David Klaus wrote: >>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. >
I put all new memory in. 6 128 MB chips it originally had 256MBs in a collection of 32s and a pair of 64s. >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. > It's possible I am not waiting long enough. Is there an average wait time? If it takes longer than 5 minutes should I be concerned? > 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. > > Cuda was pressed. Linda -- 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
