Listers, I have a beige G3, into which I'd like to add an Apple PC Compatibility card. It's the 166MHz. version, and supports SoundBlaster. The sound signals run through the CD-ROM drive circuitry: one cable runs from the card to the CD-ROM drive, another cable runs from the card to the CD-ROM sound connector on the motherboard.
Here's my problem: the card was made for the 7200-7600 series, and the sound cables are for a SCSI CD-ROM drive. The beige G3 has an IDE CD-ROM drive, and the sound cables don't fit. I have some IDE CD-ROM sound cables. Would it be possible to splice an IDE cable connector on to a SCSI cable? If so, how would I match the wires up? (The IDE and SCSI connectors each have three wires: white, red, and black. But, the three wires are in different positions on the four-space connector. One space on the connector is unused, but it's a different space on the SCSI and IDE connectors.) Obviously, I have no idea if this would work; the voltages and signals might not be compatible. And I'd hate to cut the cables unless there's a good chance this would be successful. I suppose I could always install a SCSI CD-ROM drive--but then I might not be able to reinstall Mac OS X if needed (the beige is set up to dual-boot OS 9 and OS X). IIRC, the OS X installer has to run from an IDE CD-ROM. Besides, the sound connector on the motherboard would still be IDE. Anyone have any experience with this? TIA. -- Mac-N-DOS is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac-N-DOS list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macndos.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:mac-n-dos@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-n-dos%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
