Hi, This is a follow-up to my last post re: the error message I've been getting when using a feature of Flash (an animation program) which involves writing to the disk. The message is... There is a problem with the disk <name>. Some information may have been lost. Check recently used files for missing data and use a disk-repair utility on the disk.
I looked up an explanation of the message on Apple's site which said that it is displayed specifically when an error is encountered writing from the disk cache to the volume (as opposed to an error encountered saving data to disk). Thinking my drive was defective and still being under warranty I ordered a replacement from WG (who was very cooperative). I installed the new drive (WG Caviar SE EIDE 120 GB 7200 8Mb attached to a SIIG Ultra ATA 133/100 Controller in the top PCI slot of an S900 running OS 9.2.2 w/ 1GB RAM and a G4 450Mhz processor) and still get the same message. Finally I decided to back up the data on my original 2GB SCSI that came w/ the computer, re-initialize it and install OS9.xx and Flash and all my Flash files on it. The program works flawlessly and I DO NOT get the error message, but if If I try to work on any Flash files stored on the IDE drive, I get the error message. So It seems to be a hardware problem specific to the IDE drive and/or the controller card. Someone I spoke w/ thought maybe the card was defective or possibly the I/O of the configuration was too fast for my logic baoard or maybe the card was not working properly w/ the IDE drive. As I understand I can't relocate the card to any of the bottom four PCI slots because of PCI to PCI bridge problems (which I forget what they were). Any ideas as to what to do , short of buying a new computer. Or should I consider buying a modest sized SCSI (appreciably bigger than my 2GB) to give me the performance I need and use the IDE for backup and storage although I hate the idea of using a device that is unreliable in some areas of performance. Any feedback will be very much appreciated. I am so frustrated at this point. Thanks. Elliot -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
