On Sep 20, 2010, at 2:59 PM, Drew Anderson wrote: > Hello All, > > I sometimes get a message on my G4 Sawtooth, "You need to restart your > computer. Hold down the power button for several seconds or press restart." > in 4 or 5 languages. Is this an OS glitch? Hardware problem? Memory problem? > I've been getting the same message a lot on my G4 iBook as well. > > G4 Sawtooth w/Sonnet 1.3Ghz dual core. > OS 10.4.11 > 1.5 GB RAM
What you're seeing is a kernel panic, which usually is because the OS detects a problem with the installed memory sticks. In my experience, it's because there is a mismatch in specs between two or more banks of RAM. I usually run the Apple Hardware Test and look at the specs of the RAM in each bank. For kernel-free operation (at least as far as RAM goes in 10.4.11), match the speeds, latency and other specs and you should resolve your issue. Jim Scott -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
