>after i installed the new drive and ram, i started with installing the >original system software (os8.1), that's the only one i have the complete >system install disk for. after that i have all the upgrades. >the new drive shows up on the desktop (i partitioned it), i can see the >system in there when i open it, and i also can see the drive in the startup >disk dialog. it will let me select it as the startup disk but it just won't >start up. >am i forgetting something?
What size is that partition? The bondi (and some others) can't boot from a partition larger than 8 GB, and that partition MUST be the first partition on the drive. If your partition is larger than 8 GB or is not entirely within the first 8 GB of the drive, then it isn't going to boot from that drive. Repartition, and make the first partition 7.5 GB to be sure you stay within the limits. Then make the rest of the drive a 2nd partition. Reinstall the OS onto that 7.5 GB partition, and you *should* be good to go. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
