On 9/3/04 7:12, "Andrew Kershaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> You can get the PM 5500 manuals in PDF format from >> http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50020. There is a technical >> reference there too. > > Russ, > > Thanks for the link. The tech info PDF says the GPU is an ATI Rage > II with 2MB of SGRAM supporting only 16-bit color at 1024x768 (max). > > It doesn't say whether or not the CD-ROM is SCSI or what IDE > standards are supported... But PIO Mode 4 at best would have to be > my guess. > > Peace, > Drew Yeah, the CD-Rom is SCSI and usually came with a 8, 12 or 24x (some 5500/275's). I'd guess you're right about the 128Gb limit - Mine's only 7GB so I never have to worry about it. The PCI riser card from a 6500 can't be used because it's too big to physically fit in the gap. As for providing the power, it could theoretically because a) The Boards are exactly the same and b) The 5500 board generates it's own PCI power. The GPU supports up to 1152x870 in Thousands of colors, but the Built-in display only supports up to 1024x768 (and is pretty bad at that resolution). I'd recommend 832x624 in Millions of colors! (h) Phil -- Visit http://www.macintoshcouncil.tk ! -iMac G4 17" 1Ghz, 512MB, 80GB, 10.3.2 -iMac G3 DV 400Mhz, 256MB, 10GB, 9.2.2 -PowerMac 5500/275 AIO, 96MB, 7GB, 8.6 -PowerMac 6500/275 DT, 64MB, 2GB, 9.0 -Workgroup Server 8550/180, 128MB, 2GB+4.5GB, 9.1 -LC III+ 33Mhz, 20MB, 160MB, 7.6.1 -PowerBook 140, 4MB, 40MB, 7.5.5 --- Intel Pentium III 1GHz, 384MB, 80GB, XP AMD Athlon XP 1800+ 1.53GHz, 256MB, 60GB, XP --- -- 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
