On Jun 14, 2010, at 11:38 PM, James Chapel wrote:
Would something like this do the job?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=220607466243&Category=41999&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2
Yes, this is it exactly.
If you're using the Wings,
since it shares VRAM with the onboard video, it's a really good idea
to have the optional 4MB VRAM chip installed.
Interesting that you mention that. In the Apple System Profile I
noticed that the computer reports 4MB of VRAM. Working with the
motherboard, I also noticed that the VRAM chip is labled as a 4MB
module. I remember reading somewhere that the Rage II+ built into the
Rev-A G3s comes with 2MB VRAM built-in, for a maximum of 6MB. Is the
Apple System Profiler only reporting the additional VRAM installed?
Can I add an additional 2MB chip somehow?
This is strange. The onboard should have 2MB soldered on, and the
optional chip is another 4MB, giving a total of 6MB. The fact that
yours is reporting 4MB seems strange, but perhaps this is because
you're not using the onboard video at all? AFAIK it should report 6MB.
I suppose there's a slim chance there was some type of 2MB module, or
perhaps your 4MB module isn't seated well and only 2MB are being
recognized?
Thus, could I add a DVD decoder card to
the Rage 128 while it's in my Beige G3 for hardware-decoded DVD
playback?
Out of sheer curiosity, though, has anyone on the list ever attempted
this?
I've got a Rage 128 with the decoder card installed. It works if
that's what you're asking?
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