> From: dav <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > hello, > > had sent earlier with 'mac not communicating with monitor' and today > have found that this was not the case...as it turns out problem seems > to be in the boot-up process.... > > at this point after power-on mac now actually begins to boot: > > power to monitor is available > boot process and drives are heard to make usual start-up noises > monitor screen lights up > cursur arrives on screen > "Mac OS 9.1" appears on screen > resolution changes a couple times > "starting up" progress block appears and about a 'quarter of an inch' > of progress is shown > > then it freezes > > freezes both in booting from the regular startup disc and from rescue > cd at the same place > > have tried to boot with 'extensions off' (holding down space bar during > start-up) but that has no effect...usual advise "starting up extensions > off" doesn't appear >
It is "shift" not "space" > have tried "command, alt, p and r" that doesn't get to the 'chimes' > but simply institutes a restart > > have tried disconnecting power cable from source, re-seating memory and > video modules and re-seated ATI 'Orion' video card (shows same boot > results whether monitor is connected to pci card or mac's on-board > video connection) > > have not yet tried re-seating cpu board nor resetting 'cuda' button > *yet* > > have replaced pram batt then had to use original 'cause replacement new > batt only measured 3.53 while old batt was 3.61 > I would say neither are good, so get one that is new and reads at least 3.6 > would removing a couple ram modules completely and trying for re-start > make any sense? Yes, I would try to do this (I have to try this myself soon)... At least rearrange them so if any bits are used for start up it will be different bits on different chips... a diagnostic route to take Please inform us about what you do exactly and how it pans out as I am all ears on this one (suffering terribly with a startup problem of my own) David Elmo -- 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
