Re: ZipGS card

["julian814" <julian814@hotmail.com>]

aiiadict@gmail.com wrote:
> ZipGS and TWGS only get power
> from the slot.  It already has access
> to the Apple BUS, it is connected
> directly to the CPU socket.  Most
> pins on an apple II slot run directly
> to the CPU.
>
> Slot 3 is a perfect spot for IIgs
> accelerators because it won't interfere
> with the 80 column firmware built
> into the motherboard.  80 columns
> uses a "phantom" slot, when the
> firmware is active, circuitry on the
> motherboard intercepts information
> going to the address space of slot
> 3.
>
> There are a few other cards which
> will work in slot 3.  I think Uther
> ethernet should work.  Quickie
> scanner maybe.


Okay, thanks Rich. I knew about slot 3 being used for 80 columns, but I
wasn't sure if having the ZipGS card in there would interfere. At least
now I know it'll be the ideal place to put the ZipGS once I get it in
order again. For now, though, I think I'll concentrate on getting the
CD-ROM working on it. 


Ralph Glatt