> > This machine will no display video if the RAM is not properly seated. > The machine uses system RAM for video. If the driver for the video card > from the Power Computing clone was not present, I don't think it would > work, either. > > I got one on eBay that arrived with processor and RAM loose and thought > it was dead. You might try resetting the CUDA switch. It's a small (I > think black on this machine) button on the motherboard. It's located > somewhere around the PCI slot (I think if I recall behind them). Press > the button and hold it down for 30 seconds or so. Alternavitely you > could try booting the machine and holding down the cmd-opt-"r"-"p"to zap > the parameter RAM from the keyboard. I had an S900 that I had to do > wthat with.
I tried the CUDA switch with no luck. Also tried to zap pram but it doesn't seem to get far enough to recognize the keys being pressed; it never chimes again. But the three finger salute (ctrl-cmd-pwr) for a reset works in that it will reset and chime but still shows no other signs of life. It's not sounding promising but thanks for the tips! -- John Impellizzeri mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
