From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 15:05:00 EST Subject: Re: need info about a 6500 motherboard
My Reply follows quote. On 11/03/2003 10:34 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Franz) >Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Hi all, > >just upgraded to this list, I have since 7 years a 6200, the machine >worked fine for normal work until 18 months ago I got my first internet >connection and found out very soon that I have a Road Apple, I upgrade >all I could, still it was a slow machine online. I am based in Bangkok >and here is no second hand market for Apple products, so I got all >upgrades from the US. > >My latest upgrade is a motherboard from a 6500/250. >I know my 6200 very well but have no idea about the PCI motherboard. >What I have now is >64 mb ram, I will upgrade with another 64 mb >a comm slot 2 ethernet card, >I use a external 56k modem, >the original pci riser 2 card I can't get in in my 6200 case, so I will >need a low rise 1 slot card. >There is no video card, >That is all I know. >What can I connect to this pci slot? >Upgrade to G3, USB connection, firewire, I have really no idea. > >It would be great if someone has parts I can use. >When I know what I need I will also post on LEM swaplist. > >Any information will help. ----------------- The 6500 logic board should fit in the 6200 chassis. Depending on how hard you tax the powersupply, it could get a bit warm. The higherspeed processor and potential needs of the PCI bus consume more power. I got d also the power supply from a 6400, what do you mean with " how hard you tax the powersupply" it could get a bit warm", does that mean I can regulate how fast the processor runs. Is that old fan from the 6200 strong enough to handle the new task? The PCI slot can readily handle a USB card (I have a "generic" one in my 6500). Can I connect directly in the pci slot a USB card or do I need a 1 slot pci riser card? I have a NewerTech G3/400 card in a 6360 (same chassis as the 6200) and it works well. Had to nibble away a small portion of the bracket holding the drive support rack due to interference with the NewerTech heat sink, but it was a small thing. It's now clear for me that ta G3 upgrade goes in the L2 cache slot, thanks Josh. If you are used to the video system of the 6200, you will be rather impressed with the "built-in" video (ATI Rage, if I recallcorrectly). Didn't use the video system in the 6200, still would like to know what capabilities I have with this 6500 mobo on video. Enjoy. Ken Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. Thanks Franz -- 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
