Thanks Kriss, you are right OS 8.5.1 I had to get on and check again. I will try the firmware site Tuesday thanks again.
Robert Long > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: I know I am a pest > Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:45:03 -0600 > > > On Dec 28, 2009, at 10:02 PM, Robert Long wrote: > > > I got some software off EBay for OS 9 and 9.2 and when I began to > > install it to fix some glitches 8.1, which is only my suspecions, I > > got a message that I need to update my firmware from my Instal disk > > which I did not get.' > > > You might also consider upgrading with the special firmware that > enables G4 CPUs to work in the B&W, I don't think there are any > downsides, it will still boot and install with a G3 CPU, but if you > later decide to upgrade to a G4 you won't need to upgrade again. > > The OEM Apple Firmware Update is available here: > <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58374> > > The G4 CPU enabler firmware is here: > <http://eshop.macsales.com/Tech/FTP/newertech/BWG4Enabler.hqx> > > > On Dec 28, 2009, at 10:35 PM, Dana Collins wrote: > > > > The others can refresh my memory, but can the G3 actually run 8.1? > > I don't think so, it originally shipped with 8.5.1, an normally the > shipping OS is the earliest that will boot. If the HD has 8.1 and it's > booting, that could be "the problem" that requires updating? > > -- > 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 [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ -- 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 [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
