On Sep 23, 2012, at 5:38 PM, Nabil wrote: > Hello, > > I've got a Power Mac G3 Beige (266) with a DB-15 display connection. Since I > don't have any compatible display I'm using a VGA LCD display. > > I bought a VGA <-> DB-15 adapter to be able to connect my display ( this one: > http://www.urbantronics.com/mactovga-videomonitor-switchable-adapter-p-107.html > ) but it doesn't work, I don't get any video signal.
That should have worked, but I've never used one quite like that. The issue with an LCD is that they often have just one display frequency, and if the adapter isn't producing it they display nothing. CRT VGA displays would work at multiple frequencies. If you can scrounge up one of those, even for just testing, this may help diagnose the issue. > I changed switch position but it still doesn't work. > Is that adapter incompatible? Should I buy one like this: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/271058765683 ? Or it may be a different problem? > This is like the ones I've used, but still only ever on CRT's. I think trying to get it working on a CRT first is a better idea. > Also tried with a PCI video card with VGA port (Formac ProFormance III 16MB) > but no results. > If the drivers aren't installed I don't know of the voodoo-based cards will work. > Reset the cuda chip, removed battery for 10 minutes... nothing. This eliminates some odd setting for video. Find a CRT; that's where I'd start..if it doesn't work with a CRT monitor, I'd probably not waste any more money on it, because it's likely dead. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
