> For an 8500, you will need some VRAM, it makes it easier to install if > you take out any video cards and install using the onboard. After you > have it running, then you can put the video card back in. Trust me on > this one. OTH, these machines came with 2MB standard, so one of the > carcasses should have some.
I disagree. Install a PCI video card. ATI Rage Orion is one of the most compatible. I used an IX3D 8 megger. I had to install using the stock video with a monitor on the card as well(an adapter on the card should work too), then switch the main screen to the card and put an adapter on the onboard video. This way the machine thinks there are two monitors. I hear with some of the newer XPostFacto's this may not be necessary. Just put the card in, hook the monitor to it, and install. -- 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> --> 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/unsupportedosx%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
