C. Russell Strodtbeck wrote: > We installed a WD 40 GB Hard Drive 7200 rpm.. sometime back.. I believe > it is a ATA 100.. How can I check for the ATA 66 configuration?
B&W is ATA-33, the WD HD is ATA-33/66/100 compatible so will run @ ATA-33 speed in the B&W. If you buy a PCI ATA controller such as a SIIG with either ATA-66 or ATA-100/133 specs the HD can run at full speed. Examples @ Other World Computing: SIIG Ultra ATA/133 PCI Interface any PowerMac for $73.95: <http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=4348&Item=SIISCMP4A12> Sonnet Tempo ATA/133 PCI Host Adapter Card w/Cable for $87.95: <http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=4797&Item=STITAT133> Check this long URL to see all upgrades for the B&W @ OWC: <<http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?model=41&type=Acceleration&TI=%23TimeFormat%28Now%28%29%2C+&shoupgrds=Show+Upgrades>> BTW not affiliated with OWC, just a FYI. HTH, Marc * * -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
