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Installing
the
Software
This chapter will provide the information you need to enable the
MACh Speeds incredible backside cache. It also provides informa-
tion on XLR8’s Processor Info Utility, which gives excellent feed-
back on the CPU card’s current status.
This chapter will instruct you on how to:
• Install the XLR8 software
• Use the XLR8 Processor Info Utility
• Use the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Control
Your package includes the XLR8 Software diskette. This diskette
includes everything needed to enable and periodically review the
G3 upgrade card.
The software controls the activation of the Backside Cache and
controls the ratios it operates at. When first installed, the MACh
Speed’s backside cache will not be enabled. Follow the instructions
below to complete the installation of the software and enable the
backside cache.
1. After you ha ve installed your MACh Speed G3
Upg rade Car d… Copy the Software to your startup disk.
• After booting your Macintosh, insert the floppy disk.
• Review the readme file on the disk for any last minute
changes or updates.
• Copy the MACh Speed G3 Control file to the Control
Panels folder in the System of your start-up System drive.
• Copy the Prodcessor Info file into any Non-System folder.
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.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
Chapter 2 - Installing the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card
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