On 5/3/02 10:37 AM, "David Christoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > XLR8 your Mac has an excellent article on the upgrade with a link to to > a patch to enable the G4 processor to work on your G3 > > > Dave > On Thursday, May 2, 2002, at 02:39 PM, Richard Reed wrote: > >> I'm installing a OWC branded G4/500 in my Beige G3 this evening. I >> already downloaded (and installed from work - woo ssh) the G4 cache >> enabling software from PowerLogix for OS X. I understand that when I >> put the correct jumpers in and install the G4, the cache should be >> enabled when I start up. My question is: Do I need to install any >> software to enable the Altivec instructions for OS X (10.1.4)? >> > Just to follow up, it was a simple upgrade. After putting the new ZIF in, setting the jumpers, and zapping the PRAM for good measure, I had the G4 chip running with the cache operating at the default 2:1 ratio, and Altivec instructions running smoothly. I'll wait a little to see if I can manage a full 2x jump (266 to 533) in about a week to see if the 500 speed is stable. -- Richard Reed [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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>
