In a message dated 6/20/03 8:13:45 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << >> As I recall the B&W models don't even have ATA-66 native on >> the motherboard.
That's just it --- Macs didn't come with IDE controllers on the motherboard as fast as ATA-66 until the Sawtooth G4 models. B & W Macs are I suppose only ATA-33. >> Beige G3s ... Bus 0 = EIDE (16.67 MB/sec); Bus 1 = EIDE (16.67 MB/sec) B&W G3s ... Bus 0 = UATA/33 (33 MB/sec); Bus 1 = EIDE (16.67 MB/sec) Early G4s ... Bus 0 = UATA/66 (66 MB/sec); Bus 1 = EIDE (16.67 MB/sec) Later G4s ... Bus 0 = UATA/100 (100 MB/sec); Bus 1 = EIDE (16.67 MB/sec) Note that that bus which was intended for slow, "demountable" media, CDs and Zips, e.g., was kept as EIDE, whereas that bus which was intended for fast, "nondemounable" media, hard drives, e.g., got the speed boost. -- 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
