>After killing my wifes Imac by installing OSX on it without upgrading the firmware, I >have managed to get a copy of a standard OS9 CD. > >I go to install it and it says "sorry kind sir but i do believe you need to upgrade >your firmware for me to install" > >sooooooo, I go to the firmware updates on the CD and try to install it but because I >have a blank hard drive it wont install. It needs a working system folder for the >firmware updates to >install themselves to. > >Now how the hell am I supposed to install the OS to update the firmware if it wont >install the OS until i've updated the firmware??????? > >Catch 22!!!!!!! > >Anyone got any idea??? > >I even downloaded an old version of os7.5.3 i believe it was from apples website and >it says "im sorry kind sir but I cannot recognize your hardware" > >Many thanks in humble anticipation of anyone at all being able to help me :) > >cheers > >Oh yes....just to add that I can still install OSX on the hard drive. that installs >fine. It just wont boot unless i do the old "hold down 4 keys and reset the PRAM". >And its a bit unstable >mainly due to the firmware being out of date.
Hi Paul, You might want to check out Dan Knight's article re. the firmware upgrade disabling RAM. http://www.lowendmac.com/musings/foot.html Terry -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
