Firewire not recognized - any help?
I've lost my firewire drives and devices. They arn't on the desktop. Can't even find the word firewire when I search for preferences.
Mac Pro & MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
System Profile. About This Mac.
Reset the SMC
https://support.apple.com/kb/TS1367
General purpose Mac troubleshooting guide: Isolating issues in Mac OS X
Creating a temporary user to isolate user-specific problems: Isolating an issue by using another user account
Identifying resource hogs and other tips: Using Activity Monitor to read System Memory and determine how much RAM is being used
Starting the computer in "safe mode": Mac OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
To identify potential hardware problems: Apple Hardware Test
General Mac maintenance: Tips to keep your Mac in top form