In a message dated 1/23/04 12:01:08 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << If I have understood this correctly you should go with the backside G3, some, i think it was newertech came with an application that allowed you to choose what cache to use, and then for obvious reasons you could leave them both in but only use one at the time. >>
I believe all cards require some kind of INIT to enable/disable/select the cache. Certainly, the mobo's cache comes up enabled on all machines which have soldered cache, and probably those which have plug-in cache. It is an option of those INITs (through their control panels) to select mobo cache or backside cache, or both. I don't think "neither" is an option. Certainly, the NewerTech cards appear to fail, should there be no L2 or L3 cache (and should the true L2 cache be defective, then a functional cache which is otherwise a true L3 cache can become the de-facto L2 cache). (The CPU's L1 cache has to work, otherside the CPU won't). -- 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
