TITLE
    Mac OS 9: Pause With Password Security
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		60596
10/12/99
10/20/99
TOPIC

    I installed Mac OS 9.0 and now when I turn PowerBook Password Security on or off using the control panel, the cursor temporarily freezes for a couple of seconds. Is this normal?

DISCUSSION

    Yes, this is normal. When Password Security is turned on or off (and when the setup dialog is opened) it resets the ATA bus. As of Mac OS 9.0, the CD/DVD driver supports bus resets and so responds with a short delay. This won't happen if there is a disc in the CD-ROM drive and it doesn't happen on PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze) models. This does not affect the functionality of Password Security at all.

Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: Mac OS 9.0
Sub Category: Troubleshooting
Keywords: kmos90

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