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Installation ManualCrescendo G3/G4 NuBusProcessor Upgrade Card for NuBus Power Macintosh

4Chapter 1Remove PDS CardLocate the PDS slot (Figure 3) located next to the ROM card. If there isa PDS card already installed (such as the 6100 DOS ca

5Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X, and Workgroup Server 6150 Installation2. Align the Crescendo card over the PDS slot (Figure 5). Gently pressdown

6Chapter 1Turn On Computer1. Turn on your Power Macintosh. Your newly accelerated machineshould boot as normal.2. If you are installing a Crescendo G4

7This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBusprocessor upgrade cards into a Power Macintosh 6100 AV computer.System Compatibility

8Chapter 2Power Macintosh 6100 AV Crescendo InstallationInstall Software1. If you are upgrading to Mac OS 9 as part of this installation,do so now. So

9Shut Down and Open Computer1. Shut down your Power Macintosh. If the computer has been onfor any length of time, wait a few minutes for it to cool be

10Chapter 25. Move the computer to an area where you can freely work.6. Open your Power Macintosh by unlatching the case cover(Figure 3) and set it as

11Power Macintosh 6100 AV InstallationDisassemble AV Card from Bracket1. Using a medium Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that securesthe AV card

12Chapter 2Install Crescendo NuBus Processor Upgrade Card1. Remove the Crescendo card from the anti-static package, making sureto handle the card by t

13Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation4. Assemble the Crescendo with attached AV card onto the bracket.Hook the AV card onto the outer prong of the br

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14Chapter 26. With the Crescendo and AV cards securely mounted onto the bracket,align the bracket over the PDS slot. Make certain the metal tab on the

15Power Macintosh 6100 AV Installation2. Secure the AV card to the back of the computer with the thumbscrewsyou removed earlier (Figure 13).3. Return

16Turn On Computer1. Turn on your Power Macintosh. Your newly accelerated machineshould boot as normal.2. If you are installing a Crescendo G4, see Ch

17This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBusprocessor upgrade cards into a Power Macintosh 7100 computer.System CompatibilityAt

18Chapter 3Power Macintosh 7100 Crescendo Installation Identify System Video Output ConfigurationBefore installing the Crescendo card into your comput

19Power Macintosh 7100 InstallationInstall Software1. If you are upgrading to Mac OS 9 as part of this installation,do so now. Sonnet recommends a cle

20Chapter 33. Open your Power Macintosh by first loosening the security screw(Figure 2, inset) on the back of the case with a large flatbladescrewdriv

21Remove PDS Card from PDS Slot1. Locate the PDS slot (Figure 4). If there is a PDS card installed (suchas the Apple AV or HPV card), remove it (Figur

22Install Crescendo NuBus Processor Upgrade CardRemove the Crescendo card from the anti-static package, making sure tohandle the card by the edges (Fi

23AV/HPV Card Video Adapter InstallationAdapter Kit InventoryBefore installing the Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade card withthe AV or HPV card, you

iiiPreface ivBefore You Get Started v1 Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X, 1and Workgroup Server 6150 Installation2 Power Macintosh 6100 AV In

24Temporarily Remove NuBus Cards from ComputerLocate the NuBus slots (Figure 8). If any NuBus cards are installed,temporarily remove them so you have

25Power Macintosh 7100 Installation• HPV Card – The HPV (High Performance Video) card has asingle 15-pin monitor connector for a monitor and fouronbo

26Chapter 32. Orient the video adapter board in front of you as shown in Figure 12.Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper left stand-off

27Power Macintosh 7100 Installation4. Secure the HPV card to the video adapter board with the two nuts(Figure 14) supplied with the adapter kit.5. Con

28Chapter 3Affix AV Card to Video Adapter Board 1. Before attaching the AV card to the video adapter board, you need tobend the metal tab 90° at the e

29Power Macintosh 7100 Installation3. Secure the AV card to the video adapter board with the two nuts(Figure 17) supplied with the adapter kit.Install

30Chapter 3Install Video Flex Cable Onto Crescendo Card Install the video flex cable into the pass-through slot of the Crescendocard (note the notch i

31Power Macintosh 7100 InstallationRemove Access Port Cover From Middle NuBus Port1. Remove the access port cover (if installed) from the middle NuBus

32Chapter 3Install Video Adapter Board Into Middle NuBus SlotIf you are reinstalling any NuBus cards, first install a NuBus card into theNuBus slot cl

33Power Macintosh 7100 InstallationAttach Video Flex Cable1. Attach the connector on the video flex cable to the AV or HPV card(Figure 24). Gently pre

ivThis manual explains how to install the hardware and software forCrescendo NuBus processor upgrade cards so that you canaccelerate your Power Macint

34Chapter 3Replace Case Cover Onto Computer1. Turn over the cover and locate the large cutout in the supportframing (Figure 26). This cutout provides

353. Make certain the cover lines up with the support runner of thecomputer’s case (Figure 28). The video adapter board should befirmly in place and n

36Reconnect Power and Peripheral Cables1. Once the cover is in place, tighten the security screw on the back ofcomputer’s case.2. Reconnect the power

37This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBusprocessor upgrade cards into Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, andWorkgroup Server 8150 c

38Chapter 4Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150Crescendo Installation Identify System Video Output ConfigurationBefore installing the

39Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 InstallationInstall Software1. If you are upgrading to Mac OS 9 as part of this installation,d

40Chapter 43. Open your Power Macintosh by first loosening the four securityscrews on the back of the case with a large flatblade screwdriverand then

41Remove PDS Card from PDS SlotLocate the PDS slot (Figure 3) directly under the metal shielding ofthe internal power supply. If there is a PDS card i

42Install Crescendo NuBus Processor Upgrade CardRemove the Crescendo card from the anti-static package, making sure tohandle the card by the edges (Fi

43AV/HPV Card Video Adapter InstallationAdapter Kit InventoryBefore installing the Crescendo NuBus processor upgrade card withthe AV or HPV card, you

vCheck the Read Me FileFor the most current information regarding this installation, checkthe Read Me file on the Crescendo/Encore Install diskette pa

44Chapter 4Temporarily Remove NuBus Cards from ComputerLocate the NuBus slots (Figure 8). If any NuBus cards are installed,temporarily remove them so

45Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation• HPV Card – The HPV (High Performance Video) card has asingle 15-pin monitor con

46Chapter 42. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the three standoffs fromthe video adapter board. Locate the two subassembly standoffsfrom the

47Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 InstallationAffix AV Card to Video Adapter Board1. Before attaching the AV card to the video a

48Chapter 43. Align the AV card directly over the video adapter board with theconnector of the AV card facing upward (Figure 17). The holeson the AV c

49Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 InstallationInstall Crescendo Card Into PDS SlotAlign the Crescendo card over the PDS slot on

50Chapter 42. Insert the access port cover into the PDS port (Figure 21). Install Video Adapter Board Into Middle NuBus SlotIf you are reinstalling an

51Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 InstallationAttach Video Flex Cable1. Attach the connector on the video flex cable to the AV o

52Chapter 43. IMPORTANT! – Before replacing the cover onto your computer,attach your monitor’s video cable to the AV or HPV card 15-pinmonitor connect

53Power Macintosh 8100, 8115, and Workgroup Server 8150 Installation2. Finish sliding the cover onto the computer until it is flush with therear of th

55This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBusprocessor upgrade cards into a Workgroup Server 9150 computer.System CompatibilityA

56Chapter 5Workgroup Server 9150 Crescendo InstallationInstall Software1. If you are upgrading to Mac OS 9 as part of this installation,do so now. Son

57Shut Down and Open Computer1. Shut down your Power Macintosh. If the computer has been onfor any length of time, wait a few minutes for it to cool b

58Chapter 54. Lay the computer on a flat surface and touch the metal housing(Figure 2) of the drive sled to discharge any potential damagingstatic ele

592. Align the Crescendo card over the PDS slot (Figure 4). Gently pressdown until the card is firmly seated.Replace Case Cover Onto Computer1. Replac

60Chapter 5Turn On Computer1. Turn on your Power Macintosh. Your newly accelerated machineshould boot as normal.2. If you are installing a Crescendo G

61This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBusprocessor upgrade cards into Power Computing 100 and 120 computers.System Compatibi

62Chapter 6Power Computing 100 and 120 Crescendo InstallationInstall Software1. If you are upgrading to Mac OS 9 as part of this installation,do so no

63Shut Down and Open Computer1. Shut down your Power Computing 100 or 120. If the computerhas been on for any length of time, wait a few minutes for i

1This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBusprocessor upgrade cards into Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X,and Workgroup Serve

64Remove Level 2 Cache CardIf your computer contains a Level 2 cache card, remove it. If you areuncertain about whether you have a Level 2 cache card,

65Replace Case Cover Onto Computer1. Replace the case cover and security screw onto your computer(Figure 5).2. Return the computer to your computing a

67This chapter contains instructions for installing Crescendo NuBusprocessor upgrade cards into Radius System and 81/110 computers.System Compatibilit

68Chapter 7Radius System and 81/110 Crescendo InstallationInstall Software1. If you are upgrading to Mac OS 9 as part of this installation,do so now.

69Radius System 100 and 81/100 Installation3. Open your computer by first removing the four security screws onthe back of the computer (Figure 1) with

70Chapter 7Remove Level 2 Cache CardIf your computer contains a Level 2 cache card, remove it. If you areuncertain about whether you have a Level 2 ca

713. Carefully install the Crescendo by first aligning the card over thePDS slot, lining the notch in the card with the correspondingnotch in the PDS

72Chapter 7Replace the Power Supply BraceReplace the power supply brace over the PDS and NuBus slots andscrew it into place (Figure 7).Replace Case Co

73Turn On Computer1. Turn on your Radius System 100 or 81/110. Your newly acceleratedmachine should boot as normal.2. If you are installing a Crescend

2Chapter 1Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X, and WorkgroupServer 6150 Crescendo InstallationInstall Software1. If you are upgrading to Mac OS 9 as p

758This chapter contains instructions for installing Mac OS andapplication software that adds libraries and extensions to use AltiVecinstructions for

763. Install Crescendo G4/NuBus – If you have a Power Macintosh7100 or 8100 with an AV or HPV card along with the AV/HPV CardVideo Adapter Kit, instal

779Depending on your software and Macintosh model, Sonnet’s softwareinstaller may perform the following software installation on yourcomputer:Sonnet P

78Chapter 9MetronomeMetronome is a software utility that provides informationabout the new processor card. This utility is placed into theApple Menu I

79If your computer contains a Level 2 cache card, it is recommendedthat you remove it. Your new Sonnet Crescendo NuBus processorupgrade card includes

80Level 2 Cache Card Removal – Power Macintosh 7100If there is a Level 2 cache card installed in your computer, it will belocated in the L2 Cache Slot

81Level 2 Cache Card Removal – Power Computing100 and 120If there is a Level 2 cache card installed in your computer, it will be inthe L2 Cache Slot,

82Level 2 Cache Card Removal – Radius System 100and 81/110If there is a Level 2 cache card installed in your computer, it will be inthe L2 Cache Slot,

8311Problem: Computer has blank screen and no tone.PossibleSolutions: 1) The Crescendo card and/or video adapter board maybe improperly installed. Unp

3Power Macintosh 6100, Performa 611X, and Workgroup Server 6150 InstallationShut Down and Open Computer1. Shut down your Power Macintosh. If the compu

84Chapter 11Problem: Computer freezes at extension.PossibleSolutions: 1) Try unplugging the Crescendo card and reseating it inthe PDS slot.2) You may

85Troubleshooting Guide2) Zap the PRAM (an area of the Mac’s memory thatstores such information as preference settings). Restartyour Mac and hold down

87Sonnet Technologies, Inc. warrants that its product(s) shall be free fromdefects in materials and workmanship for a period of three yearsfollowing t

89The Sonnet website located at http://www.sonnettech.com has themost current support information and technical updates.Before you call Sonnet Technic