Dell 1490 card?

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    calebr928

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    I just bought it and realized everybody says the 1390 works. Will the 1490 work as well?
     
    calebr928, Jan 13, 2009
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    ahovis

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    You need to check the chipset for this card. If it is broadcom based it will most likely work. However, you will need to modify the list of recognized cards to make it visible to the Acer. Do a search and you will find how to do this. I don't have time to find it now but if you can not, pm me.
     
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    Thanks will do
     
    calebr928, Jan 13, 2009
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    Actually the 1490 works without any modifications at all. I am using one now....
     
    smacman, Jan 14, 2009
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    wow even better thanks!
     
    calebr928, Jan 14, 2009
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    My 1490 also worked OOB, but there are some revisions of the card that can cause issues. There was a thread over at insanelymac.com that went into more detail. Good luck.
     
    zakfontaine, Jan 18, 2009
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    Generally all cards with a Broadcomm chipset onboard should work on OS X.
     
    chuckcalo, Jan 18, 2009
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    Took mine from a Dell 620, and it works fine. No install or modding needed. Broadcomm chipset, iAtkos v5.
     
    mondo, Jan 25, 2009
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