on 1/3/06 5:11 AM, James Sanderson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > ah ha! Here's the catch! and the reason for my not being able to > boot to Open Firmware on the WS II. And why Kristina can't do it > either. > > Now I know the rest of the story!
>> According to Apple: >> "Beginning with Power Macintosh computers with PCI slots, Power >> Macintosh computers rely on a firmware operating system called >> "Open Firmware" for controlling hardware. Open Firmware is a cross- >> platform firmware standard for controlling hardware and is used by >> all PCI-based Mac OS computers." >> ;s'cuse me? Did I miss something? My Lombard can't do open firmware? I remember when I first got this machine, some list friend directed me to open to that grey screen and type reset all and it worked. I was able to reset whatever it needed and it read the install disk so I could reformat the HD. I had bought the PB off ebay...many dollars ago. Long story/short story... I replaced the HD, the processor added max RAM and a new CDR drive... So I am not sure I am using the right cmd+opt+O+F sequence for the Lombard. PCI slot? Isn't that where my Orinoco Gold card goes? and my PCIMA card? Kristina [CST] -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
