Apple knowledgebase says this: > The Power Macintosh G4 (PCI Graphics) computer that fails to power up. Many system problems can be resolved by resetting the > Cuda chip. The function of the Cuda chip is to: > > Turn system power on and off. > Manage system resets from various commands. > Maintain parameter RAM (PRAM). > Manage the real-time clock.
Other links to sources of info are: http://www.macnightowl.com/news/2000/12/week1.htm http://www.applefritter.com/macosppc/daystar/pages/dsd_products/support/ts_z ap_cuda.html It has been a long time since I learned what CUDA stood for, so with tongue firmly planted in cheek, I think it is "Capacitive Unit Discharge ASIC". Jim (guessing) Snyder ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Coltharp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Down here in Florida a 'cuda is a long, silver, topedo-like fish with > huge teeth that sometimes bites! > > All in fun. > Larry > > >What does CUDA stand for anyways? It couldn't be weirder than CMOS. > > > >-Charles -- Unsupported OS X is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Unsupported OS X list info <http://lowendmac.com/lists/unsupported.html> 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/unsupportedosx%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
