> At 18:08 -0700, 12/7/02, (pamark) observed: > > > >> Hi RPM, >> >> Well I was having to do it every time I started the computer but >> changing the mhz on the monitor seemed to help. But can you tell me what >> a CUDA button is and how you go about finding it on your particular >> machine ? I went from 384 megs of ram to 768megs. So I actually added 4 >> sticks of 128 megs each. So at the moment I have 6 128 meg sticks >> installed.
I'm glad to "hear" changing the monitor setting resolved the problem. I've not yet had the chance to fiddle with any of the Mac clones, but if they're set up the same way the CUDA button is a small red or brown push button on the logic board, usually near the processor slot. You may need to use a probe or Q-tip or something to get to it because on some Macs, like the 7500/7600..., the heatsink of the processor card is in the way. With the computer off press it once for ten seconds to reset the board. > No I do not have an upgrade card in my machine but that is my >>> next step. I am looking at the G3 upgrade cards. > Some of the g3 cards are under $100 new, even cheaper used. I'd suggest buying new though in case the card turns out defective and you need to return it. I have xlr8 cards in my Macs but they're out of business now. Macsales.com has good selection and prices, but shop around. Another performance booster is to get a faster hard drive. I recently added a 30GB 7200 rpm Maxtor to my 9600 via an ATA card and it gave almost as dramatic a boost as adding the g4/450 processor. And it's nice and quiet, though that doesn't mean a whole lot in a noise box like the 9600. Watch for the rebate sales on hard drives at places like Staples. -+-+-+- RPM -- 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
