In a message dated 10/8/02 10:30:58 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Question: I have an 8500 board in a 7200 case. >> So far, no problem. >> If I put a "full" av panel from an 8500 in it I would expect it to be more or less an 8500. >> Precisely the same. >> If, on the other hand I put a 7600 board in the case and a "full" av panel from an 8500 in, would it be exactly the same as the 8500 with the "full" av panel ... >> You would get only those A-V functions specifically provided for by the 7500/7600 mobo's A-V circuitry; the two extra connectors on the "full A-V" panel will not be used. >> ... or is there something on the 8500 board that would make it "better" than the 7600 board? >> Sure, there is an additional custom LSI soldered to the bottom of the 8500 mobo which is not present on the 7500/7600 mobo. It is this LSI which provides the addional A-V function. >> Also, I assume the a "partial" av panel from a 7600 put in the case and plugged in to the 8500 board would function properly, just as it would if plugged in to a 7600 board? >> I believe it would. Examination has shown that the "partial A-V" panel is simply the "full A-V" panel, but with two connectors and some supporting filter components deleted. -- 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
