On Mar 23, 2011, at 4:19 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote:
what if I forgot to install os9 drivers when I erased the hard drive
the last time? Is there a way to install the os9 drivers without re-
erasing the drive?
I don't think this is the cause of your Option key boot problem, but
you can reinstall OS 9 drivers by booting an OS 9 Install CD and
navigating to Drive Setup and highlight the HD and select "Update hard
disk drivers". I don't think this will help.
My advice for the Option key boot problem is to reset the NVRAM by
booting into Open Firmware using Cmd-Opt-o-f at startup and then using
the commands at the Open Firmware prompt:
set-defaults<Return>
reset-all<Return>
where <Return> means to hit the Return key. The responses should be
"ok" to the 1st command, and a restart to the 2nd command.
After this, try the Option key boot again. If it doesn't show, you
might want to check the jumper settings on the HD, or the ATA cable.
If you've reset the NVRAM and it's still not working, it's a hardware
issue rather than a software issue.
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