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USB hubs and devices can cause installation issues
Authored by: dennishenley on Apr 04, '03 08:30:27AM

I've also had problems with a USB device. I could not boot into a
previously working flatpanel iMac. All I got was a grey screen of death.
I could boot into OS X, but not into OS 9. Finally, after wasting too
much time with original CDs and repair tools, I unplugged all my
devices (firewire and USB) and was able to boot into either OS. Then by
trial and elimination, I discovered that it the USB side of the equation
was preventing booting into OS 9. More trial and elimination and I
found out that a cable was bad. Once I replaced that USB cable, I could
use the hub and all the devices again and boot into either OS.

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Dennis E. Henley
Chicago, IL



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