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| PCI PC Compatibility card: will it work with a G3 desktop mac? |
Posted by: keropi6k6 on 2024-07-12 08:49:12
Hello!
I have an old 7600/120 desktop mac running OS7.5.3 with this PC Compatibility card:
ofcourse it runs OK with it and I have all the needed cable(s). But that system is too slow for my taste tbh
I recently acquired a desktop G3/266mhz system:
it is faster as expected and it currently runs OS8.0 - and it would really help with the space if I could just keep one of these systems , the best combo 🙂
My question is if I can transfer the PC Compatibility card in the G3 system and expect it to work fine
I am aware of the newest PcSetup 2.1.7 that adds OS 8.5~9 support so I guess I will need that just to be on the safe side but I am more worries on the hardware side.
Already checked the PSUs on the systems and they are the same Delta ones but I don't suppose the PCI slots on the 7600 system have better power-rails or something to support the compatibility card, correct?
Thanks in advance for any input/help!!! |
Posted by: Byrd on 2024-07-12 16:49:49
Yes, it’ll work. I’ve had the same card running in a Blue and White G3, 9600, etc |
Posted by: keropi6k6 on 2024-07-12 22:47:42
Yes, it’ll work. I’ve had the same card running in a Blue and White G3, 9600, etc
awesome, thanks for confirmation! |
Posted by: Irinikus on 2024-07-13 03:15:42
I'm glad to hear this, as these are pretty cool! |
Posted by: nottomhanks on 2024-09-18 09:00:04
I just picked up one of these with the cable. How hard is it to find all the software for it? I have an LC 6360, Powermac 7500 and desktop Beige G3, will the 12” 100 Mhz card work in all of those? Do I need a PCI riser for the LC or will it not fit anyway? |
Posted by: keropi6k6 on 2024-09-18 09:32:18
I just picked up one of these with the cable. How hard is it to find all the software for it?[...] the latest version of the software is 2.1.7 AFAIK and I got from here: https://www.macintoshrepository.org/17012-pcsetup-2-1-7-for-apple-pc-compatibility-card
another source: https://wiki.preterhuman.net/PcSetup_2.x |
Posted by: chelseayr on 2024-09-18 13:59:54
not to be rude posting this but that repo site above is basically a thieving shrill. this more friendly site has 2.1.7 available just as a footnote https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/pc-setup-pc-compatibility-card |
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