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Encore/ST G4 Duet

Dual Processor upgrade card for Power Mac G4s with AGP Graphics • Dual PowerPC G4 7447A CPUs running at 1.6 or 1.8 GHz • 512KB speedy L2 cache per processor running at processor speed • Supports Mac OS® 9.2 and Mac OS X Version 10.3.5 and higher • Delivers multiprocessing power for a fraction of the cost of a new system • Auto-configures to host system's logic • No switches or control panels

Make Yours a Double!
Can your Power Mac keep up with OS X and the latest apps? Give it a double-shot speed boost when you install a Sonnet Encore/ST G4 Duet dual processor card! The Duet combines the strength of two fast G4 processors in an upgrade that easily handles the demands of today's processor-intensive applications—now you can use GarageBand™ and Final Cut Pro® with power to spare!

Installing the Duet is straightforward and takes just minutes—just run a simple firmware updater and swap processor cards. The performance gains are impressive–your Mac will be capable of performing more tasks at the same time, each faster than ever before. And the quality is first rate—Sonnet backs its processor cards with a 3-year, limited warranty and free technical support. The Encore/ST G4 Duet accelerates your Power Mac ahead of the pack!

Hardware and Software Compatibility
The Encore/ST G4 Duet is compatible with your existing hardware, software, RAM, and peripherals. It is compatible with Mac OS 9.2 and supports OS X Version 10.3.5 and greater; OS 9.2 is required to perform firmware updates.* Just install, reboot and run everything faster than you ever thought possible. Note that not all software or Mac OS operations utilize dual processors. These will run at single processor speeds.

*This upgrade requires the installation of a supplied firmware update; you must boot your computer in Mac OS 9.2 (installed on a local hard drive) in order to run the firmware updater application.

Important Note: Certain Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics) computers have a specific compatibility issue with dual processing. For more details, download and read this important notice for complete details.

Simple Installation
Installation is straightforward. The Duet auto-configures to its host system without the need for switches or jumpers—just update your G4 tower's firmware with the supplied installler sofware, swap processor cards and you're ready to go. No jumpers, no switches, and no chaos in your workspace–it doesn't get much simpler.

Mac Compatible Models

• Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics)**
• Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio)
• Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2001)
• Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002)
• Macintosh Server G4

**Some AGP Graphics systems will not support Dual Processing. Please download and read this important notice for complete details.