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  1. ktkm

    I am looking for a front bezel

    I switched to a DVD-RAM drive in my G3 (G4) MiniTower, which doesn't look pretty. Does anybody know a more eye-pleasing solution like this attached image from eBay, or perhaps a better one?
  2. ktkm

    Macintosh II revision I've not found reference to

    Nice! That explains it -- FYI mine had soldered in batteries.
  3. ktkm

    Apple-branded DVD-RAM with Phase-change Dual logo on the front.

    I’ll give it a try! Thank you!
  4. ktkm

    Apple-branded DVD-RAM with Phase-change Dual logo on the front.

    I tested a 650 MB PD cartridge in an Apple-branded DVD-RAM player since it has the PD logo on the front. DiskUtility and FWB HDT can see the cartridge but cannot format the disk. Is there a way to make it work?
  5. ktkm

    ATI Radeon 9200 Therapy

    I have an ATI Radeon 9200 in G3 Minitower, and it works. However, it’s not without conflict. Lately, I have made a ridiculous effort to make my recent acquisition of a G3 Minitower 300 MHz ready for nostalgic recreation. Since the IDE/ATA drive died, the storage solution has changed to an ACARD...
  6. ktkm

    PowerPC 601 Upgrade Card Software

    @macuserman I got it working with a “Goodies” disk from the 7.1.2 US version. I also learned that the “Power Macintosh Card” uses a different enabler with System 7.1.2, which is why my clean 7.1.2 install didn’t work.
  7. ktkm

    PowerPC 601 Upgrade Card Software

    Did you solve it? I have the same issue with a Quadra 950, the install asks for a “goodies” disk. I tried with a clean 7.1.2 install as well, but it doesn’t want to boot in PPC-mode and complains the HD is an unsupported disk.
  8. ktkm

    Pismo memory oddity?

    Cleaning the RAM sockets didn’t do anything. I’ll check out the Firmware update. Thank you! When I did some more tests with only J1 occupied, one of the 512 MB OWC sticks acted up which resulted in a double beep at boot, so I guess something is wrong with at least one of the OWC memory sticks...
  9. ktkm

    Pismo memory oddity?

    A couple of months ago, when OWC had a good deal on PC100 SO-DIMMs, I thought the time was due to upgrade one of my Pismos to 1 GB of RAM from 384 MB. But after installing two fresh DIMMs, the Pismo could only see socket J1—and with J2 gone, I thought a nice re-seating was in order. However, no...
  10. ktkm

    Radeon 9200 PCI card issues in Beige Power Macintosh G3 w/OS 9.2.2

    It’s a tad late, perhaps, but I have similar issues with almost the identical setup. The only difference is I have a G4 400 ZIF upgrade. The System occasionally freezes but the cursor move. I always had issues with MacOS 9.2.2 and my G3 systems. What I did to solve it was to install the drivers...
  11. ktkm

    Problem with Mercury Electra SSD in beige MiniTower G3?

    Looks good! I ordered one, thank you!
  12. ktkm

    Sound Manager patch for Mobius and Carrera 040 accelerators?

    Have you tried System 7.5.3? If I remember correctly, that is the last supported system.
  13. ktkm

    Problem with Mercury Electra SSD in beige MiniTower G3?

    Here are some read/write tests performed using Hard Disk ToolKit 2.0.6. Looks pretty solid!?
  14. ktkm

    Problem with Mercury Electra SSD in beige MiniTower G3?

    Well, as long as it’s faster I’m okey! ;) Thanks!
  15. ktkm

    Help finding Screentime for Flash

    Hello! I used to develop screensavers using Flash and Screentime for Flash. After finding some of my old work and restoring a G3 Minitower, I thought the time was due to pick it up where I left off 20-something years ago. The problem is I can’t find ”Screentime for Flash”. If someone is...
  16. ktkm

    Problem with Mercury Electra SSD in beige MiniTower G3?

    Hello again! After fiddling for a while and installing a ton of software, everything seems to work smoothly and no “deep sleep” issues. The only weird thing I can think of is that the Acard ATA-133 is recognised as “SCSI-buss 1” -- and I haven't found anything in the manual that explains why...
  17. ktkm

    Problem with Mercury Electra SSD in beige MiniTower G3?

    Yes, really expensive! The drive I ordered was an new old stock 2.5 Transcend 64 GB IDE/ATA SSD. I went with it because I use one in my Pismo and it feels reliable.
  18. ktkm

    Problem with Mercury Electra SSD in beige MiniTower G3?

    Well, the extra SSD drive was 170 USD, but it seems as if I don’t need it now when Mercury is working.
  19. ktkm

    Problem with Mercury Electra SSD in beige MiniTower G3?

    Here’s an update on the Mercury Electra SSD in a Beige G3 MT. The Acard ATA-133 AEC-6280M arrived an hour ago with cabling. Instalment was instant, and the system recognised the card right away. I booted from a 9.2.1 CD, opened Drive Setup, found Mercury Electra SSD (120 GB), made two...
  20. ktkm

    Problem with Mercury Electra SSD in beige MiniTower G3?

    Thanks, I will! If everything works out with the 6280M, I might get the strength to pursue another endeavour. Nice! Is that the 750 or 604e? It’s probably unrelated, but I could never get my PB Pismo to wake up from sleep if I had 9.2.X installed.
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