Jeff Walther wrote:
> At 19:23 -0400 08/26/2002, Tom & Lisa P wrote:
> >>
> >>I am wondering, can I buy a new PC Adaptec 2940UW controller and will it
> >>work? Do I have to flash its BIOS first, or do I have to get the Mac
> >>specific version for the BIOS chip to be big enough to hold the
> >>bootstrap code for use in a Mac?
> >
> >Yes, you can convert:
> >
> >http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/tips/adaptecConvert.html
>
> The article was written almost four years ago and needs some updating.
>
> 1) Everywhere it reads EEPROM, substitute Flash memory. It's a nit,
> but accuracy and all that.
>
> 2) To remove the PLCC Flash chip, you can simply snip or saw through
> the pins and then lift out the body of the PLCC chip. Then desolder
> the individual pins with a soldering pencil. This is irreversible in
> that the original Flash memory is destroyed, but it is much easier
> than the desoldering methods described. Actually, this is one of the
> methods described, it just wasn't recommended at the time.
<snip> excellent instructions
Well, that helps very much, thanks guys and gals!
Now I know I can get one of these cards used for a good price, probably
sub-$30 if I work at it.
I wonder if I could find the bigger DIP package ROM on something else, like
a defunct TT128 card or something?
I'll have to work on that.
Now, here's a tough one: I can get my hands on two 3DFX Voodoo ones, with
the SLI cable and everything. THey have no 2D at all, just a passthru for
normal 2D display. Will they work on a Mac? (they are dirt cheap and I've
got time..)
Thanks
Bolton
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