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Subject: Re: Problem with IIci + NuBus cards???
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Date: 9 Nov 90 15:41:54 GMT
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In article <90312.094155AGO@SLACVM.SLAC.STANFORD.EDU> AGO@SLACVM.SLAC.STANFORD.EDU writes:
>
>   I was considering buying a IIci and equip it with a video card
>for a 19" monitor and an Ethernet card (that's 2 NuBus slots). Now,
>someone warned me that this will cause trouble for the following
>reason:
>
>   Apparently, a majority of software packages get into trouble and
>crash due to the fact that they don't handle the management of the
>additional cards (except for the video card) correctly. 
>

I haven't heard of this problem with any major software packages, though
theoretically I suppose it could happen.  Software doesn't really "manage"
Nubus cards, in general; that's up to the System software and firmware.

One problem that *can* occur, however, is if you're using cards which
exceed the wattage specs of the IIci (or IIcx); although Apple issued
guidelines for card manufacturers long ago, many (particularly high-bit-
depth video cards, *including Apple's 8/24GC*, apparently) draw more
than they're supposed to, which can shut down the bus and prevent the
machine from powering up (I experienced this myself with a Radius
card combo).  I'd say try before you buy...

John Heckendorn
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