*continuation of "[PCI] MAC 8500 won't boot", plus install CD/copy/questions.
I had similar no-boot prob's w/my PM8500; tried many tips of other listers, some which I listed on the Re: to the above post. I tried each suggestion, but when using different HDD's w/OS8.1 and lower, the 8500 came back to life, somewhat shaky, but has seemed to slowly get better. Since then, I have lost menu clock display (can access Date&Time c/p, but won't show on d/top). Also, can't access PC Exchange c/p, DialogBox says "PC Exchange is not installed. To install it, place it in your Control Panels folder and restart computer." I've done that and tossed their prefs from system folder and copied c/p's from other HDD, still will not load. Will get new c/p's from OS8.0 Install CD, to see if that works. I have OS 8.6 Install CD 'copy', but install won't finish, says "has problem reading the Tome". Then, after dragging separate System Folder items to HDD, to go around proper install, it says "You cannot use copied items for startup drive! Mount CD". I am awaiting a lister who may send 8.6 & 9.1 test copies (same prob.may occur). Does anyone have OS 9.1 Install CD, to go on a PM8500, poss. w/9.1.x+ update to sell to me? I need 9.1.x+ to use SanDisk Reader/Writer, to dn.ld. 400 digital pics from 128MB SD m/media card. Or OS 8.6 InstallCD, to dn.ld. from/with camera. Meanwhile, does anyone know trick/s to get an OS 'copy' to load? Or is this NoNo? I'd stay w/ OS 8.1 bec. of it's size and my smaller HDD's, but need + for cam apps. Concerning Install CD/s, please contact me directly. Any help-posts appreciated. TIA, YooperJim Kilponen -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
