> > >So, my computer will not let me initialize the HD because the cd won't >>completely boot while hard drive is connected. If I disconnect HD >>power, cd works, but wont go back and find the hd after replugging. >> >>If I boot without extensions, HD works but will not allow me to >>reinstall system software without error type 10. >> >>Im stuck. I think the HD is okay, it just wont let me in the front or >>the back door... > > >Try booting off of the CD and holding down >Delete-Option-Command-Shift (aka DOCS, Delete is the large delete >key). If all goes well the HD WON'T mount. If it boots okay that >means that there is a problem with the HD. At this point try doing a >driver update to the HD and then restart to see if it boots okay. >You could also try using Drive Setup to mount the disk and then run >the installer. > >If DOCS doesn't boot without mounting the HD then try unplugging the >power cable from the drive and booting. Once it's booted then plug >in the power cable and try the above. > >If you still get problems with the drive disconnected start looking >at your memory. >--
try Mt everything before the HD boots. it has a built in driver that you can choose, my guess is that the HD is wrongly / badly formatted ? kenta -- -- 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
