Hi Everyone, so just wanted to give an update.
On Sept. 3rd, i started up in Safe Mode again, and used Tech Tool 6.0.3 to do a variety of tests. I left the computer on for a few days, as the tests were very thorough and lengthy. It took along time to do all of the tests, the surface scans of each of my 4 2TB Hard drives were the most time consuming.
My Mac Pro was on for almost 48 hours straight in Safe Mode, and never shut itself off.
Here are the results:
2018-09-05 4:08 PM
17 TESTS RUN.
All tests completed successfully.
• Memory Report
Memory Report ran 1 time, successfully.
• Surface Scan
Surface Scan ran 4 times, successfully.
• SMART
SMART ran 4 times, successfully.
• File Structures
File Structures ran 4 times, successfully.
• Video Memory
Video Memory ran 1 time, successfully.
• Volume Structures
Volume Structures ran 3 times, successfully.
I just tried to start it up now, and it powered down a few minutes into it's boot up. Tried again in Safe Mode, and same thing happened.
Tried each again another time, and powered down.
Just wanted to report my status. I just now unplugged all of my peripheral cables and tried, and it powered down again.
I'm now going to pull my E-Sata card and try again. If it continues to power down, then i'll start pulling my ram.
I'm also going to pull off the side panel and look for any red LED lights.
Will advise on my progress. Wish me luck!! lol.