>> But I stand corrected on the termination issue. I have long thought >> that the CD ROM at ID=3D3 is terminated at the factory . This does not >> seem to be the case. When I have time I will go through my saved PCI >> list posts and find out where i got this idea. As it seemed like >> gospel that was often repeated. >> And the rare occasions on which I did have by accident an ID beyond 3 >> the startup and operation did indeed give problems. >> >> -- >> Adrian > ------------- > Just for info, the following is from the "Technical Information" manual > for the 8500. > > "IMPORTANT The factory-installed internal hard disk is terminated. If > another > SCSI device is attached to the internal SCSI interface, it must not be > terminated. The internal SCSI interface can contain only one terminated > device; if you attach more than one terminated device to the internal SCSI > interface, damage to the computer=B9s main logic board can occur." > > Ken
This is probably correct for most OT machines, but I have come across some machines that had termination at the CD-ROM. Or on a separate terminator block at the end of the cable (like my 6500 -- these typically had an IDE for a hard drive, though). Of course the ones with the CD terminated might have been altered by the owners. -- Bill Art page: <http://geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
