TITLE
    Power Macintosh 9600: Graphics Accelerator Extension X-ed Out
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7/11/97
7/28/97
TOPIC


    I have a Power Macintosh 9600. After installing Mac OS 7.6.1, I see a large red X through the icon of one of the extensions. This icon is the same as the icon for the 9600 Graphics Accelerator extension. Is there something wrong? Why does this icon have a red X through it on startup?

DISCUSSION


    When you install Mac OS 7.6.1 on a Power Macintosh 9600, it puts an updated version of the 9600 Graphics Accelerator extension into the extensions folder. However, the installer is also adding the ATI Graphics Accelerator extension into the extensions folder. The icon you are seeing on startup is actually the ATI Graphics Accelerator extension, not the 9600 Graphics Accelerator extension. On startup, you are seeing the red X on the ATI Graphics Accelerator because it is not needed on Power Macintosh 9600 series computers. On systems that don't need this extension, a red X will be displayed across the extension's icon when the system starts up.

    You may safely remove the ATI Graphics Accelerator from your Power Macintosh 9600 if you wish. However, you should leave the 9600 Graphics Accelerator in the extensions folder.

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Power Macintosh
Sub Category: Power Macintosh 9600
Keywords: hts

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