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 . .
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 computing 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.
Important: Before installing your MACh Speed G3 CPU card, read the instructions covering your machine model. • Static electricity can cause damage to the CPU card and other computer components including the motherboard. • Please use the grounding wrist strap while installing or removing the MACh Speed G3 card. About Performance Tuning: Your MACh Speed G3 CPU card was preset from the factory to base BUS speed and BUS ratio settings.
3. Remove the existing CPU card. • Identify the location of the CPU card. You can refer to the later chapters, or to your Systems user manual. 5. Install the MACh Speed G3 into your system. • The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade will face the same direction as the older card that you just removed. In most cases this is with the heat sink towards the Power Supply. The connector is designed to fit only one way. •Holding the card by the edges (do not depress the heat sink), insert into the connector without twisting.
7. Close up the System. 3. Enable the MACh Speed G3 Backside Cache. • With a “chiming” G3 enabled Mac, complete the installation by reversing the steps you followed for the installation. • Reconnect all power cables/video/ADB • Reboot the system. • In the Control Panels folder of your start-up drive, double-click on the MACh Speed G3 Control. • This software controls the activation of the backside cache and controls the ratio at which it operates. You are now ready to turn the backside cache on.
4. 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 messages, refer to Chapter 5 - Tech Support for more information. Installing the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card This chapter provides information for installing the Mach speed Card into individual systems. This information can also be found in the user guides provided by each system manufacturer.
1. Attach the anti-static wrist strap. The anti-static wrist strap will ensure that you are well grounded and avoid any unexpected static discharges. Installation in a PowerMac 7300, 7500, or 7600 • The elastic end of the wrist strap is put over your wrist. The plug end of the wrist strap is attached to the power cable from the computer system. The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card gives your Macintosh 7300, 7500 or 7600 computer additional processing power.
2. Press the two release buttons under the front panel and slide the cover toward you approximately two inches. 3. Remove the cover from the computer. • After you’ve slid the cover forward about two inches, lift it straight up and off the computer. Pressing the release buttons Lifting the cover off. 4.
5. Remove the CPU card that’s in the computer now. 7. Remove the MACh Speed G3 from its protective package. • Pull the card straight up without rocking it side-to-side. Do not pull on the heat sink because you may damage the card or your computer. • 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. Inspecting the MACh Speed G3 Removing the CPU card 6.
8. Install the MACh Speed G3 into your system. IMPORTANT: Handle by the edges only! Do not push down on the heat sink. Doing so may damage the card and/or computer. Excessive force is not needed to seat the card. if steady, gentle pressure does not work, pull the card out and insert again. 9. Install the grounding clip. • The clip slides over one wall of the top chassis. Make sure the grounding clip also touches the CPU card heat sink. NOTE: If your Mac does not have a Grounding Strap, ignore this step.
10. Close the expansion card cover and snap it into place 12. Replace the cover on the computer • If the cover won’t close, make sure the CPU card has been inserted all the way into the connector. Closing the cover Closing the expansion card cover 11. Boot your Mac to test the Card/installation. • Check that you get a successful boot up “chime”, ensuring that the card is well seated and working. • Simply plug the power cord and keyboard into the Mac, and start up the Mac.
Installation in a PowerMac 8500or 9500 The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card gives your Macintosh 8500 or 9500 computer additional processing power. You install the upgrade card in the CPU card slot in your computer.
2. Loosen the four large screws at the corners of the back panel. 4. Lower the auxiliary fan (retainer clip on 8500) • Squeeze the sides and pull it down Loosen the screws Lowering the auxiliary fan (retaining clip on 8500) 3. Remove the cover from the computer. 5. Unplug the auxiliary fan form the mains logic board. • Slide the cover away from the back panel an inch or two. Then raise the cover straight up and off the computer.
6. Remove the auxiliary fan (retaining clip on 8500). • To unlatch the fan, press the small button on the floor of the computer, near the left leg of the fan. Then slide the fan to the right and remove it. 8. 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.
10.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. 11.Install the MACh Speed G3 into your system. IMPORTANT: Handle by the edges only! Do not push down on the heat sink. Doing so may damage the card and/or computer. Excessive force is not needed to seat the card. if steady, gentle pressure does not work, pull the card out and insert again.
12.Reinstall the auxiliary fan • Lift the computer back to its upright position. • Press and hold down the small button on the floor of the computer. Then slide the fan to the left, engaging the two plastic loops on the floor of the computer. When the fan is in place, the button pops up and secures it. Reinstalling the fan (retaining clip on 8500) 13. Plug the auxiliary fan (9500) into the connector on the main logic board. There is only one correct way to insert the plug.
15. Boot your Mac to test the Card/installation. • Check that you get a successful boot up “chime”, ensuring that the card is well seated and working. • Simply plug the power cord and keyboard into the Mac, and start up the Mac. Once you have verified the “chime, you can disconnect power, and complete the card installation. If you do not hear a “chime”, refer to Chapter 5 Tech Support. 19. Package the old CPU card for later. • Put the used card into MACh Speed anti-static bag.
Installation in a PowerMac 8600, or 9600 2. Carefully lay the computer on its side with the cover and button facing up The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card gives your Macintosh 8600 or 9600 computer additional processing power. You install the upgrade card in the CPU card slot in your computer.
4. Unlock th top chassis by rotating the two locking levers on the chassis 6. 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. Unlocking the chassis 5. Using the plastic handle, lift the top chassis up ant to the side until it rests on your working surface, clearly revealing the CPU card.
8. Remove the MACh Speed G3 from its protective package. • Now that you are grounded, you can remove the MACh Speed from its protective package. • When the card is properly installed, you cannot see any of the gold contacts. • Inspect the card for any irregularities or possible damage in shipment. Installing the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card Inspecting the MACh Speed G3 10.. Replace the chassis by swinging it back into place 9. Install the MACh Speed G3 into your system.
11. Boot your Mac to test the Card/installation. 13. Replace the computer cover panel. • Check that you get a successful boot up “chime”, ensuring that the card is well seated and working. • Align the bottom edges of the cover panel with the computer chassis as shown below. • Simply plug the power cord and keyboard into the Mac, and start up the Mac. Once you have verified the “chime, you can disconnect power, and complete the card installation.
Installation in Non-Apple Mac OS Systems UMAX S900, J700, PowerCC PowerWave, DayStar Genesis and Millennium 1. Prepare the system and work area. •Prepare your work area by ensuring that you have a well lighted space, preferably not on carpet (less static), and away from all magnetic devices. • Put on the anti-static wrist strap, as instructed earlier. • Turn off the computer and disconnect all cables. The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card gives your MacOS System additional processing power.
3. Locate & Remove the CPU card that’s in the computer now. 5. Remove the MACh Speed G3 from its protective package. • Grasp the edges of the card firmly and pull the card out of the slot. • Now that you are grounded, you can remove the MACh Speed from its protective package. • 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.
6. Install the MACh Speed G3 into your system. IMPORTANT: Handle by the edges only! Do not push down on the heat sink. Doing so may damage the card and/or computer. Excessive force is not needed to seat the card. if steady, gentle pressure does not work, pull the card out and insert again. • The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade will face the same direction as the older card that you just removed. In most cases this is with the heat sink towards the Power Supply. The connector is designed to fit only one way.
11. Package the old CPU card for later. • Put the used card into MACh Speed anti-static bag. If you ever have a problem, it may be handy to be able to use the old card while troubleshooting the system. 12. Reboot your system and work faster than ever before! • Proceed to Chapter 3 - Installing Softwar e Installing the Software This chapter will provide the information you need to enable the MACh Speeds incredible backside cache.
The Processor Info Utility 1. Open the Processor Info Utility • Open the folder in which you copied the Processor Info utility. Double-click on the XLR8 Processor Info. Review the dialog for correct information. Note: If the CPU speed or cache size are reading incorrectly, you may have a problem with your system. Consult Chapter 5 - Tech Support. Information provided in the PI Utility includes: XLR8 Contact: This is handy information for when you need to contact XLR8 for question or comments.
The MACh Speed G3 Control About the “Advanced options ”. This area if for enabling XLR8’s exclusive MVP technology. Refer to Chapter 4 Advanced Performance Tuning for more information. 1. Enable the MACh Speed G3 Backside Cache. • In the Control Panels folder of your start-up drive, double-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. 2.
Advanced Performance Tuning Welcome to the Advanced Performance chapter. This chapter will provide information on enabling XLR8’s exclusive performance technology, MVP. This Chapter assumes that you have the knowledge of a well versed technician, and that you understand how to remove and install various expansion cards. It also assumes that you have a good knowledge of troubleshooting procedures.
1. Shut down your computer and remove the cover. About Multiple Variable Processing™ Only XLR8’s MACh Speed G3 CPU CPU cards have the advantage of Multiple Variable Processing. This unique feature allows you to fine tune your card to the hardware and software configuration of your computer model.
MVP CPU Frequency Chart 12 Switches in “ON” position 1,3,4,6 1,2,3,6 6,8 2,4,6,8 1,6,8 1,3,6,8 1,2,4,6,8 1,2,3,4,6,8 3,6,7 2,6,7 2,3,4,6,7 1,4,6,7 1,2,6,7 1,2,3,6,7 4,6,7,8 3,4,6,7,8 2,3,6,7,8 1,6,7,8 1,3,4,6,7,8 1,2,4,6,7,8 5 3,5 2,4,5 2,3,4,5 1,3,5 1,2,5 1,2,3,4,5 4,5,8 2,5,8 2,3,5,8 1,4,5,8 1,3,4,5,8 1,2,3,5,8 5,7 3,4,5,7 2,4,5,7 1,5,7 1,3,5,7 1,2,4,5,7 1,2,3,4,5,7 11 10,11 10 Adjusting the Maximum Backside Cache Speed 10,12 9,11,12 10,11,12 9,10 Backside cache is the revolutionary new technolo
2. Uncheck automatic startup of the cache. • To avoid having problems with boot-up if you select “too fast” of a setting, deselect the “Enable backside cache at startup box”. You can enable automatic start-up later once you have found the optimum setting. 3. Select “Advanced Options: • Set the Cache control to the next highest Ratio. some settings are not available for some card as the setting would result in speeds much too high for the cache.
Technical Support Direct questions concerning proper installation and operation of the MACh Speed G3 Card to: 1.800.513.9744 ext. 333 (Technical Support Only) (316) 636-5544 Technical Support E-mail Address: tech@interexinc.com Web Address: www.xlr8.com Troubleshooting the MACh Speed Card 1. Please view the readme file on the software disk for the la est news on your new MACh Speed G3 card. 2.
d) If your computer still does not power up, try removing and reinstalling the MACh Speed G3 card. Limited Warranty e) ZAP the P-Ram (Control, Command, P and R) or see the computer installation manual for further information on zapping the P-Ram. XLR8 by Interex warrants this product to be free from any defects in materials or workmanship to the initial purchaser for two full years from the date of purchase.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and 45014 We, the Manufacturer: XLR8 by INTEREX, Inc. 8447 E. 35th St. N. Wichita, KS USA 67226 Declare under our sole responsibility that the Product: Name: Apple Macintosh CPU Board Upgrade Model: MACh Speed G3 Part No: MACh/G220/5, MACh/G233/5, MACh/G266/1, MACh/G275/1, MACh/G300/1, MACh/333/1, MACh/366/1, MACh/400/1 Conforms to FCC 47 CFR 15.107 & 15.
