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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 18, 2003 8:27 PM |
info |
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sounds excellent OSXGuru - thanks! |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 18, 2003 2:03 PM |
macguruguy |
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Sounds like a plan -- I will check back |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 16, 2003 10:35 AM |
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Sorry, I've been a little dense about how this problem might be solved. It looks like I ought to be able to write a kernel extension that would turn off the hardware cursor support for the Radeon 7000. It is possible that this would then solve the problem with the invisible cursor--at least, it is worth a try. I'll post something here when I have something for you to try. |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 15, 2003 12:15 PM |
macguruguy |
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It was removed so that the L3 cache on my Sonnet card would function correctly -- not sure that reinstalling it would be a good idea. |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 14, 2003 1:39 PM |
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Maybe you could try reinstalling it as a test? |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 14, 2003 11:23 AM |
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Yes, the same goes for my machine. Per Sonnet's instructions, the cache was removed with the installation of my Sonnet G3 500Mhz card. ---info |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 14, 2003 7:59 AM |
macguruguy |
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Cache was removed with installation of Sonnet G4 800mhz card per Sonnet's instructions. |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 13, 2003 3:13 PM |
mjoecups358 |
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Have you tried removing/installing the original 1M cache dimm that came with the PCP? |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 13, 2003 12:36 PM |
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Macguruguy, Yes, I believe we need to stick to the point. We will get this resolved eventually. Where is OSXguru??? He was able to write an extension for a different issue, is that not possible on this issue? So the problem remains, no cursor visible on Macguruguy's and Info's PCPros, but is just fine on Kilajamo's with the Radeon 7000 card (recommended) installed. Anyone's thoughts??? - - Info |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 13, 2003 9:48 AM |
macguruguy |
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Let's get back to the POINT!!! The problem is exclusive to the PowerCenter Pro due to the motherboard installed in this machine (modified from original 7200) with the installed Radeon 7000, which was recommended as the only PCI video card which would function with this machine (as the onboard is not supposed to -- and doesn't on my machine). There are many people here who are missing that point, and are misleading the topic here. |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 13, 2003 3:38 AM |
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The ati 7000 board arrived sooner than expected. I placed the board without installing any drivers first. Everything works fine, no cursor problems. The ROM# as shown in the systemprofile says 113-85501-208. Appearently there are no drivers needed to install for the 7000 board with system 10.2.6 The ati extentions are all version 1.2.20. (also in system 10.2.5) This didn't change after installing the latest ati drivers 0210. The ati display controlpanel works fine. There is also an 'ati monitor' app but I don't know what that should do, it's not reacting at all on clikking it. - Jan |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 12, 2003 11:44 AM |
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Where are you located Macguruguy? I actually have a spare Ix Micro twin turbo card which I could ship you to test with... Although it has no 3d acceleration of course. I bet it would work fine for two d including the cursor. If I had a powercenter pro... Marty |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 12, 2003 10:31 AM |
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Well I'm glad to see a few souls are still looking into this dilemma :-) I really want to return my Radeon 7000 card within 30 days if it is NOT going to work with my power center pro, but we find another card will. Thanks everyone for your continued efforts and knowledge. -info |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 12, 2003 3:00 AM |
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Oh boy...there is a Radeon 7000 on the way which i expect arrives around the 16th or so. It is supposed to replace the 3DfxVoodoo5 videoboard that doesn't work with OS X. (there is no acceleration) The second board (ATI rage 128) works fine. I'll post the result of this action. - Jan 9650/G3-500 |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 12, 2003 12:27 AM |
macguruguy |
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Marty, are you buying? |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 10, 2003 2:24 PM |
mjoecups358 |
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What are you waiting for? Try getting a ATI Mach 64 card or Twin turbo 128. Marty |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 10, 2003 11:35 AM |
macguruguy |
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still waiting |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 08, 2003 10:58 AM |
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Anyone still looking into this? |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 05, 2003 10:59 AM |
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OSXguru, Yes, what macguruguy stated the same day of your post, 5-3-03, is the ongoing issue. The ATI Radeon 7000 Mac edition is the card recommended to use for installing and running OS X on Power Center Pros. Well, I have come to find out that in MY experience, it is only good for installing OS X, I guess OS X looks for a beefier card maybe? During the install of OS X, and even after the install, the Radeon card does NOT show the cursor moving. But you can painstakingly click around the background until you finally hit what you want. I switched the monitor plug back to my original ATI card with 2MB ram, and the display, and cursor is working just fine on my 14/15" ? Sony Triniton Monitor. So my question is, can you write an extension to try and fix the Radeon 7000 card, since it IS the one recommended for these machines? Because it sounds like, for many of us, it is should NOT the be the card of choice. I'd really hate to keep this card now and not really reep any of it's benefits. Thanks, info. |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 03, 2003 3:00 PM |
macguruguy |
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I think what "info" is asking about is the issue with the ATI Radeon 7000 card in the PowerCenter Pro. There is the problem with the curser as described previously. Just a note: I was NOT able to get the OEM onboard video to work as "info" did, but that may be due to screen size -- 14" monitor. The ATI Radeon 7000 card is the card that was recommended as the only video card that would work with this machine, but actually it doesn't. |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 03, 2003 12:13 PM |
OSXGuru |
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Can you remind me exactly what the issue is with video in the PowerCenter Pro? I don't have one myself, and I've forgotten exactly what the issue is. |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
May, 02, 2003 4:39 PM |
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OSXguru, Is it possible you could try writing a kernel extension for the issues related to PowerCenterPros? Since you were able to with 7300? Anyone still following this thread? OS X.2 running just fine on my original 2MB card, just real choppy. i would love to use my $120 worth of new video. And it sucks to HAVE to have this card to INSTALL OS X but not be able to use it after that :-( Any thoughts? |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
April, 29, 2003 9:18 PM |
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I emailed ATI customer support this afternoon providing them a link to this thread, I'm not exactly sure how they will be able to get in to see it, but anyway (Once they get to the forum of course) - at least they will be able to see that most everything leads to the ATI 7000 card, I think. Interesting that you need the ATI 7000 card to install OS 10.2, but my original 2MB card is running just fine at 1024x768 60hz, and the cursor is really responsive! :-) Ideas anyone? |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
April, 29, 2003 4:03 PM |
macguruguy |
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Not sure. I do agree that the Radeon 7000 card appears to be the problem. Can't explain why though. |
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RE: Curser Not Working in OS X |
April, 29, 2003 10:03 AM |
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macguruguy, I am not running a G4 accelerator. Just have the Sonnet G3 500Mhz card installed, nothing fancy beyond that. Any ideas what might be happening with the Radeon ATI 7000. Because When I shutdown, switch VGA monitor cord to original ATI 2MB card, cursor and everything works just fine. Except redraw is a little slow. ??? |
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