Re: ZipGS Recommended Slot Speeds

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

Bryan Parkoff wrote:
> > >    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.

While I don't doubt that it can draw power from the socket, I'm pretty
sure that its design calls for the lion's share of the card power
to come from the slot.

Requiring all card power to pass through 3 inches of small-gauge wire
would be a poor choice.

-michael

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