Yep, Thanks. I just went hunting deeper in the bin with my G5 stuff. My manual says to use the disc labelled "Additional Software & Apple Hardware Test"
This triggered a flashback for me. Years ago after an HDD failure, I took this thing to the local CompUSA where I bought it since it was still under warranty. I left my 3 discs with them & upon picking it up those discs were not with my system. One of the tech guys after much frustration on my part pulled together 3 Apple discs--2 install ones & that other turbo tech deluxe tools disc that i was using before...ugh!
even the install discs are different disc versions--disk 1 is version 1.1 and disc 2 is verion 1.0
Oh the joy. If only I knew then what I know now smile

by the way, I did add a test admin acct & used it but experienced same behavior.

Has anyone ever been able to download & create AHT discs?
Other recommendations?
I'd rather not have to take the long trip to apple support & pay the big $$$ if at all possible.

thanks again,
Joe