On 9/7/08 6:18 PM, Ralph of [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent
>
> Howdy,
>
> On Sun, 2008-09-07 at 14:47 -0700, glen wrote:
>>> I recently received a 400 MHz G4 to upgrade my B&W. I just want to
>>> install Tiger. I seem to remember something about the B&W not booting
>>> with a G4 installed, without a special driver. My G4 is an Apple brand
>>> one, if that makes a difference. This is a new B&W to me and I'll be
>>> installing the OS from scratch.
>>
>> You will need the Blue & White G4 Enabler available at:
>>
>> http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/software.cfm
>>
>> --glen
>>
>
> The enabler you refer to seems to be here:
> http://eshop.macsales.com/Tech/FTP/newertech/BWG4Enabler.hqx
>
> So, this helped a little, but I still don't know what to do with it. I
> don't think Tiger installs on a G3. Do I need to install OS9 first, or
> 10.2 to install the enabler, and then put the G4 in?
> Good day,
> Ralph
Hello Ralph,
Just to clarify:
Tiger will install on a G3, whether it is using a G3 CPU or a G4 CPU. Your
issue is that the original ROM (actually it's firmware) on the B+W G3s was
set (or "restricted" may be better) to recognize G3 CPUs only. The enabler
hack in question removes the restriction, allowing the B+W's ROM to bless
the G4 as a viable CPU.
The hacks, whether the older version as still posted at OWC (the one you
were pointed to), which requires OS 9, or the newer Sonnet Encore Enabler
(here at
<http://www.sonnettech.com/support/downloads/processorupgradecards.html>
Which can be run on OS X, still require some sort of OS to be ale to run.
Generally, the enabler in OS 9 launches, telling you to reboot while holding
down the concave programmer's button (one of the little ones underneath the
main power button on the G3's front) until you hear a long beep, then you
can watch the progress bar as the firmware gets updated. Once restarted, you
can then install your G4 CPU knowing that the machine will recognize it.
The process is actually much easier than it may sound for a first-timer.
Hope this helps,
Dana
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