on 8/02/04 05:47, Marc at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have similar problem with my B&W. If any usb device is plugged in > while booting it will give me either a black screen or a panic screen. > If I plug it in after booting all is well, no problems connecting any > number of usb devices. > > Haven't been able to solve this, unfortunately :-( > > Marc
Hmm. I just bought/inherited (don't ask) a lovely Lombard PB 333 (OS 9.2.1 on this machine for now), with RAM upgraded to 320 MB, and some externals. I'm running this like-new Que! external CD/RW drive through a humble but capable Radio Shack USB hub, and there are no problems there. My problem is with a Logitech optical mouse. I plug the mouse into the second USB port, directly into the 'Book. The Macintosh will not recognize the mouse unless the Mac is fully powered-up and/or awakened. Then, you have to plug in (or re-plug in) the USB mouse for the 'Book to recognize it. I suspect this problem may be due to a conflict between Apple's mouse software for the mouse in OS 9.2.1 and Logitech's mouse software (sigh). Yes, yes, I've tried trashing the appropriate Preferences, running DiskWarrior and TechTool, zapping the PRAM, rebuilding the desktop, etc. etc. Yadda. I've used Macs for quite awhile, and I'm familiar with trouble-shooting stuff on "Classic Macs." I don't remember what version of the Mac OS you're running on what B&W, I'm going to take another swing through Extensions Manager, turning some other stuff off, with a restart or two (or three or four LOL). You know, the old days. Otherwise, the Lombard is a sexy beast: dressed like a dominatrix but made to serve. It's built like a tank (you AlBook folks, man, remember. When was the last time you had a 200-lb. man sit with his full weight on the computer without repair?). That quality control is slipping there in Cupertino. Still, it always asks for more, so I'll be ordering some FireWire goodies soon, along with an iPod, and I'll see what sort of trouble that will get me into. I don't know if this missive helps you at all or not, Marc. I''m just spewing out my USB woes on this particular 'Book. Greetings from Alaska to Marc and all Greg (a cab driving... well, driver!) [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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
