>Darren wrote: >> Why? >> > >Because it needs a Mac specific BIOS, and only the 3DFX branded cards >were flashable for the Mac, not 3rd party cards using the Voodo0 >chipset, like the Diamond card you've got. >
Yes but you must not include the 3D Only Voodoo1 & 2's in that. Also there were only 3rd party voodoo 1 & 2's remember. The first voodoo made card was the voodoo 3. and the 3D only versions of the 1 & 2 do not need re-flashing for mac because it's the NORMAL gfx card stuff that needs the bios not the 3d bit. Remember the 3d cards can not dsisplay your desktop etc, just 3d games. (well a few hacks did happen on the pc, but nothing that would allow the 3d only voodoo as your only card) so in short. I sat that with the drivers all pci voodoo 1 & 2's will work fine on macs. nb the voodoo rush and voodoo banshee are versions of the voodoo 1 & 2's that included a 2d part and could be used as the only gfx card and they will not wortk in macs without re-flashing and and all of them were 33rd party i don;t know if it is possible. right i've found myself a voodoo 1 (orchid righteous, the best voodoo 1!!! ;-) ) and will stick it in my 7500 over the weekend and search out drivers, just to see if I'm right. k. Kyle Kinsey +------------------------------------------------- | eMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Phone (Mobile): 07989 401 307 | ICQ: 20955065 | Web: www.thewibblereport.co.uk | -- 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
