OWC Mercury Extreme G4 Installation Manual
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1. http docs info apple com article html artnum 58418 The OWC Mercury Extreme G4 processor is compatible with Mac OS 9 2 1 and later including all versions of Mac OS X About This Computer E Mac OS 9 2 Yersion Mac 05 9 2 2 Mac OS version 9 2 1 or later required Built in Memory 640 MB Yirtual Memory 641 MB used on Mac 0S X 10 2 Largest Unused Block 605 8 MB amp Apple Computer Inc 1983 2001 E Mac 0S 3 Firmware Upgrade If your computer is a Power Macintosh AGP Graphics Gigabit Ethernet or Digital Audio model you must upgrade it s firmware to version 4 2 8 This cannot be performed using Mac OS X you must boot into Mac OS 9 to upgrade the firmware Please refer to this online Apple document ATTENTION LL i SENSITIVE DEVICES 2 http docs info apple com article html artnum 120068 To verify which revision of firmware your system is running boot into OS 9 and open the Apple System Profiler from under the Apple Menu The last drop down tab is Production Infor mation and the second item listed is the Boot ROM Version Your system must be at 004 28f1 or later to proceed Apple System Profiler System Profile Production information ROM revision 77D 45F6 Firmware Boot ROM version 0004 2871 amp Revision Mac OS ROM file version 3 7 Serial number XBO0343SC J3C ff06 Software bundle Not applicable Sales order number M7892LL A 4 Remove He2. F PROCESSOR JUMPER SETTINGS J3 r Multiplie 867MHz OFF D ON a a s x ON OFF OFF ON F P 000 a Adjust jumper settings for your system cards are preset for 100MHz operation highest rated speed out of the box You re all set 1 Items Needed O M Thank you for purchasing your new OWC Mercury Extreme G4 AGP processor upgrade Please read through this entire installation manual before proceeding with the upgrade to familiarize yourself with the process Before installing any hardware component it is recommended that you back up any important data from your hard drive If you are planning on performing multiple upgrades it is highly recommended that you complete one upgrade at a time before proceeding with the next While performing these upgrade procedures static safe conditions must be met Do not walk around hold all components by their edges and do not touch the connector contacts Items needed to perform this upgrade e 1 Phillips Screwdriver Included e Needle Nose Pliers to remove heatsink clips e Internet Access to update firmware if needed ATTENTION OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES The OWC Mercury Extreme G4 processor is compatible with any Power Macintosh G4 AGP Graphics Gigabit Ethernet Digital Audio QuickSilver or QuickSilver 2002 model To determine which system you have please refer to this online Apple document 2 System Requirements
3. atsink AGP Graphics amp Gigabit Ethe N N NG Pa m 4 x Remove the heatsink from your logic board Use the needle nose pliers to unhook the clips from the processor card 5 QuickSilver amp QuickSilver 2002 Fan Removal Remove these 2 screws Unscrew these two screws from the rear port panel on your system This will release the fan from behind the heatsink and allow you to unhook the rear heatsink clips in the next step 6 Remove Heatsink Digital Audio amp QuickSilver y A 4 QS ON far 5 i VN ge fy nt a f T a gt Sa a f 4 g i n 3 f 2 6 E j a Remove the heatsink from your logic board Use the needle nose pliers to unhook the clips from the processor card If your system includes a processor fan or cover unplug it and then remove by unclipping it and pulling straight up and out You will not be reinstalling this heatsink fan or shroud 7 Remove Processor Card AGP Gigabit amp Di me i NSN y Py ES h A g daughtercard and set them aside 8 Remove Processor Card QuickSilver amp QuickSilver 2002 M J tS ae a gt Fz ry HTL aA ct E a N H 2 03 je s A Cy Pez ae Bs a s VY i EN TIR S _ y r A Ya P a KS oS x V SPTE A x atti 4 se im ponen AAAA ee as 5 o SS i O Zs A et coe a lt gt N REA Y Or WOE WNR he ANS Ry gt ZS Remove the 4 circled
4. eath the edge of the processor daughtercard and with your fingertips pull straight up Do not pull at an angle you risk breaking the processor socket if you don t pull straight up 10 Insert Processor u NM me Mint TEEPE EUTLTEA LOL EAAPDELAL EA LAAAAAAAAERAAIAEIAAAAHAAdNdbbbbARICEEESN gt 080 0003 192_ m Remove the beige cap from the bottom of the upgrade card Align the 3 circled screw holes and gently but firmly press the upgrade card down onto the logic board Insert the screws you removed from the original processor card Contact Information O Other World Computing 1004 Courtaulds Drive Woodstock IL 60098 Sales 800 275 4576 International 815 338 8658 Customer Service 800 275 4576 Tech Support 815 338 8685 24hr Fax 815 338 4332 For support via email submit your question here http eshop macsales com Service Tech cfm Sales amp Technical Support Hours CST 8 30AM 8 00PM Monday Friday 10 00AM 4 00PM Saturday Customer Service Hours CST 8 30AM 5 30PM Monday Friday Entire contents copyright 2006 Other World Computing OWC product warranties are non transferrable Troubleshooting Tips O Boot Issues e Make certain you updated the firmware to version 4 2 8 If you did not you will have to reinstall your original processor and boot into Mac OS 9 to perform this task e Press the reset button marked S1 on the logic board This is located on the co
5. jenuep uoiejjeisur bS OWd911XZ INDJ W JMO NOTE Other World Computing declares that this processor upgrade has been tested and found to comply with the limitations of a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules amp Regulations These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with these instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any one particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception this can be determined by turning the equipment this upgrade is installed into on and off If this is determined to be the cause of harmful interference the end user is encouraged to attempt to correct the interference by one or more of the following procedures e Connect the equipment to another electrical outlet or use a line filtering device between the outlet and the computer e Move the location of the receiving device and the computer e Reorient the receiving antenna e Increase the distance separating the receiver and the computer OWCMANMEG42A 9 Remove Processor 7 gt k45 t wa pA h s ag A A a w A O Ay F be JY Place your fingers gently undern
6. rner of the logic board near the PCI slots on most machines You will need to reset your date amp time settings as well as any AppleTalk settings after doing this e Reset the PRAM on your computer by pressing and holding the command option P and R keys at startup until the machine chimes 3 times You will need to reset your date amp time settings as well as any AppleTalk settings after doing this Final Cut Pro Issues Full Switch Setting Chart e Final Cut Pro requires a valid speed to be reported correctly by Apple System Profiler For detailed instructions about this issue please visit our tech center at http eshop macsales com tech_center index cfm This page also includes a full switch setting chart for your convenience Sleep Issues e The OWC Mercury Extreme G4 supports hard disk and display sleep in all configurations With some system configurations deep sleep may not be supported 11 Attach Fan Plug the fan connector jumper onto a spare hard drive power plug Insert the 4 included small Phillips screws through the holes in the fan assembly and attach to the heatsink in the location shown You may need to remove the video card to insert the screws more easily Some systems do not have enough clearance to screw in the screws 2 will hold the assembly without issue Jumper Settings Your card is already preset for 101 OWC Mercury Extreme On Switch UP ON G4 Processor Jumper Settings Off Switch Down OF
7. screws from the processor daughtercard and set them aside
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