Re: PowerMac G5 Resurrection

2015-03-18 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have a DVD of ASD. Do you need it? On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 10:43 AM, j.e.roman...@gmail.com j.e.roman...@gmail.com wrote: Looking for AHT, ASD, install discs, advice, etc. for resurrection of quite dead PowerMac7,2 DP1.8GHz. Inherited with diagnosis of bad power supply and no hard drive.

Re: Encrypted File

2014-07-18 Thread Alex Sciortino
IIRC you should be able to use file vault. On Jul 18, 2014 7:28 PM, smac0031 m.smurph...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I have an extremely important file that I need to send to someone. I've never bothered with encryption because I've never had to send anything this important before. This is not

Re: Hard Drives

2014-06-02 Thread Alex Sciortino
On Jun 2, 2014 12:23 PM, Nestamicky nestami...@gmail.com wrote: On 14-06-02 11:34 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: This is all very good discussion. Wonderful information here. Thanks a lot guys! Perhaps we could move it along more to the point of practical information, if folks could pitch in with

Re: Hard Drives

2014-06-02 Thread Alex Sciortino
That isn't a bad idea... -- -- 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

Re: Unable to enter password in Terminal

2014-01-27 Thread Alex Sciortino
It does not show the password, but it is typing. On Jan 27, 2014 5:48 AM, Zaphod fth...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I tried to perform the terminal shutdown listed earlier, but after terminal asked me for my password, the cursor didn't move. I couldn't enter my password. I don't know what I may be

Re: OT-ManIntel Group assistance

2014-01-25 Thread Alex Sciortino
You will have no issue with a SATA III drive. Good luck! -- -- 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

Re: OT-ManIntel Group assistance

2014-01-25 Thread Alex Sciortino
No problem! Happy to help! On Jan 25, 2014 1:51 PM, Dana Collins dlcatft...@frontier.com wrote: Thank you, Alex. Appreciate the confirm. Regards, Dana On 1/25/14 3:27 PM, Alex Sciortino of zeosr...@gmail.com sent You will have no issue with a SATA III drive. Good luck! -- -- You

Re: FireWire problem in Mac Mini G4

2014-01-18 Thread Alex Sciortino
Boot the Mac in Target Disk mode and plug it into the Mac Pro. If it is detected, firewire is functional. If not, it is dead and you need to remove the kext. -- Alex Sciortino http://windows8sales.com/ From: Herbert Goodfriend bon...@mailforce.net Reply-To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date

Re: no fast internet on my g-macs?

2014-01-17 Thread Alex Sciortino
Do you have the same problem on the PowerBook if you take it to a friends house? If it is fine there, it is the router, if not, it is your machines. ‹ Alex Sciortino http://windows8sales.com/ On 1/17/14, 6:55 AM, Nestamicky nestami...@gmail.com wrote: On 14-01-17 6:26 AM, t...@nehaia.dk

Re: FireWire problem in Mac Mini G4

2014-01-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
What does it say in console around when you try to go to sleep? ‹ Alex Sciortino http://windows8sales.com/ On 1/15/14, 7:55 PM, Herbert Goodfriend bon...@mailforce.net wrote: I have a Mac Mini G4 1.5GHz running MacOS 10.4.11. A few days ago, two problems started: 1. The machine would

Re: DA G4 will not shut down

2014-01-14 Thread Alex Sciortino
Not necessarily. Sometimes an Archive and Install can solve many issues. Just because it is a Mac does not mean system files cannot get corrupted. ‹ Alex Sciortino http://windows8sales.com/ On 1/14/14, 7:03 AM, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: Re-installing the OS

Re: DA G4 will not shut down

2014-01-14 Thread Alex Sciortino
I realize that. That was just in response to Bruce saying that it rarely fixes things. My bets are on the PMU. Reset that and I think it will likely fix it. It is the small tact switch on the logic board. ‹ Alex Sciortino http://windows8sales.com/ From: Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net Reply

PowerMac G5 Dual 2.5 Boot Issue

2014-01-13 Thread Alex Sciortino
So, if the machine is restarted or shutdown, it will not boot for 5-6 tries. When it boots, it is fine. The PRAM battery is definitely bad. The LCS did leak, but has been repaired. It idles at 63c, so I am thinking that is is possible that the previous owner who repaired the LCS may of used bad

Re: DA G4 will not shut down

2014-01-13 Thread Alex Sciortino
Have you tried resetting the PMU? Or reinstalling OS X? My DA G4 doesn't shut down when you select shut down from the menu. It just malingers. -- -- 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

Re: G5 thinks there are still two monitors attached, after removing one.

2013-06-22 Thread Alex Sciortino
InterestingŠ Have you tried a PMU and a PRAM reset? -- -- 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

Re: G5 thinks there are still two monitors attached, after removing one.

2013-06-22 Thread Alex Sciortino
Well at least you got the G5 sorted. IMHO, the monitor will need a recap. If you don't have much experience soldering, I would ask a friend. If you can't find capacitors with the same value, you can go up in voltage. Good luck! -- -- You received this message because you are a member of

Re: Upgrade to what

2013-06-08 Thread Alex Sciortino
I am not sure when they released Lion, but IIRC it was 11'. Any Mac before Lion will do. I would go MBP. -- -- 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

Re: MDD G4 Leopard native OS 9 boot

2013-02-16 Thread Alex Sciortino
IIRC MDDs don't support OS9. -- -- 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

Re: Beige G3 Desktop External HD Device Boot

2013-02-10 Thread Alex Sciortino
Try booting while holding option. You should have a boot disk selection thing at that point. -- -- 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

Re: Beige G3 Desktop External HD Device Boot

2013-02-10 Thread Alex Sciortino
Try a IDE SCSI adapter. I am sure that it is a standard IDE drive in a FireWire to IDE case. -- -- 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

PowerMac G4 Processor

2012-12-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
Hello. I have a dual 500mhz Powermac G4 that needs a new processor. I popped it into my 400mhz Mystic and had the same issue of no boot. With the 400mhz CPU both work fine. Where would I get a replacement and should I get the sonnet 1ghz upgrade? This is used as a FTP server. -- You received

Re: PowerMac G4 Processor

2012-12-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
Ok thank you. I have found one for $20. Do you think that would be a fair price, or should I keep looking? -- 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

Re: PowerMac G4 Processor

2012-12-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
I ordered the 450mhz replacement. Are there any things I can do it improve my server's performance? -- 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

Re: My Quicksilver Dual 1GHz G4 has gone bizerk ...

2012-12-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
If that error is CPU cache replace it. My issue started with that and it refused to bong today. They are cheap enough. I would recommend a dual 800mhz or faster if you want to use it for anything other than a server. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group

Re: 9600 Pro or XT as alternative to 9800 (was Re: MDD G4 odd start/restart behavior)

2012-12-13 Thread Alex Sciortino
I may be wrong, but my old 9600 would work with a G4. The 9600 is from a G5. The card is 8x but the Mac is 4x. -- 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

Re: VideoCards

2012-11-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
You can swap the cards if the one in the QS is good. -- 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

Re: G-5 Hardware and OS

2012-09-13 Thread Alex Sciortino
It will work fine -- 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

Re: Yesterday, PPC support on current Apple software was dropped

2012-09-13 Thread Alex Sciortino
Darn. Unfortunately this means my primary system will be upgraded to a Mac Pro. Oh well it will be a nice upgrade from a QS 2002. -- 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

Re: Power Mac Coffee Table!

2012-08-31 Thread Alex Sciortino
Once the PS dies, it's tough. Even used supplies aren't cheap. If you don't need ADC you can mod a ATX PSU to work. -- 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

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2012-08-22 Thread Alex Sciortino
Hello. I have set up FTP server on my G4, but it shows the root of my boot drive an not the raid array that is what I set up as a shared folder. How can I get it to show my shared folder and not my boot drive? Thanks in advanced. -- You received this message because you are a member of

Re: What's going on? I just got 967 emails from the group today.

2012-07-20 Thread Alex Sciortino
Before now were you receiving them on a regular basis? -- 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

Re: dual 2.0 g5 - no video

2012-07-04 Thread Alex Sciortino
Reset the CUDA and the pram. If that doesn't work, try a new graphics card. -- 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

Re: No video G5

2012-06-27 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have the DP 2.0. I have reset the CUDA. I have the stock card in it now, but had a 9800 Pro in it. It bongs and boots fine just no video. If I change the volume I get blips and everything. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and

Re: No video G5

2012-06-27 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have reseated the ram and will be reseating the processors tomorrow. -- 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

Re: No video G5

2012-06-27 Thread Alex Sciortino
Thanks to all of you. The guy bought it from is replacing it tomorrow. -- 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

No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
My PowerMac G5 won't display anything on screen. It boots and it seems to work, just nothing is on the screen. I reset the PMU replaced the video card and reset the PRAM and tried a different display. Any advice? Thanks in advanced. -- You received this message because you are a member of

Re: No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
That isn't working either. Even the Leopard install CD won't work. It's possible the video got set to a mode the monitors don't support. Try holding down the shift key during start up to boot into safe mode. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those

Re: No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
I switch between displays with a G4 and it works. I will reset the NVRAM when I get home. -- 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

Re: No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
Resetting the NVRAM and PRAM didn't work. Any other advice? -- 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

Re: No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have tried the card in my G4 and no issue. -- 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

Re: No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have tried both. I run the G4 in through VGA and the G5 though DVI. I tried running the G5 with VGA but no dice. I also put the card from the G5 (9800 Pro) into my G4 and it worked flawlessly. So I suppose this just got costly… Any way to test the mobo and PSU? -- You received this message

Re: OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-22 Thread Alex Sciortino
Thanks to everybody. Everything is working great now. -- 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

Re: OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-21 Thread Alex Sciortino
Now I have a new issue. When I try to mount an smi, I get error type -39. -- 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

Re: OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-21 Thread Alex Sciortino
That is what I thought so I redownloaded and it still didn't work. -- 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

Re: OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-21 Thread Alex Sciortino
How would I fix this? -- 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

OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-20 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have a PowerMac G4 that I need OS9 on for a firmware update. I have 9.0.4. I installed it via target disk mode and was then going to update it to 9.1 via target disk mode on a iMac running OS 9.0.4. The links on Apple's website are bad, so I cannot get the update so the machine will boot.

Re: OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-20 Thread Alex Sciortino
Thank you very, very much! http://www.mediafire.com/?64da0g3iih922 -- 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

Re: MDD, Gray Screen, Access Optical Drive?

2012-06-19 Thread Alex Sciortino
Open the drive door flap at the Option key boot selector and you will see an eject button. Grab a paper clip and press the button. -- 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

Re: MDD, Gray Screen, Access Optical Drive?

2012-06-19 Thread Alex Sciortino
No at least On my G4 I need a paper clip to hit the eject button. I think you are merging things. If there is a button just press it. If there isn't a button then insert a paperclip in the hole and push. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those

Re: G4 MDD won't connect to internet

2012-06-16 Thread Alex Sciortino
Was there any lightning? If there was the onboard Ethernet may be shot. So, any ideas about what is wrong with it, and what I can do to fix 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

Re: Back up options

2012-06-16 Thread Alex Sciortino
Use carbon copy cloner. It works great. You can set a schedule on it and it is free. Is there software that will do this automatically? -- 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

PowerMac G4

2012-06-14 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have a G4 Mystic and it is missing a screw on the side. It looks like it is holds on the motherboard tray. Is it needed? -- 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

Re: PowerMac G4

2012-06-14 Thread Alex Sciortino
It is the screw that is on the access panel. There are 4 that hold on the mother board tray to be more specific. I am missing one. On Jun 14, 2012, at 5:09 PM, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Jun 13, 2012, at 1:17 PM, Alex Sciortino wrote: I have a G4 Mystic

Optical Drive

2012-05-25 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have a powermac G5. The drive door does not slide down to let the tray come out unless you do it manually. After that it doesn't come back up. -- 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

Re: Optical Drive

2012-05-25 Thread Alex Sciortino
. -- -- Illirik Smirnov On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 4:17 PM, Alex Sciortino zeosr...@gmail.com wrote: I have a powermac G5. The drive door does not slide down to let the tray come out unless you do it manually. After that it doesn't come back up. -- You received this message because you

Drive door sticks

2012-05-20 Thread Alex Sciortino
On my powermac g5 the drive sticks in the downward position and doesn't come up. How can I fix this? -- 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

Re: NOOOOOOOOOooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

2012-05-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
Does anybody know of an alternative? -- 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

Re: PM G4: Old CPU back in, no boot

2012-05-14 Thread Alex Sciortino
Reseat the CPU and try the upgraded CPU and check if the heat sink is securely mounted. Sent from my iPhone On May 14, 2012, at 6:58 AM, Valter Prahlad valter.prah...@fastwebnet.it wrote: Having acquired a G5, I'm in the process of selling my old PowerMac G4 DA. It has an upgrade CPU (OWC