> I have a PPC G4 AGP graphics model, 450 mhz single processor with 2GB ram > running OS9.2.2 on a 120 GB Western Digital HD & OSX 10.4.11 on a 30GB > Maxtor HD. When I shut the computer down (doesn't matter whether it is > running in OS9.2 or OSX) the fan in the power supply keeps running as does > the larger inside case fan, and a little red light near where the ram chips > are mounted stays lit, similarly to how it is lit when the machine is > running. It appears to shut down normally, and there is no signal output on > the screen, however the fans are still running.....? For now I have been > unplugging the machine when it is not in use to prevent the fans from > running constantly however I am wondering why this is happening and if it > is ok to just continue to unplug it when not using it? As soon as I plug > the power cable back into the computer, the fans start running but it does > not boot up until I push the start button and it then boots up normally > into either OS/HD. If I don't push the start button, it would just sit > there with the fans running. Is this a signal of an upcoming problem with > the PSU? Any easy fix other than replacing the PSU? > > So far I have tried: resetting the CUDA switch and the PRAM to no avail. > > This machine runs a SCSI desktop drum scanner in our photo studio and is > not used too often. It is one of two machines we have just in case one > fails however due to living in Brasil at this time, and the fact that these > older parts are not easy to come by down here, I am hopeful to solve this > issue ahead of a more disastrous result . Also, because it is not used > frequently, it is not an option for me to keep the machine running at all > times.
Unusual PCI cards? This is *shutting down* -- not sleep, correct? -- ------------------------------------ personal: http://www.cameronkaiser.com/ -- Cameron Kaiser * Floodgap Systems * www.floodgap.com * [email protected] -- "have do you a weak flatulence?" -- Babelfish Dutch translation ------------ -- 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
