I just got a second Iisi case (dang it Outlook! Stop un-capitalizing the second I! Darn microsoft and its embedded wackiness..:) and I am hypothesizing on how I will set them up similar to the Quadra 805 (see flat pack macs) with possibly a CD ROM addition (I picked up what was labeled to be an external CD150, but it had a tray load drive in the case, so I'm suspecting it was upgraded to a faster drive... For $1!) and a new power supply. Problem is, I want to maximize the amount of internal space available; I want to remove the Iisi's stock PS. My question would be: Does the MoBo actually do anything with that 5V trickle (besides give it to the ADB controller which sends the proper signal to boot once that pin is shorted)? I have a 200W atx PS; it probably doesn't provide the trickle. I was thinking just rewire the atx cables to correspond with the pins on the MoBo, would the Iisi still "hard boot" from a sudden power input from turning the atx PS on? i.e. if the "always on" switch is on?
Also, does anyone know if Apple's 40, 80, 160 etc MB HD's have termination jumpers or resistors (also ID jumpers)? Where on the drive? I also have a quantum "105" drive - apparently 100MB formatted. I don't see the little "<apple logo> 100" sticker on it (all my other Apple drives have them). It seems physically similar to Apple's other drives, a Quantum. Just wondering. It came with my "live" Iisi. The "dead" Iisi (which is kindly donating its case and drive mounting hardware) was without its ROM SIMM - apparently someone pulled it, as it has no soldered ROMS. I hear people putting 8*24*GC's in Iisi's -- does that mean that there is an adapter that turns the PDS into a NuBus? Does it have a pass-thru? Theoretically I could put up to 7 (confirm?) NuBus cards in my expanded Iisi, then, right? Hmmm... How many GC's do you think I can purchase before I go broke or suffer from "losing bidder syndrome"... Then I have to think about the PS load. The 200W atx will probably give enough juice to run said # of cards, but would the MoBo "accept" enough of it to ration it out? Mmmmm... Duct tape.... "Duct tape is a lot like the Force. It has a light side, it has a dark side, and it holds the universe (and hacked Macs) together"... Oh, and if you're going to reply, only cite the part you're replying to. I tend to be a *bit* wordy when I'm sleep-deprived (and pensive about an upcoming AP History exam.... Sleep good... <startle>Aahh!!!</startle> Sleeeep..... ---------------------------------------------- Alan O'Neil My Dual-Monitor Mac cost over $8,000 new! HAH! ---------------------------------------------- -- 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:vintage.macs@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:vintage.macs-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:vintage.macs-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
