[G4] Noob with a question

[Matt Pendergast]

Harry,
That was it, You're a genius! :)

Matt Pendergast wrote:

> Harry
> Ok I'll check that out. It's the only drive in the system at the 
> moment. I've been snooping around ebay trying to find one of those 
> dual drive mounts but no dice yet. I haven't really started using the 
> Mac due to this problem.
> Thanks
>
> Harry Freeman wrote:
>
>> Greetings ( + )!( + )
>>
>> On Nov 22, 2005, at 2:12 PM, Matt Pendergast wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Everybody
>>> My name is Matt I picked up a G4 500 Sawtooth off ebay about 2 
>>> months ago.
>>> I've had a strange problem with it. It works fine, I got OSX 10.3.9 
>>> (I think) on it.
>>> Problem is I always have to boot by holding the option key down. 
>>> Whether it's from a cold boot or a restart.
>>> I'm not sure how to correct this. Hopefully it's something simple.
>>> Thanks
>>> Matt
>>> _______________________________________________
>>
>>
>>
>> Matt it sounds like your HD is either (if you only have one drive) on 
>> the wrong connector, or it is optioned incorrectly. The drive with 
>> the Operating system should be on the last connector, and should be 
>> optioned for cable select.
>>
>> Best Regards, /\*_*/\
>>
>> Harry (*^_^*)
>> * We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing 
>> through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to 
>> love... and then we return home.
>> Australian Aboriginal proverb
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