What do PCI boards do?

[Plaz]

I use a prometheus in a 4000 desktop. Because of it's size and it's orentation to the daughter card, I have to run the 4000 with the top off. A 3000 desktop would have to be opened up the same way. Currently it lets me use a cheap voodoo 3 video card and a $10 8039 based nic card to browse the internet over broadband using miami TCPIP. It also supports Voodoo 4,5 and S3 VirgeGX cards. (Not VirgeDX) There is a firmware update being worked on that will allow other DMA based PCI cards to be used. Theoretically even a sound blaster probably. BUT... currently drivers only exist for a small list of PCI cards. If like me you'd be happy with a nice P96 RTG video update and nic card for your classic, then this might be a good thing for you. But it just doesn't support most other PC PCI cards right now. For what I need, I have been very happy with the upgrade and price.

Plaz

[Plaz]

The drivers are on Aminet, I assume. :eureka:

I think so, they are definatly available at the prometheus support site.... www.matay.com

Plaz

[Plaz]

are you sure? All my PCI Virges are DX models

I may have my DX and GX crossed, it's been a while since I tested. Definitly one worked and the other didn't. The Virge that did work was a bit flaky on my system. Finally I got a voodoo 3 and all was well.

Plaz