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    LocalTalk PCI version 1.2 Read Me
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    This article contains the About LocalTalk PCI v 1.2 document. This update was posted to Software Updates Online on November 3, 1998.

    Instructions : This software consists of a self-mounting Disk Copy compressed image (.smi) file. Download this software to your hard drive and then double-click it to use it. You do not need Disk Copy to access .smi files.

DISCUSSION

    About LocalTalkPCI Version 1.2

    Description

    LocalTalkPCI is a PowerPC version of the LocalTalk driver. This new driver provides improved performance when using LocalTalk.

    System Requirements

    LocalTalkPCI Version 1.2 requires North American English Mac OS 8.1 and is only supported on the following systems:

    - Power Macintosh G3-based CPUs (except G3-based PowerBooks) and the following models of PCI desktop CPUs: 7200, 7300, 7500, 7600, 8200, 8500, 8600, 9500, and 9600.

    - Apple Workgroup Server 7250, 7350, 8550, 9650 and Macintosh Server G3.

    - For CPU speeds between 100MHz and 180MHz, you must have L2 cache memory present; for CPU speeds from 200MHz and greater, L2 cache memory is optional.

    The LocalTalkPCI driver will not load on any PowerPC PCI Macintosh with a CPU speed less than 100Mhz.

    Improvements to the Software

    The LocalTalkPCI extension version 1.2 resolves a problem where certain LocalTalk printers would not show up in the Chooser.

    Resolves a problem where the mouse would respond erratically when the computer is communicating with LocalTalk devices.

    Resolves an issue with AppleShare IP networking where the server may crash under high load.

    Installing LocalTalkPCI 1.2

    Drag the LocalTalkPCI extension to the Extensions folder of the active System Folder and restart your computer for the software to take effect.

Document Information
Product Area: Communications-Networking
Category: LocalTalk-EtherTalk-Token Ring
Sub Category: TokenTalk and Token Ring

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