Re: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
On Oct 24, 2010, at 10:22 PM, Richard Gerome wrote: Hey John, Can it be done on a Clamshell??? All I have for a G3 to try it on is a Wally 300 or a Wally G4 500 I'll give it a shot next week. A Clamshell ain't no fun to put a HDD in just to test. 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
Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
Does anyone know what the max internal HDD size is for a G3 Clamshell 366 mhz/FW400? I can't seem to find an answer online. -- 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
On Oct 24, 2010, at 4:05 AM, Scotty wrote: Does anyone know what the max internal HDD size is for a G3 Clamshell 366 mhz/FW400? I can't seem to find an answer online. I'm not sure but I did have a 7,200 rpm 60GB drive installed into an old 466MHz a few years ago. JT Refinance Now 3.7% FIXED $160,000 Mortgage for $547/mo. FREE. No Obligation. Get 4 Quotes! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4cc40ba5519f3f0054st05duc -- 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
I have an 80G in one of mine, but I think it might only be 125G??? I know this is the max in an old G4 Tower built around the same time period... I have followed them on ebay for yrs and never have seen one with higher then 120G... -Original Message- From: Scotty daniel.stewart...@gmail.com Sent: Oct 24, 2010 6:05 AM To: G-Group g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell Does anyone know what the max internal HDD size is for a G3 Clamshell 366 mhz/FW400? I can't seem to find an answer online. -- 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 Scars only tell us where we have been, they do not have to dictate where we are going... -- 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
On Oct 24, 2010, at 4:33 AM, James Therrault wrote: On Oct 24, 2010, at 4:05 AM, Scotty wrote: Does anyone know what the max internal HDD size is for a G3 Clamshell 366 mhz/FW400? I can't seem to find an answer online. I belive it's 128 GB I have a 100 in my Wallstreet 300. 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
On 24 Oct 2010, at 12:33, James Therrault wrote: On Oct 24, 2010, at 4:05 AM, Scotty wrote: Does anyone know what the max internal HDD size is for a G3 Clamshell 366 mhz/FW400? I can't seem to find an answer online. I'm not sure but I did have a 7,200 rpm 60GB drive installed into an old 466MHz a few years ago. I think its the old 120 gb limit. the max ive ever put in one is 100 gb still had to partition it though -- 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
On Oct 24, 2010, at 7:06 AM, Richard Gerome wrote: I have followed them on ebay for yrs and never have seen one with higher then 120G... 120 GB was the largest physical drive made, although the software supports a drive up to 131,072 MB (128 GB). -- 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell Date:Sonntag 24 Oktober 2010N From:Richard Gerome onecoolka...@earthlink.net To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com I have an 80G in one of mine, but I think it might only be 125G??? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_block_addressing 128 GiB ≈ 137.4 GB Cheers, Andreas aka Mac User #330250 -- 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
On Oct 24, 2010, at 12:38 PM, Peter Haas wrote: On Oct 24, 2010, at 7:06 AM, Richard Gerome wrote: I have followed them on ebay for yrs and never have seen one with higher then 120G... 120 GB was the largest physical drive made, although the software supports a drive up to 131,072 MB (128 GB). I have an ATA/IDE 160 GB in a TiBook 500 I use speed tools to over come the 128 GB limit. There are some open firmware commands that are supposed to it it but I was never able to make that method work for me :-) http://www.speedtools.com/ATA6.html 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
On Oct 24, 2010, at 12:56 PM, John Carmonne wrote: There are some open firmware commands that are supposed to it it but I was never able to make that method work for me :-) The so-called LBA48 property may be added persistently (meaning it is available at boot-time) on some desktops (generally, most graphite Macs). Essentially, this provides the supported models with the same functionality as the QS 2002 and all later PPC Macs have. There are three different scripts and each machine can use but two of them, one for the HD bus and another for the optical bus. http://www.speedtools.com/ATA6.html Speedtools works only after booting has been completed (because it is a kernel extension), but it is a more general solution for those who can accept an after-boot solution. Speedtools works on G3 Macs, too. -- 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
On 2010/10/24 04:05, Scotty so eloquently wrote: Does anyone know what the max internal HDD size is for a G3 Clamshell 366 mhz/FW400? I put a 120 GB drive in a Tangerine iBook and it worked fine without partitioning it. Tina -- iMac 20 USB 2, 1.25 GHz G4, 2 GB RAM, GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 64 MB DDR Power Mac June 04, 2 GHz G5 DP, 8 GB RAM, GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL 256 MB PowerBook G4 15 Hi-Res DL-SD, 1.67 GHz G4, Radeon 9700 128 MB DDR -- 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
I kind of figured that was the case or someone would have put a bigger one in it I'm sure... -Original Message- From: Peter Haas peterh...@cruzio.com Sent: Oct 24, 2010 3:38 PM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell On Oct 24, 2010, at 7:06 AM, Richard Gerome wrote: I have followed them on ebay for yrs and never have seen one with higher then 120G... 120 GB was the largest physical drive made, although the software supports a drive up to 131,072 MB (128 GB). -- 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 Scars only tell us where we have been, they do not have to dictate where we are going... -- 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: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell
Hey John, Can it be done on a Clamshell??? -Original Message- From: John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com Sent: Oct 24, 2010 3:56 PM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Max HDD size for G3 Clamshell On Oct 24, 2010, at 12:38 PM, Peter Haas wrote: On Oct 24, 2010, at 7:06 AM, Richard Gerome wrote: I have followed them on ebay for yrs and never have seen one with higher then 120G... 120 GB was the largest physical drive made, although the software supports a drive up to 131,072 MB (128 GB). I have an ATA/IDE 160 GB in a TiBook 500 I use speed tools to over come the 128 GB limit. There are some open firmware commands that are supposed to it it but I was never able to make that method work for me :-) http://www.speedtools.com/ATA6.html 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 Scars only tell us where we have been, they do not have to dictate where we are going... -- 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
