In a message dated 2/8/05 3:45:50 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I've looked at the Dantz page and the xlr8 page, and I have no idea what >an >LGCDR is and I don't know enuff about playing with the Extension Manager. > >I've forked out Au$ 290.00 so far - should I just go and buy a G4 for Au$595 >??? > >Bob More
My suggestion is, keep playing around with the Beige G3 for now, before you get into the expense of a G4. Sounds to me you're not very knowledgeable with your G3 yet. There is many ways to troubleshoot a CD-ROM that's not showing up. As a matter of fact, when I installed OS X, the same thing happened to me. It seems that OS X somehow dissables the CD-ROM for 9.2. Try these: 1. Make sure your Apple CD/DVD Driver extension is active. Just go to the Apple Menu/Control Panel/Extension Manager. Scroll to "Extensions", it shouldn't be too far down, make sure is checked marked. 2. Reset your parameter-ram (PRAM). To do so, restart your mac and press all these keys together: Apple-Option-P-R, if you've done it correctly the mac will chime once more and reset the clock and the settings OS X modified. 3. If all of this fails, try inserting the CD in the drive AS SOON as you see the first extension icon on screen when you boot the mac, that way by the time the mac loads the CD driver, its reading the disk at the same time. This is only a temporary solution and you must repeat the proccess everytime you want to use a CD. At least you can get around to finish installing OS X this way. 4. If #3 annoys you too much search in the web for a freeware third party driver. I am using the toast software which includes CD driver. I might be able to find something for that might help too, contact me off list. BTW did you upgrade the firmware for your Adaptec SCSI ADPT 2940UW card? You mentioned you have a G3, it is very likely you have this card. Before installing OSX you need to upgrade the firmware or you will be in big trouble. To find out if you have one, go to the Apple System profiler click on the "Devices And Volumes" tab and look at the contents in your PCI slots. Lili -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
