Crescendo/WS G4
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Driver (1)
IDDownload TitleDownload LinkPost Date
155 Crescendo/WS Processor Upgrade Software (OS 8-OS X 10.1.5) 1.2.1Aug-07-2009
Operating System Requirements: Mac OS 8.1-9.2
Description: This installer software is required with the Crescendo/WS processor upgrade card. It must be installed before the upgrade card is installed.
Note: If your Crescendo/WS is already installed and working, you do not need this software.
 
 
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Manual (2)
FAQ (7)
IDArticle TitlePost Date
75 Will my Crescendo/WS upgrade recognize any DIMM?May-12-09
The Crescendo/WS will work with any DIMM that works with the "stock" Wall Street PowerBook, and in many cases increases available memory from 192MB to 512MB. This is due to the resolution of an Apple ROM issue that prevented some of these systems from properly recognizing all available RAM.

There are some 256MB modules that can only be utilized as 128MB, due to a limitation of the parts used at the time that these notebooks were manufactured. A controller chip used in the system's design can recognize a maximum of 128MB of RAM in each "bank" of memory. Until recently, virtually alll 256MB DIMMs used two banks of 128MB. Recent advances in RAM have led to the introduction of some DIMMs with 256MB in a single bank, which has raised the visibility of this issue. These parts are stable, and are not known to reduce system reliability, but they will not deliver the full desired memory capacity. There is no single method for identifying these parts without installing them, so it is recommended that you work with a reseller who can either confirm the design, or who will accept a return based on compatibility.
 
169 May I discard my original CPU after installing Sonnet's upgrade cards? May-07-09
Sonnet recommends that you keep the original processor card even after installing our upgrade cards in case you ever need them.
 
171 The speed indicated on the G3 or G4 chip on my Sonnet processor upgrade doesn't seem to match the speed of the upgrade I purchased. What's the story?May-07-09
218 The computer's standard startup process takes noticeably longer after upgrading to any Mac OS 9.x system from Mac OS 8.6 or earlier.May-12-09
226 When I insert a diskette into my PowerBook it does not mount to the desktop.May-12-09
227 PowerBook crashes when Sonnet Crescendo/Encore software extension is active.May-12-09
234 PowerBook G3 with a Crescendo/WS installed has unstable operation, including slow and erratic operation of applications, and possible machine freeze-up. Jun-17-09