Interex MACh Speed G3 quick start Removing the CPU card from a tower system

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3.Locate & Remove the CPU card that’s in the computer now.

Grasp the edges of the card firmly and pull the card out of the slot.

Pull the card straight up without rocking it side-to-side. Do not pull on the heat sink because you might damage the card or your computer.

5.Remove the MACh Speed G3 from its protective package.

Now that you are grounded, you can remove the MACh Speed from its protective package.

Inspect the card for any irregularities or possible damage in shipment, and check your cache type.

Removing the CPU card from a tower system

4.Reset the motherboard, by depressing the CUDA switch.

Located directly above the CPU card slot at the back of the computer, lies the motherboard reset switch, or CUDA. it is a small red button.

If the CUDA switch is not readily noticeable, you need to consult the user manual for your specific system.

Depress this switch for 5 seconds with a small tool or pen point. failure to complete this

instruction may cause the CPU not to be recognized when boot- ed up for use.

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Inspecting the MACh Speed G3

Note on PowerCC Systems: The CPU card bay does not support the full height card on many PowerWave systems. you may need to remove the black extension plate from the top edge of the CPU card before installing.

This can be easily done by removing the two screws at the top of the card, removing the plate, then replacing the screws, which continue to support the heat sink. Consult your manufacturer’s user guide for more information.

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Contents Table of Contents Advanced Performance Tuning Provides Included with your package About Performance TuningInstalling the Card QuickstartRemove 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