Welcome to the MacNN Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

You are here: MacNN Forums > Hardware - Troubleshooting and Discussion > Mac Notebooks > Needing to reset the PRAM every time I reboot

Needing to reset the PRAM every time I reboot
Thread Tools
nickw311
Senior User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Nevada (Not Las Vegas)
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 21, 2006, 12:08 AM
 
Everytime I reboot the computer I have to reset the PRAM in order for it to boot up. The screen just comes on and is black until I reset the PRAM in which it clears everything up for me. Does anyone know what would cause this? I have the most up to date OS X and I updated the firmware. This problem started happening before I updated the firmware.
27" iMac C2D
     
greenamp
Mac Elite
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Nashville
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 21, 2006, 12:31 AM
 
Go to your display preferences in system prefs, change resolution to something other than 1280x800, change it back 1280x800, and reboot+resest PRAM.
     
nickw311  (op)
Senior User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Nevada (Not Las Vegas)
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 21, 2006, 01:15 AM
 
I think that may have fixed it. I changed the resolution and then rebooted and didnt have to reset the PRAM. Thanks, Ill see if it coninues working now that I have it back to my original resolution.
27" iMac C2D
     
wako
Fresh-Faced Recruit
Join Date: Jul 2006
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 21, 2006, 01:43 AM
 
I have a similar ordeal as you...


I think it really started ever since i installed the drivers for my Canon MP170 Printer. But it only happens when I reboot because of some installation or update that needs a reboot. Its pretty weird.
     
greenamp
Mac Elite
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Nashville
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Aug 21, 2006, 05:59 PM
 
Just do what I explained earlier wako. Should fix the issue.
     
   
Thread Tools
Forum Links
Forum Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Top
Privacy Policy
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:15 PM.
All contents of these forums © 1995-2011 MacNN. All rights reserved.
Branding + Design: www.gesamtbild.com
vBulletin v.3.8.7 © 2000-2011, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd., Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2