Re: 44 MB Syquest -- need a driver?

[glen]

- Original Message 
> From: mythmaker18 
>
> 
> On Dec 11, 2:08 pm, Tom Field wrote:
> > I have 44 MB Syquest hooked up to a QS G4, running OSX.10.11. Have an
> > Iomega zip drive in the terminal SCSI position.
> >
> > The zip drive is recognized, but the Syquest isn't. Everything else
> > seems to be fine.
> >
> > Thanks for any ideas.
> >
> > Tom Field
> 
>> Can you boot into OS9 or at least run classic? If so, you might try
> some of those SCSI disk-mounting utilities, such as Mt. Everything,
> Silverlining, etc.
> 
> Sometimes, I was able to successfully mount finicky cartridge-type
> drives by using FWB's Hard Disk Toolkit (with disk already inserted)
> and by clicking HDTK's 'mount' button. This was back in the OS8-8.6
> days, though.
> 
I don't think it is a driver problem. OS X at least 10.3.9 will recognize the 
Syquest 44, 88, 200 MB drive family and mount the cart provided the cart and 
drive are not damaged. If 10.4 removed those divers then your suggestions are 
spot on.

More likely as has been suggested in previous posts it is SCSI ID or 
termination problem.

If the OP is using the zip in the "terminal position" which I take to mean it 
is terminated; then the zip must be at the end of the SCSI chain and the 
SyQuest  drive must not be terminated and have a unique SCSI ID different from 
the ZIP (not ID 5 or 6).

Tom, if you are still out there and still have the problem let us know. I will 
connect one of those old drives to my OS 10.4.11 G4 DA and check it out. I 
still use these drives mostly on pre-OSX systems but sometimes I need to use 
them in OS X. --glen



  

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RE: PowerMac G4 RAM limits

[Stewie de Young]

Take out all the Ram sticks and run your computer with just one in place.
Use one of the modules that you know is good and try it in the suspect slot as 
well.
That should tell you whether it is the slot or the stick that is at fault.
Another way is to download and run Memtest 
http://www.memtestosx.org/joomla/index.php
which takes a while but it will tell you if one of your sticks is kaput.

Stewie

> Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:10:49 -0800
> Subject: PowerMac G4 RAM limits
> From: stromberg.jonat...@gmail.com
> To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
> 
> One of the RAM slots in my PowerMac G4 FW800 seems to be defective
> (consistent system hangs when RAM is in the slot, has been operating
> fine since I pulled it.  The RAM stick appears to be good)
> 
> If I replace one of my 512MB sticks with a 1GB stick (equaling 2GB
> over 3 sticks), will my computer read it properly?  Or does each slot
> have a hard limit of 512 MB?
> 
> JS
> 
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Best Wireless N Gigabit Router?

[Jonas Ulrich]

I don't know a whole bunch about routers, i am looking for a wireless N
router. also 10/100/1000 wired. Looking for something with the possibility
of attaching a larger antenna. Thanks!

-Jonas

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Re: Fan ?

[Kris Tilford]

On Dec 14, 2009, at 2:12 PM, DAN A CURRIE wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> I have had my G5 2.5 Ghz dualie wit 4 GBRAM running 10.5.8 less than a
> year so its' quirks are new to me. However when I try to view TV
> programs on Fancast or MSNBC the fans really take off.
>
> Is this normal operation?

I don't think so. I've got this same dual 2.5 G5 w/10.5.8 and 6 GB  
RAM. In Safari 4.0.4 with 7 windows & 29 tabs open, as well as  
Mail.app, iTunes, GraphicConverter, and QT Player, my CPU usage sits  
at about 20%. When I go the the MSNBC and play one of their large  
Flash videos, the CPU usage jumps to an average of about 80%, with  
peaks in the 90's and lows in the 70's. This is using the latest Adobe  
Flash Player Version 10,0,42,34. You can check your version of Adobe  
Flash Player here:


My fans DID make an increase in speed, but NOT to something really  
high, and when these fans go high, they can REALLY go high, like a  
small airplane or something. My fans almost never go that high, and  
when then do, it's almost always some sort of runaway process, for  
which the solution is to open Activity Monitor with the processes  
sorted by CPU usage and quit whatever process is likely using 100+% of  
the CPUs. The fans should immediately slow back down to normal, which  
is still more than most.

Also, Adobe Flash Player is a CPU pig. I haven't had any problems with  
this newest version yet, and honestly, I think the CPU usage is  
slightly lower than with past versions, I can remember a version that  
seemed to peak at 100% and I saw stuttering video. Now the video is  
smooth for even large sizes, and the CPU usage is under 100%, so there  
seems to be some slight improvement, but it's still pathetic compared  
to the Windows versions (I've got an old 1 GHz Pentium 3 w/XP that  
plays all Flash perfectly smooth, while I think most 1 GHz G3's choke,  
and G4's struggle). It appears even our dual G5's are having some  
issues with Flash. At least Google is moving YouTube away from Flash.  
Now if everyone would follow the lead, perhaps we could get somewhere.  
Be thankful so few use MS Silverlight instead of Adobe Flash, there's  
no PPC Silverlight for us.


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Re: PowerMac G4 RAM limits

[The Child-like Robot]

I did, but I'll give it another go before I do anything else.  I'm
just trying to survey my options.

On Dec 14, 3:07 pm, Bill Connelly  wrote:
> On Dec 14, 2009, at 1:10 PM, The Child-like Robot wrote:
>
> > One of the RAM slots in my PowerMac G4 FW800 seems to be defective
> > (consistent system hangs when RAM is in the slot, has been operating
> > fine since I pulled it.  The RAM stick appears to be good)
>
> Did you use compressed air to blow out any dust from the slot?
>
> I used a shop vac once in reverse ... carefully.

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Fan ?

[DAN A CURRIE]

Hello All,

I have had my G5 2.5 Ghz dualie wit 4 GBRAM running 10.5.8 less than a 
year so its' quirks are new to me. However when I try to view TV 
programs on Fancast or MSNBC the fans really take off.

Is this normal operation?

Dan Currie

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Re: PowerMac G4 RAM limits

[Bill Connelly]

On Dec 14, 2009, at 1:10 PM, The Child-like Robot wrote:

> One of the RAM slots in my PowerMac G4 FW800 seems to be defective
> (consistent system hangs when RAM is in the slot, has been operating
> fine since I pulled it.  The RAM stick appears to be good)
>

Did you use compressed air to blow out any dust from the slot?

I used a shop vac once in reverse ... carefully.

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PowerMac G4 RAM limits

[The Child-like Robot]

One of the RAM slots in my PowerMac G4 FW800 seems to be defective
(consistent system hangs when RAM is in the slot, has been operating
fine since I pulled it.  The RAM stick appears to be good)

If I replace one of my 512MB sticks with a 1GB stick (equaling 2GB
over 3 sticks), will my computer read it properly?  Or does each slot
have a hard limit of 512 MB?

JS

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Re: 44 MB Syquest -- need a driver?

[John Musbach]

On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Tom Field  wrote:
> I have 44 MB Syquest hooked up to a QS G4, running OSX.10.11. Have an
> Iomega zip drive in the terminal SCSI position.
>
> The zip drive is recognized, but the Syquest isn't. Everything else
> seems to be fine.
>
> Thanks for any ideas.

http://lowendmac.com/macdan/010511mu.html


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Re: MDD CPU in GigE... Not possible?

[Andy]

> On Dec 13, 12:16 pm, PETER WARNER  wrote:
>> I feel like This has been hashed over here before, but I could not  
>> find it in a quick look at previous posts. Googling threw me for a  
>> loop, since I saw people talking about 12 volts on "pin 4"?
>> 
>> So, can a MDD dual processor be put in a Dual 450 GigE?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Peter
> 
> Absolutely, yes! I did the conversion on a GigE Dual G4/450
> (overclocked to 500MHz). Works great! I replaced the stock fans in the
> PSU with some 35cfm quiet fans I bought at fry's Electronics.
> 
> I mounted the MDD PSU to the top inside of the GigE case...

Lots of clear information on how to install a MDD POWER SUPPLY but the OP
was asking if a MDD processor could be installed, which it can't!

Andy


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Re: 44 MB Syquest -- need a driver?

[mythmaker18]

Can you boot into OS9 or at least run classic? If so, you might try
some of those SCSI disk-mounting utilities, such as Mt. Everything,
Silverlining, etc.

Sometimes, I was able to successfully mount finicky cartridge-type
drives by using FWB's Hard Disk Toolkit (with disk already inserted)
and by clicking HDTK's 'mount' button. This was back in the OS8-8.6
days, though.

Good luck!

Andy

On Dec 11, 2:08 pm, Tom Field  wrote:
> I have 44 MB Syquest hooked up to a QS G4, running OSX.10.11. Have an
> Iomega zip drive in the terminal SCSI position.
>
> The zip drive is recognized, but the Syquest isn't. Everything else
> seems to be fine.
>
> Thanks for any ideas.
>
> Tom Field

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Re: MDD CPU in GigE... Not possible?

[Ross]

On Dec 13, 12:16 pm, PETER WARNER  wrote:
> I feel like This has been hashed over here before, but I could not  
> find it in a quick look at previous posts. Googling threw me for a  
> loop, since I saw people talking about 12 volts on "pin 4"?
>
> So, can a MDD dual processor be put in a Dual 450 GigE?
>
> Thanks,
> Peter

Absolutely, yes! I did the conversion on a GigE Dual G4/450
(overclocked to 500MHz). Works great! I replaced the stock fans in the
PSU with some 35cfm quiet fans I bought at fry's Electronics.

I mounted the MDD PSU to the top inside of the GigE case by removing
the upper front and rear handles, the top and rear case plastic, and
then drilling four holes in the top of the system case to accommodate
the mounting tabs of the MDD PSU. You have to be careful when laying
out the holes to accommodate the latch/lock mechanism of the case side
door. The MDD PSU slides and locks into place in the four holes. You
can use a single set screw to retain the PSU, as well, but it is quite
secure just using the tabs and a patch of aluminum foil duct tape at
each tab on the outside top of the case before reinstalling the top
and rear case plastics. Then you reinstall the case plastics and
handles.

Next, you need to purchase a 12" 24-pin x 24-pin PSU extension cable
to use to rearrange the MDD PSU cable wires to match the requirements
of the GigE main logic board. There is no need to cut any of the
socket away at the main logic board end of the adapter/extension cable
(24-pin)  to fit it to the main logic board socket (22-pin), as the
unneeded/extra/empty two positions  of the adapter hang over the end
of the main logic board socket with no problem. Care must be taken to
make sure you have followed the wiring diagrams for the necessary
changes in wire positions for the adapter, and taken into account the
extra, empty connectors at the main logic board end of the adapter/
extension cable. There are good guides located here:




My installation was a little slicker than the ones shown. I took the
guts out of the old GigE PSU, leaving only the power receptacle and
110/220 voltage switch. I then cut the PSU enclosure panel (the
vertical front end, opposite the rear GigE PSU fan, sidefacing the
front of the case) of the GigE PSU enclosure down so it was a little
taller than the top of the power outlet of the GigE PSU was tall. I
folded the rear/top panel (installed position view; otherwise it would
be the large square bottom/side panel, if the PSU were sitting on a
desk with the large square top panel removed) of the GigE PSU at the
height of the cut front end panel/power outlet so that it would fold
over and enclose the power outlet of the GigE PSU, forming the new top
and facing side panels of the modified GigE PSU enclosure. The rear
panel (fan/power outlet panel facing the rear of the case) of the GigE
PSU was left intact so a new fan could be attached blowing out the
rear of the case as normal, and the modified GigE PSU could be
attached by the case screws through the back panel as normal. I ran
the power cord from the MDD PSU through a rubber grommet installed in
the cut down front end panel (side opposite the GigE PSU fan/power
outlet) of the GigE PSU, and attached it by soldering it to the power
leads of the GigE PSU power outlet. I used aluminum foil tape to seal
the modified GigE PSU case. It worked like a charm, and was good
looking (mirror finish), as well. I then installed a new, quieter fan
with a nice LED to the unmodified rear panel of the GigE PSU, and
attached it to a spare molex connector to power it. I reinstalled the
modified GigE PSU into its original place in the case. The original
external power cord connected to the modified GigE PSU makes the
system look completely stock. The use of the modified GigE PSU allows
the normal connection and disconnect of power to the system, and the
retention of the PSU fan location aids the cooling of the MDD PSU
fans, and the case.

The only way to tell the system has been modified is to open it up.
The system front panel power button/card works normally to turn the
system on/off/restart.

Some work, but very satisfying. Plus, no problems with 28Vsb as that
is standard in the MDD PSU.

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