somewhere near the temporal coordinates of 9/6/02 5:36 PM, the entity known as Brandy transmitted the following from [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
> Server is on UPS the G4's connect direct to the wall out let! > > Brandy > >> The problems sound like the high voltage power supply of monitors - >> either bad, weak or voltage drop on power source. Are units on UPS and >> all on same source? The swapped monitor showing same signs as replaced >> unit and multiple monitors/video cards would suggest power source >> problems - monitors less tolerant of low voltage then CPU PS. Any other >> problems with other devices running on same power source? Monitors >> running off outlets on CPU or direct connection to power source? >> >> Brandy wrote: >> >>> Listies >>> >>> This is a bit off topic but I need some suggestions if you please! But I >>> know alot of your have desk top's and some run G3 and G4 server > systems!!!! >>> >>> Got a maintenace call, problem is 2 G4 towers and one G3 server, all > showing >>> the same symptoms! >>> Fading Display on monitors >>> >>> Server has a PC monitor I swapped out with mac showed same symptoms, both >>> G-4's have Mac monitors (19 inch) >>> both pop, screen auto re-sizes and both are fading... Dears I need some >>> suggestions before I go over. I had thought it could be a ram problem > the >>> server has 512 the G-4's have 1 gig. >>> Currently re-building 128 PC computers for a different company (my mind > is >>> stuck in PC mode and I'm ready to set my hair on fire) >>> >>> I am a bit stressed at the moment... >>> >>> Thanks Brandy > Sounds like you have to get down to the normally low probability things. The totality of your descriptions seem to me to point at either a common (and bad) buy of video cards or cables. You might try reseating all the video cards and cables. The third possibility is EMI. Is there some nearby electromagnetic source, possibly an electric motor (on a pump or air conditioning system) that may have started to go bad? Also, since you mention that there's a mix of UPS and direct wallplug usage, are these all on the same electrical power circuit within that building? (Not that I see how this can impact the UPS-ed one, but we're clutching at straws here.) - Eric. -- Eric Strobel (fyzycyst@NOSPAM^mailaps.org) ===================================================================== Design is an iterative process. The necessary number of iterations is one more than the number you have currently done. This is true at any point in time. ===================================================================== ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
