TITLE
    Power Mac G4: Second ATI RAGE 128 PCI Card Affects Low-Power Mode
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		58725
9/13/00
11/16/00
TOPIC

    Power Mac G4 computers with the optional second ATI RAGE 128 PCI video card installed will always have the fan running even while in sleep mode.

DISCUSSION

    Symptom

    The fan keeps running even when the computer is in sleep.

    Products affected

    • Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics)
    • Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)
    • ATI RAGE 128 PCI video card

    Solution

    As the Power Mac G4 Read Me file notes, some PCI cards are not compatible with low-power mode.

    The ATI RAGE 128 PCI card option, available only as a configure-to-order option from The Apple Store, prevents the computer from entering low-power mode when it is in sleep. The system fan continues to run while the computer is in sleep mode.

    No upgrade is available to allow this card to enter low-power mode.


Document Information
Product Area: Power Mac G4
Category: Power Mac G4 Hardware
Sub Category: Troubleshooting

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