Re: Installing New HDD in my G5
Just prod Bruce a bit and he invariably comes up with invaluable advice :-) Thanks a lot for this great little tooltip! -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Installing New HDD in my G5
@Clark: ingenious! But if he values his data, he should have a backup, like an external HD or something. Even if he doesn't, I'm sure he can borrow a USB drive to do the transfer job. I guess he had not started on it yet because he wanted to be clear about the entire procedure first, and he wasn't sure how to copy the OS over. I agree with Greg that he should consider doing a fresh OS install, depending on how long he's been working with this system drive, and on how much time he can spend on the install of OS and application software. @Greg: I guess what you say about copying over the OS is about Apple's Drive Utility. But CCC can clone system disks independent of what the Mac is booted from. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Installing New HDD in my G5
On Dec 21, 2013, at 4:24 AM, Geke gevangaste...@gmail.commailto:gevangaste...@gmail.com wrote: @Greg: I guess what you say about copying over the OS is about Apple's Drive Utility. But CCC can clone system disks independent of what the Mac is booted from. You can use the ‘Restore’ function in Disk Utility to clone any drive mounted on the system to anything other than the boot volume. http://www.amazon.com/USB-SATA-5-25-Cable-Adapter/dp/B000YJBL78 is a must have tool for anyone doing things like this. Use restore to clone the 250 to the 500, then use it to restore the 40 to the 250, pull the 40 install the 500 and boot. -- Bruce Johnson Wherever you go, there you are B. Banzai, PhD -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Installing New HDD in my G5
On Dec 21, 2013, at 11:52 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Dec 21, 2013, at 4:24 AM, Geke gevangaste...@gmail.com wrote: @Greg: I guess what you say about copying over the OS is about Apple's Drive Utility. But CCC can clone system disks independent of what the Mac is booted from. You can use the ‘Restore’ function in Disk Utility to clone any drive mounted on the system to anything other than the boot volume. http://www.amazon.com/USB-SATA-5-25-Cable-Adapter/dp/B000YJBL78 is a must have tool for anyone doing things like this. Use restore to clone the 250 to the 500, then use it to restore the 40 to the 250, pull the 40 install the 500 and boot. -- Bruce Johnson A few years ago when I bought a Mac Mini, I also purchased a SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter. I haven't used it much but it is a godsend when I need it! -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Installing New HDD in my G5
Hello! I'm trying to wrap my head around the best way to install the 500GB SATA drive I have bought for storing video files. Currently I'm running a 40GB system disc and 250GB for video projects. I'd like to use the 250GB as the system disc and start using the new 500GB for the video projects. What's the best solution? I guess first thing is to copy all of the video files to somewhere else. I know I should be doing that already : / I then need to clone the 40GB to the 250GB? Will that work? Then take the 40GB out and install the 500GB and then copy the video files over? Yes. Do you have somewhere else to copy the video files to, like a backup HD? Alternatively, if you have a (Firewire preferably) dock to connect the new drive externally, you could copy the files over before you install the 500GB--it's somewhat safer. Cloning works well with CCC. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Installing New HDD in my G5
On Thu, Dec 19, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Evan Thomas spe...@gmail.com wrote: Currently I'm running a 40GB system disc and 250GB for video projects. I'd like to use the 250GB as the system disc and start using the new 500GB for the video projects. What's the best solution? 250 GB - 500 GB 40 GB - 250 GB Although I would recommend a fresh OS install, you should be fine everything else. -- [Greg Bennett] -Independent Carpenter, Electrician Lighting Designer -Purveyor of Classic Apple Macintosh Gear http://www.hsiprodsvcs.com/ http://www.macshack.us/ -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Installing New HDD in my G5
250 GB - 500 GB 40 GB - 250 GB That works. Alas, there exists a self-imposed 2.2 TB (2,200 GB) barrier, in SOME cases. This ... usually ... turns out to be a BIOS incompatibility/limitation. Presently, I always use 1 TB drive for my OS drives, generally configured as 1/3 primary OS, 1/3 emergency backup OS, and 1/3 common data (which ALSO includes programs and data which is intentionally removed from the Primary/Secondary partitions). Additionally, I almost always use 3 TB for data, such as DVD images. I tend to rip all my purchased DVDs to disk, so I can view these on the computer. Whether this is a breach of the DMCA, or not, is not something which I really and truly CARE about!) DO work whatever works for YOU! -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Installing New HDD in my G5
On Dec 20, 2013, at 1:05 PM, NODEraser wrote: On Thu, Dec 19, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Evan Thomas spe...@gmail.com wrote: Currently I'm running a 40GB system disc and 250GB for video projects. I'd like to use the 250GB as the system disc and start using the new 500GB for the video projects. What's the best solution? 250 GB - 500 GB 40 GB - 250 GB Although I would recommend a fresh OS install, you should be fine everything else. I'm not sure if it's been mentioned but I think the problem here could be that to transfer the 250 to the 500 you need to be booted from the 40Gb drive in order to make the copy. This means you need three drives mounted at once which may be one too many. I have a PowerMac G5 but I didn't need to do such a shuffle when setting it up so I'm not sure about this. If it is a limitation and the OP doesn't have a way to mount a SATA drive via Firewire or USB then he'll need to do a bit of fancy footwork. If there is room you could: Connect the 40Gb and 250Gb Use Carbon Copy Cloner to copy (without deleting any files) from the 40Gb to the 250Gb. Remove the 40Gb and install the 500Gb Format the 500Gb Finder copy the Video files, etc., from the 250Gb to the 500Gb drive Delete the files from the 250Gb that were copied. Otherwise you'd need to: Connect the 40Gb and 500Gb Format the 500Gb Use CCC to copy from the 40Gb to the 500Gb Remove the 40Gb and install the 250Gb Finder copy the Video files, etc., from the 250Gb to the 500Gb drive Delete the files from the 250Gb that were copied. Use CCC to copy from the 500Gb to the 250Gb the OS and anything else but the files originally on the 250Gb. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Installing New HDD in my G5
On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Clark Martin cm...@sonic.net wrote: I'm not sure if it's been mentioned but I think the problem here could be that to transfer the 250 to the 500 you need to be booted from the 40Gb drive in order to make the copy. This means you need three drives mounted at once which may be one too many. I have a PowerMac G5 but I didn't need to do such a shuffle when setting it up so I'm not sure about this. Boot from a USB device or CD. -- [Greg Bennett] -Independent Carpenter, Electrician Lighting Designer -Purveyor of Classic Apple Macintosh Gear http://www.hsiprodsvcs.com/ http://www.macshack.us/ -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Installing New HDD in my G5
Hello! I'm trying to wrap my head around the best way to install the 500GB SATA drive I have bought for storing video files. Currently I'm running a 40GB system disc and 250GB for video projects. I'd like to use the 250GB as the system disc and start using the new 500GB for the video projects. What's the best solution? I guess first thing is to copy all of the video files to somewhere else. I know I should be doing that already : / I then need to clone the 40GB to the 250GB? Will that work? Then take the 40GB out and install the 500GB and then copy the video files over? Cheers, Evan G5 Power Mac Dual 2.0 GHz 2 GB DDR SDRAM OSX 10.5 -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Installing New HDD in my G5
On Dec 19, 2013, at 1:17 PM, Evan Thomas spe...@gmail.com wrote: Hello! I'm trying to wrap my head around the best way to install the 500GB SATA drive I have bought for storing video files. Currently I'm running a 40GB system disc and 250GB for video projects. I'd like to use the 250GB as the system disc and start using the new 500GB for the video projects. What's the best solution? I guess first thing is to copy all of the video files to somewhere else. I know I should be doing that already : / I then need to clone the 40GB to the 250GB? Will that work? Then take the 40GB out and install the 500GB and then copy the video files over? Yep that’s exactly what to do. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
