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pram problems
Name: maarutle Date: February 12, 2007 at 15:57:40 Pacific OS: osx CPU/Ram: 800 Product: mac G4
Comment:
I tried to reset my pram,now when i power up my computer i just here a beeping sound and the power light flashes and my monitor is black,please help.
Name: Golfer Date: February 12, 2007 at 16:13:57 Pacific
Reply:
Which model Mac is it specifically? Try resetting the PMU and see if that helps or pressing the CUDA switch inside your tower. Apple's support pages have instructions on how to for each model.
A serious of beeps with no start-up could possibly be a RAM problem.
Have you tried re-zapping the PRAM?
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Response Number 2
Name: Golfer Date: February 12, 2007 at 16:15:33 Pacific
Reply:
Oops, had a typing error.
A series of beeps with no start-up could be a sign of RAM problems.
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Response Number 3
Name: maarutle Date: February 13, 2007 at 10:24:43 Pacific
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Summary: Sounds like a PRAM problem. Here's the plan: 1) While resetting, hold down COMMAND-OPTION-P-R and keep them held down. The computer will chime, then restart. Keep them held down, and let the system...
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