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Mac questions...

Mac questions...

2007-10-20 by Martin Dubka

I was wondering - if I get an old mac that doesn't have a cd-drive, 
does it need 2 scsi ports?  1 for the cd-drive and one going to the 
EII?  I've never used these old machines before (or anything with 
scsi).  Could some of you list your set-ups so I can get an idea of 
what I need?  Thanks again for your help,
Martin

Re: Mac questions...

2007-10-20 by esynthesist

You only need one SCSI port on your Mac Classic for the CD-drive or 
ZIP-drive.
The connection between Mac and EII uses a serial port, not a SCSI 
port.
You have to connect the EII "computer interface" with a special cable 
to the Mac. This cable must have a mini-DIN8 connector towards the 
Mac and a DB25 connector towards the EII. For specs about this cable -
 or ordering it - see www.emulatorarchive.com.

Configurations can be found in the database section of this group.

///E-Synthesist

--- In emulatorII-list@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Dubka" <mdubka@...> 
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> I was wondering - if I get an old mac that doesn't have a cd-drive, 
> does it need 2 scsi ports?  1 for the cd-drive and one going to the 
> EII?  I've never used these old machines before (or anything with 
> scsi).  Could some of you list your set-ups so I can get an idea of 
> what I need?  Thanks again for your help,
> Martin
>

Re: Mac questions...

2007-10-20 by hexafuzz

--- In emulatorII-list@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Dubka" <mdubka@...> wrote:
>
> I was wondering - if I get an old mac that doesn't have a cd-drive, 
> does it need 2 scsi ports?  1 for the cd-drive and one going to the 
> EII?  I've never used these old machines before (or anything with 
> scsi).  Could some of you list your set-ups so I can get an idea of 
> what I need?

The E-II connects to a Mac serial (printer or modem) port, not via
SCSI. Check the group "Files" section for Sound Designer docs and manuals.

No need for multiple SCSI ports; SCSI allows you to chain 7 devices.
If the Mac you choose doesnt have an internal CD-drive, you will want
an external SCSI CD-drive. Check the Group "Links" section for sites
that will get you up to speed on older Mac information.

When shopping for your old Mac, a 68030 based machine or better is
recommended. Check the group "Database" for working member setups.

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