> Back in the day, PC's could run a memory check *after* DOS booted, if > you added that software. > > It was Apple that first did the quick diagnostic test in their ROMs, > back in '84. The BONG means the memory, bus, and processor checks > passed. Depending on the hardware failure, instead of that > satisfying bong, you get multiple beeps, a chord, or the sound of > breaking glass; each meaning something specific failed. Then, if the > monitor driver in the ROM'd OS could initialize, the little sad Mac > with the hurt eye and the error code would appear...
I re-seated them and it booted fine. Jim -- 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
