On Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at 05:34 PM, JGE wrote: > I'm trying to install OS 9.1 on a Bondi Blue. The install program > say's I > have to "update" the firmware! I run "Firmware update 3" and then shut > down the sytem per the directions. I press and hold the "programmer's > button" (the Lower of the 2), Hit the power button, wait for the tone, > release the button, and let it start up! The system say's my update was > unsuccesful! > My question is; this system has a dying PRam battery. What is the > impact > of that on the firmware upgrade process??? Must I replace it first > before > proceeding with the upgrade?
something approaching 100% of failures of the firmware update process are simple to fix. copy the firmware updater to your hard drive and run it from there, rather than running it directly from the CD. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
