Zapping the PRAM
07/06/07 09:56
Hello All,
A simple quick fix known to all Mac Users already but worth repeating, if you've got any kind of erratic behavior on your Mac, from time not being kept right to the Mac going to sleep or waking at the wrong time, Reset your Parameter Ram (or as they say Zap the P-Ram)
To do this, restart Your Mac and press down the four keys Command, Option, P and R. hold these down as the computer turns on and you'll hear your boot chime, as you continue to hold the keys down, the Mac will restart its boot process and you'll hear the second chime, this second chime is your sign that you've successfully reset the P-Ram.
Pat yourself on the back and make a nice cup of tea or coffee, when you come back to your Mac it'll have booted into OS X and you can sip your drink and discover if your reset P-Ram has solved your issue, if so, fantastic!
Remember that AuburnCom is a registered San Francisco company providing Mac Consulting, Care and Maintenance Service, you can send us an email using this handy form.
A simple quick fix known to all Mac Users already but worth repeating, if you've got any kind of erratic behavior on your Mac, from time not being kept right to the Mac going to sleep or waking at the wrong time, Reset your Parameter Ram (or as they say Zap the P-Ram)
To do this, restart Your Mac and press down the four keys Command, Option, P and R. hold these down as the computer turns on and you'll hear your boot chime, as you continue to hold the keys down, the Mac will restart its boot process and you'll hear the second chime, this second chime is your sign that you've successfully reset the P-Ram.
Pat yourself on the back and make a nice cup of tea or coffee, when you come back to your Mac it'll have booted into OS X and you can sip your drink and discover if your reset P-Ram has solved your issue, if so, fantastic!
Remember that AuburnCom is a registered San Francisco company providing Mac Consulting, Care and Maintenance Service, you can send us an email using this handy form.