Re: Sonnet Encore upgrade for desktop beige G3
I had a similar set-up that worked fine for years. The directions that you list above are correct. IFRC, you have to take a look at the Beige's current processorthere were issues with some of them that interfered with the installation of the Sonnet card. Do you see that in your instruction manual? If you are planning on installing OS X, be sure that the Sonnet is installed first. I have read the full manual (available from Sonnet) and the only problem they mention is the Royal VRM which, fortunately, doesn`t seems to be case. No plans for OS X right know! If I can get the G4 running it can be a possibility Looks like I will need the G4 enable files. Gorka --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Sonnet Encore upgrade for desktop beige G3
I put the G3 back in place for the install, then installed the G4 enabler from Sonnet, and put the G4 back in the system. It ran well for another year or so before I traded the system to someone who needed a fast desktop that could run OS9 for some software he already had. So, I would recommend putting the G3 back in place for the OSX install, if this is possible. So I would need the G4 enabler software from Sonnet in order for the G4 to work?? Gorka --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of the G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Sonnet Encore upgrade for desktop beige G3
A couple months ago I bought in eBay an used 500MHz Sonnet Encore ZIF card to upgrade a Beige desktop G3. The seller send me a pdf file with the installation instructions but nothing else. Due to work/burned computer/personal issues I wasn`t able to have a close look to the upgrade intil now. I have read the instruction manual and I have some doubts. * First of all, has someone tried this upgrade before? Any tips? * As I can see, I need to install de software included in the Sonnet CD to install de G4 card, is that correct? The computer is currently running Mac OS 9.1 (Spanish), has 416Mb of RAM, a FireWire/USB PCI card and two HDs. It havent been used for some years, but runs smoothly so far. VRM is correct. Gorka I had a similar set-up that worked fine for years. The directions that you list above are correct. IFRC, you have to take a look at the Beige's current processorthere were issues with some of them that interfered with the installation of the Sonnet card. Do you see that in your instruction manual? If you are planning on installing OS X, be sure that the Sonnet is installed first. Larry --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Sonnet Encore upgrade for desktop beige G3
On Aug 24, 8:08 pm, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Aug 24, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Gorka Martinez Mezo wrote: The Zif upgrade works just fine, but you need to reset the mobo jumpers. Sonnet upgrades do not require moving the jumpers, I think most (or all) other brands do. Visit www.sonnettech.com and read the FAQs, download manuals, etc. Pay special attention to this FAQ: A few early-production beige Power Macintosh beige G3 Desktop, Minitower and Server computers were manufactured with a Royal Technology brand Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) that is incompatible with processor upgrades. This issue affects Beige G3 systems containing the Royal brand VRM. Figure 1 shows the location of this part in the slot next to the system battery on your computer's motherboard, and its specific appearance. Only the Royal VRM has this issue; Raytheon, Switch Power, and Fairchild VRMs do not. Because most VRMs look similiar, you must remove and visually inspect it. If the words Royal Technology appear on your VRM, do not install the Encore card; if you have already installed it, remove it. It is critical that this VRM be replaced before the Encore/ZIF is installed (or operated again if you already installed it), as it could cause damage to itself or the Sonnet card. If your Macintosh no longer functions, even with the Encore card removed and the original CPU replaced, it is likely the Royal VRM is damaged and should be replaced. Sonnet has tested and recommends replacement VRMs manufactured by Creative Connections, Inc. You may purchase a replacement VRM from Creative Connections by visiting their website, or by calling them at 1-770-476-7322. If the VRM in your computer was manufactured by Raytheon, Switch Power, or Fairchild, there is no need for further action. Reinstall the VRM and proceed with the installation of the Encore card as described in the installation manual. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Sonnet Encore upgrade for desktop beige G3
A couple months ago I bought in eBay an used 500MHz Sonnet Encore ZIF card to upgrade a Beige desktop G3. The seller send me a pdf file with the installation instructions but nothing else. Due to work/burned computer/personal issues I wasn`t able to have a close look to the upgrade intil now. I have read the instruction manual and I have some doubts. * First of all, has someone tried this upgrade before? Any tips? * As I can see, I need to install de software included in the Sonnet CD to install de G4 card, is that correct? The computer is currently running Mac OS 9.1 (Spanish), has 416Mb of RAM, a FireWire/USB PCI card and two HDs. It havent been used for some years, but runs smoothly so far. VRM is correct. Gorka -- Neu: GMX Doppel-FLAT mit Internet-Flatrate + Telefon-Flatrate für nur 19,99 Euro/mtl.!* http://portal.gmx.net/de/go/dsl02 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Sonnet Encore upgrade for desktop beige G3
On Aug 24, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Gorka Martinez Mezo wrote: * First of all, has someone tried this upgrade before? Any tips? The Zif upgrade works just fine, but you need to reset the mobo jumpers. OWC has a handy chart: http://eshop.macsales.com/Tech/FTP/Zif/owcmerczifset.pdf This applies to any ZIF upgrade. * As I can see, I need to install de software included in the Sonnet CD to install de G4 card, is that correct? Hmmm..with a ZIF upgrade, I'm not sure. I do know that daughter-card based processor upgrades, such as those in earlier and later Macs needed software, but with the ZIF you're just replacing the CPU itself, not all the rest of the architecture, so it should Just Work, once the jumper block is properly set. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
