This sounds like the classic driver incompatability problem. Update both the Duo and the internal Dock HDs to the same driver (like 7.5.2) and you will likely have no problem afterward. Why does it happen? My guess is that, when Docked, the CPU might be confused as to which HD it should start up. Anyone with a better answer? d >Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 15:32:04 -0700 (PDT) >From: Ocie Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: DUO DOCK PLUS Problems > > >Howdy again. Here is another one. When I put my 280 >in the dock and start up, I get the chime and the >monitor powers up but remains black. If I hold down >option when startingup, everything works fine. The >computer does not recognize the Dock's internal HD. >If memory serves, option-startup switches startup >drives, which explains why it works. But why doesn't >the cpu just ignore the Dock's HD since it does not >have a system on it? I mean, this thing is a Mac! A >PC won't boot if there is even a floppy in the drive, >but Macs are WAY smarter than that... ---------- 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> Dr. Bott LLC | Get a LapBottom with new �GRIPPIER� gripper pads! | http://www.drbott.com/prod/lapbot.html $23.00 Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
