Expansion Chassis configuration for PowerMac 7100 or 8100.
The PowerPC ECI Card is required to use the Expansion Chassis with a PowerMac. The Classic ECI will not work.PPC ECI Card goes in the computer’s Slot C (center slot)Chassis Slot ID switch settings: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A FDuplicate slots: NoneTotal number of slots available: 14Card Order (L-R facing front): Disk I/O, Bridge I/O, DSP Farm, SCII* Non-Digidesign cards (video cards, etc) cannot be placed in the Expansion Chassis. They must go in the computer.** Expansion Chassis under serial number #220 must have modified motherboards in order to work with the PPC ECI card.The Power Mac version of the ECI does not require the use of Expansion View or DigiTest to configure itself for use in the various supported CPUs (the Upgrade Chassis ROM menu item will be greyed out). It also does not display the “expansion chassis” icon when the Mac is booting.
When you need help, Sweetwater has the answers!
Our knowledge base contains over 28,000 expertly written tech articles that will give you answers and help you get the most out of your gear. Our pro musicians and gear experts update content daily to keep you informed and on your way. Best of all, it’s totally FREE, and it’s just another reason that you get more at Sweetwater.com.
