I orginally changed the ram because one of the 512 was bad but just put in new matched pair 1GB sticks. I'll try changing them around in slots. I thought I had read somewhere that these particular models might of had logic/motherboard issues. But not sure. Thanks, Linda
In a message dated 7/27/09 1:08:29 PM, [email protected] writes: > > On Jul 27, 2009, at 11:06 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > > Hi, thanks for the advice. I forgot to write that I had replaced > > the memory (the kernal panics were happening prior to the memory > > change - that's why one thought I had too) - plus I wanted to > > upgrade to more memory so put in 2 new memory sticks (1GB each > > matched pair) plus I ran the diagnosis test and the ram tested ok > > but the kernal panics continued. > > I believe it's likely this is a RAM issue. Testing RAM issues in a G5 > seems like a real hassle. Since you indicate these problems started > before adding the new RAM, I'd start by pulling the OLD RAM and seeing > if the new RAM alone stops the panics. > > My dual G5 with 8 sticks (4 pairs) was VERY finicky about RAM and it > took me probably 15x at least of reseating and moving the RAM around > before I found a combination of sticks & slots whereby all the RAM was > recognized and worked properly. I'd start checking your RAM first. > ************** A bad credit score is 600 & below. Checking won't affect your score. See now! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823322x1201398723/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072& hmpgID=62&bcd=JulyBadfooterNO62) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
