In a message Anna Silliman writes: << p.s. If the problem re-occurs try replacing the 512K L2 cache with a 256K; or do you even need this with your processor...?>>
Thanks Anna I did have a fleeting thought about removing the cache. The original processor card in this machine was an xlrx8 604e 200MHz. I had to downgrade it to 180 MHz after I adding the 512 cache. Only when I installed a Newertech 604e 200 MHz processor could I run at 200 MHz with no problems. The only problem with pulling the 512k cache (I have no 256k cache to replace it) is I get a 25% or so boost from it -- much more of a boost than interleaving the RAM . If I have time this weekend I'll give it a try just to see if there is any relationship. I could try this "new" RAM in my 7500 G3/466 MHz. However it is my main production machine and really don't want to risk any downtime. The 7500 has similar RAM to the "old" RAM pulled from the 7300 (4-128 MB Velocity chips bought last year; fully interleaved) and is very stable. Today I ran RAMometer on the 7300 for 1 1/2 hours with no problems detected. Didn't have time to redo the TTP RAM test. All apps (Photoshop, Quark, Pagemaker, Acrobat, Illustrator, MS Word, Powerpoint, Netscape, and AOL) are working as they should and the network speed is normal. When time permits I may try to interleaving the "old" RAM with the "new" RAM. They maybe be close enough to interleave but not close enough to cause the network speed problem. I'll post the results -- provided I do not have another electrical black out as I did today. Guess this small New England town can't handle 90 degrees in April (not sure if I can ;-). Also thanks to all others who responded to this issue. Sorry for the long post. Thanks --glen (digest mode) -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple PCI Video Cards from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 Replacement Parts IN STOCK, Apple CDROMs from $19.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
