eMac problems
A couple weeks ago I bought a second hand eMac (1GHz ATI graphics) at a local store. I currently runs Os 10.3.9 and came with only 128Mb of RAM and a expired PRAM battery. I bought two 512Mb sticks and a fresh battery from OWC and now runs much better. I also purchased an AirPort Extreme wireless card from eBay. These are my problems: * Panther is pretty obsolete now. I own an original retail Tiger installation disk, but when I try to install it it asks me for the admin password. I have no idea of what the password is and the store have no idea either. * I can`t get the computer to recognize the AirPort Extreme card. Is there a way I can make a fresh install of the OS? Thanks, Gorka from Spain -- 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: eMac problems
On Jul 26, 2011, at 12:18 PM, Gorka L Martinez Mezo wrote: * Panther is pretty obsolete now. I own an original retail Tiger installation disk, but when I try to install it it asks me for the admin password. I have no idea of what the password is and the store have no idea either. Boot from the Tiger installer (hold down the C key at boot time) and select 'Change Password' from the installer menu. * I can`t get the computer to recognize the AirPort Extreme card. Typical issues include: bad cards and not getting it pushed into the slot all the way. If the card is there but not working, make sure the antenna is properly connected. Is there a way I can make a fresh install of the OS? As above, boot from the tiger dvd and in trhe installation options you can select erasing the disk and re-installing. -- 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: eMac problems
On Jul 26, 2011, at 12:18 PM, Gorka L Martinez Mezo wrote: A couple weeks ago I bought a second hand eMac (1GHz ATI graphics) at a local store. I currently runs Os 10.3.9 and came with only 128Mb of RAM and a expired PRAM battery. I bought two 512Mb sticks and a fresh battery from OWC and now runs much better. I also purchased an AirPort Extreme wireless card from eBay. These are my problems: * Panther is pretty obsolete now. I own an original retail Tiger installation disk, but when I try to install it it asks me for the admin password. I have no idea of what the password is and the store have no idea either. * I can`t get the computer to recognize the AirPort Extreme card. Is there a way I can make a fresh install of the OS? You can boot from the Tiger DVD (assuming your eMac has at least a Combo drive) to install 10.4. You also can boot from that disc to change the password. But if you're going to do a clean install, all you have to do is hold down the Option key while the eMac boots with the disc in the drive, then select the OS X install disc. That gets around the issue of trying to install while booted into 10.3.9. As for the Airport Extreme card, make sure you have installed it properly. The Airport Extreme label should be facing down, with the antenna port on the right side. Make sure the antenna connector is fully seated in the port. Jim Scott -- 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: eMac problems
Thanks a lot for your quick answers! I tried booting from the DVD while keeping C and option down but without luck. When booting with option down, the DVD drive (it`s a combo one) doesn`t recognize the boot DVD. Same with booting with C pressed, it doesn`t boot from the DVD. It`s an old one, maybe it can be damaged? I think I have a Panther disk somewhere else to try On the AirPort Extreme, I followed the eMac manual (PDF from everymac.com) instructions and noted you had to push a little bit more to get rhe card properly seated, but no luck. I have a PowerMac G4 FW 800 loaned to a friend so I can try the card there. Thanks! Gorka from Spain -- 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: eMac problems
On Jul 26, 2011, at 1:18 PM, Gorka L Martinez Mezo wrote: Thanks a lot for your quick answers! I tried booting from the DVD while keeping C and option down but without luck. When booting with option down, the DVD drive (it`s a combo one) doesn`t recognize the boot DVD. Same with booting with C pressed, it doesn`t boot from the DVD. It`s an old one, maybe it can be damaged? I think I have a Panther disk somewhere else to try On the AirPort Extreme, I followed the eMac manual (PDF from everymac.com) instructions and noted you had to push a little bit more to get rhe card properly seated, but no luck. I have a PowerMac G4 FW 800 loaned to a friend so I can try the card there….. I've lost count of the number of optical drives in G4 eMacs and iMacs that have lost the ability to read DVDs or CDs, and sometimes both. In other cases, the drives will read factory DVDs and/or CDs, but not burned ones. Don't even ask me about DL/dual layer so-called SuperDrives. Or in your case, the Tiger DVD may be damaged. Do other CDs and DVDs mount on the desktop? On the Airport Extreme, are you sure that one or more pins haven't been bent? Good idea to try the card in another machine. Good luck! Jim Scott -- 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
