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1920x1080 on PM8500 built-in, Twin Turbo 128 — #12

I am running 1680x1050 on a ViewSonic VG2230wm, and intend to use this with the TwinTurbo 128M8A also. I prefer to use the TwinTurbo as it seems slightly faster and has more VRAM.…
68kMLA Hardware by mainframemike Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 20:29

Adding an LCD to a Color Classic — #14

I just ordered a Presenter 575sc adapter. Click to expand... We've discussed that before. The only thing that concerns me is that the specs indicate you might have trouble ad…
68kMLA Hardware by Mac128 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 18:27

IIci - Bringing back my 1st Mac — #5

If in your shoes, I would in the first instance give the logic board a good wash, dry thoroughly over several days in a suitable location, and reassemble. No doubt the aged caps do…
68kMLA Hardware by beachycove Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 18:15

Adding an LCD to a Color Classic — #13

OK, so my Color Classic now has an LC 575 motherboard in it, which is awesome. I'm going to modify the back bezel so it'll fit. I just ordered a Presenter 575sc adapter. It was …
68kMLA Hardware by olePigeon Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 16:57

IIci - Bringing back my 1st Mac — #4

Welcome to the 68kMLA, Brian! I was in the "always wanted a IIci" category for a long time, but when the Radius Rocket was introduced and RocketShare was announced I changed my co…
68kMLA Hardware by Trash80toHP_Mini Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 15:45

SE/30 boot problem with PDS Assante ethernet card — #3

The machine is likely not getting sufficient right power because of failing components.The pds card puts additional strain on these components. Click to expand... it just seems…
68kMLA Hardware by ortencia Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 15:31

IIci - Bringing back my 1st Mac — #3

> Does "precipitate" mean fall from above? Yes, pretty much. It almost appears like the capacitor goop went into a vapor phase and then more or less precipitated out onto …
68kMLA Hardware by IIciNov90 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 11:25

Another PB G3 (this time a "101") — #2

Congrats on your find geeko! I wonder if they have any batteries, and if they are any good. Anyway, the PowerBook G3 Lombard was the first PowerBook to use the New World ROM. A…
68kMLA Hardware by PowerPup Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 06:45

1920x1080 on PM8500 built-in, Twin Turbo 128 — #11

Thanks for confirming that it works for someone besides me! What resolution are you running the 8600 at with it? I'll have to do some coding before I can post the TwinTurbo versio…
68kMLA Hardware by noidentity Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 02:50

IIci - Bringing back my 1st Mac — #2

It does tend to spread, as it seems to behave like any oily film. Does "precipitate" mean fall from above? In this case, I suppose that the caps might have vented/ squirted their c…
68kMLA Hardware by beachycove Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 02:43

SE/30 boot problem with PDS Assante ethernet card — #2

The machine is likely not getting sufficient right power because of failing components, e.g., on the logic board or power supply or both. The pds card puts additional strain on the…
68kMLA Hardware by beachycove Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 02:38

Another PB G3 (this time a "101") — #1

i got another PB G3 (this time off ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360214039605&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2938wt_928) 333mhz,64mb,cd as…
68kMLA Hardware by geeko Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 02:02

SSD question — #4

1. What do you suppose are the chances of the prices coming down in the next year or thereabouts, so to make an SSD an affordable proposition for upgrading something like a G4 Powe…
68kMLA PowerPC by Anonymous Freak Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 01:41

1920x1080 on PM8500 built-in, Twin Turbo 128 — #10

Noidentity, This worked great on my 8600 built-in video. Can you post the version for the 9600? I have a Twin-Turbo 128 M8A that I think is the same as the 9600 PCI card. Thank…
68kMLA Hardware by mainframemike Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 00:40

SSD question — #3

There is such thing as a SCSI SSD so I believe it will be easy to find a ATA one. Another kludge you can use is: Getting a 2 Compactflash enclosure that goes to EIDE Put two 32GB…
68kMLA PowerPC by Mars478 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - 00:16

IIci - Bringing back my 1st Mac — #1

I just enlisted yesterday. I have been on a quest to resurrect my IIci, my first Mac that I bought new in Nov of 1990 hence my user name. I was a lucky one who got the metal SIMM…
68kMLA Hardware by IIciNov90 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 - 23:55

SSD question — #2

I'm sure the price will drop. Look at how much flash drives and camera memory cards have come down in the last couple of years. Most of the SSDs made will be SATA but there will b…
68kMLA PowerPC by waynestewart Mon, 14 Dec 2009 - 23:02

iBook Graphite SE 466MHZ! — #6

I''ll make an ISO of it. Yes Mars478Maximus on youtube is me FYI. Just send me an email to remind me about making the ISO, you'll find it on my 68kmla profile. Click to expand…
68kMLA PowerPC by Mycatisbigfoot Mon, 14 Dec 2009 - 22:11

Apple //c disk drive I/O error (orig ROM) — #2

After amking three or four disks, I now get an I/O error on the //c. it will not read or write any disks at all. I have read that this *could* be caused by an erratic disk drive s…
68kMLA PowerPC by david__schmidt Mon, 14 Dec 2009 - 17:16

SE/30 boot problem with PDS Assante ethernet card — #1

I have an internal Assante ethernet that works with one of my SE/30 units. I have moved it to the other one, and this causes a boot error. I have washed the board, and will be re…
68kMLA Hardware by ortencia Mon, 14 Dec 2009 - 17:01

Apple //c disk drive I/O error (orig ROM) — #1

I have an Apple //c with orig ROM. I have done the bootstrap via serial cable to my G4 laptop by way of USB - serial connector, and successfully pushed over .DSK images. After amki…
68kMLA PowerPC by ortencia Mon, 14 Dec 2009 - 16:57

iBook Graphite SE 466MHZ! — #5

I''ll make an ISO of it. Yes Mars478Maximus on youtube is me FYI. Just send me an email to remind me about making the ISO, you'll find it on my 68kmla profile.
68kMLA PowerPC by Mars478 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 - 15:31

Help! I think my SE/SE30 power supply is dead! — #10

It seems just disassembling and reassembling all the parts somehow got it back up and running. Click to expand... Strong evidence of bad solder joints on a connector somewhere.…
68kMLA Hardware by phreakout Mon, 14 Dec 2009 - 09:05

High ho, Quicksilver! — #10

Thanks H3NRY. I'll probably wait on the QS CPU upgrade till I transfer the Cube logic into a CC or SE- there should be plenty of room to work with then.
68kMLA Hardware by Bunsen Mon, 14 Dec 2009 - 07:15

Old School & New World. — #13

Sure thing, although the key word is "supposedly". The post in question suggests using the 3ivx 4.5.1 Mac OS 9 extensions and codec to make the videos at the higher resolution, alt…
68kMLA PowerPC by iMac600 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 - 04:28
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