[rescue] Is this a POS?

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> The first order of business is to determine the type of processor...
> either R4k or R3k. The R4k machines are much more usable and you would
> definitely have a great machine, both in looks and performance.
> 
> Take the processor board out and note any part numbers... also if the CPU
> has a heat sink (I believe that is an important discerning factor).
>
Nope.  darn.
 
> The downside to having an R3k Indigo is that is uses proprietary 64-pin
> memory (a little more difficult to find), where the R4k Indigos use 72-pin
> parity (80nS or faster).
> 
Double darn.  Counted the pins..64

> If you don't have a keyboard/mouse then things will be interesting,
> especially if you want to use it as a graphical workstation. While the
> connector is PS/2 style, the signals are not compatible (it uses a serial
> keyboard/mouse, not bus).
> 
> As for hard drive/any other SCSI device... chain it on the outside
> (easiest way, especially if you don't have any sleds)... jumper it for ID4
> - ID7... everything else is for internal devices (SCSI host is ID0).
> 
> And the graphics- either an LG1/LG2 8-bit framebuffer or an express
> graphics (24-bit) based card... XS24, XS24Z, XZ, and Elan.
> 
LG2.

> A good site I have found useful as well as interesting is:
> 
> http://www.irisindigo.com/
> 
Now this is really helpful.  Thanks!

> Links to lots of useful sites as well as FAQs, and even a for sale forum.
> 
> Good luck :)
> 
Looks like I'll need it ;->
Still looks aweful purty.  But for the price, it wasn't bad.