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The MACh Speed G3 Control

1.Enable the MACh Speed G3 Backside Cache.

In the Control Panels folder of your start-up drive, dou- ble-click on the MACh Speed G3 Control.

This software control the activation of the backside cache and controls the ratio at which it operates. You are now ready to turn the backside cache on.

Step A. Select your MACh Speed G3 model from the pull-down menu.

Step B. Select “Enable Now” to enable the backside cache. If your system freezes at this point, you most likely selected the wrong card. Reboot and select again.

Step C. Now that your cache is enabled, you should select “Enable Backside Cache at Startup” to automatically enable the cache every time you boot your system.

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About the “Advanced options ”. This area if for enabling XLR8’s exclusive MVP technology. Refer to Chapter 4 - Advanced Performance Tuning for more information.

2.Close the MACh Speed G3 Control, restart your system, and enjoy working at new speeds!

NOTE: If your system hangs on boot, or displays any error mes- sages, refer to Chapter 5 - Tech Support 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