> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Richard Starr) > Subject: Re: Wings > > --- You wrote: > From way behind the curve: is the wings card the one that has the av > jacks? If so, what are the four seats or sockets on the card for? If not, > what is the card ha has the av panel out the back of the case and four > sockets (3 ribbon, 1 chip) on it? What are the other options for the > "personality" slot? > -- > All the best, > R.A. Cantrell > --- end of quote --- > There were only three cards made for that slot. Audio, A/V and DVD A/V.
Rich wisely replied: > The cards have been referred to as wings, perch or personality cards. The > slot > is, as far as I know, a modified pci that is dedicated to these cards and > nothing else. It's kind of a nice design feature that never went as far as it > could have. and.... > This connector is missing > from the later DVD A/V card which had onboard DVD hardware decoding ability > but > could be used only with the rev 3 motherboard as long as no additional video > pci > card was installed. I agree, a nice design idea that never reached fruition (partly because Apple did not share the design w/ third party developers). Also, the tight restrictions on the hardware combinations (i.e. Rev. 3 boards only, etc.) put a squelch on card swapping or upgrading for Rev. 1 and 2 owners. Best regards, Dana -- 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
