In a message dated 3/29/02 4:38:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< ... I bought 256 Mb more RAM, a 60 Gb HD (IBM deskstar) and the VST Ultra-ATA/66 PCI card. When the PCI card arrived, the picture on the box and the instructions were all about the Blue and White G3 and nothing about a beige or All-In-One G3. I emailed their Tech Support and got an answer today. They say the card was developed for the B&W model and is not supported in a beige G3. They also say they have seen this card work in a beige model but they do not guarantee it. So... do I go ahead and install it and try it? Is there a possibility that it might damage my computer or the card itself? Or do I need to return it and buy a different card? >> VST and all the other manufacturers are using the ages-old "specified system environment" escape clause for their testing model and their warranty. The VST will work in anything from a 7200 on. In fact, it is just about the ONLY card which will work in a 7200. The main issue is the manufacturers don't want to test all PowerPC Macs, and, therefore, don't want to write the installation instructions which are appropriate for all those models. You will most likely have the very same, or similar problem with any competitive card. Stick with your VST ... it is the most compatible card on the market (save some farkle-ups with the new OS X Firmware 2.2.4). -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
