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Quick Start Guide for Crescendo/PB G3

Macintosh PowerBook and Operating System Compatibility

The Crescendo/PB G3 processor upgrade card is compatible with any Macintosh
PowerBook 1400 series model.

At this printing, the Crescendo/PB G3 processor upgrade is compatible with
System 7.5.3 through Mac

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OS 9.1. For up-to-date Mac OS compatibility informa-

tion, check our web site. 

You Should Have

The following items should be included in your product package:

• Crescendo/PB G3 processor upgrade card

• Crescendo/Encore Install Diskette

• Sonnet Installer CD

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• Small Phillips screwdriver/hex head driver tool

Software updates and links are available from the Sonnet web site at www.sonnettech.com.

Remember to register your product online at http://registration.sonnettech.com to be informed of future upgrades and product releases.

Sonnet Technologies Customer Service hours are Mon.–Fri., 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time • Customer Service Phone: 1-949-472-2772 • E-mail: support@sonnettech.com

Sonnet Technologies, Inc., 15 Whatney, Irvine, California 92618-2808 USA • Tel: 1-949-587-3500 Fax: 1-949-457-6350

©1999 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Revised 2002. All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, Encore and Crescendo are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Macintosh and Mac
are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Other product names are trademarks of  their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in the USA. CG3PB-QS-E-042902

Support Note:

Please familiarize yourself with the following instructions

before beginning the installation. If you feel you are unable to install the 

computer hardware, please contact a qualified computer technician.

Before proceeding with the installation, we recommend that you make a backup
of important information on your hard drive prior to installing new hardware or
software.

CRESCENDO

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PB G

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Processor Upgrade Card for Macintosh

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 PowerBook

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 1400 Series Computers

Summary of Contents for Crescendo PB G3

Page 1: ... Pacific Time Customer Service Phone 1 949 472 2772 E mail support sonnettech com Sonnet Technologies Inc 15 Whatney Irvine California 92618 2808 USA Tel 1 949 587 3500 Fax 1 949 457 6350 1999 Sonnet Technologies Inc Revised 2002 All rights reserved Sonnet the Sonnet logotype Simply Fast the Simply Fast logotype Encore and Crescendo are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies Inc Macintosh and Mac are t...

Page 2: ...ker grill located above the keyboard Remove the speaker grill by sliding it to the left and away from the computer Figure 1 You may need to use some gentle pressure to move it sideways if it has never been removed before Set the speaker grill aside 5 Place your finger or carefully slide the end of the Phillips screwdriver under the top edge of the keyboard and lift it up Rotate the keyboard forwar...

Page 3: ...ard 1 Locate the processor card Figure 6 It is in front of the keyboard cable connected to the logic board The processor card should also have four stand offs that secure it in place 2 If present remove the screen cable shield Use the hex head driver tool to loosen the stand offs Figure 6 Remove the stand offs and set them aside noting the two rear stand offs that run horizontal to the screen are ...

Page 4: ...card is seated DO NOT FORCE IT The connection may be tight but should not require excessive force during insertion If the card does not join properly with the logic board connectors carefully remove the card using the procedure above check for bent pins and reinstall it using the procedure outlined above 3 Package the old processor card into the Crescendo s anti static package and store it in a sa...

Page 5: ...at a new processor upgrade card is recognized at the next startup Clicking sounds from the speaker may be audible during this procedure This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the installation Turn On Computer 1 Before reinstalling the battery or any peripheral cables reconnect the A C power adapter and turn on your upgraded G3 PowerBook You should hear the startup tone and see the Cre...

Page 6: ... nor mal if clicking sounds from the speaker are audible during this procedure Repeat step 1 of the Turn On Computer section of the installation procedure No a The PowerBook power management circuit may need to be reset longer than the 30 seconds prescribed in the Reset Power Management section of the installation procedure Disconnect all peripherals and power sources battery and A C power adapter...

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