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Items Packaged with the Sonnet Presto PPC Processor Upgrade Card:
• Presto
™
PPC processor upgrade card
• Presto PPC LC diskette
• CPU Remover Tool
• Powered by Sonnet label
System Software Compatibility
• Mac
®
OS 7.5–8.5.
Presto PPC Installation Overview
Please review these instructions thoroughly before beginning the installation of the Presto PPC
processor upgrade card.
Installing the Sonnet
™
Presto PPC processor upgrade card involves several steps, depending on the configuration of your system and software:
• Step 1: Update System Software for the PowerPC Processor – Reinstall your current system software (System 7.5–Mac OS 8.1) as a
universal system installation. This will insure that all necessary PowerPC
™
files and resources will be present in your System Folder. The
following Presto PPC installation instructions provide a basic overview for installing a universal system. Since the installation process varies
for each version of the Mac OS, we recommend you consult your original system software installation manual for detailed instructions.
Apple
®
also provides PDF versions of most of their installation manuals at their web site.
• Step 2: Install the Presto PPC processor upgrade card – Install the Sonnet Presto PPC card into your computer as instructed in the
following Presto PPC installation instructions.
• Step 3: Update Applications to PowerPC (recommended) – To take full advantage of the PowerPC processor, you may need to reinstall
or upgrade your applications as PowerPC native. For further upgrade instructions, refer to your applications’ documentation or contact the
software manufacturers.
• Step 4: Upgrade to Mac OS 8.5 (optional) – If you wish to upgrade to Mac OS 8.5, a PowerPC processor must be present and running in
your computer.
Note: We recommend you make a backup of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or software. When
handling computer products, you must take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity. Avoid carpeted areas, handle
cards only by their edges, and avoid touching connector traces and component pins.
Updating the System Software for the PowerPC Processor
Before upgrading your 68040-based Macintosh with the Presto PPC, you will need to update your system software as a universal system to
take advantage of the PowerPC processor.
The following instructions outline the basic procedure for a universal system installation. For detailed instructions, consult your original
system software installation manual since individual cases vary.
1. Insert the appropriate System Installer diskette or CD into the floppy disk drive or CD-ROM drive, turn on your computer, and double-
click on the Installer’s icon.
2. Locate the option for selecting System Software, and depending on the version of the Mac OS you are installing, select ‘System for any
Macintosh’ or ‘Universal System for any supported computer.
3. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.
4. After the computer finishes booting, open the Control Panels Folder (located inside the System Folder) and open the 601 Processor
Upgrade control panel. Select ‘On’ and close the control panel.
5. Insert the Presto PPC LC diskette into the floppy disk drive. Double-click on the disk to open it. Select and drag Metronome from the
floppy diskette onto the hard drive. After Metronome finishes copying to the hard drive, you may place it into the Apple Menu Items
Folder (located inside the System Folder) for future convenience.
Metronome is a software utility that provides information about the new processor card once the upgrade has been completed.
6. Shut down your computer.
Installation Instructions for Quadra 605, LC, and Performa 470 series; LC and
Performa 570 and 580 series; and Quadra, LC, and Performa 630 series
