Subject: Re: Documentation for graphics cards
To: Hauke Fath <hauke@Espresso.Rhein-Neckar.DE>
From: Julio M. Merino Vidal <jmmv84@gmail.com>
List: port-mac68k
Date: 08/31/2007 10:10:08
On Aug 30, 2007, at 8:37 PM, Hauke Fath wrote:

> At 16:37 Uhr +0200 30.8.2007, Julio M. Merino Vidal wrote:
>>> If the Performa 630 or 475 have a socket for those graphics cards
>>> (I'll try to check later), they'd certainly be useful.
>>
>> Here are some pictures of the 630's motherboard:
>>
>>     http://homepage.mac.com/schrier/q630.html
>>
>> I think the rectangular white socket (with three rows of pins) in it
>> is the nubus one.  If it is, then it's likely I'll be able to plug
>> and test those cards.  (Anyone knows for sure?)
>
> The {Quadra,Performa} 630 has a PDS connector ('030 style PDS,  
> afair), and
> a Communications slot (style II). No Nubus, and unlike the 610 no  
> optional
> riser card with Nubus bridge.

Oh :(  Then, out of curiosity, why the NetBSD kernel attaches a nubus0?

> I remember I researched the issue for a friend back when the 630  
> was brand
> new, and there was only a very limited selection of PDS graphics cards
> available.
>
> I could set up a Nubus Mac with serial console for you to test, if  
> that
> were of any help?

I don't think so.  I need to be able to see the physical screen and  
to reboot the machine when it hangs.  But please try the kernel I  
posted yesterday if you can!

Thanks,

-- 
Julio M. Merino Vidal <jmmv84@gmail.com>