In a message dated 8/14/03 4:58:01 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >Could not access any drives. Got a sequence of happy mac followed by question > >mark on folder, 3 times, I suppose indicating it tried to read all three > >volumes and couldn't find a system folder. Tried to start up from 9.2 CD, >it > >seemed to freeze after the desktop started to load. Was able to start up >from > >8.0 disk, but system 8 can't access the HFS+ volumes. Tried the 9.2 disk >again > >and it said "cannot read this drive". Was able to start up from Tech Tool >Pro > >2, it found some bad blocks, but when I tested with Intech HD Disk Tools, >it > >reported no problems. Couldn't get the HD to boot in any manner, extensions > >off, or option key down, or x key down, etc. > > > >Finally did low level format of the drive with Intech tools and reinstalled >9.2 > >and 8. they worked fine, could reboot no problem. Installed 10.2 on first > >partition, this time without putting 9.2.2 on first. Again, it installed >and > >ran fine. Again, when I selected the 9.2.2 volume as start-up disk I could >not > >reboot, same question mark. It turned out that booting from the 9.2 disk >didn't > >freeze, but slowed down so it took 1-4 minutes for any action, e.g. moving >a > >folder to the desktop. After a few attempts to look at some folders, it >gave a > >message "cannot read this drive" again. I tried to initialize with drive > >set-up, and got message that it couldn't because the drive was damaged. > > > > >I finally erased the drive with Intech's tools (on a floppy), repartitioned > >with Drive Setup from 9.2 disk and installed 9.2.2 and 8.0 again on the >second > >2 partitions and they both run fine without OS X being installed on the >first > >partition. > > > >Any suggestions why I can't restart after I install 10.2?
Something similar happened to me, OS 9.2 was on a drive used through a PCI SCSI card I didn't know I needed to update the drivers for the card same thing you said happened everytime I'd choose to start on 9.2 (on the separate drive). I had to unplug the OSX drive to go on to 9.2 in several ocasions. Updated the drivers now everything is working smoothly. If its Apple branded you need to get to: http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/Engli sh-North_American/Macintosh/System/Mac_OS_X/MacOS_X_SCSICard_Updater.smi.bin If its Adaptec you need to go to their website and get one of these (not sure if it will work for you thou): http://download.adaptec.com/mac/scsi/PowerDomain_2940UW.bin http://download.adaptec.com/mac/scsi/PowerDomain_Control_v611.hqx Oh btw SCSI probe will give you more details about the card's manufacturer: http://download.adaptec.com/mac/scsi/SCSIProbe_v52.hqx Good luck! Lil -- 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
