on 10/8/02 12:45 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks Peter,
I think I've got it. I appreciate your continued
patience.
>
> 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.
>
>
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