> --- You wrote: > > Because there aren't any USB 2 drivers for OS 9 it only works at USB 1.1 > speeds on these Macs, at least until I get around to trying X on my G3. > --- end of quote --- > Don't be too disappointed if the card doesn't work well as usb 2 in X on a > Beige. I had an awful time trying to get my firewere/usb2 card to deliver > reliable results in X with usb 2 peripherals. It worked fine with usb 1 > peripherals in X. Maybe there's a chipset that works, but I got spotty and > disturbing transfers from a usb 2 card reader and my firewire/usb2 drive when > plugged in as a usb drive. > > If I have to use a usb 2 peripheral, as a result, I need to use it in os 9 so > the card functions as usb 1. > > When I presented the problem to this list about a year ago, someone said the > Beige pci bus was too slow for usb 2. Which is odd since it works fine with > firewire which is very nearly as fast. My guess is a problem with os x > drivers > that aren't optimized for the older computers. Not something they are likely > to > fix. > > Good luck. > > Rich
Hi Rich AHA! It's a *4* port usb card. Even my 1.0 is 4 port and tonight the Blue & White started up again with the wacko vertical lined screen - hit CUDA and all is well. Weird, huh? I'll try the "super RAM zap" (open firmware) next time it pulls that stunt, it would be a lot easier than opening the Blue & White up and hitting CUDA whenever it decides to be pissy. Yeah that firewire thing is weird, huh? Boy the Blue & White's are finicky little things, aren't they? Especially Rev 1. <sigh> Deb in Rhode Island -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
