>The same thing happened to mine. Just reinstall the software that came with >the Newertech G3, and the message will go away. > >Darren > >On Sat, 20 May 2000 22:35:05 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> For some time now, all of a sudden, my little PB2400 (80 MB Newertech >RAM, Newertech G3) started to give the following error message at the >beginning of startup, right after the background appears but before the >extensions load. It does like this: >> >> The built-in memory test detected a problems with the cache memory. >Please contact a service technician. >> >> Once I hit OK, the startup continues without a hitch. The computer works >just as well as before, there are no crashes, no slowdowns. >> >> I ran TechTool (negative) which tests the cache but I'm not sure if it >tests anythinbg relevant. I turned off the memory check in the Memory CP but >I assume this testinc occurs before it loads anyway. >> >> The only annoying thing so far is that I can't simply restart and walk >away because the startrup stops at the dialog box. Since I run it for weeks >without a restart it is not a big issue, but I'd like to know what this >message is about and how (if) it can be stopped. >> >> Thanks It can also be a problem with the OS and a failing RAM upgrade module card. Very hard to pin down and painful($) if the RAM. Just note: nothing electronic or mechanical has an infinite lifespan. ---- Paul Vail [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- http://www.afterhoursconsulting.org/ After Hours Consulting: Macintosh Service, Support & Web Hosting ---- ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $199.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199, Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
