> ...the computer freezes a few > seconds after I get the grey screen with the pointer. Cannot go beyond > that, even with the SHIFT key down. Attempts to force startup from the > other (8.6) internal drive, or even the CD-ROM have been unsucessful, I > can't get past the grey screen with a frozen pointer. > ** UPDATE ** I have been able to restart the computer after unplugging the ATA's data cable from the controller card (still installed in the PCI slot) and starting off of the internal SCSI drive (9.1) or a system CD. So no problems with RAM, PCI cards or the processor.
Since my attempt to update the 9.1 SCSI disk to 9.2.1 something has happend to the *other* drive, the ATA, that had 8.6 on it. If that drive is connected, I get a grey screen with a frozen pointer. If I remove it's data cable, I can startup normally from the SCSI. Before this, the ATA drive has been my everyday-use drive and virtually problem-free. My issue now is salvaging the ATA drive info (and the drive itself, if possible). I've tried unplugging the data cable until the computer is in the process of starting up, then plugging the data cable back in. The ATA doesn't mount, as I'd expect, but programs such as Norton, Disk First Aid, Mt. Everything, and Drive Startup do not see the ATA drive after scanning the busses--very depressing. Does anyone have any ideals where I can go from here to try to mount and save my ATA? -- 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
