Beige G3 Server won't boot 9.2.1 from CD or HD

Tried to upgrade a Beige G3 Server w/Rev3 ROM from 8.6 to Retail 9.2.1.
Would not boot from CD. Gets to appletalk extention icon then gets bomb dialog box with no text. Mouse still moves pointer.
Installed via alternate method to HD (ultra-wide scsi) from CD with 8.6 booted,
I now have the same senario when trying to boot from the scsi HD.
Boot with space bar down has the same results.
Booting with extentions off gets the bomb dialog box with
"illegal instuction, restart with extentions off" ( catch 22!!).
Installed a second drive (ide) from another computer with 8.6, this boots fine.
Have used this same CD to install 9.2.1 on a beige G3 MT/Rev3 ROM with no problems.
Will boot 9.1 from Norton Utilities CD no problem.
Configuration is: 128meg, 4G ultra- wide scsi w/9.2.1 on scsi-3 card in pci slot 2, 4G ide drive w/8.6, ide cd-rom drive, floppy drive, Internal scsi-1 cable removed (no device on this cable) performed manual reset, no change.
Any help greatly appreciated!

I finally found the problem, after going thru the forum on G3 Usage there was a post to check the personality board for proper fit in its socket ( a common problem apperently), and how this can cause odd operating problems. On close inspection I noticed that the back of the case had a slight bow outwards. Since the board is secured to the back of the case, it was lifting the board slighty out of its socket.
I straightened the case to match up the mounting holes with the board while the board is properly mounted in its socket. Problem solved...
Why this only affected 9.2.1 is beyond me. It would still boot 8.6 and 9.0.4 with no problems!

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