> Greetings, all. > > A coworker just gave me a new-to-me B&W G3, but I have been having > nothing but problems with it. Hmmm... perhaps this is why he GAVE it > to me? ;) Just kidding. > > Anyway, I have tried to install OS 9.2.1 (came with my 10.1), OS X > 10.1, and OS X Server 1.2. Every install has failed. > > This particular system is a Rev 1, 300MHz, with a 20GB (upgraded) hard > drive, 256MB (64+64+128) RAM. The Firmware had already been updated to > the latest (G3 firmware 1.1). It did have a SCSI card in a PCI slot, > but I removed that. > > The RAM was in slots 1 (64), 2 (64), and 4 (128), so I moved it to 1 > (64), 2 (64), and 3 (128). > > OS X Server complains about a RAM issue. > OS X just won't install - crashes during installation > OS 9 installs either lock up midway, or they complain about "You need > OS 8.5 to install (this)" or "You need OS 8.1 to install (that)." Um, > I'm installing OS 9!! What the heck? > > Because of this last problem, I have been doing custom OS 9 installs, > installing ONLY Mac OS System and Internet apps. As a last ditch > effort I am trying to install JUST the Mac OS System, recommended > installation. NOTHING extra for this install. > > The OS 9 installs just lock up with "About x minutes" remaining, > typically around 6-7 minutes remaining. By lockup I mean the mouse is > unresponsive and my USB keyboard's caps lock light doesn't light. > > I don't have a multimeter or I'd test the PRAM battery. But I have > zapped the PRAM of course. And now I'm running without the PRAM > battery installed - as long as I don't power down (soft boot only) I > should be OK right? > > Oh, for the OS 9 installs, even if one does successfully complete, I > get an error saying that the system software is not for that computer > type. I tried copying the OS 9 System Folder from my PowerBook G4 (15" > AlBook). No luck there either. > > I have tried each stick of RAM individually (in slot 1) and still no > luck installing even OS 9. > > Oh, I have partitioned several times, and the most recent partition > scheme is 3 partitions. (This is to be a play machine and I want to > multi-boot BeOS, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and YDL if that's > possible. I am willing to go to 1 partition for the moment, if someone > thinks that might help. Well, I might as well just try that anyway - > my last install just locked up.) > > Any idea what's up with this machine and how I can fix it? > > Eagle
Well Eagle, I have a G3 MiniTower and had problems installing OS9 too. So I went to the Old World helper: http://www.os9forever.com/os9helper.html Yes I know the G3 MT is not on the compatibility list but OS9 wouldn't install so I said what the heck and it worked great. So if all else fails, give it a shot! I still cannot install OSX even with XPostFacto, I give it a try about once a month but so far no good. One of these days... Deb in Rhode Island -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
