>> As regards the Option key trick, I don't think it works on Beige. Nor >> does the X key. >> Rich
(my reply) > The option key to boot into OS9 (when the Startup CP is set to boot into > X) works fine on my beige G3/300 RevB ROM. I never reset the CP. I use > 10.2.1 and 9.1 > > David S. (another reply) > The option key doesn't work on my G3 either. May be that the earliest > models don't and later ones do. > > I have been able to get back to OS X by using the System Disk app, but I > still can't via the Startup Disk CP. > > Thanks for the suggestions. > > Rick in Common Fence Point, RI > Could it be an IDE bus configuration issue? For example, in my beige G3, the OS10.2.1 and 9.1 System folders are on two different partitions of a single hard drive set without jumpers, which is the only drive on that IDE bus. Maybe having the jumper set to Master or Cable Select, or having 2 drives on the same bus can interfere with the Option key input? I dunno, just wondering if others might examine their set up and comment on whether the Option key selection works for them. David S. -- 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
