I probably have the original manuals for the PowerDomain 2930s at work. I know I have the CD. If you can hang on until tomorrow night, I'll get back to you.
On Sunday, May 19, 2002, at 08:57 PM, Gregory Coates wrote: >> The 2930CU model number is a Mac card and is available as either a >> retail card or an OEM model installed by Apple. Here's the ASP block >> for >> mine: >> >> SCSI card >> Card type: scsi >> Card name: ADPT,2930CU >> Card model: ADPT,1686806-04 >> Card ROM #: 4.2 >> Card revision: 3 >> Card vendor ID: 9004 > > On this card, there is a small sticker in the upper left hand corner > of the mount, or unsoldered side that identifies it as "AHA-2930CU > MAC," then there are 2 more stickers on the largest chip on the > board, the first with this written: 1719305-00 B > BIOS EEC8 > �1999 > v4.2 > E1753 > > The one next to it reading: (Barcode) > AHA-2930CU > MAC > > 1805800 C > > 0018 > >> >> Earlier ROMs and revs are known to have problems; Adaptec used to >> provide free replacement ROM chips. > > I hope I don't have to do this... > >> >> It may also be a PC model number. The retail boxes differ in color and >> branding. All Mac BIOS cards are sold as PowerDomain cards. The PC >> cards >> are just labeled SCSI Card. I believe the Mac cards, themselves, are >> marked as PowerDomain, but I'm not certain. > > I didn't get this new, so I can't say about the packaging. > >> >> As for the specific card this thread is about, what model was it. Some >> of the PCI machines, like the 8500s, are exceptionally stubborn about >> getting cards seated properly. And, some cards will work in one slot >> and >> not another. I have an Mac ATI that works in my B&W G3, but put it in >> my >> 8500 and the machine won't boot. > > I've only tried this in the 7600, the thought of putting it in my > 8500 isn't high on my list (it is a picky machine) > >> >> Also, what does ASP show? ASP *should* be able to pull the card ID info >> from a properly seated card, even if the drivers aren't loaded and >> working. > > So far I can't get that far in the boot process. The machine freezes > about 8 seconds after the start-up chord, and the monitor light goes > to amber. > > Also, there is a single 2-pin jumper right below the R28 spot on the > card, which came with the jumper only attached to one pin, I may try > jumping the pins, if there isn't any bad consequence anyone can think > of. > > Thanks again, > Greg > > > > -- > PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci- > powermacs.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:pci-powermacs- > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci- > powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
