On Sunday, August 08, 2004, at 02:25AM, kaldav <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I'd like to make a further clarification of my original post, as many >of you have kindly suggested remedies, but they have already been >tried and not worked and you might have a further idea of I clarify: >>Hello, >>I have a VST Zip drive for the powerbook 190/5300/3400. When I put >>it in the expansion bay of the 5300 running 8.6 it works fine. When >>I put it in the 3400 running 9.1, it causes the powerbook to start >>up only to a gray screen with a black cursor and not start up any >>further and I have to push the Reset button to shut down. >>I have downloaded the Iomega software for OS8.6/9. loaded it, and >>the problem still occurred. >>How can I tell if there is a problem with the connector on the 3400 >>(as the CD drive works fine) or if there is a software problem >>affecting this VST zip drive? >>Thanks. > >Others kindly suggested: >>Try removing all the iomega s/w - I seem to remember that around OS >>9 the device was supported natively in the OS install. The Iomega >>driver IS part of a MacOS install, as many Macs come with Zips. >> The install process will install the Iomega Driver system >>extension, whether you have an Iomega device intalled, or not. >OR >>Exactly my point, you don't need to download and install extra s/w from >>iomega on later Mac OS versions, you already have it installed. >OR >>When those first came out, they used a different driver/control >>panel... Be sure you have the VST driver....not the Iomega driver. > >However, firstly, this start up problem occurred after a clean >install of system 9.1 which contained the Iomega drivers. Inserting >the zip drive froze the computer on start up to a blank gray screen. >Therefore, I downloaded and installed the Iomega drivers for OS 8.6&9 >from the Iomega site and installed them, but the computer still froze >on start up. However, the CD and floppy drives work fine. The zip >disk works fine on the 5300. Could anyone tell me where to get the >VST driver suggested above? >I hope this is more clear. >Thanks. It is unfortunate that you have received conflicting "kind suggestions" from "experts," who may or may not have personal experience with systems identical with or at least similar to yours. For years I have had three PowerBook 3400c's, all running OS 9.1 and all using VST Zip drive expansion-bay modules. I have also read repeatedly on this List the "myth" about "native" support by OS 9.1 for Zip drives. With my PowerBook 3400c's sitting near me at this moment, and their System Folders open, I can assure you that OS 9.1 installed the following: (1) Applications (Mac OS 9)/Apple Extras/Iomega Folder, which includes Iomega Tools 6.3.1, of 1999 vintage but working flawlessly (2) System Folder/Extensions/Iomega Driver There is no need for you to download and install anything else, Iomega or VST. If you remove the above Iomega items, as one "expert' suggested, then no Zip drive modules will ever work. While I have no specific knowledge about your PowerBook 3400c, or your Zip drive expansion-bay module, I would suggest that you try the following: (1) Reset the PRAM once or a few times (2) Trash the Iomega Driver Preferences file in the Preferences Folder in the System Folder, and restart Good luck! -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
