> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 12:22:33 -0800 (PST) > From: R T <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Need Help: Gigabit motherboard upgrade not working > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi all, > I'm new to the G-list. I posted this problem over at > the DealMac forum as well. > > I upgraded my standard AGP "Sawtooth" G4 (400mhz with > 10/100enet) with a new (actually refurbed) Gigabit > ethernet motherboard and appropriate 22pin power > supply. The problem is I can't get the thing to boot > past the flashing Mac folder icon and question mark. > It chimes up fine, video comes up, then I get that > damn blinking icon. I did all the usual things, the > RAM shuffle, reset the mobo, changed the battery, > tried booting from the OS 9 CD, and yet nothing.
Sounds like you need a newer System folder. One with the newer "enabler" for the newer motherboard. Try booting off a 9.1 or 9.2.1 install CD. The System can't find a valid System Folder for your machine thus the ?? HTH John John -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
