----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Lyons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "G-List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 11:04 PM Subject: Re: 4x AGP ok in 2x slot?
> Everything I've ever seen points that and AGP card/slot is an AGP > card/slot is and AGP card/slot. Much like installing PC133 Ram in a > PC66 mobo, the card will slow down to match the mobo, or the reverse > where installing an AGP 2x card in an AGP 4x machine will cause the > mobo to lower it's speed. > > One quasi exception to this rule is that most AGP Macintosh cards have > the ADC connector which the Sawtooth didn't have. There's this extra > connector tab on the card that has no home, therefore the ADC connector > will not work on those cards in non ADC compatible machines. However, > you can still use the VGA connector without issues. > > I have heard of one particular model ATI card this isn't compatible > with anything below 4x, but that has more to do with a design defect > than anything else. > > ~Rob > I'm pretty sure there are voltage issues, but it seems that a 4x in a 2x slot is ok but not the other way around possibly, depending on the card and mobo. This, of course, applies to PCs and you can read about it at triple w directron dot com slash 15agpguide period html number sign backwards I put it like that since I can't seem to post when I use a link. bm -- 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
