> Got an offer to buy an bare bone G3 B&W rev 2, no CD, no Zip, no memory, no > > hard drives. > > > > Got two 32 MB memory from my Beige G3 and an 4 gig ATA drive out of my > > closet, connected > > the keyboard from my Beige and my old monitor with an VGA adapter to the B&W. > > > > Start from the keyboard, the lights went on, the HD starts, but no video, the > > screen stays > > black. > > > > Is it possible the memory, keyboard or VGA adapter is not compatible with the > > B&W or has > > the B&W a problem? > > RAM possibly incompatible. If you used the OEM 32mg card from your beige, > the answer is "yes". OEM beige G3 RAM was PC66 SDRAM; the B+W needs PC100 > (or 133 can be used) Also check for minimum amount: I'm not sure, but you > might need a minimum of 64 or 128 Mg for successful boot-up. However, I am > VERY sure about the PC100 part. > > > > Any ideas what I could do to test this machine. > > > > Franz > > Bangkok > Best regards, > Dana > Thanks for the idea, got one of my 3 sticks with 256 MB out of my Beige, they are PC100, still the same the screen remains black, hooked also my new monitor from a PC up, still no change.
Could it be a hardware problem? Will give it another try with the original USB keyboard. Franz Bangkok -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-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/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
