VRAM differs from regular static RAM. The maximum (and only VRAM that can be used in the 8500) are the 4 - 1 Meg VRAM DIMMs. At least 2 are required (2 Meg total) for any operation of the computer and 4 Meg is the Maximum.
If you want more, you have to use a PCI video card with the monitor connected to the card. (This is also how you use multiple monitors with a Mac. 1 monitor on the built in video and 1 via a video card.) David Allen Mike wrote: > The original Tech specs say the maximum is 4 -1MB DIMMS. Just like > RAM, I am going to guess this may have changed with higher capacity > DIMMS. I am interested in being able to output the best quality video > from this machine, either to a monitor or other recording source. > Currently has 2 MB VRAM. > > Anyone know the answer? > > 8500/Powerlogix G3 350/384 MB/OS 8.6 > Thanks, > > Mike > -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
