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AGP Update 1.0 appears via Software Update

updated 10:40 pm EST, Thu December 21, 2000

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Tom McKenna informed us that the Software Update control panel on his G4 reported an AGP Update 1.0 extension at 7:30 PM EST, which is supposed to improve the reliability of the Rage 128 Pro. However, our own attempts to download the update proved unsuccessful late this evening.

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Makes You Wonder...

It never ceases to amaze me (and in the process it amuses me) that the MacNN staff can never seem to get software updates in a timely fashion.

It's almost as if Apple knows the MacNN's IP address...

Nah, they wouldn't do that, would they? :-)

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I got it

I just checked and got it AGP Update 1.0 with the description: The PowerMac G4 AGP Update increases reliability of the Rage 128 Pro graphics card in PowerMac G4 systems.

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I got it

I just checked and got it AGP Update 1.0 with the description: The PowerMac G4 AGP Update increases reliability of the Rage 128 Pro graphics card in PowerMac G4 systems.

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AGP Update

is this only for the 128 pro or the 128 as well?

just wondering.

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Strange indeed...

When doing the auto software update thing from Europe with an Internation version of the MacOS 9.0.4 it does not seem to work. All I get is a big nothing :(

Visit http://www.macfreak.org/

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Success; dual-G4 w/Radeon

On a dual-450Mhz G4 w/ Radeon, I was able to download the update. Can't find a Readme though.

-atlauren@uci.edu

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re: 128 or 128 Pro

In response to the earilier question...
The only Rage 128 to ship in an AGP slot is a Rage 128 Pro, so no... the update is not for regular Rage 128 users because they have PCI cards.

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Not true

Uh... not true. My original G4/450 with an AGP slot had a Rage 128 card, not a Rage 128 Pro. Apple offered a $99 upgrade to the Pro card after it came out. So keep your comments to yourself if you don't know what you're talking about.

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AGP on iMac DVs

The Rage 128 chip in iMac DV uses AGP. It's not in a slot per se, but it uses AGP and the enhanced texturing features.

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All Recent Macs Use AGP

The G4 is the only machine that actually has a AGP slot, but the iMac, iBook, and PowerBooks all use the AGP bus for video.

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AGP Update 1.0 extension

I don't know what you all talking about. I use MacOS 9.1 and my card works prefect. and by the way my Sofware Update Control panel say nothing about this update.

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I don't see it either

I have a G4 AGP that came with the Rage 128 Pro. I don't see anything about an update in the Siftware Update Control Panel either.

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Rage

One of you is dead wrong. My first G4/450 shiped with a 128 rage AGP card and it was much more stable than the Rage Pro. Pro stands for cheaper in this case. I sold the first G4 to my nieghbor so it was easy to compair. That's why I went to a Radeon card. If all you have seen is a Rage Pro in your G4 junk it. My second monitor runs off a Rage Orian and it kicked the Rage Pro's Butt. If I were you I'd jerk the Rage Pro. Inferior card.

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Where is the Update?

Does anyone have the link to this software? I tried to find it and I can't seem to find in on Apple's web page nor in my Software Update control panel. Thanks!!!

-Josh

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Chill Out

This update appears to be for CPUs that have MacOS ROM 5.5.1 and higher. This fix is for those experiencing the problems related to the Mitsubishi monitors awake issues.

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AGP slots

The G4 Cube of course also has an AGP slot. But then again, the software doesn't really care if you actually have a mechanical slot or just the AGP bus with the chips on the motherboard.

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Differences

Rage, you are a little confused. There is the Rage Pro, which shipped in Beige G3's iMacs, and Lombard powerbooks, then the Rage 128 which shipped in B&W's, Pismo's, The New iBooks, and early G4's, and Finally the Rage 128 Pro, which is in the new iMacs, Cubes, and G4's. The Rage Pro and Rage 128 Pro are two very different chips. Try to keep your facts straight.

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Speed

Well, IAE, I have noticed absolutely nothing different after installation. I did a Quake timedemo, and my framerate has stayed the same. If this was primarily for Mitsubishi monotors, I am not certain I needed to download and install this update, as I own a Sony monitor.

This isn't anywhere as big a deal as the Apple CPU Plugins 2.7 update. I installed that over a week ago, and have yet to crash.

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Os 9.1

Speaking of 9.1, you said that you have it installed? Where is it available if at all. And what are the benefits again? I believe that you can't use it in conjunction with X Beta either right.

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Cardinfo

Well I�m confused. Systeminfo reports I have a ATY Rage 128s, that�s A T Y not ATI in my "ORIGINAL" G4/450. That�s a machine following the specs when the G4 was announced. I had to sweat apple out to make them keep the promise. So I guess the update does not apply? Who manufactures the ATY card anyway?

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MacOS ROM

I have MacOS ROM 6.1 but my Software update doesn't see AGP update. if anyone have got this update then post it somewhere and give a link to everybody otherwise it's just a bullshit.

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card info

all ati cards show as aty in the profiler info. dont ask why they did that, i dont know either. (actually, now that i think about it, their stock ticker might be aty... then again....)

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AGP Update 1.0 appears via Software Update

updated 10:40 pm EST, Thu December 21, 2000

Makes You Wonder...

I got it

I got it

AGP Update

Strange indeed...

Success; dual-G4 w/Radeon

re: 128 or 128 Pro

Not true

AGP on iMac DVs

All Recent Macs Use AGP

AGP Update 1.0 extension

I don't see it either

Rage

Where is the Update?

Chill Out

AGP slots

Differences

Speed

Os 9.1

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