>This machine runs fine for the most part, but periodically freezes for more >than a minute with the HD thrashing visibly (icon in upper-left next to >Apple icon). After freeze, authority is returned to the mouse/KB, and all >clicks/commands entered during the freeze are then quick-run (as one would >see in one of the shorter hang-ups). Freezes can occur as frequently as >every half-hour. > >What's going on here? Is there a fix? >
The drive may have bad sectors that the cpu is having trouble negotiating data from. Backup up your drive and do low-level format to see if the problem will go away. Otherwise replace the drive. The 1st-Powermacs list may have other fixes. 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
