Re: Installer for patched KeyLargoATA.kext for limited large drive support in pre-QS2002 G4 Power Macs
-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Installer for patched KeyLargoATA.kext for limited large drive support in pre-QS2002 G4 Power Macs Date:Monday, 18. April 2011 From:turn turn...@gmail.com To: G-Group g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Question: I've got a QS2002 800Mhz machine with a bad IDE controller. I put in a VTS Ultra/Tek 66 and now I am able to boot and the machine doesn't erratically hang up any longer. Do you think your kext will work with the Ultra/TEK 66 to get large hdd support? ref: I think it's Vendor ID: Ox105A=4186 DeviceID: 0x4D38=19768 Revision ID=1 PDC 20262 and Cardvendor ID is 105A ref: http://eshop.macsales.com/Reviews/Framework.cfm?page=/Hard_Drives/vstultrat ek/VSTUltra.html http://www.barefeats.com/hard8.html Sorry, I wasn't able to find which IDE chip is used on the VST UltraTek ATA/66 card or which driver it uses. My driver is merely a very simple patch for the original Apple KeyLargoATA driver, which controls the KeyLargo IDE chip used in Power Macs from the G4 AGP to the G4 MDD. Thus, it only works for KeyLargo chips. The big driver support is not real. It is limited in such way, that your first partition(s), containing the OS, must be exactly 128 GB large. The, what I call: limited big drive support simply enables you create another partition that starts behind the first 128 GB and that is usable once Mac OS X has started. It is for your data only. Native big drive support starts with the QS2002. Cheers, Andreas aka Mac User #330250 -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
QS 733 freezes
Our BW 450 (Tiger) could do everything we needed until u-tube. We recently got a QS 733 with 512 ram, which should be fast enough. Unfortunately, when we got the QS home we discovered that it, freezes anywhere between 30 seconds to five minutes of operation (whenever the machine warms up?) Advice on what to check, replace or fix first? -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: QS 733 freezes
On Apr 18, 2011, at 8:17 AM, shirley allan wrote: Our BW 450 (Tiger) could do everything we needed until u-tube. We recently got a QS 733 with 512 ram, which should be fast enough. Unfortunately, when we got the QS home we discovered that it, freezes anywhere between 30 seconds to five minutes of operation (whenever the machine warms up?) Advice on what to check, replace or fix first? RAM. You might try reseating it, after blowing out the dust, and see if that helps. If there are 2 or more sticks, you might try running with 1, then the other. A decent RAM check app is memtest which is part of the applejack program, a good one to have installed and use. Reattaching the ATA/IDE cable can help also, making sure no pins are bent. Is the hard drive relatively new? or perhaps, failing? -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: QS 733 freezes
First of all as has been discussed several times on this list I highly doubt a QS 733 is going to be fast enough to run YouTube. I think everyone has clearly voiced YouTube is poor at best on any G4 machine. I need to test this out I have QS Dual 1 Ghz that I would like to try this on. For the freezing its either a RAM or a overheating problem. I suggest opening it up and verifying that it has the fans running when its powered on. If it does I would check for RAM. First I would remove and reseat all the RAM sticks. From: shirley allan shirleyallan1...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:17 AM Subject: QS 733 freezes Our BW 450 (Tiger) could do everything we needed until u-tube. We recently got a QS 733 with 512 ram, which should be fast enough. Unfortunately, when we got the QS home we discovered that it, freezes anywhere between 30 seconds to five minutes of operation (whenever the machine warms up?) Advice on what to check, replace or fix first? -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: QS 733 freezes
On 18/4/11 8:27 AM, Bill Connelly wrote: On Apr 18, 2011, at 8:17 AM, shirley allan wrote: Our BW 450 (Tiger) could do everything we needed until u-tube. We recently got a QS 733 with 512 ram, which should be fast enough. Unfortunately, when we got the QS home we discovered that it, freezes anywhere between 30 seconds to five minutes of operation (whenever the machine warms up?) Advice on what to check, replace or fix first? RAM. You might try reseating it, after blowing out the dust, and see if that helps. Done If there are 2 or more sticks, you might try running with 1, then the other. Run one at a time, neither is better. A decent RAM check app is memtest which is part of the applejack program, a good one to have installed and use. I'm running rember to check RAM . Where would I find applejack? The price of PC-133 RAM from MemoryX is a little too high, is there another supplier recommended? Rember reported that 'All test passed' and then the QS immediately froze after running 94 minutes from startup. Fans are working . Reattaching the ATA/IDE cable can help also, making sure no pins are bent. Is the hard drive relatively new? or perhaps, failing? I disconnected the cable to the CD, checked the pins on the HD. The HD is a 40 G Barracuda - probably original to the machine. I reformed it using the 450 and reinstalled a fresh copy of 10.4 when we got it. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: QS 733 freezes
So did mine. I finally found a defective CD rom drive defective. I replaced it and so far,so good. Memory and peripherals can cause problems. Gene From: shirley allan shirleyallan1...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:17 AM Subject: QS 733 freezes Our BW 450 (Tiger) could do everything we needed until u-tube. We recently got a QS 733 with 512 ram, which should be fast enough. Unfortunately, when we got the QS home we discovered that it, freezes anywhere between 30 seconds to five minutes of operation (whenever the machine warms up?) Advice on what to check, replace or fix first? -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: QS 733 freezes
On Apr 18, 2011, at 9:39 AM, shirley allan wrote: I'm running rember to check RAM . Where would I find applejack? http://sourceforge.net/projects/applejack/ memtest can be installed at the same time (recommended) and used during a Single User Mode Startup and use of applejack. The price of PC-133 RAM from MemoryX is a little too high, is there another supplier recommended? Macsales at www.owcomputing.com, see: http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?sort=popmodel=163type=Memory Don't want to disappoint you, but ... Remember what someone else said about trying to view video from youtube ... the QS 733 is probably going to be disappointing. So even though your upgrades might get the machine going, you might also feel like you've wasted some time and energies. Adobe's app (Flashplayer?) for playing the video isn't very good, and has evolved to require a faster machine. I download all youtube videos and then play them using VLC locally ... not streaming, in my Dual 533 Digital Audio. Otherwise, it's choppy. Makes me mad every time ... lol You might also try using another USB KB and Mouse ... sometimes they can be a problem. Also disconnect any other externals so you can simplify the process. Is the video card a good one? -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: netflix
Peter, I have NEVER modified in any way the SilverLight installer to make it install on a Hackintosh. I've installed SilverLight on 7 different Hackintosh systems, with NO modification. What system did you install on that required a modification? Usually, I install applications on my Hacks using a USB flash drive. That drive has an instance of the Silverlight which has already had the installation_check module removed from the installer. Hence, it is possible, even likely, that I have experienced one or even several cases where such removal actually wasn't required. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Folder Label Color settings ?
On Apr 17, 5:54 pm, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: Thank you for the response. Did you figure out what caused the problem? Bruce, First I cloned the external drive from another drive and I naturally became the administrator. Then I added GLK (father-in-law) as a User and then made him the administrator. (The plan was to boot from this drive and/or clone it back to his internal drive.) Then I drag/dropped GLK's backed up files to the new external drive. Most of the files (but not all) were locked, read only, with me as the owner. I had to unlock, change ownership and then I could change folder color. I don't think this answers cause. That is, I don't know what I could/ should have done to avoid the laborious file by file fix. Fortunately, GLK doesn't have much on his drive. Maybe it's the drag/drop file thing? hth Cliff -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Need printer advice
Hi Group, I want to buy an inkjet BW printer, not all in one. Do any of you use a Cannon printer is it good? I am looking at Models iP6700D, iP3600 iP4820. Any advice? Thanks Wm. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Need printer advice
Il giorno 18-04-2011 19:38, Wm. Arnold ha scritto: I want to buy an inkjet BW printer, not all in one. I think there's no BW INKET printer. They're all color (3, 4 or 6 colours tanks). If you only need BW printing, you'd be much better off with a laser printer. More reliable, ink (toner powder, actually) doesn't dry up when not printing for a while, and way less expensive with consumable. Do any of you use a Cannon printer is it good? I have an old iP2000 (cheap) and I'm quite satisfied with it. Good quality, fast, and cartridges are cheaper than Epson or HP equivalent (let alone Lexmark's, that where crazily expensive) So I'd advice staying with Canon. -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Need printer advice
On Apr 18, 2011, at 10:53 AM, Valter Prahlad wrote: Il giorno 18-04-2011 19:38, Wm. Arnold ha scritto: I want to buy an inkjet BW printer, not all in one. I think there's no BW INKET printer. They're all color (3, 4 or 6 colours tanks). If you only need BW printing, you'd be much better off with a laser printer. More reliable, ink (toner powder, actually) doesn't dry up when not printing for a while, and way less expensive with consumable. What Valter said! If all you want is BW go for a laser printer. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Folder Label Color settings ?
and then I could change folder color. So glad you mentioned this little item. I have tried to color the folder or file and could not do it. I researched the HELP but still could NOT COLOR THE FILE OR FOLDER. I do find the colors in the Finder/Pref but I can not select them. Please take a moment to tell us how to do this. JML -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Folder Label Color settings ?
On Apr 18, 2011, at 10:42 AM, Jonas Lopez wrote: and then I could change folder color. So glad you mentioned this little item. I have tried to color the folder or file and could not do it. I researched the HELP but still could NOT COLOR THE FILE OR FOLDER. I do find the colors in the Finder/Pref but I can not select them. Please take a moment to tell us how to do this. Well, I suspect that Cliff is actually talking about Label colors, not folder colors: control-click (or right-click if your mouse supports it) on the folder and select a color from the Label menu item. To color the actual folder, you need to have folder icons of different colors handy, such as those here: http://www.myappleguide.com/blogs/iphone-world/2224/colored-folder-icons-leopard and change the icon by doing a Get Info on the icon file, selecting the icon, copying it, doing a Get Info on the target folder, selecting the icon and pasting it; same way it's worked since OS 7 or so... -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: QS 733 freezes
On 18/4/11 11:03 AM, Bill Connelly wrote: On Apr 18, 2011, at 9:39 AM, shirley allan wrote: I'm running rember to check RAM . Where would I find applejack? http://sourceforge.net/projects/applejack/ memtest can be installed at the same time (recommended) and used during a Single User Mode Startup and use of applejack. Ok, I downloaded it and got 'AppleJack Distribution.mpkg' not .dmg - what do I do with a .mpkg? Don't want to disappoint you, but ... Remember what someone else said about trying to view video from youtube ... the QS 733 is probably going to be disappointing. So even though your upgrades might get the machine going, you might also feel like you've wasted some time and energies. Adobe's app (Flashplayer?) for playing the video isn't very good, and has evolved to require a faster machine. We at least will be able to put the last Turquoise iMac in the closet with her brother and the Quadra 610. If u-tube videos are even marginally watchable, that'd be an improvement. I download all youtube videos and then play them using VLC locally ... not streaming, in my Dual 533 Digital Audio. Otherwise, it's choppy. Makes me mad every time ... lol You might also try using another USB KB and Mouse ... sometimes they can be a problem. I'll try that. Also disconnect any other externals so you can simplify the process. Done Is the video card a good one? How to tell? -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: QS 733 freezes
On 18/4/11 10:20 AM, Gene Henley wrote: So did mine. I finally found a defective CD rom drive defective. I replaced it and so far,so good. Memory and peripherals can cause problems. Gene I unplugged the CD drive but it didn't change anything. The HDD from the QS works fine swapped into the BW 450. S/l -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Need printer advice
On 2011/04/18 11:53, Valter Prahlad so eloquently wrote: I have an old iP2000 (cheap) and I'm quite satisfied with it. Good quality, fast, and cartridges are cheaper than Epson or HP equivalent (let alone Lexmark's, that where crazily expensive) I've seen Kodak's advertisements saying that their ink is cheaper, has anyone on the list actually used one? Tina -- iMac 20 USB 2 1.25GHz G4 2GB RAM GeForceFX5200 Ultra 64MB VRAM 10.4.11 PB G4 15 HR-DLSD 1.67GHz G4 2GB RAM Radeon 9700 128MB VRAM 10.4.11 Mac Pro Mid-2010 2.8 GHz QC 6 GB RAM Radeon HD 5770 1GB VRAM 10.6.6 -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: QS 733 freezes
On 2011/04/18 07:39, shirley allan so eloquently wrote: I'm running rember to check RAM . Where would I find applejack? The price of PC-133 RAM from MemoryX is a little too high, is there another supplier recommended? As previously recommended in other threads, DMS has excellent prices and an advance replacement lifetime warranty: http://www.datamemorysystems.com/apple-memory.asp Crucial (Micron) is another longtime favorite with Mac users: http://www.crucial.com/ Tina -- iMac 20 USB 2 1.25GHz G4 2GB RAM GeForceFX5200 Ultra 64MB VRAM 10.4.11 PB G4 15 HR-DLSD 1.67GHz G4 2GB RAM Radeon 9700 128MB VRAM 10.4.11 Mac Pro Mid-2010 2.8 GHz QC 6 GB RAM Radeon HD 5770 1GB VRAM 10.6.6 -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: QS 733 freezes
On Apr 18, 2011, at 2:53 PM, shirley allan wrote: Ok, I downloaded it and got 'AppleJack Distribution.mpkg' not .dmg - what do I do with a .mpkg? It's an installer, double-click on it to install. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
