Matt, My Beige (with 768MB RAM) used to take a full minute between the startup chime and the beginning of loading of OS 9 (during which time the monitor would cycle between "active" and "powersave" twice). Turning the initial memory test off (option and command pressed while launching the Memory control panel) did not shorten the pause, not until I had zapped the PRAM. So perhaps doing *both* at the same time might help?
If that doesn't work, then perhaps the hard drive hasn't gotten up to full speed like it used to. I have a PowerMac 7500 in which I've installed a 7200 rpm drive (the original was a 5400 rpm Quantum). That one takes several seconds before the hard drive is recognized as the startup disk. I even get the icon with the flashing question mark for a second or two... Hope this helps, Gene -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
