Fwd: [G4] G4 GE startup problems.

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> It may help to do the "OF Fix".  It certainly won't hurt and it can 
> solve a host of inexplicable problems - including the excessively loud 
> startup chime some of these machines seem to get periodically.  Boot 
> into Open Firmware.  Immediately upon hearing the startup chime, press 
> and hold the "option", "command" (the one with the apple on it), AND 
> the letters "O" and "F".  That's four (4) different keys held down 
> simultaneously.  The machine will enter a command line entry mode, 
> similar to the Terminal.  You may just get a command prompt, or a 
> message that tells you to release the keys to continue.  At the 
> command prompt, carefully type the following three lines, one at a 
> time, including the dash, and press return after each one.  Type 
> exactly what is in the first line and hit the return key.  The machine 
> will return an "OK" and the command prompt.   Type the second line and 
> hit return.  Type the third line and hit return.  A message will flash 
> and the computer will reboot.  Let it boot normally, then watch to see 
> if you have any repeat of the problem.
>
> reset-nvram
> set-defaults
> reset-all
>
> I would also suggest downloading MacJanitor, if you don't already have 
> it, and run it at least weekly.  It performs the same tasks as Chron 
> which is supposed to run overnight.  Since most machines are off or 
> asleep in the middle of the night, Chron (the daily, weekly, and 
> monthly cleanup tasks) often doesn't get run.  Running them keeps OSX 
> running more smoothly.
>
> Good luck getting the problem handled.
>
> Dan
>
>
> On Apr 23, 2008, at 9:46 PM, Ernest wrote: