I use a G5/2.5 and I just did a restart with the sound switched off. I also use a headset witch is also selected in the soundprefs. I didn't work. Paul Moortgat On 29 Nov 2006, at 04:44, Linda wrote: > On 11/28/06 9:34 PM, Eddie Hargreaves wrote: > >>> Is your G5 an Intel? >> >> That is impossible. > > You're right. I was thinking "form factor" rather than chip. D'oh. > > In which case... there might be something wrong with Paul's G5, > because > muting the system sound before restarting works to mute my startup > chime on > my G5 (and my G4 PowerBook).