At 09:22 -0500 on 16/05/02, Joshua D. Braun wrote: >You have all been very helpful. However, I was wondering what the difference >between 6400 and 6500 boards was that makes the 6400 incompatible?
No one is entirely sure yet, but the most prevalent theory is that the Alchemy boards can't generate enough +3.3V current for their own needs. The Gazelle boards have an onboard regulator that can supply just enough current to keep the thing running. >Also, didn't Apple switch to IDE drives at about that time? I believe the >P640 has a SCSI drive, so is there any problem accessing the hard drive? No; the 6x0 series was the first with IDE hard disks. >I've heard some things about the 6100 being compatible too... Or is there I really doubt you've heard that, or at least if you have, it's very wrong. the pickle FAQ <http://macfaq.org/index.shtml> Software Archive <ftp://download:[EMAIL PROTECTED]//Users/thepickl/Sites/Archive/> <http://www.members.jmug.org/%7Ethepickl/archive/> _________________________________________________________________ -- Quadlist 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> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com