>> Ever since I installed the Maxtor IDE HD in the S900, >> (which was several months back) My original SCSI HD doesn't mount >> on a cold boot. if I want to get to it, I have to RE-boot. >> Then it shows up, everytime. > > When I had this problem in my C600 it was because the SCSI drive to too long > to spin up. The computer got tired of waiting, so to speak, and would find > another bootable device. Of course on restart, the SCSI drive is already > spun up, so no waiting involved. When I wanted to boot from the SCSI drive, > I would do the 3 finger restart about 10 seconds after hitting the start > button. >... > > tafkar
I think this may very well explain my own problem with my ide drive not mounting at cold start. Then it will boot up fine on the restart. Hmmm.... And then, ...why? Dave s900, XLR8 G3, VST ATA/66, Quantum Fireball IDE -- 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
