secure AV card to video adapter board with nuts ...

Page 36: ... of the cable until it is firmly seated Figure 19 Install Crescendo Card Into PDS Slot Align the Crescendo card over the PDS slot on the logic board Gently press down until the card is firmly seated in the PDS slot Figure 20 Figure 20 Install Crescendo card into PDS slot PDS slot Figure 19 Attach video flex cable to Crescendo card notch in cable pass through slot Crescendo card with attached video...

Page 37: ...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 2 Insert the access port cover into the PDS port Figure 22 Figure 21 Push out middle NuBus access port cover Figure 22 Insert access port cover into PDS port ...

Page 38: ...ntil the adapter board is firmly seated in the middle NuBus slot If you encounter excessive resistance check for bent connector pins re align the adapter board over the middle NuBus slot and gently press down again If you have a second NuBus card to install install it into the outer NuBus slot Figure 23 Install video adapter board into middle NuBus slot middle NuBus slot video adapter board with a...

Page 39: ... shipped in to provide a cushion between your finger and the pins 2 Return the computer to your computing area 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 25 Secure the cable by tightening the thumbscrews on the cable s connector Connecting the cable anchors the card in place while replacing the c...

Page 40: ... the cover onto your computer by slanting the front end of the cover over the computer Figure 27 Confirm the inner grooves of the bottom of the case align with the tabs in the cover As you slide back the cover the top of the video adapter board and attached flex cable should fit nicely into the cutout of the cover When the cutout of the cover clears the connector you can lower the cover into place...

Page 41: ...er board appears tweaked you will need to carefully realign the case back onto the computer 4 Finish sliding the cover onto the computer until it lines up with the rear of the computer Figure 29 Power Macintosh 7100 Installation cover should align with support runner Figure 28 Make certain cover aligns with support runner Figure 29 Finish sliding cover onto computer adapter board should be firmly ...

Page 42: ...nt of your computer 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 Chapter 3 Support Note Your computer must be upgraded with a G4 processor in order to take advantage of enhanc...

Page 43: ...f this hardware Installing the Crescendo card takes a few easy steps 1 Install Mac OS 9 if upgrading as part of this installation 2 Install Sonnet software 2 Shut down computer and remove case cover from computer 3 If installed remove AV or HPV card from PDS slot 4 Remove Level 2 cache card if present 5a If you do not have an AV or HPV card Install Crescendo card into PDS slot skip to step 6 5b If...

Page 44: ...ed to a card installed in the PDS slot Figure 1 Label B you have an AV or HPV card Since the Crescendo card installs into the PDS slot you will need the AV HPV Card Video Adapter Kit Sonnet part number C61A 7181 to preserve the use of the AV or HPV card If you purchased a video adapter kit continue with the installation on the following page otherwise contact Sonnet or a Sonnet reseller to obtain ...

Page 45: ...ncore Install icon By default with Easy Install selected from the pop up menu the required software will be installed into the active System Folder on the boot drive If this is ok click the Install button otherwise select Custom Install from the pop up menu for more options or select another drive to install the software The installer will install the appropriate software into the System Folder of...

Page 46: ... 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 Touch the power supply metal shielding Figure 3 to discharge any potential damaging static electricity Figure 2 Slide case cover off computer Figure 3 Touch power supply metal shielding to discharge static electricity power supply metal shielding PDS slot with...

Page 47: ... 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 If you do not have the video adapter kit please contact Sonnet to obtain one 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 cach...

Page 48: ...install the Crescendo with an AV or HPV card If You Do Not Have an AV or HPV Card Align the Crescendo card over the PDS slot on the logic board with the card s heatsink facing away from the NuBus slots Figure 6 Gently press down until the card is firmly seated in the PDS slot Replace the cover onto your computer and finish the installation in the section entitled Reconnect Power and Peripheral Cab...

Page 49: ...ired for 8100 only Needed not included with adapter kit 6 Small flatblade screwdriver 7 Small Philips screwdriver 8 Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade card 9 PDS based AV or HPV card AV card shown below We suggest you inventory and lay the items out in front of you prior to proceeding with the installation of the AV or HPV card with the Crescendo card Power Macintosh 8100 8115 and Workgroup Server ...

Page 50: ...ot is required by the adapter board IdentifyYour PDS Based Video Card Determine if you have an AV or HPV card as follows AV Card The AV card has a single 15 pin monitor connector for a monitor and S Video In and S Video Out ports Figure 9 that support Audio Video features If you have an AV card continue with the instructions in the section entitled Affix the AV Card to the Adapter Board on page 47...

Page 51: ...HPV card continue with the instructions below Affix HPV Card to Video Adapter Board 1 Before attaching the HPV 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 11 so it fits in its new location 15 pin monitor connector Figure 10 HPV card Four VRAM slots Figure 11 Bend back metal tab on HPV card 90 angle bend tab from...

Page 52: ... adapter board with the connector of the HPV card facing upwards Figure 13 The holes on the HPV card should align directly with the standoffs on the adapter board Secure the HPV card to the video adapter board with the two nuts Figure 13 supplied with the adapter kit 4 Continue with the instructions in the section entitled Install Video Flex Cable Onto Crescendo Card on page 48 Figure 12 Assemble ...

Page 53: ... location 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 the two subassembly standoffs to the upper left and right corners of the adapter board Figure 15 Figure 15 Assemble and secure subassembly standoffs as shown bend tab from original position here 90 angle Fig...

Page 54: ...the two nuts Figure 17 supplied with the adapter kit 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 18 Figure 17 Secure AV card to video adapter board with nuts AV card connector facing upward Figure 18 A...

Page 55: ...the card is firmly seated in the PDS slot 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 20 Use your finger or a small flatblade screwdriver to push it out from the port Figure 20 Figure 19 Install Crescendo into PDS slot PDS slot Crescendo card with attached video flex cable Figure 2...

Page 56: ... press down on the adapter board not directly on the AV or HPV card until the adapter board is firmly seated in the middle NuBus slot If you encounter excessive resistance check for bent connector pins re align the adapter board over the middle NuBus slot and gently press down again If you have a second NuBus card to install install it into the outer NuBus slot Figure 21 Insert access port cover i...

Page 57: ...ing 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 2 Return the computer to your computing area Figure 22 Install video adapter board into middle NuBus slot video adapter board with attached AV or HPV card middle NuBus slot Figure 23 Attach video flex ...

Page 58: ...e s connector Connecting the cable anchors the card in place while replacing the cover Replace Case Cover Onto Computer 1 Carefully replace the cover onto your computer by slanting the front end of the cover over the computer making sure the tabs on the back of the cover slide inside the rear of the case Figure 25 15 pin monitor connector Figure 25 Replace cover onto computer Figure 24 Reattach 15...

Page 59: ...ce tighten the four security screws 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 If you are installing a Crescendo G4 see Chapter 8 Upgrading to Mac OS 9 and a G4 for information about ...

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Page 61: ...e installing Sonnet upgrade products or Macintosh hardware However we strongly recommend following the full installation instructions if this is your first installation of this hardware Installing the Crescendo card takes a few easy steps 1 Install Mac OS 9 if upgrading as part of this installation 2 Install Sonnet software 3 Shut down computer 4 Remove case cover from computer 5 If installed remo...

Page 62: ... software is installed quit the Mac OS Install application and restart your computer from the hard drive where Mac OS 9 is installed 2 Insert the Crescendo Encore Install diskette into the floppy disk drive Double click the Crescendo Encore Install icon By default with Easy Install selected from the pop up menu the required software will be installed into the active System Folder on the boot drive...

Page 63: ...nnect the power and peripheral cables from the back of the computer and move it to an area where you can freely work 3 With the rear of the computer facing you open your computer by first removing the security screw on the back of the case then unlatch the cover and set it aside Figure 1 Workgroup Server 9150 Installation security screw latch latch Figure 1 Remove case cover from computer ...

Page 64: ...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 Figure 2 Internal components of Workgroup Server ...

Page 65: ...ew onto your computer Figure 5 Return your computer to your computing area and reconnect the power and peripheral cables 2 Affix the Powered by Sonnet label to the front of your computer Workgroup Server 9150 Installation Figure 4 Install Crescendo card into PDS slot security screw Crescendo card PDS slot Figure 5 Replace case cover onto computer metal shielding of drive sled ...

Page 66: ...l 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 ...

Page 67: ...or experience installing Sonnet upgrade products or Macintosh hardware However we strongly recommend following the full installation instructions if this is your first installation of this hardware Installing the Crescendo takes a few easy steps 1 Install Mac OS 9 if upgrading as part of this installation 2 Install Sonnet software 3 Turn off computer 3 Open computer 4 If installed remove PDS card ...

Page 68: ...the software is installed quit the Mac OS Install application and restart your computer from the hard drive where Mac OS 9 is installed 2 Insert the Crescendo Encore Install diskette into the floppy disk drive Double click the Crescendo Encore Install icon By default with Easy Install selected from the pop up menu the required software will be installed into the active System Folder on the boot dr...

Page 69: ... the rear of the computer facing you open your computer by first loosening the security screw on the back of the case then lift the cover away from the computer Figure 1 4 Identify the internal components of your computer Touch the power supply metal shielding Figure 2 to discharge any potential damaging static electricity Power Computing 100 and 120 Installation Figure 1 Remove case cover from co...

Page 70: ...ache 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 2 Align the Crescendo card over the PDS slot Figure 4 Gently press down until the card is firmly seated Chapter 6 Figure 4 Install Crescendo card into PDS slot Figure 3 Remove Crescend...

Page 71: ...on your Power Computing 100 or 120 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 Power Computing 100 and 120 Installation Figure 5 Replace case cover from computer security screw Support Note Your computer must be upgraded w...

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Page 73: ...de products or Macintosh hardware However we strongly recommend following the full installation instructions if this is your first installation of this hardware Installing the Crescendo card takes a few easy steps 1 Install Mac OS 9 if upgrading as part of this installation 2 Install Sonnet software 3 Turn off computer 4 Remove case cover from computer 5 Remove power supply brace above NuBus and P...

Page 74: ...ncore Install diskette into the floppy disk drive Double click the Crescendo Encore Install icon By default with Easy Install selected from the pop up menu the required software will be installed into the active System Folder on the boot drive If this is ok click the Install button otherwise select Custom Install from the pop up menu for more options or select another drive to install the software...

Page 75: ...e Touch the power supply metal shielding Figure 2 to discharge any potential damaging static electricity To easily gain access to the PDS slot temporarily remove the power supply brace by unscrewing it and lifting it up and out of the interior of the computer Figure 2 Figure 1 Remove case cover from computer Figure 2 Touch power supply metal shielding and remove power supply brace power supply bra...

Page 76: ...re to handle the card by the edges Figure 3 Your card may differ from what is pictured below 2 Prior to installing the Crescendo card note the inline metal port covers of the PDS and NuBus slots When installing the Crescendo take extra caution not to brush the card against the port cover of the PDS slot Figure 4 Doing so may break off the delicate components on the edge of the Crescendo card Figur...

Page 77: ...ard 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 Radius System 100 and 81 100 Installation Figure 5 Align notch in Crescendo card with notch in PDS slot Figure 6 Install Crescendo card into PDS slot notch in PDS slot Crescendo card PDS slot ...

Page 78: ...se Cover Onto Computer 1 Replace the case cover and security screws onto your computer Figure 8 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 Figure 8 Replace case cover onto computer Figure 7 Replace power supply brace power supply brace ...

Page 79: ...stalling 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 Radius System 100 and 81 100 Installation Support Note Your computer must be upgraded with a G4 processor in order to take advantage of enhanced AltiVec applications and software ...

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Page 81: ...Install Software window Click the Customize button In the Custom Installation and Removal window click the pop up menu to the right of Mac OS 9 Change the Recommended Installation to Customized installation The Select Mac OS 9 Features to Install window will appear shortly Change Recommended Installation to Universal Installation from the pop up menu Click OK Start then Continue to complete the in...

Page 82: ...all Software window Click the Customize button In the Custom Installation and Removal window deselect all software components except for Mac OS 9 Click the pop up menu to the right of Mac OS 9 and change the Recommended Installation to Customized installation The Select Mac OS 9 Features to Install window will appear shortly Change Recommended Installation to None from the pop up menu Click the Co...

Page 83: ... Enabler 9 is needed only for G4 upgrade cards running Mac OS 9 This system enabler activates the Velocity Engine AltiVec instructions It is installed into your System folder Nonvolatile RAM patch The Nonvolatile RAM patch allows a Power Macintosh 73 75 76 85 86 95 9600 to use a G3 or G4 upgrade card G4 Firmware Patch The G4 Firmware Patch allows a Power Macintosh G3 Blue White to use a G4 process...

Page 84: ... 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 Figure 1 Metronome utility screenshot ...

Page 85: ...moval Power Macintosh 6100 6100 AV Performa 611X and Workgroup Server 6150 If there is a Level 2 cache card installed in your computer it will be located in the L2 Cache Slot located next in between the ROM card and the CPU with the large heatsink Figure 1 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 L...

Page 86: ...cache card Once the logic board is removed the Level 2 cache card will be in the L2 Cache Slot located in between the ROM card and the CPU with the large heatsink Figure 3 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 After the Level 2 cache card is removed reinstall the logic board and proceed with installation o...

Page 87: ... 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 Removing a Level 2 Cache Card Figure 3 Level 2 cache card slot Figure 4 Level 2 cache card slot CPU with heatsink ROM card located behind L2 cache card L2 cache card L2 cache card CPU with heatsink ROM card ...

Page 88: ...et 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 After the Level 2 cache card is removed reinstall the power supply and proceed with installation of the Crescendo NuBus card Chapter 10 Figure 5 Level 2 cache card slot ...

Page 89: ...m 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 Problem You have a flashing disk icon Possible Solutions 1 Are you trying to boot from a drive connected to an ATTO or Adaptec SCSI accelerator card If so they are not compatible with the Crescendo card Hold down the...

Page 90: ...r located inside the System Folder to the Disabled Extensions Folder on the desktop Restart the computer If the computer boots normally reinstall an extension from the Disabled Extensions Folder to the Extensions Folder and restart your computer Do this step with each subsequent extension in the Disabled Extensions Folder until you find the problematic extension Replace the offending extension wit...

Page 91: ...oting 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 3 Rebuild the Desktop file an invisible resource file where the computer stores important system information Restart your computer and hold down the Command Option keys until...

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Page 93: ...ithin 30 days of authorization and paying for associated shipping and insurance costs Sonnet will pay the cost to ship repaired or replaced product s back to you This warranty shall also apply to product s that replace defective product s but only for the original warranty period The warranty period shall not be extended by reason of defect or any period of time during which the product s are not ...

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Page 95: ...When you call Sonnet technical support have the following information available so our technical support staff can better assist you Product name Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Computer type and model Operating system and version If further assistance is needed please contact us at Website www sonnettech com Sonnet Technical Support Tel 1 949 261 1426 Monday Friday 8 am 5 pm Paci...

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