Last Sunday I wrote: << About a week ago I posted problems trying to install 10.3 on a B & W rev 1.
Tried all posted suggestions, still NO GO!! [snip] Other things done in this endless process: hit CUDA numerous times removed PRAM battery reset the Open Firmware replaced the G3 ribbon cable a new ATA 133 ribbon cable, then put original back checked that target disk is set to Master unset all jumpers (installer would not see the disk in this mode) switched from ADB keyboard to USB and then back to ADB >> --------------------- Finally SUCCESS, at least for today. First, I put this hard drive in my B & W rev 2 and installed OX 10.3. And upgraded to 10.3.9 with no problems. However, transplanting this pristine install into the rev 1 produced the same no boot/kernal panic problem as before. Still suspecting RAM I tested all RAM modules using MAXpowr's Gauge PRO through more than 1200 iterations using the "sandwich method" --all passed. FINALLY the work around: I switched the ATA buses in the B & W rev 1. I put the hard drive on the former optical drive bus. System Profiler shows: "ATA Bus name: ATA-3 bus" for the hard drive "ATA Bus name: pci-ata" for the DVD-ROM and Zip drive Now the hard drive boots into 10.3.9 without issue and CD's and Zips mount OK. The only problem I found is that it takes about 5 minutes to boot from the Panther install CD and the OS 9.1 install CD takes about a minute or two less. Has anyone else done this or know of any other problems I may find with this switched bus arrangement? I'll probably start looking for a rev 2 board. Until I find an affordable one I plan to use this configuration. Thanks --glen -- 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:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
