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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Software Issues and Discussion => Topic started by: x56h34 on February 02, 2004, 09:03:37 PM

Title: G-rex 1200 and BlizzardPPC info needed.
Post by: x56h34 on February 02, 2004, 09:03:37 PM

OK, @80EUR I just couldn't resist and not get a G-rex 1200 PCI busboard. I know about it not being supported anymore and all, but it is a great deal nevertheless. There's a Voodoo 3 driver, Ethernet 10Mbit, Sound, Warp3D...not bad...

Anyways, I used to own one before I sold it and my BPPC card which was of the supported revisions. It was not that bad as everyone says it is, BTW. I didn't have any trouble with it other than the lack of space for the busboard and Fast ATA 1200 controller. OK, on to my question:

I seem to have a BPPC card which is revision 0 now. I know that this revision needs to be updated to 2 (right?) in order to work with G-rex 1200, however is this an absolute must or just a recommendation?

I'll probably keep this G-rex in the corner until I find a revision 2 BPPC some day, so I could use it, in case revision 0 BPPC (and I am almost sure) is not compatible.

Title: Re: G-rex 1200 and BlizzardPPC info needed.
Post by: breed on February 02, 2004, 10:15:26 PM

Hi!

Well i ise a Grex and for sure there are enough drivers to have fun with it! Some old Grex may work with Blizzard rev0, but in some case (like mine) u have to upgrade the firmware to rev2. Only DCE can do that.

Hope it helps!!!

:)

Title: Re: G-rex 1200 and BlizzardPPC info needed.
Post by: x56h34 on February 02, 2004, 10:21:45 PM

Upgradeable only @ DCE? And that's the end of this discussion. :-)

Title: Re: G-rex 1200 and BlizzardPPC info needed.
Post by: breed on February 02, 2004, 10:31:59 PM

Well i think it s only at DCE. In my case it was done, and it works great.

;-)

Title: Re: G-rex 1200 and BlizzardPPC info needed.
Post by: x56h34 on February 02, 2004, 10:33:29 PM

I would do it, but only if I was able to walk in there and wait while they do it. :-)

Title: Re: G-rex 1200 and BlizzardPPC info needed.
Post by: lempkee on February 03, 2004, 12:26:47 AM

ok, tip of the day..

the grexx outperformed my mediator back when my mediator was new, now i dont know!

but my grexx melted!!!! after 12 hours! or so..

(why i bought an mediator)

anyway revision 0 normally NEVER works with grexx, but i have heard a few stating it worked, so you might be in luck.

Amiga.FR might be able to help u on the upgrade, but i would NEVER send the card to DCE!! and i mean NEVER!


good luck