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#PAR Questions

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#156203From: Thomas FlanneryFeb 28, 1995 2:32 PM

OK, Ive got the spec sheet for the PAR, and the FAQ pages. Before I make the purchase, I have a couple more questions: Does the PAR require an IRQ? Does the PAR require a DMA channel? Does the PAR require a memory location? How much memory does the PAR driver consume? Does the PAR receive the GPI from the bus or is it required to be hard wired into the board? Did I read correctly that G. Pyros offers a windows program that can control the PAR via MCI? Does Premiere 4.0 work with the PAR without hassle? (read: like the T2000 recompression hassle) Would the PAR perform better on my Pentium or my EISA 486DX-50? Or doesn't matter? (I would like to put the PAR in the EISA DX50 since it is a tower type server machine. Lots of drive bays etc. In my PAR lurking it seems it is best to add a fan for the PAR drives. My Pentium is a mini tower, not much room.) That's all I can think of for now… Thanks, Tom

#156238From: Feb 28, 1995 5:35 PM

Tom: >> Did I read correctly that G. Pyros offers a windows program that can >> control the PAR via MCI? Nope, but we do have an IPAS that will let you control it from within 3D Studio, though! Does that count? Greg Pyros

#156260From: Thomas FlanneryFeb 28, 1995 7:47 PM

yeah, that counts, how can I get the info for your products? I'm about to jump in with a PAR and i want to know _all_ of the stuff I can buy for it… Thanks Greg, Tom

#156281From: Feb 28, 1995 9:50 PM

Tom: >> how can I get the info for your products? Just ask! Check your e-mail… Greg Pyros

#156291From: Thomas FlanneryFeb 28, 1995 10:16 PM

Prompt service with a smile… I like it! Thanks Greg

#156271From: John K. JordanFeb 28, 1995 8:29 PM

IRQ: No DMA: No Memory: No I/O Address: Yes (208, 218, 228, 248, 380, 390, 3A0, or 3A8) Computer: Doesn't matter Fan: Yes Windows: Razor Pro comes with MCI drivers. Pyros don't do Windows.

#156282From: Feb 28, 1995 9:50 PM

JKJ: >> Pyros don't do Windows. Can't, won't, & don't. :^) Greg Pyros

#156347From: Richard J. SmithMar 1, 1995 4:35 AM

>>Can't, won't, & don't. :^) YET?

#156492From: Mar 1, 1995 1:56 PM

>> YET? I only do Windoze when I have to, concentrating on UNIX and NT for the time being… Greg Pyros

#156848From: Richard J. SmithMar 3, 1995 9:22 AM

Got it! can't wait for the new stuff.

#156310From: Thomas FlanneryMar 1, 1995 1:02 AM

Thanks John, Precise and informative as always… Tom