ATI Radion 7000 for Mac PCI Card

Hi,

I have a Beige PowerMac G3 running at 375 MHz and Mac OS 10.2.8. I have just added a brand new ATI card and the copmuter will start up, but when it gets past the grey Apple loading screen, it gets to the point when the loading screen is ready to pop up, it gets the little round spinning thing like when you shut the computer down and the screen turn blue. Before I put the card in the computer, I got the most update-to-date drivers. Can anyone help me?

The card has 32MB on the card

Beige Power Macintosh G3, Mac OS X (10.2.x), Using Mac OS 10.2.8 running 375MHz 320MB Ram

Posted on Jun 2, 2006 10:53 AM

18 replies

Jun 14, 2006 5:41 AM in response to Jarrett Z

Jarrett,

I just got a Radeon 7000 on eBay (and am waiting for it like there's no tomorrow...).
The reseller was providing a very detailed install procedure for the card, and amongst the things described in the procedure, I recall reading to download all the latest updaters for the Mac Version of the Radeon 7000 from the ATI site and install them, before installing the card.
The other piece of advice given by the reseller was to disconnect the computer completely before installation, and plug power back in once the card was installed.
Also, did you try the usual reset procedures like resetting the pram, nvram, and hitting the CUDA after installation? What happens if you try to boot form the CD in either OSX or OS 9 (or lower)?

Hope this helps.

cheers

Jarrett Z Author

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Jun 14, 2006 11:22 AM in response to Mauro Maitan1

How do I reset the pram and nvram? Is the CUDA the littel red button?

Jun 14, 2006 11:55 AM in response to Jarrett Z

This diagram will show you where the CUDA Reset button is in a beige G3. This one is labeled MiniTower, but the boards are identical.

http://macgurus.com/products/motherboards/mbppcg3mini.php

To reset the PRAM and NVRAM:
start from power off
hold down 4 keys: Command Option P R
Press the power key to start up, while continuing to hold the 4 keys
The Mac will chime once, and then a second time after a minute or more
continue to hold the 4 keys until you have heard 4 chimes, then release.

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ATI Radion 7000 for Mac PCI Card