Apple 8600 appendix Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop

The hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop.

If you don’t see a hard disk icon on the desktop, try the following:

mUse the Drive Setup program to make the disk available. Drive Setup is on the system software CD-ROM disc. For instructions on using Drive Setup, follow the instructions in “Testing For Damage On Your Hard Disk” in the section “Testing and Repairing Your Hard Disk” in Chapter 11, “Diagnostic Techniques.”

mIf the hard disk is internal, shut down your computer, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it on again.

mIf the hard disk is external, make sure that it is turned on and that its cable is connected firmly; then restart the Macintosh.

mCheck the ID numbers of all SCSI equipment (anything connected to the SCSI port [g]) connected to your computer. Each SCSI device must have its own unique ID number. See the manuals that came with your SCSI equipment, in conjunction with Chapter 7, “Connecting Additional Equipment,” for information on setting SCSI ID numbers.

mIf the hard disk is your startup disk, follow the instructions in “Testing and Repairing Your Hard Disk,” in Chapter 11, “Diagnostic Techniques,” to test your startup hard disk and repair any damage. If repairing the disk doesn’t help, reinstall system software on your startup hard disk. For detailed instructions, see “Installing System Software,” which is also in Chapter 11.

Your computer starts up and you see large folder-shaped areas containing labeled pictorial buttons, instead of the usual Macintosh desktop.

mYour computer may have started up from a CD-ROM disc containing At Ease, an alternative to the Macintosh desktop. You need to have the Macintosh desktop on your screen before you can use any of the instructions in this manual.

To return to the Macintosh desktop, choose Shut Down from the Special menu. After your computer has shut down, restart it and then immediately press the Open/Close button of your CD-ROM drive to open the tray. Remove the CD-ROM disc and gently close the tray. Your computer finishes starting up.

Note: To avoid having the computer start up from a CD-ROM disc, remember to remove any disc in the drive before you shut down your computer.

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