OS 9 Support Dropped By ATI?

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OS 9 Support Dropped By ATI?

Just noticed, when attempting to access the ATI site to check on current software for Mac ATI video cards, that the new AMD/ATI site no longer provides download links for OS 9 drivers. Fortunately I have copies of the last OS 9 software updates applicable to my various video cards. Might still be able to get a link through VersionTracker.

Carl B.

Power Mac MDD G4, Mac OS X (10.4.8), Dual 1.25 GHz 2MB-L3, 2 GB RAM, Verax fans, ATI 9600, DVR-111D, SyncMaster 215TW

Posted on Nov 27, 2006 3:29 PM

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jachaus

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Feb 19, 2007 12:28 AM in response to CEB II

Carl
Any chance of getting a copy of the last ATI drivers for OS 9 ??

You are right that AMD/ATI have dropped support for OS 9.

I have got a 9800pro card that works on G4 MDD 1.25 and hoping the last drivers from ATI will work with this config.

Have been searching the internet with no success.

thanks
James

Mac G4 MDD 1.25Ghz Mac OS 9.2.x

Mac G4 MDD 1.25Ghz Mac OS 9.2.x

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Answer 2

Feb 19, 2007 10:28 AM in response to CEB II

I have the universal installer. Works in just about every ATi card for OS 9.

Want it?

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CEB II Author

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Feb 19, 2007 2:25 PM in response to jachaus

James,

I have the OS 9 installer file for the Radeon Update dated January 2005. I believe that is the last one ATI issued. I could try to email that file to you; however, the Release Notes indicate that this Radeon update only applies to the following retail products and equivalent OEM products:

RADEON 9200 Mac Edition
RADEON 9000 Pro Mac Edition
RADEON 8500 Mac Edition
RADEON 7000 Mac Edition
RADEON Mac Edition (AGP & PCI)
Xclaim VR 128
Rage Orion
Nexus 128
Xclaim VR (Rage II/Pro)
Xclaim 3D Plus
Nexus GA
Xclaim 3D (Rage II/Pro)
Xclaim GA

Given that fact, I don't think this update will help you run your 9800 video card while booted in OS 9. I have the same problem with my ATI Radeon 9600 video card. It is so frustrating that I installed a Radeon Mac Edition PCI card in my MDD G4 so I can run my OS 9 games. I switch the DVI connector from my LCD monitor over to the PCI card and boot into OS 9. What a pain!

This planned obsolescence really *****. If automobile manufactures were allowed to operate like computer hardware and software companies, I wouldn't be able to maintain my 1999 Chrysler.

Carl B.

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jachaus

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Feb 20, 2007 5:11 AM in response to Vernon Alexander

Yes Please.

I try anything. Otherwise I have to return this card back to the reseller.

The manual that comes with 9800 says os9 compatibility, but alas no OS9 installable drivers.

Can it be emailed ?
maybe compressed by stuffit and emailed to
jachaus (at) fastmail.fm

Thanks
James

Mac G4 MDD 1.25Ghz Mac OS 9.2.x

Mac G4 MDD 1.25Ghz Mac OS 9.2.x

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CEB II Author

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Feb 20, 2007 10:39 AM in response to jachaus

James,

I emailed the folder with the installer and Release Notes. Please post when and if you receive it and if it works for you.

You might also see if Vernon Alexander will email you a copy of his version of the installer, just in case their is a difference.

Good luck,

Carl B.

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eww

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Feb 20, 2007 11:45 AM in response to jachaus

Jachaus: ATI's specifications for the 9800 Pro Mac Edition say it requires Mac OS 10.2.5 or better; see the specs page of the User's Manual. Ignore the mention of OS 9 in the Getting Started manual, which ATI's web site says contains information that "may not apply to your card model", or words to that effect.

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Untmdsprt

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Feb 24, 2007 6:04 PM in response to Vernon Alexander

I would love to get these drivers also. I miss playing Marathon and Myst. Both are having problems with my 9800 Pro (256MB) card with the limited Apple drivers. Am I out of luck or would these drivers allow me to play the games?

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Answer 8

Feb 24, 2007 7:11 PM in response to Untmdsprt

You can always try the Universal installer I have. If it does not detect a card it supports, it will say so. You may also have to do a firmware upgrade to get it to work. I had to on a 9000 card I installed in an old G3.

Just give me a e-mail address if you want the driver.

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Untmdsprt

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Feb 25, 2007 6:14 AM in response to Vernon Alexander

Mine is untmdsprt at mac dot com.

I did a search, and everything I came up with about the universal installer kept pointing to the AMD/ATI website.

Thanks for your generosity!

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sw2076

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Mar 9, 2007 11:42 AM in response to Vernon Alexander

any chance I could get a copy of that ati universal installer?

G4 MDD, G3/300 Mac OS 9.2.x

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Answer 11

Mar 9, 2007 5:17 PM in response to sw2076

If you have LimeWare, just look it up under Univ42.sit

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eww

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Mar 9, 2007 7:57 PM in response to Vernon Alexander

Or if it seems to you that LimeWire is the exclusive province of children and thieves, just download the driver from here.

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Answer 13

Mar 10, 2007 7:10 PM in response to eww

Limeware is great. If used appropriately.

Try before you buy. But, you have to buy it you like it. Kids do not seem to understand that.

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Answer 14

Mar 12, 2007 3:48 PM in response to CEB II

Hi Carl,

It would be wonderful if you could email me your installer Carl. I'm picking up an Radeon 9000 and I see that card specifically mentioned in your list.

Thanks a bunch!

Matthew

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Answer 15

Mar 12, 2007 3:50 PM in response to CEB II

Well, I guess an email would help . . . masser AT rogers DOT com

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