On 9/12/03 1:42 PM, "chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
>> If they hit the CUDA or restarted the machine a bunch of times the only way >> to save it is to place the Logic Board into a different unit (of the exact >> same model) and update the firmware in OS 9. DO NOT go hitting the CUDA >> button anytime you feel like it. And if you do feel the need to hit it then >> press it in ONCE and hold it for a few seconds and release. DO NOT hit it >> repeatedly. > > Any reason hitting the CUDA will make things worse? In this instance yes. It basically soft resets the NVRAM solidifying the bad video settings. It can also damage the ROM chip on the Logic board. The Internal Apple Documentation *specifically* warns against over use of the CUDA switch. Only hit it as a last resort when you are having problems after a hardware modification. -- Kyle H. Hansen "It's Always darkest... right before it gets totally black." -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
