Hi Listers, Problem with installing OS onto 7300/G3/160/2
This unit came with a monitor that I wanted so I've never started it up until today. There was no OS on the 2 Gig HD, so... It starts up fine with an OS9.1 CD, initializes the 2 Gig HD fine, but as the installer goes to work it stops about half way in and goes dead. I've tried leaving it for a very long time (1-2 hours) just to see if it was doing something, but it never finishes. I've tried several times, and also tried OS8.1 and 8.6 -- both do the same. I've also done low-level format -- seemed to be fine. On repeated attempts the installer seems to hang at different points (sometimes 5 minutes into it, other times 15... and so on). Disk first aid says the HD is okay. Once the installer hangs (I don't know how else to say it), then sounds of transferring data stop (as long as it's installing there are positive sounds coming from the CD and the HD). The G3 card is an XLR8 266 I believe -- other than that I don't know the machine and am not familiar with the 7300. What's up? Rick 9600/G4 -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
