Disable the startup RAM test - this one is a real time saver. I don't recall how to do so though. In addition, update to OS 9.2.2, or better yet, get OS X 10.2.6 or later (depending on when you decide to jump in - it may be updated further by then...as of this writing, it's 10.2.6). Jay > what is the typical start up time for G4? I have dual 500, OS 9.1 and 1.5 gig of > ram and it takes over 2 minutes to start up the computer. > what can i do to make it start faster? > > Jack > >