Check the RAM for size and speed. I don't know if I missed the # of DIMMs and their sizes. G3's don't like 8 Meg DIMMs at all and most want 60ns or faster. (Most older OEM RAM was 70ns, which will give lots of trouble with a G3.) Make sure the RAM is Mac compatible. Some PC RAM will work in a Mac and some won't, even though it will fit in the 168 pin RAM slots on the MB. Also make sure you don't have "composite" RAM. (These are smaller size RAM DIMMs that someone adds additional chips to in order to make them larger size. I.E.: an 8 Meg DIMM can be expanded to 64 Meg by adding additional memory chips to the board.) Composite RAM often uses controller chips and mismatched memory chips, either of which can glitch a G3, but still work with a slower CPU.
David Allen > > The more ram you have, the longer the start up time. Don't confuse that > with a dead battery. Give it a chance. > If you wish to turn off the ram check, hold your option key down while > opening the memory control panel and you can see the place to turn that > off. > I would still make sure the battery was good, it's an inexpensive thing > to get.. -- 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
