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Post #3 by alk
Source Forum68kMLA
CategorySoftware
Post DateSun, 20 Jan 2008 - 06:43
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/trying-to-get-usb-firewire-card-to-work-on-5500.11522/
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In the 5500, 6500, and TAM, Apple somehow managed to break the ability of dual-function PCI cards to ... function. The design is incompatible with PCI bridge chips. As a consequence, all dual-function cards (USB/FireWire, for instance) do not work without special software.

I don't know about Belkin, but Orange Micro and Sonnet both released Open Firmware patches that enable the use of their own combo USB/FireWire cards. If you can't get your card working after applying one of their patches, you might consider trading it in for a Sonnet Tango.

For what it's worth, Sonnet has a world class support department.

Peace,

Drew

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