> Hard drives don't spin until they're told to. This is normal, > although many default configs/people override it. It's done to > reduce the initial current draw (load) when a system boots. > > The intial clicking sounds, btw, were the logic and head actuator self-tests. >
I don't know if it makes any difference, but the drive doesn't just make one or two click when you first turn it on. Instead it makes a rapid, soft, clic-clic-clic-clic-click sound and will do so indefinately, until I finally turn on the Mac and have it spin up. I can't check to make sure at the moment, but I think it then stops and reverts back to its constant clicking when I turn the Mac off. Thanks everyone for the advice, Adam. -- 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
