Doug,
You are certainly having your share of problems with this Lombard, so let's see what can be done.
I don't think there is any question you have a failed backside L2 cache...power manager reset required to start + cache memory warning + no reported L2 cache. As you noted, a replacement microprocessor card is required.
These are your options:
- Buy a G4 upgrade cards with 433MHz, the fastest available speed for the Lombard (I believe); it will solve both your upper memory slot and L2 cache problem. However, the 433MHz is only 33MHz faster than your 400MHz card and the G4 CPU is only a benefit over your G3 for applications that are written to take advantage of the AltiVec G4 enhancement. Here is a somewhat dated list of applications:
http://macspeedzone.com/archive/frames2000/g4applications.shtml
- Buy a used 400MHz G3 microprocessor card that the reseller guarantees will run OSX with memory in both slots.
- Buy a cheaper 333MHz G3 microprocessor card with the same guarantee.
I mention the 333MHz for this reason: The Lombard is an aging machine and I think you want to put as little money possible in it. For example, you can get a 333 here for $79:
http://www.ifixit.com/cart/customer/home.php?m=31&a=7&c=24
Or here for $149 (overpriced):
http://www.pbparts.com/shop//lp+pcb
I would also go to this site, select the Lombard but leave the card manufacturer empty, then read about the G4 upgrade cards:
http://forums.xlr8yourmac.com/cpureview.lasso
Regarding OS9: If 9.x will not boot without pressing the shift key (extensions off), you either have a corrupted and/or incompatible extension. try these steps for your troubleshooting:
1. Boot to 9.x with shift-key-down.
2. Go to the Apple menu > Control Panels > Extensions Manager; select the MacOS 9.2.2 BASE extension set, close all windows, then restart. If successful, next try the MacOS 9.2.2 ALL set; this enables all Mac extensions, not third-party. If successful, try the extension troubleshooting in this article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=30929
3. If your Lombard does not start to 9.x with any extensions on, boot to 10.x and run Disk Utility's First Aid to see if anything turns up. Do NOT run 9.x's Disk First Aid...it is not updated to run against 10.x.
Regarding Apple DVD Player 1.3: For whatever reason, Apple chose not to make this available for free downloading; this application is only available on MacOS 9.0 CDs or newer. Not knowing the source of your installed OS 9.2.2, these are your options:
- If your OS 9.x was drag-copied from another computer, it apparently did not have built-in DVD capability; Apple DVD Player does not install if the installer sees no DVD hardware.
- Since you are running 9.2.2, it becomes impossible to install Apple DVD Player 1.3 from a MacOS 9.2.1 CD or earlier; the installer will refuse to run, stating a newer version OS is already installed.
- If you have available a MacOS 9.0 CD or newer, or you know someone running a Wallstreet or Lombard with DVD playback, you can extract the necessary files from the CD or their HD. These are the requisite files:
Applications:
A folder named 'Apple DVD Player' containing:
- Apple DVD Player
- Apple DVD Player Guide
- Apple DVD Player Read Me
- DVD Navigation Manager
- DVD RuntimeLib
System Folder > Extensions:
- DVD Decoder Library
- DVD PC Card Enabler
- DVD Region Manager
System Folder > Help:
- Apple DVD Player Help
If you can gather all of the above files, you can manually place them in their proper location, then restart to make them active. However, don't bother with this until you solve the running issue of 9.2.2.
If you have a MacOS 9.0 CD or newer, you can download TomeViewer from VersionTracker and extract these files. If this is the path you wish to follow, let me know.