Steff wrote: >Could this be a matter of drive's speed? May be, the internal HD spins at >5400 rpm while the external-one at 7200 rpm, both configured to >auto-start?
That wouldn't cause the problem. I've got a 7200 RPM Seagate drive in my IIci right now. I can hook an older 110 Meg (I forgot the speed. But, it's even slower than 5400 RPM)... Select either one as the startup disk & it will work. The only place where I have problems, is if I have 2 or more startup partitions on the same hard drive. My IIci will always default to the first partition. Iechyd Da, Andrew -- <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< Since Judgement Day has now come and gone, it is now up to those who have not passed this test, over the next few years of "tribulation" to prove their True intent, or, be lost... Forever........ <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com