Ati Radeon 9600 (64mb) graphics card into G4 mdd (dual 867)

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Ati Radeon 9600 (64mb) graphics card into G4 mdd (dual 867)

Hi again people,

As the title says really, will the Ati Radeon 9600 (from a an early g5) work in my 'G4 mdd Dual 867?

(Running 10.3.9 if that makes a difference)

Im not sure if it is the pro version or not.

Any help appreciated

Thanks

powermac g4 (mdd), isub, pro speakers

Posted on Nov 27, 2008 10:38 AM

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Answer 1

DPArt

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Nov 27, 2008 2:48 PM in response to Dave Smith3

You will need to tape the 3 & 11 pins.

And the ADC port will be unpowered as the ADC slot moved on the logicboard.

Even then, some 9600s just dont boot in G4.

Only 1 way t know for sure.

BTW...tape those pins...can cause burnt-out AGP slot if you don't.

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Dave Smith3 Author

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Nov 28, 2008 5:21 AM in response to DPArt

Thanks forthe quick reply 'DPArt'

What do you mean when you say tape the pins? Please forgve my ignorance as i'm no expert.

You say the ADC port wont work?

Thats a shame because the only reason I wanted to upgrade was so that
I could run dual monitors (for video editing)

Could you suggest a card that would allow me to run dual monitors as well as upgrade
from the standard card?

Thank you

Dave

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DPArt

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Nov 28, 2008 6:13 PM in response to Dave Smith3

8X AGP cards need to have pins 3 & 11 taped to work in G4.

Apple's fault, they used "reserved" pins from the AGP spec to do on/off through the monitor.

Google "tape 3 and 11 pin", something should show up.

The ADC port won't power an ADC monitor but it will work if you use an ADC to DVI adapter.

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