irishmike
Experienced Member
Greetings Guys:
I have been in Macintosh for a long time now! I started out using a Mac IIfx at work in 1993 and soon after bought my first Mac which was a PowerMac 7500. Recently, I purchased a great little PowerMac 6100/66 (no AV) and a monitor (so basically since it included the keyboard, a whole system -- I have several ADB mice around, so no mouse was no problem). Right away, noticed that the video is stuck at 640x480 (thousands of colors) or you can jump up to 832x768 (256 Colors) with the on board video.
Reading a little bit more on searches and info sites, there is the possibility of upgrading the video using a card in the PDS slot on board. I am lacking on knowledge here, but I found a compatible Apple HPV card on eBay and I am aware that somehow it needs to be adapted since it installs at a right angle in the "pizza box" case. I cannot find any information on these adapters and so I am hoping someone can tell me what they are exactly referred to by and possibly help me find a line on obtaining one. Also known working video card models would be helpful (by name and/or Apple Part Number if applicable)... need to be assured that whatever I buy will work in the 6100.
Thanks in advance for any info and indeed help on this!
I have been in Macintosh for a long time now! I started out using a Mac IIfx at work in 1993 and soon after bought my first Mac which was a PowerMac 7500. Recently, I purchased a great little PowerMac 6100/66 (no AV) and a monitor (so basically since it included the keyboard, a whole system -- I have several ADB mice around, so no mouse was no problem). Right away, noticed that the video is stuck at 640x480 (thousands of colors) or you can jump up to 832x768 (256 Colors) with the on board video.
Reading a little bit more on searches and info sites, there is the possibility of upgrading the video using a card in the PDS slot on board. I am lacking on knowledge here, but I found a compatible Apple HPV card on eBay and I am aware that somehow it needs to be adapted since it installs at a right angle in the "pizza box" case. I cannot find any information on these adapters and so I am hoping someone can tell me what they are exactly referred to by and possibly help me find a line on obtaining one. Also known working video card models would be helpful (by name and/or Apple Part Number if applicable)... need to be assured that whatever I buy will work in the 6100.
Thanks in advance for any info and indeed help on this!