Using OS 9.0 Helper 1..0.1

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Using OS 9.0 Helper 1..0.1

I am still trying to install 9.2.1 update on my 9600 with a Sonnet G3 processor.
I received a message from Apple Discussions stating that OS 9.0 Helper may help me.

I tried installing OS 9.0 Helper. The installation will begin then a message comes up saying " PCCardLib code fragment".

Exactly what do that mean?

Posted on Sep 10, 2005 8:44 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 11, 2005 10:09 AM in response to Elizabeth Brown4

Hi Elizabeth. Welcome to the Forum.

That doesn't seem to be a complete message is there more on screen, please?

What problems did you have at first, without OS 9.0 Helper?

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Answer 2

Sep 14, 2005 2:17 PM in response to Robbie Goodwin

I am currently running OS 9.1 with a Sonnet G3 processor. I am trying to install OS 9.2.1 upgrade. When I tried I got a message saying "this program cannot run on this machine. Someone suggested that I use OS 9.0 Helper.

When I tried installing OS 9.2.1 with the OS 9.0 Helper I get a message saying "an error occured while appending the PCCard Lib fragment.

What do that mean?

Also, the operating systerm I am using says OS 9.1 not OS 9.1x.

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Answer 3

Sep 17, 2005 11:06 AM in response to Elizabeth Brown4

I hope someone with experience of Sonnet processors comes to the rescue but until then I can only say that without one, a 9600 should stick at 9.1

Check out this chart

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Answer 4

Karbon

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Nov 14, 2005 11:31 PM in response to Robbie Goodwin

Hi. Robbie, I'm confused. Are you saying that Elizabeth should not try to install 9.2.2 on her 9600 at all - or that the problem is with her Sonnet G3 upgrade card? Because I've been running 9.2.2 on my 9600 (tho with a XLR8 G3 upgrade) & a PM7300 (no upgrade) very solidly and speedily for over a year and a half, as has my sister on her old Umax 600e (no G3 upgrade at all).

Elizabeth, I'm not sure why you got that error message (unless it's a Sonnet firmware problem), but the basics are that: 1) you need a minumum of 9.1 already installed. 2) you need to have a copy of the 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 installers/upgraders on your hard drive (called "Mac OS 9.2.1 Updater.smi" & "Mac OS 9.2.2 Updater.smi" - downloadable from Apples' website) - best if they are out on your desktop. 3) open the Os 9 Helper application, then beginning with "Install Mac OS 9.2.1, click "begin installation" - going thru each choice shown. (They recommend that you do not reboot between each installation - but to complete each step, then reboot with extensions off, and rebuild your desktop - "Command + Option + P + R " while starting up).

Below is a link to Os Helper, with the complete installation instructions. You might also want to go to Sonnets' site to see if they have a firmware upgrade for the G3 card.

http://www.os9forever.com/os9helper.html

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