Re: [PCI] RAM and PCI slots

[David Klaus]

I always shudder when I see these types of posts.   The RAM the 9600 
requires is 168 pin 5V FPM or EDO (it will take either) RAM with 2K 
banks and a maximum size of 128 MB per DIMM.   The PCxxx RAM is all 
3.3V and definitely will not fit nor work in the Powersurge 
(7300-9600) machines.   FWIW, the worst time I ever had with my 9600 
was when I bought some bad RAM (and didn't recognize it at the time) 
I ended up having to wipe my main OS 9 install and re-install from 
scratch.   Since then I always buy from retailers with warranties 
(less likely to get bad RAM) and checking list sponsor SmallDog shows 
<http://www.smalldog.com/product/33941> they have 128 MB modules for 
$19 a stick.

The PCI bus in the machines is version 2.0 and is compatible with PC 
2.0 PCI.   However the current version is 2.2 with a 2.1 in between 
and some cards will not work in the older bus correctly.   In 
addition, most cards have ROM on board that can be either PC or Mac 
but not both.   Basically, unless it is know to work with the 9600, 
don't bother trying (unless you are into that type of testing.)

USB 2.0 is NOT supported under OS 9, only OS X.
Hi, people. I'm wondering about PowerPC 9600/300 PCI and RAM slots. The
thing is that I'm considering an opportunity to buy a USB 2.0 card and
RAM chips. What I was not sure about is if they are useful for my
PowerPC. Someone told me that old PC RAM chips could work in my machine.
I'm talking about Pentium II chips. Is that right? I mean, is there any
particular specification for mac chips or you can use any chip that fits
the specifications of the slot you requiere? By the way, what exactly
are the RAM chips my computer needs? is it PC66 DIMM SDRAM 168-pin? must
they be 70ns or 60ns?
Regarding PCI slots I have a pretty similar question. What is the PCI
slot voltage for 9600/300 machines? is the compatibility with mac due to
drivers or is there any architecture difference between PC and MAC PCI
cards?
That's it for now. Hope your answers.
Regards,
Alejandro.
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