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Support for Mac OS and Open Firmware

A less desirable option is for the PCI card to include an expansion ROM containing a Mac OS run-time driver and minimum Open Firmware support, including Open Firmware properties. This option lets the card work during startup with Mac OS running on PCI-based Power Macintosh computers introduced prior to the iMac, where startup is controlled by the Macintosh ROM. The card will not work during startup on current Power Macintosh models. This option delivers these benefits:

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