Hi Ronni, Peter, Still no luck at all. I tried both suggestions and no change. I replaced the battery as it seemed low (just under 3V) and again no effect.
Looks like I need to get to an Apple repair centre, there should be one here in Singapore, never needed one before... Thanks to both of you for the suggestions. Regards, Paul > Hi Paul, > > You could try Resetting the SMC (System Management Contoller) > > Resetting the SMC for Mac Pro, Intel-based iMac, Intel-based Mac mini, or > Intel-based Xserve > > • Shut down the computer. > • Unplug the computer's power cord. > • Wait fifteen seconds. > • Attach the computer's power cord. > • Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the > computer. > > <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964> > > Cheers, > Ronni > There is a small battery on the motherboard which is used to maintain PRAM > settings. If it is completely flat it can impact on the ability to restart. > I'm not familiar enough with the Mac Pro to be able to give you reliable > advice, but if history is anything to go by the battery will be a 3.5V > half-AA Lithium type, and should be fairly easy to locate in a Mac Pro. I > used to buy these from Dick Smith, but I haven't had to do so for many years > so I don't know if they still carry them. Batteries Plus might be another > source. > > Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services > FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer > Perth, Western Australia > Phone (618) 9332 6482 Mob 0403 046 948 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
