Thanks for the links, that was the site I was going to post. Great info. I originally thought I had the dual processor version (not the firewire800 version). I based this on the serial number. The last 3 letters in serial number for reference. MMA which only shows me the dual processor specs I'm wondering when it says 2 processors, does that mean 2 separate prrocessors or dual core(on the same chip)
The error beep is a single beep (the same with the memory plugged in (all slots) as well as it taken out). I've managed to find a couple of pc2700 rams (very difficult to find these nowadays). I'm going to stick with pc2700 because some sites seem to say I could use pc3200 but it will be reduced in speed and may have problems (e.g coming out of sleep mode, etc) I've also learned that the ram needs to be low density (meaning the bulkier ram modules rather than the single sided ram modules - this is my assumption) One more thing: the video card is a ati9000 pro which has both dvi and adc ports. ADC is the primary and dvi is the 2nd port. since I don't have an apple display I can't use the ADC. I'm plugging my lcd to the 2nd port (is there some settings I need to change in the bios to switch the primary to dvi?) BTW: I love the case- how cool is that - 1 latch and the whole system is exposed. Far better than most of the modern pc cases out there today. On Feb 1, 10:19 pm, Dan <[email protected]> wrote: > At 5:52 PM -0800 2/1/2012, fickit1time wrote: > > >Hello everybody- Just bought my first MAC today. > > Congrats! > > >Picked it up for cheap. According to it's serial number and from cross > >checking on a mac site(not sure if i'm allowed to post links) > > Links are fine, as long as they're to the point, and it's just the > link - no embedding 'em in html (these LEM lists require plain text > postings). We do lowendmac and everymac links quite often. > > >Powermac G4 MDD 1.0ghz. > > Great machine! > > http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g4/index-powermac-g4.html > > http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g4/stats/powermac_g4_1... > > >So I plug in the power cord and install 256mb pc2100 memory and hit > >the ON button. The mac just gives one Loud Beep and then nothing, no > >image on the screen. > > A single beep or a full bong? > > The later indicates successful completion of the Power-On Self Test. > PMU, CPU, buses, ram, etc all good. > > A single beep indicates a problem with the memory. > > Video circuitry is initialized after the self-test passes, so getting > nada on the screen after an error beep would be expected. > > >I've taken out the memory and tried it again and the same thing occurs. > > Make doubly sure you've go the right type of memory. Macs are picky! > (see below) > Try different slots. > Try cleaning the slots and sticks. > Try disconnecting other things, eg the HD, optical drive, etc. > > >I'm assuming that this means the memory isn't recognizable and the mac > >probably needs pc2700 memory. > > The everymac page says PC2100 or PC2700. I'm pretty sure 3200 will > work; the system will just run it slower. > > According to the Apple manual: > \\\\\ > DIMMs used in this computer must fit these specifications: > * PC2100 SDRAM DDR266 DIMMs for 133 MHz systems > * PC2700 SDRAM DDR333 DIMMs for 167 MHz systems > Important: > Make sure that the memory installed on the logic board is > compatible with the system. > * 128, 256, or 512 MB DIMMs > 256 MB DIMMs must have 128 or 256 megabit (Mbit) technology devices; 512 MB > DIMMs must have 256 Mbit devices > * 2.5 volt > * 64-bit wide, 184-pin module > * unbuffered (do not use registered or buffered DRAM) > ///// > > HTH, > - Dan. > -- > - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, 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] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
