>Thanks, Charlie. The monitor is ok. How do you reset the motherboard? >And which part of the Mac is responsible for the startup chime? I >don't have the Mac here at the moment, and I'm nor sure if it does >chime at startup. I'm afraid it doesn't. >Rufus > >
The startup sequence is a series of checks that culminates in the grey video screen, before the system folder is found (smiling Mac). The startup chime is among the first to signify the board is alright up to a certain point (if the power supply is busted you won't hear it either.) To reset the board first remove the PRAM battery after pulling the power cable, letting the board stand for half hour, depressing the KB power button for few seconds a couple of times, reinstalling the battery, power cord and restarting. If you hear the startup chime and get to the grey screen the Mac's logicboard is alright. Charlie. -- 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
