I think maybe Jim is confused by the fact that the kind of G3 upgrade card that fits the S900 and, inter alia, the 7300-9600 PCI PowerMacs is called a 'PCI' upgrade.This is only a name to distinguish it from upgrades for other Macs. The upgrade does not use any PCI slots.
- Aaron >Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (SuperMacs List) >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (SuperMacs List) >Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 21:33:14 -0400 >From: Alan Kim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [SM] CPU upgrades on S900 > > > >"J. Belton McClure" wrote: > >> When upgrading the CPU on an S900, does EVERY single manufacturer >> require an open PCI slot? Since my S900 has the option of adding >> a second CPU why can't I just use that (slot?)? I need some layman >> on this please. > >----- > >Jim - > >I'm not sure if I understand your question. >Does your S900 still have a 604 processor ? > >Anyway, you can easily upgrade your S900 with a G3 or G4 daughtercard >upgrade that will will replace the 604 card you yank out. >(Most upgrade cards listings will mention the word PCI.) > >Unless you want to tinker with something old, forget about the second >processor slot, which is designed to accept a proprietory 604 processor >card. >Most would say you are much better off with a G3/G4 upgrade, especially with >current prices. > >I hope this gets you off and running. > >Alan -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
