Sonnet Encore G4 Auto 1GHz 1MB EG4-1000-1M Leaflet
Product codes
EG4-1000-1M
G3 OR G4 PERFORMANCE
The Sonnet Encore/ZIF can make your G3 or G4 Power Macintosh
one of the fastest desktop computers in the world. Designed with
1MB backside cache, the Encore/ZIF G3 and G4 deliver the ultimate
in processing power. From scrolling windows and launching applica-
tions, to operating graphics programs and playing power-hungry
games, you can expect head-turning performance gains from your
newly upgraded Power Macintosh.
MAC OS COMPATIBILITY AND ALTIVEC
The Encore/ZIF G3 or G4 is compatible with your existing hardware
and seamlessly integrates with your software. The Encore/ZIF sup-
ports from Mac
®
OS 8.0* through Mac OS X
**
. When you upgrade
with a G4, even greater performance improvements are possible with
AltiVec-enhanced applications.
*Mac OS 8.6 for 1.0 GHz and 700 MHz models
**OS X Update: All Encore/ZIF upgrades are fully compatible with OS X. Owners of Beige G3 models
upgraded with an Encore/ZIF G4 may need to download a small software updater from
http: //www.sonnettech.com/downloads/. All other confi gurations are compatible as shipped
by Sonnet.
upgraded with an Encore/ZIF G4 may need to download a small software updater from
http: //www.sonnettech.com/downloads/. All other confi gurations are compatible as shipped
by Sonnet.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION
Installation happens in minutes simply by dropping the new card
into the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that is specially designed
to make upgrading effortless. The Encore hardware automatically
confi gures the correct bus ratio without the need for switches.
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of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. The “Built for OS X” graphic is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Other product names are trademarks of their respec-
tive owners. All specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Printed in the USA G3/G4/ENCORE-0903
of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. The “Built for OS X” graphic is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Other product names are trademarks of their respec-
tive owners. All specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Printed in the USA G3/G4/ENCORE-0903
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8 Autry, Irvine, CA 92618-2708 USA
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KEY FEATURES
Easy to install into ZIF socket
100% compatible with hardware and software
Three-year, limited warranty
No switches. No control panels.
Simply fast
100% compatible with hardware and software
Three-year, limited warranty
No switches. No control panels.
Simply fast
ENCORE
™
/
ZIF G
3
& G
4
PROCESSOR UPGRADE CARD FOR G3/G4 POWER MACINTOSH COMPUTERS
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Part no.
G3/G4 Speed
Size/Cache Speed
EG3-500-1M
G3/500 MHz
1MB/250 MHz
EG4-500-1M
G4/500 MHz
1MB/250 MHz
EG4-700-1M
†
G4/700 MHz
1MB/233 MHz
EG4-1000-1M
†
G4/1.0 GHz
1MB/250 MHz
†
Currently available for beige G3 All-in-one, G3 Desktop and G3 Minitower only.
Performance results based on MacBench 4.0 processor scores
300
600
900
0
Power Macintosh G
3 512
K/
266
888
Power Macintosh G
3 512
K/
233
786
1000
Power Macintosh G
3 512
K/
300
1200
1500
1750
Encore/ZIF G
3
& G
4 500
/
1
M/
250
COMPATIBLE MAC MODELS
(500 MHz versions)
Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one
Power Macintosh G3 Blue & White
Power Macintosh G3 Desktop
Power Macintosh G3 Minitower
Power Macintosh Server G3
Power Mac
™
G4 (PCI Graphics)
Macintosh Server G4 (PCI Graphics)
COMPATIBLE MAC MODELS
(700 MHz and 1.0 GHz versions)
Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one
Power Macintosh G3 Desktop
Power Macintosh G3 Minitower
Power Macintosh Server G3
Note: Support for other platforms coming soon.