Minor start up issue

[^squirrel^]

Hi,

On my Macpro, recently since installing a few new hard drives it takes a while to make the "Apple bong" noise. The fans spin at full RPM for about 5-6 seconds then it decides to boot. Loading times are as normal after the "bong".

Is it anything to worry about?

Thanks

Darren

 

[mad jew]

It should be fine. There's more hardware for the Mac to check and initialise so it should take a little longer. I wouldn't have thought it to be this noticeable, but I don't know the specifics of your setup.

 

[^squirrel^]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

I've got 4 X 512mb - When i installed this from new it was fine.

Then installed a 2nd Hard Drive ( 2x 160gb ) - Still fine
Then Installed a 3rd Hard Drive (320bg) - Now takes a while to load.

I'm going to remove all the oter drives later today and see what happens.

 

[mad jew]

Well, start by just removing the 320GB drive. Is there any difference?

 

[island]

Also try taking the other hard drive out and leavin the new one in. See what happens...