I haven't done the firmware patch on the new logic board, as I haven't wanted to risk killing a second board with the suspect G4 ZIF. The patch isn't really an update, but rather alters the firmware to allow the Yosemite board to use a G4 processor. The upgrade you were thinking of is for real (Sawtooth) G4s, only.
On Sunday, August 25, 2002, at 04:25 PM, Joseph C. Welling wrote: > James S Jones wrote: > >> Like Joe's G4, my B&W G3 has problems with not starting up, in spite of >> power getting to the logic board. In addition, I have regular traps in >> various OS X kernel extentions related to IO busses. >> >> Virtually everything has been eliminated as a suspect except the power >> supply and the "new" logic board. The logic board would seem more >> likely, due to the traps in IO kernel extensions. I can return that for >> a replacement for another couple of weeks. But, before I do, is it >> possible this is, at least in part, power supply related?? Any other >> suggestions or observations? > > Here's the article that explains how to test the power supply: > > http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58561 > > The firmware update you mentioned--that's not the one that goofs up some > non-apple RAM? I wouldn't think that's the problem though, since it's > not > getting that far along. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
