>Hey all, I am new to this list. I hope someone can help me out. I am trying >to upgrade the OS on my newly aquired Starmax 4000 with a 200mhz processor, >Newer Technology G3-L2 400mhz upgrade, 64 mb RAM and a new 40gb hard drive. >It currently has 7.6 (?) on it but I am going to try to put 9.1 on it soon. > >My problem seems to center around the cd drive after I upgrade to 8.0 or >8.1. Here are the bugs I have run into after upgrading: > >1) I have to put in a cd twice before it is recognized by the computer. > >2) I can't copy anything from a cd to the hard drive without freezing up- >even small files. > >The cd drive is a Hitachi 7390 8x which I assume is stock. I went to the >Hitachi site and only found DOS drivers for it. I have the same problems >with the processor upgrade software on and off. > >Anyone have a clue what is going on? Please help. Thanks. > >PS I am also looking for a 64mb dimm. So if anyone has one for sale or has a >good vendor, please let me know.
Someone already answered on the CD driver, your alternative is to 'hack' <http://www.resexcellence.com/hack_html_99/12-21-98.shtml> the Apple driver to work with most CD drives. As to the RAM, I can recommend Other World Computing <http://eshop.macsales.com/> without reservation. Wherever you go for RAM, make sure the part is guaranteed to work in the PM 4400 and StarMax computers. This RAM is just about unique in the market, it is basically very early EDO RAM (aka PC-xxx) but with the added limitation of only supporting 11-bit row address (ie a 2KB refresh) and 32MB per bank in a dual bank part. If you don't understand that, simply buy ram marketed as being for the StarMax. -- -- Mr. PopMan - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - "Does anybody want to play a game of pinball?" Problems may only be avoided by exercising good judgment. Good judgment may only be gained by experiencing life's problems. Jim Stovall-The Ultimate Gift -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:starmax@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:starmax-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:starmax-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
