On 10/02/05 10:09, "Mikael Byström" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Any ideas for why an older G4, like a 400 or 500 wouldn't boot into OS 9? > OS X (10.3.7) works both from several discs and several CDs. But no known > Bootable OS 9 CDs, like repair CDs or OS 9 installation CDs work. Same > discs boot other similar machines. > > All I get is the dreadful "grey screen". > > I have tried to: > Zap PRAM, Reset NVRAM, changed startup disc, the c key, Cmd-Alt-Shift- > Backspace. It works as long there's an OS X System, but not with OS 9. > A friend suggested that a reinstallation of OS X could solve things, but > why would the HD affect the CD boot process? > I kinda forgot how to diagnose the OS 9 boot process. Ideas are welcome. > I would risk to say that you probably haven't the right version of OS 9 to boot from on this machine. There has been quite a few different versions of the installation CDs for OS 9 along with a few updates. What you need to make sure you have is the full install retail CD, not one borrowed from another Mac as it might be tailored for that Mac and not for your older PowerBook G4... -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
