Burn .mkv file to DVD
Hi All I have a movie that's a .mkv file 4.46 GBs I want to burn it to a DVD but I can't get Toast 10 to see it as an image I also tried Toast 8 and 6 still no cigar. Is this spometing I can do? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
On Jun 23, 2010, at 10:01 AM, John Carmonne wrote:
Hi All
I have a movie that's a .mkv file 4.46 GBs I want to burn it to a
DVD but I can't get Toast 10 to see it as an image I also tried
Toast 8 and 6 still no cigar. Is this spometing I can do?
John Carmonne
Yorba Linda USA
Sent from my MBP
Is this something HandBrake could handle? convert mkv to DVD format
(which is ??? mp3, mp4 or {AUDIO_TS,VIDEO_TS} ... ? ) ?
http://trac.handbrake.fr/
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Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
On Jun 23, 2010, at 10:01 AM, John Carmonne wrote: Hi All I have a movie that's a .mkv file 4.46 GBs I want to burn it to a DVD but I can't get Toast 10 to see it as an image I also tried Toast 8 and 6 still no cigar. Is this spometing I can do? John Carmonne .mkv is not an image file, it is a data file like .avi or .mpg. Have you tried burning it as you burn those? Is this for a DVD player or another computer? If DVD, can it play .mkv format? Len -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
On Jun 23, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Bill Connelly wrote:
On Jun 23, 2010, at 10:01 AM, John Carmonne wrote:
Hi All
I have a movie that's a .mkv file 4.46 GBs I want to burn it to a
DVD but I can't get Toast 10 to see it as an image I also tried
Toast 8 and 6 still no cigar. Is this spometing I can do?
John Carmonne
Yorba Linda USA
Sent from my MBP
Is this something HandBrake could handle? convert mkv to DVD format
(which is ??? mp3, mp4 or {AUDIO_TS,VIDEO_TS} ... ? ) ?
http://trac.handbrake.fr/
--
Actually a quick Google reveals you could possibly use VLC:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=340297
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Re: G4 Modem question
On Jun 22, 2010, at 6:49 PM, DLC wrote: Greetings all, A quick question, please. My elderly friend still connects to the web via dial-up. I give him a new (to him) G4/600MHz and internal modem running Tiger on it. He's asked me to come over and help him with his connections to Localnet. Presuming that something in Network settings my be screwed up, and I want to start completely from scratch, what preferences and/ or user settings do I trash? In the /Library/Preferences folder trash anything that says network in it. I forget what they are in 10.4, but in 10.6 it's: com.apple.networkConfig.plist SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: office offer
On Jun 22, 2010, at 10:43 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: Freeware for non-military members who don't have military budgets: PPC: http://www.neooffice.org Intel: http://www.openoffice.org Actually the PPC version of Open Office is at: http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/download/aqua.html -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Putting SATA drive into PM Mirrored Door G4/1.42
I believe the easy workaround is to use the special G4 firmware if you're using a G4 PPC Mac? I would like to confirm the FirmTek SeriTek SATA card firmware retrograde for G4. I recently purchased and installed a SeriTek 1S2 from OWC for my MDD Dual 867. The system would boot and work, but would eventually hang with a spinning ball, regardless of the Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible box being checked or unchecked. Checking with FirmTek for possible firmware issues I discovered the statement below, which they confirmed via e-mail. I installed the suggested firmware version and have had no more issues. You'll need to boot from a drive -not- attached to the SeriTek card to install the firmware. Here is the statement from FirmTek and link for the firmware: PowerMac G4 Firmware PowerMac G4 users should install firmware version 5.1.3 found below. Version 5.1.3 is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 and will work better with PowerMac G4 configurations. Users with multiple FirmTek cards mounted in a single computer must install the same firmware version on all cards to avoid conflicts. When modifying firmware it is best to only have a single FirmTek card installed in the computer. FirmTek SeriTek1S2_513.zip Firmware http://www.firmtek.com/download/ SeriTek1S2_513.zip -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: office offer
At 12:25 AM -0500 6/23/2010, Charles Lenington wrote: For Military members of our list http://www.microsoft.com/office/offers/military/?CR_CC=10044 I am trying to get a clarification on retiree eligibility. I would hope that military people are smart enough to stay away from cooties. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
On Jun 23, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Bill Connelly wrote:
On Jun 23, 2010, at 10:09 AM, Bill Connelly wrote:
On Jun 23, 2010, at 10:01 AM, John Carmonne wrote:
Hi All
I have a movie that's a .mkv file 4.46 GBs I want to burn it to
a DVD but I can't get Toast 10 to see it as an image I also tried
Toast 8 and 6 still no cigar. Is this spometing I can do?
John Carmonne
Yorba Linda USA
Sent from my MBP
Is this something HandBrake could handle? convert mkv to DVD
format (which is ??? mp3, mp4 or {AUDIO_TS,VIDEO_TS} ... ? ) ?
http://trac.handbrake.fr/
--
Actually a quick Google reveals you could possibly use VLC:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=340297
I can watch it in VLC but I want to burn it for play in a DVD set top
player.
John Carmonne
Yorba Linda USA
Sent from my TiBook 500
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Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
On Jun 23, 2010, at 1:06 PM, john CARMONNE wrote: On Jun 23, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Bill Connelly wrote: Actually a quick Google reveals you could possibly use VLC: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=340297 I can watch it in VLC but I want to burn it for play in a DVD set top player I dont know the details, but you might explore the VLC File Streaming/Exporting WIzard ... and see if you can convert your file to the proper format for a DVD. Maybe someone else here knows the details ... -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
At 7:01 AM -0700 6/23/2010, John Carmonne wrote: I have a movie that's a .mkv file 4.46 GBs I want to burn it to a DVD but I can't get Toast 10 to see it as an image I also tried Toast 8 and 6 still no cigar. Is this spometing I can do? Convert the mpeg4 video contained in the mkv file into mpeg2 with ffmpeg. Then build the DVD-Video with Sizzle and burn the resulting dmg with Disk Utility. Or, if you don't care about how pretty the DVD be, then skip Sizzle and use Burn. Not sure if Burn will recognize the mkv directly - if it does, then it will run ffmpeg and do the burning for you. The command line to run ffmpeg directly would be: ffmpeg -i My Video.mkv -target ntsc-dvd -b 4000k My Video.mpg - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: G4 Modem question
On 6/23/10 11:59 AM, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Jun 22, 2010, at 6:49 PM, DLC wrote: Greetings all, A quick question, please. My elderly friend still connects to the web via dial-up. I give him a new (to him) G4/600MHz and internal modem running Tiger on it. He's asked me to come over and help him with his connections to Localnet. Presuming that something in Network settings my be screwed up, and I want to start completely from scratch, what preferences and/ or user settings do I trash? In the /Library/Preferences folder trash anything that says network in it. I forget what they are in 10.4, but in 10.6 it's: com.apple.networkConfig.plist SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist Thanks for the response, Bruce. I'll give that a shot-up front, those files makes sense. They're the same name in Tiger, BTW. Regards, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
Dan wrote: At 7:01 AM -0700 6/23/2010, John Carmonne wrote: I have a movie that's a .mkv file 4.46 GBs I want to burn it to a DVD but I can't get Toast 10 to see it as an image I also tried Toast 8 and 6 still no cigar. Is this spometing I can do? An easier but probably longer way way to convert .MKV for a 'MAC' user is to use QuickTime- but you need to have installed Perian - http://www.perian.org/ then play your .MKV in QuickTime player - wait until player has read the whole file (see grey progress bar immediately below video frame itself): at which point you can go to File/save as and save it to your preference - depending on your Mac this could be a long job - but you can save it to something (e.g. .AVI, or .MOV, or MP4) recognisable by Toast or easily converted by your video converter of choice (e.g. MPEG Streamclip, Video Converter etc.) Ted -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
On Jun 23, 2010, at 10:58 AM, Dan wrote: At 7:01 AM -0700 6/23/2010, John Carmonne wrote: I have a movie that's a .mkv file 4.46 GBs I want to burn it to a DVD but I can't get Toast 10 to see it as an image I also tried Toast 8 and 6 still no cigar. Is this spometing I can do? Convert the mpeg4 video contained in the mkv file into mpeg2 with ffmpeg. Then build the DVD-Video with Sizzle and burn the resulting dmg with Disk Utility. Or, if you don't care about how pretty the DVD be, then skip Sizzle and use Burn. Not sure if Burn will recognize the mkv directly - if it does, then it will run ffmpeg and do the burning for you. The command line to run ffmpeg directly would be: ffmpeg -i My Video.mkv -target ntsc-dvd -b 4000k My Video.mpg - Dan. -- As you can see I hope that I'm getting shot down on this so far. Last login: Tue Jun 22 23:54:56 on console Big-Al:~ JohnCarmonne$ fmpeg -i My Video.mkv -target ntsc-dvd -b 4000k My Video.mpgCrazy Heart [2009].mkv -bash: fmpeg: command not found Big-Al:~ JohnCarmonne$ ffmpeg -i Crazy Heart.mkv -target ntsc-dvd -b 4000k Crazy Heart.mpg -bash: ffmpeg: command not found Big-Al:~ JohnCarmonne$ John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
On Jun 23, 2010, at 12:49 PM, John Carmonne wrote: As you can see I hope that I'm getting shot down on this so far. Last login: Tue Jun 22 23:54:56 on console Big-Al:~ JohnCarmonne$ fmpeg -i My Video.mkv -target ntsc-dvd -b 4000k My Video.mpgCrazy Heart [2009].mkv -bash: fmpeg: command not found Big-Al:~ JohnCarmonne$ ffmpeg -i Crazy Heart.mkv -target ntsc-dvd -b 4000k Crazy Heart.mpg -bash: ffmpeg: command not found Big-Al:~ JohnCarmonne$ FFMpeg is an open source program, and is not part of OS X, it has to be installed separately. Did you install it? How did you install it? If you use MacPorts, for example, ffmpeg is in /opt/local/bin and may not be on your path. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
At 12:49 PM -0700 6/23/2010, John Carmonne wrote: The command line to run ffmpeg directly would be: ffmpeg -i My Video.mkv -target ntsc-dvd -b 4000k My Video.mpg Last login: Tue Jun 22 23:54:56 on console $ fmpeg -i My Video.mkv -target ntsc-dvd -b 4000k My Video.mpgCrazy Heart [2009].mkv -bash: fmpeg: command not found Yes. One would have to actually install the program before one could run it. Didn't we cover this in a previous thread? There are two fully built copies of ffmpeg available. One is in ffmpegX and the other is in Burn. Install those apps then use ffmpeg from within them. Read those old threads. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Putting SATA drive into PM Mirrored Door G4/1.42
Right. In fact I recall it saying to disconnect the drives before re- flashing firmware. Checking with FirmTek for possible firmware issues I discovered the statement below, which they confirmed via e-mail. I installed the suggested firmware version and have had no more issues. You'll need to boot from a drive -not- attached to the SeriTek card to install the firmware. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
On Jun 23, 2010, at 1:31 PM, Dan wrote: At 12:49 PM -0700 6/23/2010, John Carmonne wrote: The command line to run ffmpeg directly would be: ffmpeg -i My Video.mkv -target ntsc-dvd -b 4000k My Video.mpg Last login: Tue Jun 22 23:54:56 on console $ fmpeg -i My Video.mkv -target ntsc-dvd -b 4000k My Video.mpgCrazy Heart [2009].mkv -bash: fmpeg: command not found Yes. One would have to actually install the program before one could run it. Didn't we cover this in a previous thread? There are two fully built copies of ffmpeg available. One is in ffmpegX and the other is in Burn. Install those apps then use ffmpeg from within them. Read those old threads. - Dan. I was able to make a .iso file from the .mkv using the DVD selection in Visual Hub. It wasn't a friendly burn candidate so I mounted the .iso file and ripped it with RipIT to produce a .dvdmedia file that Toast made a DVD from and it played perfectly on my set top. I have installed BurnX and will attempt to do this with the terminal next. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
liquid cooled G5 question
IIRC, i've read about the problems associated particularly w/ the earlier models having a cooling system made by Delphi. supposedly Apple then switched to a cooling system made by Panasonic. is it safe to assume that all of the late '05 models with the dual-core processors had the Panasonic cooling pumps, or are the late '05 dual- core models a different beast altogether, and are they as notorious as the earlier G5 for coolant leaks? thanks to all. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Burn .mkv file to DVD
At 5:05 PM -0700 6/23/2010, John Carmonne wrote: On Jun 23, 2010, at 1:31 PM, Dan wrote: Didn't we cover this in a previous thread? There are two fully built copies of ffmpeg available. One is in ffmpegX and the other is in Burn. Install those apps then use ffmpeg from within them. Read those old threads. I was able to make a .iso file from the .mkv using the DVD selection in Visual Hub. It wasn't a friendly burn candidate so I mounted the .iso file and ripped it with RipIT to produce a .dvdmedia file that Toast made a DVD from and it played perfectly on my set top. ow. My brain hurts. I have installed BurnX and will attempt to do this with the terminal next. BurnX is a long-abandoned thing. The product I mentioned is Burn. No X. Just Burn. http://burn-osx.sourceforge.net/ - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
PowerMac G4 Sawtooth - dual video
Hello everyone, I have a 450 MHz PowerMac G4 Sawtooth running OS X 10.4.11 with a (stock?) ATI Rage 128 Pro 16 MB (AGP), and I was wondering if it is possible to use two monitors on this computer. There is a DVI port on the card, and a VGA port as well. I have never tried using multiple monitors until recently. I have a Dell 17 with a VGA input and another Dell UltraSharp 17 with a DVI input. I tried hooking both up to the computer, but only the DVI UltraSharp would display picture. The other display would stay black with the amber LED lit up. I tried looking in the Display system preferences, but could not find the monitors tab. I have run both monitors successfully on my PowerBook G4 800 MHz as a second display. Also the VGA display works perfectly without any other monitor hooked up. Another question I have out of curiosity is this. When I bought the system a few years back, it came with an ATI Rage (version unknown) PCI video card in one of the slots. When I first plugged it in and turned it on, I mistook the VGA port on the bottom PCI Rage for the main one higher up. I turned it on, and the output was corrupted (could hardly see what was going on). I took a closer look, saw the AGP card's port, and used that. It worked fine, so I just pulled the PCI card out and forgot about it. This recent monitor issue has got me thinking: Is it possible that the second PCI video card could've worked with another monitor, bringing the maximum count to three? It's just a curious thought. Thank you for any advice in advance. Dan Ziegler Genoa, IL 60135 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: PowerMac G4 Sawtooth - dual video
The Rage 128 does not support two monitors even though it has two ports. I was trying to do this the ther day on my DA with a Rage 128. There should be no problem with using a PCi card in addition to the 128 AGP though. Chance On Jun 23, 2010, at 10:05 PM, Dan Ziegler d.ziegle...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone, I have a 450 MHz PowerMac G4 Sawtooth running OS X 10.4.11 with a (stock?) ATI Rage 128 Pro 16 MB (AGP), and I was wondering if it is possible to use two monitors on this computer. There is a DVI port on the card, and a VGA port as well. I have never tried using multiple monitors until recently. I have a Dell 17 with a VGA input and another Dell UltraSharp 17 with a DVI input. I tried hooking both up to the computer, but only the DVI UltraSharp would display picture. The other display would stay black with the amber LED lit up. I tried looking in the Display system preferences, but could not find the monitors tab. I have run both monitors successfully on my PowerBook G4 800 MHz as a second display. Also the VGA display works perfectly without any other monitor hooked up. Another question I have out of curiosity is this. When I bought the system a few years back, it came with an ATI Rage (version unknown) PCI video card in one of the slots. When I first plugged it in and turned it on, I mistook the VGA port on the bottom PCI Rage for the main one higher up. I turned it on, and the output was corrupted (could hardly see what was going on). I took a closer look, saw the AGP card's port, and used that. It worked fine, so I just pulled the PCI card out and forgot about it. This recent monitor issue has got me thinking: Is it possible that the second PCI video card could've worked with another monitor, bringing the maximum count to three? It's just a curious thought. Thank you for any advice in advance. Dan Ziegler Genoa, IL 60135 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
