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This section covers the installation of the Encore/ST G4 Duet into 
Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet models. If you are 
installing this product into a Digital Audio model, skip to page 6. If 
you are installing this product into a QuickSilver 2001 or QuickSilver 
2002 model, skip to page 10.

 Shut Down and Open Computer

 

1.

 Shut down your Power Mac. If the computer has been on for a 

while, allow 20 minutes for it to completely cool before begin-
ning the installation.

 

2.

 If you need to move the computer to a different area where you 

can work freely, disconnect any connected cables, move the com-
puter, then reconnect the power cord to the computer and an 
electrical outlet.

 

3.

 Touch a port access cover on the back of the computer 

(Figure 5)

 

to discharge any potentially damaging static electricity.

 

4.

 Disconnect the power cord from the computer. 

 

5.

 Locate the security lock at the back of the computer 

(Figure 6)

If it is not already pressed in, press it in now.

 

6.

 With the right side of the case facing you, open your Power Mac 

by lifting the release latch and lowering the side panel away from 
the computer’s case 

(Figure 7)

.

Remove Heat Sink

Locate the processor heat sink on the logic board 

(Figure 8)

; your 

heat sink may appear different from what is pictured. Using caution 
to avoid touching the processor card, grasp one of the clips securing 
the heat sink with needle-nose pliers, between the heat sink and pro-
cessor card. Pull down and away to unhook one side of the clip from 
the processor card 

(Figure 8)

. Push the clip away from you to unhook 

it from the other side. Repeat these steps with the other clip. Once 
the clips have been unhooked, gently lift the heat sink and clips away 
from the processor and set them aside, but not on the logic board. 

Figure 8

Figure 7

Figure 6

Figure 5

port access 

cover

security lock

side panel

raise release latch

clip

clip

heat sink

Installation—AGP Graphics and Gigabit Ethernet Models

 

 WARNING:

 When handling computer products, take care to 

prevent components from being damaged by static electricity; 

avoid working in carpeted areas. Handle processor upgrade cards only 
by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component 
pins.

 

 Support Note:

 To avoid generating a static charge in your 

body, do not walk around the room until after you finish 

installing the Encore card and close the computer. 

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Summary of Contents for ENCORE/ST G4 DUET

Page 1: ...Mac OS compatibility information check our web site The Encore ST G4 Duet supports hard disk and display sleep in all compatible Power Mac G4 computers in some configurations deep sleep may not be supported You Should Have The following items should be included in your product package Encore ST G4 Duet processor upgrade card Power card Sonnet Installer CD The following items are required for insta...

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Page 3: ...nother drive to install the software The installer will install the appropriate software into the System Folder of your computer 3 If the installation is successful a dialog box will appear Click Quit to leave the installer and shut down your computer CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Figure 1 Software and Firmware Installation Update Info Software Firmware Info Mac OS 9 2 User Alert Mac OS 9 2 users MUST ru...

Page 4: ...e As of this writing Apple has not made this firmware updater available as an OS X application 3 Log on to the Internet and type the following in your browser window s address bar http docs info apple com article html artnum 120068 4 Click on the appropriate link to download the firmware Figure 4 5 Double click the G4 FW Update 4 2 8 smi file icon to mount the G4 Firmware Update disk image Double ...

Page 5: ...el away from the computer s case Figure 7 Remove Heat Sink Locate the processor heat sink on the logic board Figure 8 your heat sink may appear different from what is pictured Using caution to avoid touching the processor card grasp one of the clips securing the heat sink with needle nose pliers between the heat sink and pro cessor card Pull down and away to unhook one side of the clip from the pr...

Page 6: ...your card may differ from what is pictured Set the card heat sink side down on a flat level surface 2 Remove the power card from its anti static package make sure to handle the card by its edges Figure 11 your card may differ from what is pictured 3 Grasp the Duet processor card with its heat sink face down and the fan on the right Figure 12 Holding the power card as shown align its connector with...

Page 7: ...re 15 Close Computer 1 Raise the side panel back into place Figure 16 2 Return the computer to your computing area if necessary and reconnect the power cord and peripheral cables to the computer Turn On Computer Turn on your Power Mac your accelerated machine should boot normally Run Sonnet X Tune Up Running the Sonnet X Tune Up install application is necessary only when Mac OS X any version is in...

Page 8: ...econnect the power cord to the computer and an electrical outlet 3 Touch a port access cover on the back of the computer to dis charge any potential damaging static electricity Figure 17 4 Disconnect the power cord from the computer 5 If present remove the two indicated screws from the back plate of the computer Figure 18 Otherwise go to step 6 6 Locate the security lock at the back of the compute...

Page 9: ...the clips securing the processor heat sink to the processor card Figure 23 your heat sink may appear different from what is pic tured Using caution to avoid touching the processor card grasp one of the clips securing the heat sink with needle nose pliers between the heat sink and processor card Pull down and away to unhook one side of the clip from the processor card Figure 23 Push the clip away f...

Page 10: ...above the fan on the edge of the Duet processor card 4 Making sure the pins are lined up with the holes carefully and completely plug the power card into the Duet processor card Figure 27 If you encounter any unusual resistance separate the cards and check for bent pins if none are bent realign the pins with the holes and plug in the power card again 5 Carefully remove the cap covering the connect...

Page 11: ...omputer Turn On Computer Turn on your Power Mac your accelerated machine should boot normally Run Sonnet X Tune Up Running the Sonnet X Tune Up install application is necessary only when Mac OS X any version is installed on your system This application installs a file that enables Mac OS X to properly identify processor speed as well as L2 and L3 cache size and speed Remember to install this softw...

Page 12: ... to the computer and an electrical outlet 3 Touch a port access cover on the back of the computer to dis charge any potential damaging static electricity Figure 32 4 Disconnect the power cord from the computer 5 Locate the security lock at the back of the computer Figure 33 If it is not already pressed in press it in now 6 With the right side of the case facing you open your Power Mac by lifting t...

Page 13: ...o unhook it from the other side Repeat these steps with the left clip Once the clips have been unhooked gently lift the heat sink and clips away from the processor card and set them aside but not on the logic board Remove Processor Card 1 Remove the four screws securing the processor card to the logic board Figure 38 set aside the screw with a lock washer for later use 2 Grasping its edges gently ...

Page 14: ...ove the fan on the edge of the Duet processor card 4 Making sure the pins are lined up with the holes carefully and completely plug the power card into the Duet processor card Figure 42 If you encounter any unusual resistance separate the cards and check for bent pins if none are bent realign the pins with the holes and plug in the power card again 5 Carefully remove the cap covering the connector...

Page 15: ...ten each of the three screws and secure the card snugly to the logic board do not overtighten the screws Figure 45 9 Using the screw with the lock washer you removed previ ously secure the power card snugly to the logic board do not overtighten the screw Figure 46 Reinstall Fan Assembly and Close Computer 1 While holding its 2 pin connector place the fan assembly between the Duet processor card s ...

Page 16: ...identify processor speed as well as L2 and L3 cache size and speed Remember to install this software when you upgrade to Mac OS X For complete information on Sonnet X Tune Up please refer to the Read Me notes provided with the software 1 Boot your system in Mac OS X from a hard drive or parti tion not a CD ROM 2 Insert the Sonnet Installer CD into your CD ROM drive double click the ST ZIF OS X Sup...

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