>> Nancy wrote: >> >> Minor setback... >> >> After finally getting a System installed on the SCSI drive, I ran a >> Ramometer RAM sandwich test on some chips, which proved to be ok. >> Opened up the machine to swap out the "meat" chips from the sandwich, >> and run another test. Could not boot beyond the HappyMac. > > Jeff wrote: > > Did you in fact swap out the meat chips just before the problem > reoccurred? If so, swap them back and see if it goes away again.
Jeff, Well technically yes. I had run the Ramometer test, shut down, and swapped the RAM. Rebooting stopped at the Happy Mac. I did try putting back the chips I just tested. I even went back to go, with the one 64MB Microtech chip. If I disconnect everything, do the finger gymnastics (don't know if it is making any difference now) and reboot, I can get to the blinking icon on the floppy image. BUT, when I reconnect the internal SCSI cable I can not get past the Happy Mac. I might be wrong, as this is all new territory to me, but I do believe I have a faulty SCSI cable and/or connector. I will find out tomorrow evening. (Got home from shop-keeping way to late to tackle it tonight.) I was able to find a SCSI ribbon cable at a local computer store for under $20. It is a generic PC brand, which "looks" right. It has the 50 pin connectors that look like the ones I have. And an "eyeball" inspection looks like it is long enough. Nancy -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
