> ... all of the data on the hard disk is still > preserved, but > the iMac won't be able start up from the hard disk until the > iMac Firmware > updater is run. This issue is extremely rare, but certainly > important to > address." > > You might want to download and try the Firmware Update 1.1 > which corrects > this problem. I don't think the URL I get will work, so do a search at > Apple Support for Article ID # 58179. It links to the > download and gives > instructions for applying the update. > << > ----------------------- > Kevin, > > If Dave's suggestion (above) works, please let us know. It > is definitely > one for the X-files. > > Jerry
Hello again! I've downloaded the iMac Firmware updater 1.2 which covers 1.1 as well. I guess my Rev. D iMac didn't need that updater because I got a message saying that the firmware was not recognized and it could be due to newer firmware on the Mac. I shuddered as I brought my iMac in to the shop to see if they could fix it - knew it was going to slit my pocketbook. They plopped in a new HD, reinstalled the OS and everything work! Ho.ho.ho!!! Not sure what was wrong with the two HDs that I plopped in previously. The iMac must not have liked them, but at least one of them worked fine on my Performa 6400; I didn't try the other. In any case, all I had to pay for was a new HD (60GB was the smallest they had) and a basic service charge. Boy, was I glad the motherboard was ok. Has anyone had trouble booting their iMacs from a HD formatted using Mac OS Extended format? Does it make any difference? I might tinker with that the next time I get some free time. For now I'm content that the HD was the cause of my troubles. I'd like to thank all those who have taken time (I'm sure quite a bit of it too) trying to help me sort it out. I'll agree this is definitely one for the X-files. Thanks Guys! Regards, Kevin -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:imac-list-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:imac-list-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
