Thread PowerMac G5 not showing boot manager or open firmware
PowerMac G5 not showing boot manager or open firmwareI recently got a PowerMac G5 Dual 2.5 GHz (7,3) from a friend of mine, and I would like to dual-boot it between Tiger (or Leopard) and Debian PPC. However, every time I try to bring up the boot menu (hold ALT/option a...view more
G5 ppc monitor issuesMy monitor one day went to black screen, after trying to turn it back on it flashed on for half a second then back to black. I restarted, stayed black. 20 min later I restarted again, monitor worked fine. Continually ...view more
Thread I have G5 tower running Tiger, use Macbook Pro a monitor?
I have G5 tower running Tiger, use Macbook Pro a monitor?I have G5 tower running Tiger which I no longer use (replaced with 27" iMac) but I keep because it has a couple of old useful PowerMac programs I may need to dip into occasionally. Is it posibble to use my Macbook Pro...view more
GeForce 4600ti TV Out questionIs it possible to use the TV Out on a Geforce 4600ti on the Powermac G4 running Tiger (I can upgrade to Leopard if that's what it takes)? I just installed one (after flashing the firmware) and everything is work...view more
Thread Quicksilver Mac and 23 inch DVI Cinema Display
Quicksilver Mac and 23 inch DVI Cinema DisplayI have an old Quicksilver G4 (2002) with a VGA and ADC Video card. Is there a way that I can connect this Mac to my 23 Cinema Display, which has a a DVI connector. Thanks in advanceview more
Thread single monitor goes black, 2 monitors work fine
single monitor goes black, 2 monitors work fineI was using a friend's old PPC G5, and the Dell flat screen he has went black. Couldn't get it to stay on. So I hooked up another monitor in the 2nd monitor socket, and the 1st monitor unexpectedly came on. Both...view more
Thread late 2004 powermac and multiple graphics cards?
late 2004 powermac and multiple graphics cards?Hey, I have a late 2004 powermac g5 that currently has the fx5200 graphics card. i want to know if i used pci graphics cards could i run 6 displays off this machine? i know it can be done on the mac pro's but ...view more
Thread Just got a g5 1093. first mac general questions Help!
Just got a g5 1093. first mac general questions Help!It was given to me for free from a family member. First time using a Mac ever. I notice things are a little different. It was given to me with not cords. 1. what do I need to hook it to my vizio 32" hdtv? 2. will a ...view more
Thread Graphics card needed to replace GeForce6800 Ultra on a G5 2.5Gz dual core mac, I always found it loud before it started displaying very basic colours and blocky graphics, could you suggest a quiet and cheap alternative compatible replacement card?
Graphics card needed to replace GeForce6800 Ultra on a G5 2.5Gz dual core mac, I always found it loud before it started displaying very basic colours and blocky graphics, could you suggest a quiet and cheap alternative compatible replacement card?
Lines of Red Hash on MonitorI have a PowerPC G5 desktop Mac running OSX 10.5.8 (cannot go to a higher system). My monitor is an HP 2335 (23"). Both are clearly quite old at this point. I am now experiencing a periodic display of Red Has...view more
DVI to VGA screen goes blackI have a G5 and wish to mirror a TV screen to the existing monitor. I have bought a DVI splitter to DVI and VGA. One screen goes black ( the Mac Screen ) as the Mac thinks there is only one monitor connect...view more
Thread Power Mac G5 2.5 Ghz DDR Repair and Upgrade
Power Mac G5 2.5 Ghz DDR Repair and UpgradeI have a Power Mac G5 2.5 Ghz DP/512MB400/160GB/SD/R9699XT/56k/PCI-X. This is an old video editing machine. I have 2 Apple Cinema Displays. Here are my concerns and issues. I have to replace the factory video card, it...view more