Peter & others-- The RAM does seem to be the problem--I started by pulling all 8 sticks, replacing with 2 known good and adding incrementally. The "hang" problem went away--for a while. Then I switched the monitoor to the 3dfx card and again had problems. Moved the monitor back and went back thru the RAM exercise with good results. I ended up pulling the 3dfx and putting it in a different box where it is doing OK so far.
The 8600 seems to be doing well now--Must have a problem with the RAM?? I,m still not sure. John in Tucson--thanks for the help! -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
