>Last week I installed new RAM in my 8500. I'm running OS 9.1 with a G3 >500 card and a video card. > >Now when I hit my power up key on the key board I get chimes but no boot >up. The monitor light goes green but then begins to blink. I have to do >a forced reboot to get the computer up. I've run Nortons and fixed all >problems but it is still doing it. > >Linda
A couple of questions. How much memory did you start with and how much did you add. If you started with not much and added a lot, your computer could simply be going through it's start-up memory check. This can take time (several minutes depending on how much memory), even with a G3, because the cache is not enabled on a G3 until later in the boot-up cycle. The start-up memory check needs to make one complete pass to set the RAM amounts into PRAM. Once it has completed, you can turn it off by opening the memory control panel while holding down the Option and Command keys. An extra option 'Startup Memory Test' will be available. Also, did you press the CUDA button when you added the memory? Technically, you do not need to do this, but I have seen problems clear-up after adding RAM and resetting the CUDA chip. -- -- Mr. PopMan - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - "Does anybody want to play a game of pinball?" In the end, a person is only known by the impact they have on others. Jim Stovall-The Ultimate Gift -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
