Macintosh PCI Page

Maintained by Rajiv Manglani <rajiv@mit.edu>
Last update: Sat, Dec 16, 1995

MacPCI-L is a LISTSERV discussion list aimed at owners of PCI based Power Macintosh machines. This forum is open to anyone who currently using PCI Macs and is interested in their setup, configuration, usage, and specifications. Topics include PCI cards, the new video and SCSI sub-systems, and Open Transport.

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Recent News

A FAQ is on the way. Look for it soon.
12/16/95: Apple WorldScript Updater 1.0 will allow you to use the Chinese Language Kit on you PowerSurge Macintosh. Note that the update must be installed before the language kit. See the Read Me file for complete information. Information Alley v2, issue 17 (Dec 11 95) reports that the Audio Volume Extension will reduce static heard when the sound output is set to 16-bit (always on the new Macs). This is contrary to what the Read Me states. Retrospect 3.0 provides full PCI Mac and Open Transport compatibility, and is PPC604 optimized. Strata Studio Pro Blitz v1.75+ is PPC604 optimized. Several users asked about the Rolling Stones Stripped CD. Although it is currently not compatible with PCI Macs, the company should be sending out updates. Read the FAQ for contact information.

12/12/95: SpeedDoubler 1.1 is out and fixes catalog BTree problems. A FAQ also is available. FreePPP 1.0.3 was released but is no longer available due to problems. 1.0.4 is currently in beta. You can update to Norton Utilities 3.2.1 if you can manage to connect to Symantec's ftp server. It fixes problems with custom partitioned drives formatted with Hard Disk Toolkit. Victor Orly <orly@alnitak.usc.edu> has created Reset TCP/IP, a KeyQuencer macro that will reset to TCP/IP control panel to allow multiple PPP connections without rebooting.

12/7/95: Denis Pelli thanks the many users who reported the results of running TimeCPU. Please do not forward any more results to him.

12/4/95: FaxSTF 3.1.4 is compatible with System 7.5.2. AudioStrip GH 1.3.1 works arounds the problem where audio CD playback stops for no reason. FWB has released Unlock Volume to fix a problem caused by using HDT Primer on 7.5.2 machines with drives formatted by Apple's Drive Setup. Microtek scanner driver 3.0.2b is an update that works with the PowerSurge Macs. Tech Tool 1.0.9 and OnTrac Disc Manager 4.0.2 now work properly with System 7.5.2. All the Rolling Stones fans will enjoy Axient's patch that allows Stripped to run on the new Macs. Added many pointers to Open Transport Information.

11/21/95: Apple has documented problems with certain 7200/90 systems while using the built-in Ethernet interface. Ric Ford provides details. dataComet 4.1.9A and FreePPP 1.0.2 are available. FullWrite 2.0.4b4 fixes more problems but users also need the "Misc. Menu Fixes" extension (not available online). TurboGopher 2.0.3 fixes problems with Open Transport. Caere has realesed new converters for use with OmniPage Pro that provide System 7.5.2 compatibility. Denis Pelli <denis@psych.nyu.edu&gt has requested that users time their systems using TimeCPU and send him the results.

11/20/95: Although version 4.0 is now shipping, APS PowerTools was updated to 3.6 to fix several problems with PCI-based Macs. In the What's New file they mention a work-around for a "bug in the MacOS"that results in separate partitions sharing the same custom icon. Apparently it depends on the creation times of the volumes. StarNine has some information on switching to MacTCP if you are using Open Transport.
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