Setting the jumpers scares me from upgrading - how do you set the jumpers - or where do I find out , step-by-step Marilyn
>> XLR8 your Mac has an excellent article on the upgrade with a link to to >> a patch to enable the G4 processor to work on your G3 >> >> >> Dave >> On Thursday, May 2, 2002, at 02:39 PM, Richard Reed wrote: >> >>> I'm installing a OWC branded G4/500 in my Beige G3 this evening. I >>> already downloaded (and installed from work - woo ssh) the G4 cache >>> enabling software from PowerLogix for OS X. I understand that when I >>> put the correct jumpers in and install the G4, the cache should be >>> enabled when I start up. My question is: Do I need to install any >>> software to enable the Altivec instructions for OS X (10.1.4)? >>> >> > >Just to follow up, it was a simple upgrade. After putting the new ZIF in, >setting the jumpers, and zapping the PRAM for good measure, I had the G4 >chip running with the cache operating at the default 2:1 ratio, and Altivec >instructions running smoothly. > >I'll wait a little to see if I can manage a full 2x jump (266 to 533) in >about a week to see if the 500 speed is stable. > >-- >Richard Reed >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >-- >G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > >G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> >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/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > >Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! ><http://www.applelinks.com> > > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
