PCI Timing Update Version 1.0 was released by Apple Computer, Inc. on December 4, 1997 (Previously released by Power Computing). This software requires Power Computing 7200-based systems including the PowerTower, PowerCenter, PowerCenter Pro, and PowerCurve family computers.
DISCUSSION
Description:
Power Computing's PCI Timing Update extension is designed to correct a timing behavior which may cause intermittent issues on some PCI cards when used with Mac OS computers based on the original 7200 logic board design. This update is only intended for Power Computing 7200-based systems including the PowerTower, PowerCenter, PowerCenter Pro, and PowerCurve family computers and will not function on non-Power Computing machines. Known occurrences of irregular behavior due to the PCI timing issue are: Users with ATI XClaim GA and XClaim VR video accelerator cards experience intermittent choppy sound.
About the PCI Timing Update
Power Computing's PCI Timing Update extension is designed to correct a timing behavior which may cause intermittent issues on some PCI cards when used with MacOS computers based on the original 7200 logic board design. This update is only intended for Power Computing 7200-based systems including the PowerTower, PowerCenter, PowerCenter Pro, and PowerCurve family computers and will not function on non-Power Computing machines.
Known occurrences of irregular behavior due to the PCI timing issue are:
Users with ATI XClaim GA and XClaim VR video accelerator cards experience intermittent choppy sound.
To install the PCI Timing Update:
1. LOCATE the PCI Timing Update extension.
2. DRAG the PCI Timing Update extension on top of the System Folder icon.
3. A dialog box will appear stating, "Extensions need to be stored in the Extensions folder in order to be available to the Macintosh. Put 'PCI Timing Update' into the Extensions folder." PRESS "OK".
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