There is NO MYSTERY here. The MDD shipped with OS X v10.2.8 system specific install disk set. Plus a MacOS 9.x Restore Disk set that installs MacOS 9.x, after OS X, with a specialized MDD System ROM for MacOS 9.x. If you don't have the full set of either, You must perform an install a retail OS X 10.4.11, and use the Netboot disc set downloaded, and installed from Apple to install MacOS 9.x, but after install, BEFORE restart, remove the two Netboot Extensions to the Disabled Extensions folder in the MacOS 9.x System file, then restart.
You may also have to remove a couple of the non-working ATI video drivers from the MacOS 9.x System Folder to disable them. Firmware level of the MDD for OS X must be at 4.2.8(f), and the ROM for MacOS 9.x at netboot level, or equivalent. Firmware updates on the MDD must be done usually from MacOS 9.x. I have the original OS X Install Set, and the Restore Set that installs MacOS 9.x on the MDD.series systams. I will make a post of the CDR masters for both sets to mediafire, or yousendit etc.. that anyone can download and burn media from Disk Utitity. This silliness for obscuring, impeding the use of Mac hardware has got to cease. I will burn and mail a full MDD disk setn for the cost of the media period for those who don't want/can't be bothered to learn how to do it themselves. Enough, people! -- 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
