[G] Re: Will a G4 work in a B&W?

[James S Jones]

Without knowing what specific G4 module you have (or are considering), 
we can't really say if it will work in a B&W. You can use most G4 ZIF 
modules in a B&W, provided you first apply a firmware update to the 
machine, set appropriate jumpers on the logic board (and, possibly, the 
module), and can properly replace the heat sink with just the right 
amount of thermal paste before dropping the module into the socket. 
You'll also want to obtain cache enabling software to take advantage of 
the speed of the G4. ZIF modules will fit into the beige and B&W G3 and 
the G4 PCI graphics (Yikes) logic boards, but no other models. 
Likewise, only G4 modules from the Yikes G4 machines can be used in a 
B&W.

It's not necessarily a bad idea to buy a rev 1 logic board, provided 
the price is right. You can get an entire machine for as little as 65 
USD. Also, be aware that most replacement logic boards don't include 
the FireWire module.

On Mar 22, 2005, at 6:54 PM, Chris Jansen wrote:
Hello, I was wondering if a G4 450mhz would work in a B&W G3?  I know
some G4's do work, but was wondering about this specific one.  Also,
would it be a bad idea to buy a B&W rev1 mobo?  Thanks a lot!

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