Re: ZipGS Recommended Slot Speeds

["Bryan Parkoff" <nospam@nospam.com>]

>>     I recommend to move ZipGS card into slot 3 instead of slot 4.  Make 
>> sure to set built-in 80-column in slot 3 instead of "Your Card".
>>     Uthenet card looks like ethernet card for network.  It can be put in 
>> slot 4.  Set slot 4 to "Your Card".
>>     ZipGS controller card does not have contact to the slot 3 because it 
>> is grounded or cut-off.  No current flow between ZipGS controller card 
>> and slot 3 because it is not necessary.  It needs to sit in slot 3 so it 
>> is the way how slot 3 holds ZipGS controller card without falling down. 
>> The current flow between ZipGS controller card and CPU socket help to 
>> speed up faster.
>>     You can always use 80 column while ZipGS controller card is set to 
>> fast.
>
> Actually, the ZipGS uses the slot for power, but does not use any
> bus signals, so there is no need to set the slot to "Your Card".

    Well, ZipGS uses the CPU socket for power.  If you hold ZipGS without 
touching slot 3 while you turn on the power, it will work.  AE Transwarp GS 
does the same.

Bryan Parkoff