I've got the same machine, I started with Panther though (10.3) and it works fine, but I've got 640MB, and 192 probably isn't enough. The firmware is the correct version.
> I'm trying to install 10.2 on the following system: > iMac/iMac DV SE (Graphite Slot Loading CD-ROM ) > Factory installed, 192 SD RAM > OS 9.2.2 > 4.1.9f1 BootROM Built on 09/14/01 > > I'd like to get to OS 10.2, but have repeatedly had problems with video > cutting out once the OS is upgraded. Behavior seems to reflect the well > documented problems with lack of firmware update, however, this > system's firmware IS updated (according to boot in to open firmware and > the firmware testing utility on 10.2 install CD). I've already > initialized the drive, zeroing all data, and started from original iMac > Software CD, up through 9.1, back to 9.2.2. While the system maintains > date and time info, I'm not certain the battery is still at full > charge. After zeroing all data, I actually got the iMac to boot to OS > 10.2 from the hard drive, the screen goes blank after loading system, > and the welcome to OS X music plays with a dead screen. I've now > re-initialized, and returned to 9.2.2. Not sure what to do. Any > suggestions would be appreciated. > > Thanks! > Jason -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
