Wanting to continue with my upgrade project (G4 and new drive to follow), I cleverly (stupidly?) stuck two regular new1.5 volt AA lithiums together which measured out at 3.5v on a meter and alligator clipped them to the battery leads. I was hoping it was enough juice for the system to do it's self diagnostics during the boot-up and I would here the lovely bong telling me everything is OK.
No bong or boot with with all 4 new sticks installed. Yes bong and boot with only one new RAM stick installed. I determined my battery contraption was not reliable for always providing continuity of voltage so I am holding off until my proper batteries arrive since it is a 9500 with it's horrible design for troubleshooting RAM.
Thanks for bearing with me and my story... my actual question is this:
Won't the system still boot provided everything else is in order without a PRAM battery and the little diagnostic circuit check that takes place and resulting bong sound. Or does the fact that it is starting out from a completely dead status with no power connected until everything is reassembled prevent this?
Thanks, Mike
-- 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
