My G-3 beige server loads ok but about 1 or 2 minutes it freezes,it can be in use or idle only thing to do is turn it off and back on again,with the same cycle to repeat again..it does completely load with OS-9,I have reset the pram,did not do any good system is 266mhz,256 memory,thats all I know about the system as I just bought it..PLEASE HELP!!!!O S 9 Z1-9.0
G-3 beige server freezes
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nixgeek
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Cheryl, he mentioned that he's using OS 9. To run a disk repair, it would have to be Disk First Aid. 
That said, Nightman, Have you checked the Energy Saver settings and set them to "Never?" I have a feeling this might be the cause of your problems.
Also, listen closely to the hard drive and try to hear for a repetitive sound. If you keep getting a weird repetitive sound from the hard drive, then it could be that it's about to fail. Backup all your files immediately and replace the drive before it deteriorates any further.
Have you also tried booting with Extensions Disabled to see if it still crashes? After you hear the Macintosh startup chime, hold down the Shift key until you see the message "Extensions Disabled." Leave it on and see if it does the same thing. If not, then it could be an extension or a control panel that's causing the freeze.
By the way, what exact version of OS 9 are you running? I remember there being issues with OS 9.0, but what they were I don't remember exactly. You might want to upgrade to 9.0.4, or take it even further and upgrade to 9.2.2. You'll first have to upgrade to 9.1, then to 9.2.1, and then to 9.2.2. Yes, it's a bit of a pain, but it would probably be worth it.
Good luck!
That said, Nightman, Have you checked the Energy Saver settings and set them to "Never?" I have a feeling this might be the cause of your problems.
Also, listen closely to the hard drive and try to hear for a repetitive sound. If you keep getting a weird repetitive sound from the hard drive, then it could be that it's about to fail. Backup all your files immediately and replace the drive before it deteriorates any further.
Have you also tried booting with Extensions Disabled to see if it still crashes? After you hear the Macintosh startup chime, hold down the Shift key until you see the message "Extensions Disabled." Leave it on and see if it does the same thing. If not, then it could be an extension or a control panel that's causing the freeze.
By the way, what exact version of OS 9 are you running? I remember there being issues with OS 9.0, but what they were I don't remember exactly. You might want to upgrade to 9.0.4, or take it even further and upgrade to 9.2.2. You'll first have to upgrade to 9.1, then to 9.2.1, and then to 9.2.2. Yes, it's a bit of a pain, but it would probably be worth it.
Good luck!
nixgeek
Mac of the SubGenius! :-)
fryke said:
See here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75288
I've updated carious 9.x Macs this way. It's tedious, but it is possible and for free. You must have 9.0 though..the updates won't work for anything below that.