I don't think it's an extension conflict, it happens on completely clean installs of both OS 8 and OS 9. I can leave every extension enabled and just disable ASLM-PPC and it will boot up fine. It's only the ASLM-PPC that will crash it on boot up.
I will check the RAM like you suggested though james ----- Original Message ----- From: "M. Hammad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PCI PowerMacs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 4:43 PM Subject: Re: 6500 Problems > You could have a bad memory or an extension conflict. > Procedure: > 1. Memory: > First remove ALL DIMMs. > Second install only 1 x 64MB or (largest capacity) > Third: zap the PRAM. Listen to the PING at least 3 times). If there is > no PING, it's a bad memory. > Now check the memory total (72MB). If not, problem with that specific > DIMM. > Will the 6500 run normally? If so, > Then Add the second module and zap again. > Thus you'll determine where the problem comes from. > 2. Extension conflict: try Conflict Catcher (follow procedure) > Otherwise, do it manually by enabling only the most essential > extensions & control panels & verify proper function. > Then add an extension or 2 at a time. Run test again. > > M. Hammad > > On Sunday, September 14, 2003, at 01:25 PM, James McLaren wrote: > > > I have no idea how, but my 6500 won't seem to work properly anymore. > > Any > > attempt at a normal boot up gives an error 11, even when trying to > > boot off > > a system CD (both OS 8 and OS 9.1). I am forced to boot up without > > extensions and disable the Shared Library Manager PPC. The 6500 will > > now > > boot properly but, as everyone knows, almost nothing will run properly > > without the ASLM-PPC. Once I am actually booted into OS 8 or OS 9, if > > I run > > the System Profiler, the computer name only shows up as "Mac > > Compatible" and > > not "Powermac 6500" as it should. > > > > There are no upgrade cards or anything of the sort. I have zapped the > > PRAM > > 7 times, reset the logic board, and installed a new hard drive. > > > > Does anyone have any ideas? > > > > James > > > > > -- > 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 > -- 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
