Interex MACh Speed G3 quick start Advanced Performance Tuning Provides

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Thank you for choosing the MACh Speed G3 upgrade. You have purchased an award wining product which will provide leading edge performance gains, and is backed by a leader in the comput- ing industry.

The MACh Speed G3 is fully compatible with PowerPC 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500 and 9600 Power Computing’s PowerTower™, PowerCenter™, and PowerWave™ and Umax® S900 and J700.

This manual provides installation instructions for your new MACh Speed G3 processor upgrade. We have divided this manual into 4 easy sections designed to get your system back in service as soon as possible.

The QuickStart - Provides the information to get your card installed and running immediately. The quickstart is designed for persons familiar with installing add-in cards inside computers. It will provide immediate CPU performance as rated by the manu- facture.

Installing the Card - Provides information and detailed instruction on installing the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card in various computer systems.

Installing the Software - Provides detailed informa- tion on the use of XLR8 exclusive software additions to the MACh Speed G3 package.

Advanced Performance Tuning - Provides

information on implementing XLR8’s exclusive MVP perfor- mance technology, for tuning your system to run up to 20% faster than the standard base upgrade settings.

Technical Support - This section includes support information and a handy troubleshooting section, should you have problems.

Preface

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Contents Table of Contents Advanced Performance Tuning Provides Quickstart About Performance TuningInstalling the Card Included with your packageRemove the existing CPU card Installing the Software Installing MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card General Installation InstructionsInstallation 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 Installing the Software After you ha ve installed your MACh Speed G3Processor Info Utility MACh Speed G3 Control Advanced Performance Tuning Current MACh Speed SettingsAdjusting for Maximum CPU Operating Speed About Multiple Variable ProcessingMVP CPU Frequency Chart Adjusting the Maximum Backside Cache SpeedMiscellaneous Performance Notes Troubleshooting the MACh Speed Card Technical SupportLimited Warranty Declaration of Conformity