Interex MACh Speed G3 quick start Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Chapter 1 - QuickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installing the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chapter 2 - Installing the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card . . . . . . .9 General Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Installation in Power Mac 7300, 7500 or 7600 Computers . . . . . . . . 11 Installation in Power Mac 8500 or 9500 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Installation in Power Mac 8600 or 9600 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Installation in Non-Apple Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Chapter 3 - Installing the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 The Processor Info Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 The MACh Speed G3 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Chapter 4 - Advanced Performance Tuning

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Multiple Variable Processing (MVP)

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Adjusting for Maximum CPU Operating speed

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Frequency Chart

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Adjusting the Maximum Backside Cache Ratios

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Performance Notes

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Chapter 5 - Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Decleration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Contents Table of Contents Advanced Performance Tuning Provides Installing the Card About Performance TuningQuickstart Included with your packageRemove the existing CPU card Installing the Software General Installation Instructions Installing MACh Speed G3 Upgrade CardInstallation in a PowerMac 7300, 7500, or Flip the expansion card cover open Reset button Installing the grounding clip Proceed to Installing Softwar Installation in a PowerMac 8500or Unplug the auxiliary fan form the mains logic board Removing the auxiliary fan retaining clip on Inspecting the MACh Speed G3 Lifting the auxiliary fan retaining clip on Replacing the cover Installation in a PowerMac 8600, or CPU Swinging the chassis into place Rotating the locking levers Installing the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card Removing the CPU card from a tower system Installing the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card After you ha ve installed your MACh Speed G3 Installing the SoftwareProcessor Info Utility MACh Speed G3 Control Current MACh Speed Settings Advanced Performance TuningAbout Multiple Variable Processing Adjusting for Maximum CPU Operating SpeedAdjusting the Maximum Backside Cache Speed MVP CPU Frequency ChartMiscellaneous Performance Notes Technical Support Troubleshooting the MACh Speed CardLimited Warranty Declaration of Conformity