Interex MACh Speed G3 User Manual
The Quickstart
Welcome to the QuickStart Section of this manual. This section
will provide the information that you need to quickly install your
G3 upgrade in the PCI based Mac OS system.
will provide the information that you need to quickly install your
G3 upgrade in the PCI based Mac OS system.
Installing the Card
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.
static discharges.
• 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.
cable.
• The opposite end of the power cable plugged into a “live”
wall socket or power strip.
Attaching the anti-static wrist strap
2. Open the Mac OS system chassis.
• Getting into the chassis varies from system to system. This
chapter assumes that you are familiar with the opening of
your system chassis.Please refer to later chapters if you
need assistance with this operation.
your system chassis.Please refer to later chapters if you
need assistance with this operation.
Chapter 1 - QuickStart
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Important:
Before installing your MACh Speed G3 CPU card, read the
instructions covering your machine model.
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. Depending upon the
hardware and software configuration of your particular computer,
you may choose to change the BUS speed and BUS ratio settings
to optimize performance. Refer to the Advance Performance
Tuning section of this manual to select your preferred settings
prior to installation.
base BUS speed and BUS ratio settings. Depending upon the
hardware and software configuration of your particular computer,
you may choose to change the BUS speed and BUS ratio settings
to optimize performance. Refer to the Advance Performance
Tuning section of this manual to select your preferred settings
prior to installation.
Included with your package
The MACh Speed upgrade includes everything you need to install
your card with the exception of a couple of basic tools which are
usually available to any computer user, a phillips head screwdriver
and a ball point ink pen.
your card with the exception of a couple of basic tools which are
usually available to any computer user, a phillips head screwdriver
and a ball point ink pen.
Your package includes:
• The MACh Speed G3 Processor Upgrade Card
• High-quality adjustable anti-static wrist strap
• Software on diskette
• Warranty card
• Manual
Preface
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power cord
plugged to
live socket
plugged to
live socket
connection to
grounding strap
grounding strap
wrist strap