In a message dated 2/23/03 5:39:59 PM, rmichau2 at maine.rr.com writes: << Now I am at a loss to understand why this happening and what I can do to get the card operating properly. >> Hi Ron Just a thought. Before you install the card, install the software that comes on the CD. If you are running Mac OS 9.2.2, go to www.versiontracker.com and get the updated ATI software and install it. At that point you can install the 8500. Bill