Semi-OT: PMac 6100 DOS

From: Douglas Quebbeman <dhquebbeman_at_theestopinalgroup.com>
Date: Fri Mar 15 07:08:46 2002

> > > Chris , I'm sorry, you're totally wrong. The 26 pin connector is for an
> > >Apple Audio Vision monitor. No F--king Dongle.
> > I said a number of times, I have NOT used the DOS card that works with
> > the 630/6100... and that is the card in question.
> >
> > But I CAN tell you that EVERY OTHER dos card Apple made, needs a video
> > dongle... and they ALL connect via a DB-26 connector on the back of the
> > DOS card... which is exactly what the person described on the back of
> > their DOS card.
> >
> > Now, it is quite possible that Apple put an AppleVision port on the
> > 630/6100 DOS card, why, I would have NO idea, since the 630 can't use an
> > applevision monitor... but maybe they did.
> >
> > HOWEVER, on the back of the 6100... is an HDI-45 video port... THAT is an
> > AppleVision video port. That is NOT the same thing as the DB-26 on the
> > DOS cards. Totally different port, totally different function.
> > BUT... I have heard that you do not need a video dongle with the 630/6100
> > DOS card... I just can't confirm it one way or the other... and again,
> > since they are describing EXACTLY what will happen to a Quadra 610
> > Houdini DOS card if the dongle is not connected... I felt it was a good
> > guess that they might in fact need one.
> >
> > Now I am REALLY going to have to get 630/6100 DOS card... just so I can
> > figure out once and for all if it needs a video dongle (or do you prefer
> > the term... video loopback connector)

I've never heard these called "video dongles", and while they don't
come in the package with the 6100 DOS board, the manual says it's
needed, shows its picture, and says it comes with the computer in
which you're trying to install the board.

Complete package, appears not to have ever been installed, the red
Apple seal is still intact on the diskette pack (but was easily pried
open by yours truly while checking).

I think I even have a 6100 for it to go in, but dunno what I'll
ever do with the mess...

-dq
Received on Fri Mar 15 2002 - 07:08:46 GMT