Troubleshooting

 

Symptom Charts/System - 9

 

 

 

1

Verify system software is version 7.5.2 or later (Power

 

System

intermittently

 

Macintosh 9500/120 and 9500/132) or 7.5.3 or later

crashes or hangs

2

(Power Macintosh 9500/150).

 

 

 

Verify DIMMs are noncomposite.

 

 

 

3

Verify software is known-good. Do a clean install of the

 

 

 

4

system software.

 

 

 

Verify software is Power Macintosh 9500 compatible

 

 

 

 

(contact developer). Also, try booting with extensions off to

 

 

 

5

determine if there are system init problems.

 

 

 

Clear parameter RAM. Hold down <Command> <Option> <P>

 

 

 

 

<R> during startup but before "Welcome to Macintosh"

 

 

 

6

appears.

 

 

 

Remove all DRAM DIMMs and try replacing them one at a

 

 

 

7

time to test. Replace any bad DIMMs.

 

 

 

Replace processor card.

 

 

 

8

Replace logic board. Retain DIMMs. Note: When you replace

 

 

 

 

the logic board, be sure the LED cable is not interfering with

 

 

 

 

the power actuator.

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