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On Thu, Sep 16, 2004 at 09:09:12PM -0700, Krishnan sunderam wrote:
>=20
> --- Matt Thomas <matt@3am-software.com> wrote:
>=20
> > If the video card was pullep, OFW will automagically
> > switch to the
> > modem port (stealth) @ 57600 8N1.
> >=20
> The video card is pulled out and so I expect to see
> output on the modem port.

I'd say put a video card in just to get things working.

> > >>I believe only the TxD (pin 2) , RxD (pin 3) and
> > Gnd (pin 7) of DB25F on=20
> > >>the G4 are of any significance.
> > >
> > >On the G4 end, you have RS422, so it's not as
> > simple as pulling the TxD=20
> > >and RxD lines. Your cable should take care of that,
> > though.
> >=20
> > Actually it is.  You just need TX,RX, and GND.
> >=20
> > >>How do I see if anything is happening on the G4. I
> > am not sure if the=20
> > >>last time it was turned off if it was set to
> > autoboot.
> > >
> > >Plug in a monitor. If it comes up, reset the input
> > and output devices. If=20
> > >not, zap the pram and try again.
> >=20
> > The machine might not have a video card.
>=20
> The machine does not have a video card. Is it
> worthwhile to plug one in and hook up a monitor. Can I
> get any adaptors for a HD15 cable (Viewsonic monitor)

I'd suggest doing this. You should be able to find adapters for the=20
monitor, though it might be easier to make a friend and borrow a monitor=20
of the right type.

Take care,

Bill

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