> Hello listers! > I have a problem with a brand new SCSI drive that�s about to > DRIVE me nuts! < snip > > drive including > a surface scan and EVERYTHING checks out good. Ive also > zapped the PRAM > numerous times, and rebuilt the desktop. The problem still > exists. Anyone > out there have any ideas???
Man am I happy to hear this! I don't wish this on anybody, but I have been going through a similar experience, and my hair was coming out without my pulling it anymore! Did you purchase the drive from MacResQ? I just purchased (4) of the Western Digital 9.1 Gb drives ($9.99 ea) along with 4 80 pin converters ($8 ea) (they have both 50 pin and 68 pin connectors). After 3 days, I finally emailed MacResQ tech support. The MacResQ guy was sure it was a SCSI termination problem when I explained the scenario, and he emailed me back within about 15 minutes. I was very impressed. In the end, the problem was a Seagate drive that came with the machine that wasn't terminating correctly. When I added a new terminator to the line, I was able to complete all my installs and reboot reliably. Previously I was seeing the exact same symptom that you were: In my case, it was during the OS install, but it was reliably the same each time. I swear I must have gotten 90% through the install at least 20 times in the last 3 days. So, I guess the first thing I'd say is check your termination. Use something you are positive is good to terminate. If the problem still exists, try a different cable. After that, I don't know what to recommend. --> Russ -- 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
