David Elmo posted: > I can't quite follow this? Did you, Jim, solve your problem or not? And what > was the problem? Never mind what some software said it was (these things are > rarely right in difficult circumstances), what did you do to solve it > successfully-
Then followed it with : > > Sorry Jim, my last post was before I saw your next one. Don't worry. I see > you are stumped too. At least my machine still works (brilliantly) after the > repeated bootups first thing. I want to get to the bottom of this but it is > my working machine and I don't want to hardware fiddle at the moment with so > much work on while I can do a perfectly good day's work on it every day... > But I think about it. > > David Elmo Hey, no problem (jeez, did I say that?), except with our "stumper problems". Can't figure why repeated boots would semi-solve such boot problems (strange!). It's probably my/our minimal understanding of intracacies of computers; but sometimes, "just checking and cleaning everything that connects to something". > Jim Kilponen wrote: > > > > *continuation of "[PCI] MAC 8500 won't boot", plus install > > CD/copy/questions. > > > > I had similar no-boot prob's w/my PM8500; tried many tips of other listers, > > some which I listed on the Re: to the above post. I tried each suggestion, > > but when > > using different HDD's w/OS8.1 and lower, the 8500 came back to life, > > somewhat > > shaky, but has seemed to slowly get better. Dave, hate to hear your 7600 boots need repeats (go w/that 'til you're redi to dig?) and sure wish I knew what my initial no-boot prob.was! Trusting TechTool, it said "OS9.1 Finder was corrupted and T/T can not repair". So, I wiped the HDD, lost 9.1, thinking I could get by with OS8.6, but 'copy' won't load. I am back to OS 8.0 & 8.1. I tried everything suggested, finally gave up and am flailing to get back, where I was. T/T might've been right but on another HDD test, T/T Passed what it 1st said was Bad. Seems to me that the fatter OS's just have more to go wrong, and w/more multiples. I got PC Exchange & D & T C/P's from another OS8.1 HDD; they're working OK now. Kinda gun-shy about going back up to 8.6 and/or 9.1. I like the feel of OS 8.'s, but my digicam apps. crave the higher OS's. I may have to use the 35mm film cameras again. At the risk of redundancy (and present needs), I am repeating my previous request: > > I have OS 8.6 Install CD 'copy', but install won't finish, says "has > > problem reading > > the Tome". Then, after dragging separate System Folder items to HDD, to go > > around > > proper install, it says "You cannot use copied items for startup drive! > > Mount CD". > > I am awaiting a lister who may send 8.6 & 9.1 test copies (same prob.may > > occur). > > > > Anyone else have OS 9.1 Install CD, to go on a PM8500, poss. w/9.1.x+ > > update to > > sell to me? I need 9.1.x+ to use SanDisk Reader/Writer, to dn.ld. 400 > > digital pics > > from 128MB SD m/media card. Or OS 8.6 InstallCD, to dn.ld. from/with > > camera. > > Meanwhile, does anyone know trick/s to get OS 'copy' to load? Or is this a > > NoNo? > > > Concerning Install CD/s, please contact me directly. Any help-posts > > appreciated. > I am gonna be gone Wed. to Sun., "away from my MacSmacks!" (but reply anyway :o) Thanks again! YooperJim Kilponen -- 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
