> The reason for this is that, if the switch box is not set to the LCII > when you turn it on, it assumes there is no monitor and turns the > video off. This is a PITA for me as I use one dual channel 17" PC > screen on all my Macs and have to shuffle the video connector around > all my 68ks. Most of them disable the video if no monitor is > attached, I've even known my IIci to stop half way thru the boot > process and only continue when you plug in a monitor! >
I've tried this suggestion long ago (switch box set for LC II). I even turned off my other computers. I even disconnected the other Mac from the switch box (only the LC II in it). > Not easily. As I discovered early on any switch for Mac monitors has > to be able to direct all the lines to the Mac (including the sense > pins that tell it what monitor type it is). I manage now by having > several MAc to PC adapters on them (since I use a PC monitor anyway) > which fools the Mac into thinking it has a monitor attached even when > it isn't. Is this LC II upgradeable? Can a newer video card be put in this so that it could recognize this higher speed monitor (I really don't know what I am talking about...). The only thing I need this LC II is to play my old 5.25" Apple IIe disks. Yes, I have emulators on the Performa, but I prefer to go this route. If only a Y-adaptor was created that I could plug into the back of the monitor, sending 1 cable to the LC II, sending the other to the switchbox.. If this LC II is upgradeable (I only have the 256k VRAM), I am willing to spend the extra money, just so I can avoid the clutter. -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
