ok i am really confused lol

so to verify…

This 50mhz PowerPc card in the 700 does need an enabler for MacOS 8.1?

http://support.apple.com/kb/TA28948

I installed the PowerPC601 control panel,(from the 8.1 CD) and it says that its not for this computer when i try to open it.

Also the fact that, this PPC CARD is Turning its self off when a pram battery is installed kind of leads me to believe.

They could have probably of created an extension that would allow you to TOGGLE between booting 68K or PPC Card.

When apple says here:

http://support.apple.com/kb/TA31353?viewlocale=en_US

Apple PowerPC Upgrade Card:

Restart with 68040 === > No