In a message dated 8/11/02 7:20:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>> - Yes you can swap Logic boards, what you need is a Rev B or higher which supports slave drives. - The fact that you have a Rage II+ means that you have a Rev A board, there is a TIL that will help you here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=24924 >> While "Rage II+" does indeed indicate that the motherboard is Rev. 1, what is important to know in order to address the original writer's concerns regarding Slave support is the ROM revision. If the ROM revision is $77D.40F2, then the ROM is Rev. A; if the ROM revision is $77D.45F1, then the ROM is Rev. B; if the ROM revision is $77D.45F2, then the ROM is Rev. C. Rev. A ROMs will not support Slaves, except under OS X; Rev. B and C ROMs will support Slaves on any MacOS (provided Drive Setup 1.6, at least, is used; Drive Setup 1.7.3, at least, is recommended). The motherboards are either Rev. 1 (Rage II+ DVD marked on the ATI chip), Rev. 2 or Rev. 3 (Rage Pro Turbo marked on the ATI chip). One may install a Rev. B or C ROM in a Rev. 1 motherboard, so just because the motherboard is marked "Rage II+ DVD" is inconclusive with respect to the ROM revision, which is where the Slave support resides (or doesn't). You can access the ROM revision using Drive Setup in MacOS 8.6 and later using Apple System Profiler. >> - Internal modems being faster? This is similar to the Hi-Fi cables debate, some people swear by it, others refute it. I would recommend an internal because: *Its out of sight *No need for extra power-packs *Less trailing leads *If indeed they are faster, then you have secured that option! >> The problems with the internal modems are many; some very significant, some less so. In no particular order: 1) Global Village is out of business, 2) firmware space is limited, and only one protocol can me accommodated at one time; changing protocols takes time, 3) changing protocols requires that your AppleTalk port be functional (although not necessarily enabled), and downloading of the GV modem is done over the AppleTalk port, and 4) the GV modem takes almost an eternity to "train", that is, to negotiate with the other modem the common set of parameters to be utilized for the session; I've seen this take up to a minute with the internal modem, whereas an external modem can "train" in a few seconds; this causes making a connection to be a time-consuming, frustrating process. I would recommend a US Robotics 56K external modem, which is completely self-contained, and "trains" very quickly. The main architectural problem with the GV modem is it depends upon the main processor for some of its many functions. In this sense, it is almost like one of those dreaded "Win Modems" (plug-in PCI card modems which only work under Windoze, and have limited on-card functionality). -- 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>
