Problem installing Sonnet Encore/ST G4 Duet processor! Please help?
I've just bought a Sonnet 1.8GHz Encore ST G4 Duet Dual processor upgrade for my G4 Digital Audio. I checked I'd got the right firmware (I have), I checked I'd got the right compatible machine (I do).
The instructions tell me that, from the accompanying CD, I can ONLY install the software if I boot my machine in OS9.2, even though the card "fully supports" OS X. So, how do I boot a machine that only has OS X 10.4.7 on it, into OS 9.2? And how do I install OS9 system components into an OSX operating system?
I went to Sonnet's website, and downloaded the SonnetCache for OSX. I assumed that this obviated the need to install OS9 components. After installation, I tried fitting the processor, but my machine wouldn't boot, even though the processor seems to be functioning as normal. I had to take it out and re-install my old one to boot up as normal.
So, has anyone else had this problem? Or am I doing something stupid?
I really need to get this sorted URGENTLY, as the processor was bought to speed up a project with a tight deadline. All suggestions are welcome, except the one where you tell me I've wasted my money on a piece of obselete junk!
G4 Digital Audio, Mac OS X (10.4.7), 1.25G RAM, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB graphics card.